Who or what is your inspiration in business?

A former mentor who challenged me by saying I didn’t understand what it takes to run a business. That moment pushed me to start my own.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the momentum that comes from turning an idea into something real. When I landed my first paid catering job, it validated that people valued what I was building. That experience pushed me to refine my brand, restructure the business, and think bigger. I’m not just building a charcuterie company I’m building a corporate grazing and catering brand that I see growing and evolving for years to come.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the funds into marketing and lead generation to grow Platterly’s corporate catering presence across the GTA. This includes targeted digital advertising, improving our website and online ordering experience, and reaching corporate clients beyond traditional outreach. I would also invest in professional hospitality training focused on food presentation, pairing, and large-scale catering to refine our offerings and position Platterly as a premium grazing and corporate catering