Discover the person behind the name with a glimpse into who I am and what drives me

"Despite facing discrimination and being labeled as lower class by family, I have persevered and thrived. Overcoming their hate and greed has only made me stronger, fueling my drive to succeed. Their negativity may have once dimmed my light, but it will never extinguish it."

"Looking back at my childhood, I recall a blend of hellish hardships and moments of tranquility and artistic expression. Despite the challenges, I persevered, honed my resilience, and learned to harness my creativity to overcome adversity."

"Education is a fundamental right that everyone deserves, but unfortunately, some of us were attacked at young ages and placed in lower education. As if that wasn't enough, the public school system treated us like criminals, denying us the quality education we deserved."

"As a child, I spent countless hours helping my Southern-Italian-Great-grandmother-Ernestine (nan), in the kitchen. Little did I know, I was subconsciously absorbing valuable culinary knowledge that would later shape my passion for cooking. Those cherished moments taught me the value of hard work, the beauty of tradition, and the importance of creating delicious meals that bring people together."