Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Who-The late B.Smith is one of my greatest inspirations in business. She was the absolute best representative for women in entrepreneurship and being smart. I’m very driven by those who started from Humble Beginnings and built their way up in business. The millionaire entrepreneur who had to rise up and grab the vision boldly to create the empire we see today. Daymond John is the epitome of excellence and execution when it comes to entrepreneurship.

How do you stay motivated?

There is a time in your life where you pivot, motivation becomes a daily habit. I definitely have a crazy level of faith, where limits are not allowed when it comes to dreams. I stay motivated by refusing to settle or remain comfortable. I place strategy and discipline together and call this my vow to win in life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The first thing I’m doing is thanking God before anything, an opportunity you don’t take lightly. It’s important to place some of the money in a high yield savings account. I would open up my business account and invest an additional portion in a stock (small investments can be useful). This will also assist me with my Lady Nakeida Ministries, LLC in encouraging and motivating others to be great. I recently launched a monthly self love series. Hosting my first women’s con