Connect How did your love story begin?

Tinder. Yes, not original… BUT we were two very picky people who could actually hold a convo. First date: steakhouse. We ordered 3 apps and 2 ribeyes, but were so deep in conversation we didn’t touch a thing. The oysters sat untouched, fully underwater from melted ice. We closed the place down—valet had to come find us. We ate nothing, talked about everything, and took all the food home… except the oysters.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our first vacation (just two months into dating) was to Aruba. It was stunning, but the real beauty was spending every minute together for a whole week and somehow still wanting more. That feeling never faded—it’s only grown. Whether we’re traveling, running errands, or navigating life’s hardest moments, we do it side by side. Honestly, my favorite part of every trip is coming home—because even after paradise, nothing beats cuddling up with each other.

What would you do with $20,000?

I’d use it to start a foundation or school for people with disabilities. When my sister with special needs was born, everything changed—I saw firsthand how incredible this community is, and how much they deserve better. Since I was 12, I’ve felt called to be their voice and fight for inclusion. This isn’t just an idea—it’s my life’s mission. $20,000 would be the first step in turning that dream into something real and lasting