Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Over the course of my career I've had the opportunity to study art history in-depth and learn about historical watercolorists who "paved the way" (that came before me) and are an influence + inspiration in business such as: Joseph Mallord William Turner, Alice Schille, and Andrew Wyeth; including Dean Mitchell contemporary artist. These artists have shaped my particular practice and painterly style of me being authentic to my own watercolor techniques, artistic approach and abilities.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by reminding myself, "I was put here to share my God-given gifts." "I was born with an entrepreneurial spirit!" "Art is my passion and predestined purpose," Also, I am naturally a "right brained" creative person. The amount of creativity and innovation instilled in me is beyond normal. However, my creative gifts, clients, creating new works of art to share, sell and exhibit + setting goals for myself are all ways I stay motivated.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the $25k back into the business by witty and wise decision-making to scale business growth through global exposure and expansion. Business scaling will be a mix of two things: 1.) Scaling eCommerce online presence (example: investing in additional internet infrastructure and intellectual property insurance). 2.) Scaling off-line presence as the Founder, Owner & CEO by attending mainstream media interviews in-person (example: public appearances, podcasts, and business travels).