I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago. In 2022, I started a food business called Trini Plate. Cooking and baking have been a big part of my life since childhood, where I spent a lot of time in the kitchen helping my mom with baking. I love sharing Caribbean food and culture...

“Krystal Jimenez of Yo Its Cake, is a dedicated artist and activist. As a military spouse and mother of three, Krystal draws inspiration from their diverse background as a queer, disabled individual with AuDHD, Puerto Rican heritage, and their New York City upbringing. Their...

“Bajan means from or about Barbados. Barbados is a tropical paradise island not far from St. Lucia, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago. Our grandparents left Barbados in the 1900s and went to Brooklyn New York. Growing up in Brooklyn, we remember the exotic, irresistible aroma of...

“Since I was a little girl, dessert has always been my favorite part of a meal. Nothing used to make me more excited than seeing a delicious piece of cake or an ice cream sundae making its way towards me. Now it’s my turn to share my passion and create that excitement for...

Reynolette Ettienne is a Puyallup based up and coming artist. She incorporates primarily wheel thrown techniques into her functional creations. She is a native of Trinidad and Tobago but has spent most of her life in the United States.Doing a “clay class” was a bucket list item and...

Julie Davidson, MA, CPCC, ORSCC, is a multifaceted leader with a passion for empowering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) entrepreneurs. As the Founder of Komadre Kombucha, Julie has demonstrated her entrepreneurial acumen while fostering a commitment to social impact...