We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Edie-Marie High. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Edie-Marie below.

Hi Edie-Marie, thanks for joining us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

To be successful, I believe it takes resilience, authenticity, and a deep sense of purpose. For me, success isn’t just about numbers or visibility—it’s about building something meaningful, staying consistent even when life throws curveballs, and staying rooted in your “why.”

One experience that shaped this belief was losing my mother and my job within a few years of each other. It was an incredibly tough time, but instead of giving up, I leaned into my passion—food. I started creating and selling dinner plates from home, then taught myself how to blend my own seasonings. I launched with just $200 and built a following of over 100,000 people across platforms by sharing real, relatable content and recipes tied to my Caribbean roots and love for flavor.

There were times I had to pause or pivot—like after my car was totaled in an accident, or when I ran out of inventory and had to use business funds for bills—but I always found a way to keep going. Or even when I hit creative plateaus where I have no spark to create content and experience gaps in posting.( I always find a way out of the funk but still lol) That’s where resilience comes in. And through it all, I stayed true to who I am: a food-loving creative who wants to inspire, uplift, and bring people together through flavor and real-life moments.

Success, to me, is showing up—even when it’s hard—and continuing to build something that aligns with your passion and your purpose.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My journey into food and content creation started unexpectedly. Like many others, I lost my job due to COVID. While stuck at home, I naturally found myself in the kitchen more—and that’s when I started recording what I was cooking. I wasn’t just making meals; I was putting my own creative and flavorful spin on recipes, showing people how simple some of our favorite store-bought items could actually be made from scratch at home.

What truly resonated with people was the authenticity. My content was visually pleasing, yes—but it wasn’t overly curated or filtered. It was raw, real, and rooted in love for food and culture. That connection with my audience led to my first viral moment: Peach Cobbler Churros. That video earned me a feature on The Shade Room, one of the most recognized cultural media platforms on Instagram.

From there, I kept showing up—consistently posting, connecting, and growing. I built an engaged online community, which opened the door to incredible opportunities like catering for Love and Marriage: DC and even being invited to audition for MasterChef. While that path didn’t unfold as expected, I truly believe it’s because God has something even bigger in store for me.

Now, I continue to grow my brand Eat Deliciously, where I offer bold, soulful seasoning blends, approachable recipes, and lifestyle content that speaks to everyday people who crave flavor and connection. My mission is to make good food feel accessible and meaningful, while continuing to inspire others with my journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

One of the stories that best illustrates my resilience is the ongoing journey of building my seasoning brand, Eat Deliciously. I started with nothing but a vision, a coffee grinder, and a whole lot of determination. I was literally blending seasonings by hand in my kitchen, bottling and labeling each product myself. It was humble beginnings, but I was passionate and excited to share flavors that represented my culture and creativity.

Eventually, I ran out of money and inventory. I knew I couldn’t keep doing everything alone if I wanted to grow—so I started searching for manufacturers. That process was humbling. I reached out to over 15 different companies, and most of them either didn’t respond or told me my business was too small to take seriously. It was discouraging, but I didn’t let that stop me.

Out of all those rejections, one manufacturer gave me a shot. I did recipe testing with them and even hired a brand strategist to help with a full rebrand. It felt like everything was finally coming together—but just as things started moving, life hit hard again.

My job faced major budget cuts, and I lost half of my salary. I was also in a car accident, which added more financial and emotional strain. Suddenly, launching my brand had to take a backseat—not because I lost the vision, but because I needed to survive.

There have been so many moments where I could’ve just given up, but I didn’t. I still show up to work every day, and I still show up online to create and connect with my audience. I keep sharing recipes, real moments, and building my community—because I know this is bigger than me. I know that God’s timing is always perfect, even when life feels overwhelming.

I may not have a launch date just yet, but I’m not giving up. I trust that when the time is right, Eat Deliciously will launch exactly how it’s meant to. And in the meantime, I’m proud of how far I’ve come—and even more proud that I haven’t let life break my spirit.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

here are a few key resources that have really shaped my entrepreneurial journey—both in mindset and in practical growth.

One of the most impactful books for me was Atomic Habits by James Clear. It taught me the power of small, consistent actions and how those tiny shifts in behavior can lead to huge results over time. As someone who juggles a lot, it helped me realize that progress doesn’t always have to be massive—it just has to be intentional.

Another book that truly shifted my money mindset was You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero. It helped me confront some of the limiting beliefs I had around money, especially coming from a place where I had to rebuild after personal and financial setbacks. It reminded me that making money and doing what you love don’t have to be separate things.

And honestly? TikTok has been an unexpected goldmine of knowledge. I’ve curated my algorithm so that my feed regularly shows videos from entrepreneurs, marketing pros, branding experts, and small business owners. I’m constantly learning—from content strategy to funding tips—just by staying tapped in. It’s proof that learning doesn’t always have to come from a book or classroom. Sometimes, social media can be a powerful teacher too—if you’re intentional about what you consume.

Contact Info:

• Website: Seasoning Website is still under construction
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealediemarie/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Edie-Marie
• Other: TikTok handle is : @therealediemarie