Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration began with my son. At four years old he suffered through undiagnosed Kawasaki Disease—seven days of 103–105° fevers, a full‑body rash, and no clear answers. Watching him in that much pain with nothing that brought relief pushed me into action. I used my research skills and ingredient knowledge to create something that soothed him when nothing else did. That moment became the foundation of my work: creating clarity, comfort, and care when people need it most.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated because so many people—especially people of color—are targeted with low‑quality products and have never been taught how endocrine disruptors affect their bodies or their households. The conversation matters. Access matters. I stay in this work to offer safe, clarity‑driven, affordable self‑care alternatives that protect families and give them real knowledge, not marketing.

What would you do with the $25,000?

With $25K, I would upgrade my small‑batch production equipment, strengthen my hands‑free systems, and expand clarity‑based education so more people—especially people of color—can access safe, endocrine‑disruptor‑free self‑care. This funding would help me scale without losing the quality, intention, and community impact my work is built on.