Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Keandria Washington. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Keandria, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by sharing your thoughts about the pros and cons of family businesses.
I love family businesses, especially the one I’m creating. It feels good to know that all my hard work will pay off through my children, children’s children’s and it makes me so proud and honored that God gave me the opportunity to build my own legacy. In my opinion family businesses can have advantages and disadvantages like most businesses the difference is you’re working with family. Some Advantages would be the money stays in the family, spending time/working with family, understanding each other’s strength and weaknesses and how we can continue to help one another thrive . Although I haven’t experienced any dis advantages, a few examples that I try to prevent would be personal conflict , lack of skills/experience, and lack of interest. My goal to make sure My Family is having fun while learning how to run a business. Sometimes you can’t be all work and no play lol. .
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
Grand Rising lovely people my name is Keandria Washington I’m from Chicago ,Illinois residing in Ohio I AM a wife, proud teen mom of 4 ,1st Generation College Graduate and Entrepreneur. I AM the CEO & Founder of MUFFINS CATERING BUSINESS LLC “Where food speaks to the soul”. Around Covid-19 it was so much going on and I had so many ideas and not enough time until I made time and since cooking was my passion and I love working, I decided to go in business for myself. Muffin’s Catering Business LLC. was established in April 2020. Muffin’s Catering business LLC is a RISING Black Owned Catering Business specializing in Irish Sea Moss Gel, Raw Irish Sea Moss, Corporate Events, Private Dinner Parties, Brunch Parties, Holiday Parties, Birthdays, Baby Showers, Retirement Parties ,Meal Prepping , Occasional Gift Baskets and much more. Whatever the celebration or location you can rest assured that all the details will be handled with our special flair and attention to detail that guarantee a Successful Event. The problems I solve for my clients would be helping them accomplish their goals with their weight journeys, preventing family’s from getting Ill with my preparation of Sea Moss, Planning catering events and being service of others. What’s sets me out from others is I’m Divergent,Creative and I love working with my hands. I Pride Everything I do,it comes from my heart naturally. What I am most proud of is MCB has been in business for 3 years and I must say it hasn’t been easy but through all the challenges and obstacles, we still maintained to hold our position to continue to thrive and focus on being a successful business. The main things I want my future clients, followers and fans to know is that nothing in life comes easy. When you want something go for it , don’t sit around waiting because life wait for no one. When you support MCB you’re supporting a dream and We really appreciate everyone who supports us in any kind of way ❤️
Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?
Relocating my business at the ending of 2022 has been quite rough. Starting over is not easy especially business wise but, I know sacrifices had to be made in order for me to get where I am today. Relocation hasn’t been easy but, it was the best decision that happened to MCB from rebranding to gaining new clientele and creating new products. Starting over isn’t easy but once you start you can’t stop. You have to keep pushing no matter what . You have to be your own cheerleader. We’re going to go through a lot in life it’s not about how we start it’s how we finish. Always dream big and never give up.
We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?
One lesson I had to unlearn would be staying stagnant in one place . I realized that being stagnant in one place will not help me achieve my goals. I had to get out of my own way /comfort zone and try new things. It’s okay to be uncomfortable. Being comfortable is good but not when you’re trying to elevate. Trying something new will help you get to your destination and lead you to bigger rewards. I realized it’s very important and we have to train our mind to new things and not be focused on the old. Out with the old in with the new .
Contact Info:
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/muffins_catering_business_llc/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/MuffinsCateringBusinessLLC/
- Pinterest: https://pin.it/4K6vUql
- TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdMTDJFc/
Image Credits
-Sea Moss Shots – Bacon & Egg Breakfast Bowl -Banana Pudding – Lime and Strawberry Irish Sea Moss -Twice Baked Potato w/Shrimp & Broccoli -J & J Breakfast Bowl -Asparagus,Macaroni, and Meatloaf w/Cornbread – Salmon ,Rice, and String Beans w/Mushroom sauce -MaMa Muffin & 350 Chocolate Chip Cookies Squares