I grew up as technology was really evolving in some cool ways and lived through the dot.com boom, the 2008 recession, watched the 2012 oil crisis, and experienced COVID-19. What I saw were some amazing advances in what we can do in our day-to-day lives and I also witnessed stressed out parents, no job security, people worrying about their livelihoods, and fear from people regarding their source of income. Witnessing this inspired me to start my first business. Due to the pandemic, lack of mentorship, and an ever evolving digital landscape, that first business failed. However, I'm determined to succeed and found a mentor who believes in me and inspired me to launch Riley International. So, I can show others how to build their own business, capitalize on their strengths, take control over their income, and start living their dreams.