Who or what is your inspiration in business?

“After losing my mother and then losing my father last year, I’ve been navigating grief while continuing to push forward through life’s ups and downs. Through it all, I’ve worked relentlessly to build my company, DNA Movers LLC, because resilience is who I am. My question is: how do you stay mentally and spiritually strong while carrying loss but still chasing purpose? Because for me, Moving Is In Our DNA.”

How do you stay motivated?

After losing my mother, father, auntie, grandmother, grandfather, my best friend, and both of my uncles, I’ve faced more loss than most. I’ve even been homeless, sleeping in my truck. But I never quit. Through every storm, I kept working to build DNA Movers LLC because purpose is stronger than pain. My question is: how do you stay motivated when life keeps testing you, but you refuse to give up—because Moving Is In Our DNA?”

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25,000, I would strengthen and expand DNA Movers LLC by repairing and maintaining our truck, investing in marketing to reach more customers across Chicago, upgrading essential moving equipment, and hiring additional help to increase the number of moves we complete weekly. The goal is to grow revenue, create jobs, and scale the business while staying true to our mission: Moving Is In Our DNA.”