I'm a sibling of five. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, in a really big, tight-knit family with structure, discipline, and drive.
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Learn MoreI started this line for my daughter. Ideal came from the women in my life and family. I was mainly raised by women. Due to the men working construction jobs on the road. Yet, being great provider's. I seen the struggle they went through and things they did to provide at first hand.
How do you stay motivated?First, my daughter. She loves the drive I have for her clothing line, especially when I'm promoting it to someone we meet. I try to get her to promote and tell people, but she plays the shy role with me. I also think about if everyone that helped me throughout my life never stopped: family, teachers, and friends. How can I stop helping myself and my daughter? The structure, discipline, and drive are embedded.
What would you do with the $25,000?Invest it into various departments in my daughter's clothing line business
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