Hi, my name is Lena, and I’m raising funds to finally start my own small business. I’ve been on my own since I was 16, and life has taught me how to work hard, survive, rebuild, and show up for myself and my children no matter what. Today, as a single mother and MBA student who’s spent years managing companies and helping others grow, I’m ready to build something of my own, something stable, meaningful, and long-term.

I’m still shaping the exact business model, but I know it will be in the home services/contracting space where I already have experience and a strong foundation. What I need now is the startup support for the essentials: legal setup, licensing, tools or equipment, branding, and the early steps to finally launch.

This fundraiser isn’t just about opening a business. It’s about breaking generational patterns, giving my kids a stronger future, and creating a life built on my own hands and hard work. If you choose to support me, please know you’re helping someone who has fought her whole life to rise — and who won’t waste a single opportunity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.