Who or what is your inspiration in business?

One of my biggest inspirations in business is Magic Johnson. His journey shows the power of resilience and vision. After setbacks in sports and personal challenges, he reinvented himself and built a multimillion-dollar business empire—owning sports teams, investing in businesses across the country, and raising capital for major ventures. He proved that sometimes people with the worst pasts end up creating the best futures.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by thinking about my parents. My father never truly pursued his full potential, and since I’m named after him, I want to build a different legacy for our family. I’m determined to create generational wealth, not generational theft. My mother has always worked hard and taught me to keep a good name and build something meaningful in life, and that drives me every day.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the $25,000 directly into my business as working capital to strengthen operations and support growth. My goal would be to use the funds responsibly to generate measurable results and a clear return on investment. I want to demonstrate that the opportunity was used wisely by turning the investment into real progress, revenue growth, and long-term sustainability for my business.