Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by the people who appreciate beautiful, quality work but are often priced out of traditional luxury. The glamorous grandmothers' houses I've had the privilege of visiting, are a collage of moments of luxury. My brand exists for the middle class: The new moms, the bachelors, the "rich aunty" on a budget, the new empty nester, the college grad growing into their new identity; Those who deserve the premium option, thoughtful design, and lasting quality w/o the luxury pr

How do you stay motivated?

By thinking of the child version of myself and who I needed then. Who I wanted to be vs who I felt I could be, and how those were 2 different people. Everyday I remember that and strive to prove that wrong. Then I think of those around me and their child selves and I just want to push harder. For myself and for all those kids

What would you do with the $25,000?

My brand, like me, is not one-dimensional. It’s an ecosystem of services, products, and experiences. Building something of that scale requires multiple business models and intentional launches. The $25,000 would be my opportunity to begin actualizing that vision, instead of narrowing my focus to just one piece of it. I plan to collaborate with creatives across industries: artists, stylists, florists, designers, cosmetic chemists, etc to create something expansive, elevated, and collaborati