Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I don’t build for money—I build for impact I can prove. I create high-performance, science-backed haircare that eliminates plastic without compromise. I’m driven to fix a broken industry built on waste and weak formulas. My resilience keeps me pushing when others stop. I’m not here to compete—I’m here to define a new standard.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by focusing on impact I can measure, not just goals I can chase. Every product we create has to perform and reduce waste—no exceptions. When things get hard, I lean into discipline and resilience instead of waiting for motivation. I stay connected to why I started: building something that matters, solves real problems, and proves better is possible.

What would you do with the $25,000?

We would use $25,000 to accelerate product innovation and growth—investing in R&D for new high-performance, plastic-free formulations, scaling production capacity, and upgrading packaging to fully compostable solutions. Funds would also support targeted marketing to expand our reach, strengthen wholesale partnerships, and drive customer acquisition without compromising our sustainability standards.