Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My son. In 2021, at the age of 57, I returned to film school where he worked. 4 months into the program, he had a car accident and passed away. I was determined to build something meaningful in his honor. I graduated top of class, founded a production company, produced 8 short films, am developing 3 features, and launched a global distracted driving campaign. His legacy drives my work and my commitment to impact.

How do you stay motivated?

His words while growing up were "Be the best you, you can be." So I am living with his words every day... one day at a time. I have found that helping others and being a source of goodness is all that is important. I have a massive vision... to have our (me and my business partner) company become the Disney in Canada.

What would you do with the $25,000?

$25,000 would move MARKD Productions from operating lean to operating strategically. We would formalize our structure (get incorporated), secure legal (key agreements drafted) and insurance foundations, upgrade production capacity, and activate key projects like our latest feature documentary. This investment accelerates revenue generation, sponsor acquisition, and long-term scalability.