As someone who was orphaned and immediately abandoned by family at age 13, I had to learn earlier on that life would be difficult for me so it was crucial to realize my talents and figure out how I could make them work for me. After bouncing from house to house and finally being able to live on my own from age 18, I would sell snacks and cook for a living. In the few years that I spent with my mother, I picked up as many recipes as I could, and they've really benefited my livelihood. I registered my catering business in 2022 with much difficulty but I'm never giving up, cooking saved my life.