Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by women who build from the ground up—the dreamers, problem solvers, and those who go after more without asking permission. The women who paved the way showed me what’s possible, and the ones beside me remind me to keep going. Entrepreneurship wasn’t something I was taught, it was something I witnessed. Seeing women in my community create their own paths gave me the belief to build one of my own.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by coming back to my vision, especially on the days that feel hard. Building something from the ground up isn’t linear, but my “why” is constant. When I hit challenges or feel discouraged, I take a step back, reconnect to the bigger picture, and remind myself what I’m building toward. That clarity helps me move through obstacles instead of getting stuck in them.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d use the $25k to elevate the customer experience and unlock scalable growth. That means investing in higher-quality, more premium packaging to make the product feel as good as it performs, and doubling down on paid ads to efficiently acquire new customers. It’s about building a brand people love while creating repeatable systems to grow it.