Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My children are my greatest inspiration. They remind me daily why meaningful work matters and why legacy is built through compassion, courage, and integrity. Beyond them, I’m driven by a deep desire to make a lasting impact; using storytelling, mental health advocacy, and creative spaces to help others feel seen, understood, and empowered to heal.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering why I started: to create meaningful change. When challenges arise, I reconnect with the people my work is meant to serve, the stories still waiting to be told, and the impact healing‑centered work can have. Progress, purpose, and staying aligned with my values keep me moving forward, even on hard days.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to print and distribute hundreds of copies of my mental health–centered books and give them directly to those who need them most; veterans, patients, teens, and underserved communities. By placing these books in VA facilities, hospitals, doctors’ offices, schools, and community libraries, I can remove financial barriers and make healing, insight, and hope accessible.