Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My personal journey inspired me to create Holistic Hearts. I began making body butter for myself because I wanted a hydrating, less toxic product than what I found on the market. When others tried it, they loved it and wanted to buy it. That response inspired me to turn it into a business. My vision is to grow Holistic Hearts into a warehouse that provides steady jobs for underserved individuals while creating a professional, family-like workplace filled with respect, opportunity, and peace.

How do you stay motivated?

I am motivated by community and the belief that when people support one another, real change happens. Seeing individuals and families grow, succeed, and overcome challenges inspires me to keep working toward solutions that create opportunity. I am passionate about uplifting others, building strong connections, and helping create spaces where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Community is the heart of everything I do

What would you do with the $25,000?

If awarded this funding, I would use the money to build a small shed-style warehouse that would serve as the production and storage space for Holistic Hearts products. This space would allow me to safely make, package, and store body butters and other wellness products while preparing for future growth. It would also create an opportunity to begin offering steady employment to individuals in underserved communities in a supportive, professional environment.