Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My biggest inspiration in business is the power of transformation. Brazilian music and dance completely changed my confidence and how I saw myself. It showed me that movement can be more than fitness. It can help people reconnect with courage and joy. That’s why I created Brazily®, to build a community where people can grow in confidence, feel empowered, and realize they’re capable of more than they think.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering why I started. Brazily® was created to help people build confidence and courage through movement. Every time I see someone step out of their comfort zone, teach their first class, or believe in themselves a little more, it reminds me that the work matters. Knowing the impact it can have on people’s lives keeps me moving forward, even on the hard days.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the $25,000 into expanding Brazily® Dance across university campuses in Canada. My goal is to certify and support student instructors who can bring confidence-building dance classes to their communities. The funding would help us train new instructors, create marketing tools to help them launch classes, and grow a movement that empowers young people to build confidence, community, and leadership through dance.