Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I come from a family of entrepreneurs and started my first business at 18. But my greatest inspiration came from loss. After losing my son and nearly my own life, I shut down so hard with grief. I lost my business of 20 years, went through divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, tax audits. Was $3.6M in debt and starting over as a single mom. In 18 months, I rebuilt to $4M. That experience drives me to help others turn their story into impact and legacy—and prove that anything is possible.

How do you stay motivated?

I don’t rely on motivation—I rely on purpose. As a single mom of three, I had to move forward no matter what. Today, I’m driven by helping others achieve what once felt impossible—writing books, speaking on global stages, and building powerful brands. Watching that transformation fuels me every day. I love building platforms that allow others to share their story and genius with the world.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would reinvest it to scale my platform and help more entrepreneurs share their message. Through books, media, and speaking, I help people build authority and create opportunity. Our clients have generated over $150 million using our methods. This funding would allow me to reach more people, amplify their voices, and turn their stories into income and lasting impact that represents so many more lives transformed. 80% of people want to write a book - that's a huge market to serve.