Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

A powerful inspiration is Robert F. Smith a self made billionaire who built wealth through private equity and used it to uplift others. From paying off student debt for an entire graduating class to investing in Black-owned businesses, he’s created real opportunity, not just success. His legacy shows that true power in business is using your platform to open doors for others.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by remembering where I came from and the people who still need help. I take it one day at a time, stay grateful, and keep working even when it’s hard. Seeing small progress and being able to help others, even in simple ways, keeps me going. I don’t chase perfection. just consistency and doing the right thing.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Honestly, I don’t need the money for myself. I would use it to help more people covering rent, bills, and providing support to families going through hard times. It would simply allow me to do what I already do, just on a much bigger scale.