We recently connected with Rickell Howard and have shared our conversation below.
Rickell, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.
OMGDEMTACOS LLC not only serves delicious Tacos from the first bite until the last bite when you tilt your head back and throw it all in your mouth, crumble the wrapping paper then say OMG!! It’s also the presentation of the Taco Bars ,everything is beautifully displayed and appetizing. I provide Hand grated cheddar cheese & freshly chopped toppings for every event. I locally source the best ingredients for the Taco Bars. When catering I aim for the “WOW” factor.
Rickell, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Although cooking has ALWAYS been my passion since 9 years old, growing up I would cook for my family, during my adolescent & young adulthood I would be the designated person to make tacos for the house parties & gatherings. I knew I had something in me that the world needed to see from my great hospitality to the way I flavor food . Also the need to make ends meet as a single mother, I started my catering business in 2016 with a focus on perfectly curated Taco Bars, which blossomed to Taco Tuesday sales, Festival Vending,Private & Corporate Catering, I’ve secured an exclusive contract with NETFLIX to cater their private events. I run this business solely by myself. From advertising& marketing, booking, shopping, cooking, serving, delivery, bookkeeping, set-up & breakdown it’s all a one women show. It’s literally my passion so it doesn’t feel like work. I absolutely love what I do. I love feeding people.
We’d love to hear the story of how you turned a side-hustle into a something much bigger.
Although I’ve been loyal to the Medical Field for 20 years I’ve ALWAYS found a way to cater at the Hospitals where I’ve worked. I find myself leading an event, getting involved with the committee, securing a budget to cater their events .Because my business has grown so much, I figured at some point I really need to jump in entrepreneurship with 2 feet, so I did,As of January 2023 I turned my side hustle into my career and have no plans of going back to corporate. I love this for me
Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?
Absolutely! battling illness and having 3 abdominal surgeries over a 3 year span, trying to remain positive, being a single mother on top of losing my Mother in January 2023 and my daughter’s father in June 2023 it’s been a tough journey but I will not stop my passion
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pocketsuite.io/book/omgdemtacos
- Instagram: OMGDEMTACOSLLC
- Facebook: OMGDEMTACOSLLC
- Yelp: yelp.to/xpkcdxbZJJ