Shylaya McDonald

Hi my is Shylaya McDonald, I am a 31yr old single mother and an inspiring Chef.

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Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!

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Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I was inspired at young age by my mother and great grandmother’s cooking abilities. I fell in love with culinary and it became my way to express myself and create a sense of home. Now as a mother myself to my five yr old son who experiences challenges with autism and ADHD , I’ve learned to navigate a world that sometimes feels overwhelming. Through my love cooking I am planning on building a catering business that not only shares my food but raises awareness and provides a future for

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated through God and my son . My biggest push is to provide a fulfilling stable life for Carson while also showing him the importance of chasing your dreams. No matter the obstacles that I’ve been faced with my God and the love for my son pushed me through every situation .

What would you do with the $25,000?

Winning the $25,000 would give me the opportunity to invest in my business, grow my brand, and reach a wider community with my food. More important, it would help me build a foundation for my son and myself also show him with hard work , dedication , and faith anything is possible.

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