The Whole Story

It has always been my dream to entertain. It goes back to middle school, when I posted videos of myself playing some of my favorite video games. And no, you can't find them anymore, because they have been eradicated from the internet. From my early teenage years to now, in my early adulthood, I picked up the camera from time to time, and now I've gained a little traction: 340k followers across all social media platforms and counting.

My popularity started with fitness. I documented my first bodybuilding competition, where I showcased a lot of the meals that kept me on point leading up to the show. Slowly but surely, I started to show a little of my personality as I came to understand short-form content and got really comfortable on camera. People now followed me not only for my high-protein, low-calorie meals and workout regimen, but also because they were laughing with me, or at me, as I showed them who I am as a person.

This led me to take a break from being a fitness "influencer," because I found being a "social media personality" more enjoyable. I went on rants about everyday stuff and did playful bits about people I see every day. My most notorious videos were the after-club story times, where I found a lot of success. The format was simple: I'd have a meal I had just cooked in front of me while I talked you through the night before. With my amazing, engaging storytelling, I built a lovely following that I am so grateful for.

That being said, the content never stayed the same. It was just a little bit of everything. Knowing this about myself, I would get frustrated that I couldn't stick to one thing. You can blame that on my ADHD and my spontaneous brain. Instead of beating myself up about it, I am now learning to love it.

One thing I can point to through all my trials and errors is food. Food is something you and I indulge in every day. I'm not claiming to be a chef or a food connoisseur, but I know I can make people feel something with my charisma and cook a meal that makes you want to eat again. This is all supposed to be fun, because I try to bring fun into everything I do.

That is exactly what this cookbook is. It's the start of something very big, but I just don't know what yet. So, join me for the ride, and we can all experience it together.

Stay classy.