Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My biggest inspiration in business is my mother. When she faced serious health issues related to obesity, I helped overhaul her diet and she lost 45 pounds in five months. When she struggled with traditional nutrition drinks, it revealed a gap in the market and inspired me to build better-tasting nutritional products people would actually enjoy.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by staying connected to my purpose and focusing on steady progress. The experience helping my mother improve her health reminds me that better nutrition products can make a real difference. I also break large goals into smaller milestones and track progress. Seeing small wins—new customers, positive feedback, or retail opportunities—keeps momentum going and reinforces why the work matters.

What would you do with the $25,000?

We would use $25K to accelerate early growth and retail readiness. Funds would support expanded manufacturing runs to meet demand, in-store marketing and promotions, retail display materials, and targeted digital marketing to drive awareness and DTC sales. A portion would also support business development outreach to retailers, pharmacies, and assisted living communities to expand distribution and increase product visibility.