"You're In the Spotlight"
SUE's Spotlight seeks to highlight for profits and non-profits that its members would want to do business with. Each month, the AB - Advisory Board highlights one or two businesses.
October features Chef Catina Smith or better know as Chef " Cat. Wow what a compelling story. Read Below.
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You're In the Spotlight
Chef Catina Smith, or Chef “Cat,” as she is affectionately called, is one of Baltimore’s well known and impactful chefs. Chef Cat studied culinary arts at Baltimore International College, earning her degree in Professional Cooking, before beginning service to her country in the Air Force reserves.She received an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management from the Community College of the Air Force. Chef Cat also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management, and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Acquisition.
Chef Cat began her career as a garde manger cook and moved up the culinary ranks quickly. Her passion and drive then led her to the line. Within a short time she took the sous chef position at Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar. She then went on to become Executive Chef at Dovecote Cafe and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Other notable kitchens she has worked in include Magdalena and the Alexander Brown Restaurant. She currently works at Copper Kitchen, one of the premier catering companies in Baltimore.
Chef Cat has founded two organizations Culinary Socialite - bringing people together for good food and conversation - a foodie lifestyle brand and parent company to her other initiatives; Just Call Me Chef a sisterhood for networking, mentoring, and building community amongst black female chefs. Just Call Me Chef is changing the narrative, breaking not only the glass ceiling, but also shattering stereotypes. Her most popular project is the JCMC calendar highlighting black women chefs around the country.
Cat is also a private chef, creating an in home restaurant experience for her clients. She also teaches classes, cooking demonstrations, speaking engagements, and catering intimate events.
Chef Cat currently produces several events; Brunch for Brothers , a monthly mentoring opportunity for young Black men; Crust & Cocktails , a networking event series for creative professionals; Taste Baltimore , a food emporium highlighting local businesses and local chefs; and Sunset Kickback, an outdoor food and music festival.
She also serves on the board of The Food Project, where she teaches cooking and food safety to kids. Chef Cat lives in Baltimore with her two beautiful kids Micah and Isaiah.
http://www.chef-Cat.com http://www.justcallmechef.com
Chef Cat began her career as a garde manger cook and moved up the culinary ranks quickly. Her passion and drive then led her to the line. Within a short time she took the sous chef position at Guy Fieri’s Kitchen and Bar. She then went on to become Executive Chef at Dovecote Cafe and Notre Dame of Maryland University. Other notable kitchens she has worked in include Magdalena and the Alexander Brown Restaurant. She currently works at Copper Kitchen, one of the premier catering companies in Baltimore.
Chef Cat has founded two organizations Culinary Socialite - bringing people together for good food and conversation - a foodie lifestyle brand and parent company to her other initiatives; Just Call Me Chef a sisterhood for networking, mentoring, and building community amongst black female chefs. Just Call Me Chef is changing the narrative, breaking not only the glass ceiling, but also shattering stereotypes. Her most popular project is the JCMC calendar highlighting black women chefs around the country.
Cat is also a private chef, creating an in home restaurant experience for her clients. She also teaches classes, cooking demonstrations, speaking engagements, and catering intimate events.
Chef Cat currently produces several events; Brunch for Brothers , a monthly mentoring opportunity for young Black men; Crust & Cocktails , a networking event series for creative professionals; Taste Baltimore , a food emporium highlighting local businesses and local chefs; and Sunset Kickback, an outdoor food and music festival.
She also serves on the board of The Food Project, where she teaches cooking and food safety to kids. Chef Cat lives in Baltimore with her two beautiful kids Micah and Isaiah.
http://www.chef-Cat.com http://www.justcallmechef.com
Eldonie S. Mason, Esq.
Founding Member of Mason Firm, LLC has been selected as a Class of 2019 Grand Marshal for Jersey City Carnival, representing the island of Antigua. Carnival '19 is Jersey City's exciting twenty fourth annual Statewide Caribbean Carnival Parade which will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2019, starting at 12:00 p.m. from Jersey City's Lincoln Park. The Carnival brings together the music and culture of the Caribbean and last year the event drew over 20,000 people.
Tanisha Garner is the owner of Chozin Designs,
A business developed as a budding entrepreneur that creates custom made jewelry and t-shirts. Her customers range from youth to adults. I am also a recent graduate from Rising Tide Capital in January and I was selected to be part of the “Newark Shops” through the Newark Economic Development Corporation. I had the honor to cut the ribbon and present a speech for our grand opening.
During that week a tragedy took place at John W. Hyatt Court, which is next to Hawkins Street School, which shook our community. We came together and hosted a community talk where we strategized ideas to help keep our youth focused in a positive direction and allowed our neighborhood to heal. On October 20, 2017, in partnership with Newark Fire Department, Newark Police Department, Hawkins Street School, and St Aloysius Church, and The Rock Church. The event was called “Love Where You Live, Live Where You Love”. The goal was to improve self-esteem and self-love through artistic expression which included a Poster Contest. This event gave back to our community. The students also received sponsored tickets from the NJ Devil's and Newark Cityplex12.
How was it created?
Chozin Designs was created through self determination which led me to create my own financial freedom. It’s about self determination and believing in oneself. Chozin Designs is about Confidence and self awareness. I also had a chance to teach at Summer plus Enrichment rogram as a Specialist in Jewelry Making and Newark 350 year celebration at the Passaic River teaching a jewelry class.
Chozin Designs - www.instagram.com/chozindesigns
A business developed as a budding entrepreneur that creates custom made jewelry and t-shirts. Her customers range from youth to adults. I am also a recent graduate from Rising Tide Capital in January and I was selected to be part of the “Newark Shops” through the Newark Economic Development Corporation. I had the honor to cut the ribbon and present a speech for our grand opening.
During that week a tragedy took place at John W. Hyatt Court, which is next to Hawkins Street School, which shook our community. We came together and hosted a community talk where we strategized ideas to help keep our youth focused in a positive direction and allowed our neighborhood to heal. On October 20, 2017, in partnership with Newark Fire Department, Newark Police Department, Hawkins Street School, and St Aloysius Church, and The Rock Church. The event was called “Love Where You Live, Live Where You Love”. The goal was to improve self-esteem and self-love through artistic expression which included a Poster Contest. This event gave back to our community. The students also received sponsored tickets from the NJ Devil's and Newark Cityplex12.
How was it created?
Chozin Designs was created through self determination which led me to create my own financial freedom. It’s about self determination and believing in oneself. Chozin Designs is about Confidence and self awareness. I also had a chance to teach at Summer plus Enrichment rogram as a Specialist in Jewelry Making and Newark 350 year celebration at the Passaic River teaching a jewelry class.
Chozin Designs - www.instagram.com/chozindesigns
Just Remember
Yes Girl Inc, is a non- profit organization whose mission is to empower females ages 14-21 to become leaders and change agents in their community by building self-esteem, embracing inner creativity, and developing positive social capital. Yes Girl offers a series of models and interventions that contribute to the mental, physical and social health of the active participant. Interventions are designed to serve communities, faith based organizations, middle schools, high schools, post-educational academic settings and other non-profits. Services are provided through workshops, seminars and motivational speaking."http://www.pikore.com/yesgirlinc
Again, thank you for this opportunity to make the connection.
Again, thank you for this opportunity to make the connection.
