Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from watching my mother and grandfather build through adversity—showing me that resilience isn’t optional, it’s necessary. That foundation is reinforced by entrepreneurs like Tyler Perry, Chris Gardner, and Daymond John, who turned struggle into legacy and ownership. They didn’t just succeed—they created opportunities for others. That’s the path I’m on.

How do you stay motivated?

My biggest motivation are my children. Everything I build is about changing what’s possible for them—and for families like ours. I don’t want them to grow up making decisions out of survival. I want them to move with purpose, passion, and freedom. As a single father, I carry both responsibility and vision. That pressure doesn’t break me, it sharpens me. I’m not just building businesses. I’m building a different future.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would deploy the $25,000 across three areas: scaling Spelling Universe through school pilots and user growth, advancing CineLingo’s real-time translation technology, and continuing development of Body Shield safety solutions. This funding would directly convert into traction, expanding access to education, improving accessibility in media, and enhancing personal safety for families and communities.