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USA250 Journal Project
Personal Chronicle: July 4, 2025 – July 5, 2026
A gift for reflection. A record of now. A story for what’s next.
1. Who am I?
“I’m a man who learned the hard way that your worst moment doesn’t get to be your final one. I’m a chef, a mentor, a believer in second chances. I bring soul to a kitchen and dignity to a plate. And I don’t just feed people—I remind them they still matter.”
2. How did I get here?
“I made a mistake that cost me 12 years behind bars. I could’ve let it break me—but I found purpose in the kitchen. Learned to slice onions and shame at the same time. A nonprofit took a chance on me when I got out, and now I run my own kitchen helping folks just like me start over. That’s how I got here—through fire, flavor, and forgiveness.”
