Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I got into this business out of frustration, watching people rely on products that drained them more than they healed, while I was battling low energy and anxiety myself. Natural remedies changed everything. My uncle believed in me first and funded my early experiments, his passing in 2021 still drives me. I turned that into Moss Man, growing from a home idea to a store near MSU. Now Alkalade is next. Clean hydration that delivers real performance without the sugar crash.

How do you stay motivated?

What really motivates me are the customers who come into Moss Man sharing their real success stories. Seeing natural remedies improve their energy, health, and recovery means everything. It feels incredible knowing I’m helping families in my community live better, stronger lives. My two children keep me pushing hard every day. That purpose turns into responsibility. I stay consistent, solve problems daily, and grind until the vision becomes reality.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to accelerate the launch of Alkalade, scaling initial production with the Power Brands team, building strategic gym and retail partnerships, and driving early customer acquisition. The goal is to quickly establish traction in performance and health-focused communities while positioning Alkalade as the cleaner, alkaline alternative to the acidic, sugar-heavy sports drinks athletes have been given for decades.