How did your love story begin?

We first met through music when I was singing at a fundraiser and he was brought in to play piano. Years later, after COVID, we reconnected through performances and his new business. He often turned to me for advice, and over countless conversations, friendship grew into love. Today, we continue building businesses, sharing music, and serving the community that has supported us. Our relationship has always been about building something meaningful together.

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

The moments I hold closest to my heart aren’t the big milestones. They’re the late nights when everyone else had gone home and it was just the two of us in our building. We’d clean, paint, repair, and solve one challenge after another. We were exhausted, but we were doing it together. Looking back, we weren’t just creating a home for our businesses. We were building a life, a partnership, and a place that would serve our community for years to come.

What would you do with $20,000?

We’ve always believed in building something bigger than ourselves. We’d use the money to complete the next phase of our building renovations, creating opportunities for more entrepreneurs and artists while strengthening the businesses we’ve worked so hard to grow. We’d also celebrate my 40th birthday with our dream trip to Croatia and invest in a secure future so we can keep giving back to our community.