Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration is the Defiance of the Unseen. As CEO of GREENSAND CREATIONS, I lead a movement for those crushed by the invisible weight of mental health. Through The Shadow Chronicles, I transform visceral pain into a literary lifeline. I am driven by the radical responsibility to ensure no one navigates the dark alone. I don’t just write; I build bridges out of the shadows, proving our scars are our strength and our stories are our survival.

How do you stay motivated?

How do you stay motivated? I lean into the "Creative Wilding" of my soul, using the raw power of rock—from AC/DC to Mark Knopfler—to break the silence. The haunting depth of KALEO grounds my focus, while my discipline remains a sacred promise: my art is the antidote. The Shadow Chronicles is my strike against the stigma of mental health. As a visionary turning shadows into strength, I am motivated by the knowledge that my words provide the light someone else needs to keep f

What would you do with the $25,000?

Winning $25,000 transforms The Shadow Chronicles into a global lifeline. Beyond scaling my book series, this funding will seed a foundation to support those suffering from mental health and their families—fostering the teamwork and understanding needed to navigate the dark. This solidifies my 20 % pledge to Mental Health Research Canada, turning "Creative Wilding" into systemic impact. Our shadows do not define us—they refine us.