Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My biggest inspiration comes from the young people I care for and mentor. As a foster parent, I’ve seen how much a child’s life can change when someone simply believes in them. Many of these kids come from situations where stability and opportunity were never guaranteed. That reality pushes me every day to build something bigger than myself. I want my business to be proof that success can also create safe spaces, mentorship, and hope for the next generation.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering that the work I’m doing is about more than me. There are young people watching, learning, and hoping for better futures. When things get hard and they often do, I remind myself why I started. Every late night and setback is part of building something that could change lives. Knowing that the vision includes mentorship, opportunity, and a home for foster youth keeps me moving forward even on the hardest days. My wife supports and cheers for my every move.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The $25,000 would help strengthen and expand the foundation we are already building. I would invest in growing my clothing brand through production, marketing, and events so it can generate more sustainable revenue. That revenue directly supports our mentorship initiatives and helps us continue establishing a family-style group home for foster youth. This funding would accelerate the work already in progress and allow us to serve more young people in meaningful ways.