Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration comes from bringing craftsmanship back into everyday self-care. I wanted to create products that feel luxurious but are still handmade with intention, using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. The business grew from a desire to create something meaningful in my community — a space where people can slow down and reconnect with simple rituals like bathing and skincare.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the creative process and by seeing how people connect with what I make. Every improvement, customer reaction, or milestone reminds me why I started. I focus on small daily wins and long-term vision rather than short-term challenges. I also have my sons working for me so I would love for this business to help them more in the future.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The $25,000 would be used to strengthen and expand the next phase of my business growth. A portion would go toward improving retail infrastructure and displays to enhance the customer experience, another portion toward increasing production equipment and inventory so I can meet growing demand, and the remainder would support marketing and working capital to ensure stable operations during expansion. These investments will allow me to increase production capacity and improve sales consistency.