Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Pi-pe Dreams is my inspiration in business. The name represents the idea that what people call a “pipe dream” is usually just a vision others don’t understand yet. My journey has been full of mistakes, setbacks, and lessons that shaped who I am. Instead of letting failure define me, I used it to refine me. Pi-pe Dreams stands for persistence, growth, and proving that dreams only stay pipe dreams if you quit. When you keep pushing, those dreams become som

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering where I came from and the lessons I learned through every loss. I’ve taken a lot of Ls, but each one taught me something and pushed me to keep going instead of quitting. I remind myself that failure is part of the story, just not the ending. Every day I keep creating, designing, and building something real. I focus on the impact I want to make and the people who may see themselves in my journey. That purpose keeps me moving forward, even on bad days

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I win the $25K, I will invest in myself and the vision I believe in—building a street apparel brand that people who share my struggles can connect with. This is for the ones who were mocked, knocked down, and doubted. Failure is part of the story, just don’t let it be the ending. It’s about turning pain into purpose and proving that setbacks can build something real.