Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from the way I grew up. I was born in Dallas settled in colorado, raised in a migrant worker family, working the fields from a young age. Hard work was always part of life. I’ve worked many jobs while raising my children and always had a side hustle. Decorating my children’s parties turned into helping others celebrate their milestones. I didn’t have many celebrations growing up, so creating meaningful moments and memories for other families is what inspire

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by growth and by remembering where I started. From working the fields as a child to building a business, every challenge has pushed me to keep learning and improving. Entrepreneurship requires perseverance, and for me there is no Plan B. I believe in moving forward, solving problems, and creating opportunities. Each step forward allows me to grow my business and create more opportunities for my family and my community.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I won the $25,000, I would invest it into upgrading our event center so we can offer a more upscale space for our community. Our area doesn’t have many modern venues, so I would upgrade our tables and chairs and install a large screen for events and presentations. We host celebrations of life almost weekly free of charge, vendor events for small businesses, and workshops and presentations in Spanish for the Latino community. These improvements would help us tremendously to keep giving.