The Face Behind The Board
My roots are far from Bougie. As a proud Angeleno born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, life threw its challenges my way. Growing up in uncertain and unsafe environments, dealing with social anxiety and depression, being a first-generation American with parents from Belize, and constantly facing the pressures of working with limited resources to create an environment not only to improve my life but also the lives of others in my community felt defeating.
My transformative journey began in 2020, marking a significant chapter in my life. During a time of battling my emotions, my sister sent me a picture of a charcuterie board. It inspired me to create my own. Building it was therapeutic, giving me a break from the exhausting negative inner voice and providing the opportunity to build a board as colorful as I wanted to feel inside. After crafting my first board, I quickly immersed myself in this craft, giving me the autonomy to freely express myself without any limits or boundaries.
Our Mission
What started as a personal journey soon evolved into a mission to provide seasonal, local, and unforgettable food experiences for our clients. I not only found joy but also found the opportunity to empower my community by providing inclusive employment opportunities. Additionally, we are committed to collaborating and outsourcing services from minority-owned businesses, contributing to the broader cause of empowerment. Despite my personal struggles it was through this that I could express myself and connect with others on a deeper level. Building Bougie Boards LA became my way of making the world a little brighter, one delicious creation at a time.
Get to know me
FAVORITE CHEESE:
manchego & brie
FUN FACT:
traveled to 32 countries
CURRENTLY OBSESSED WITH:
watching 90 day finance
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