Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

One of my biggest inspirations in business has been my mom. During her fight with cancer, I would do her makeup, and seeing how something small like that could make her light up completely changed the way I thought about beauty and healing. It made me realize that beauty services can be more than cosmetic ,they can help someone feel like themselves again. That experience ultimately inspired me to become a paramedical tattoo artist and start Arch Studios.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering why I started. My inspiration came from watching my mom go through cancer and seeing how something as simple as doing her makeup could help her feel like herself again. That experience showed me how powerful beauty and restoration can be during difficult moments.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I were awarded the $25,000, I would invest it into expanding the paramedical side of Arch Studios. A portion would go toward advanced training and specialized equipment to further refine treatments like scar camouflage and areola restoration for breast cancer survivors. I would also invest in education and accessibility. Many people who could benefit from paramedical tattooing don’t know it exists or assume it’s out of reach financially.