Success Story
From Classroom to Catering
Meet Trina Bowers Williams, a leading lady with a passion for flavors and a knack for turning ordinary ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Trina’s journey into the culinary world began alongside the same chef as Kila’s. From honing her skills to perfecting the art of food presentation, she brings a warmth and creativity to every meal she prepares. She’s another prime example of an “Outsourcing Wins” success story. Join us for a tasteful bite into Trina’s story of dedication, collaboration, and the pursuit of culinary excellence.
What made you want to become an entrepreneur?
Honestly, it was about doing something that I love, and helping a friend out, which is how it started. I have always loved to cook and experiment with different flavors. I am a home-style cook, but helped a friend that was a professional chef. He taught me how to measure, cut, and do portions when cooking.
What would you say has been your biggest success and your biggest challenge?
I love it when people see our displays and comment on how it is more than they thought it would be. When they taste the food and knowing that they only have to come in and sit down, and it’s all done.
My biggest challenge is that I always second guess myself. Like when it comes to the food – did I make enough? Are they going to like it? Is it what they envisioned?
What are your top 3 pieces of advice you’d give anyone that wants to start their own business?
1. Always do something you love
2. Surround yourself with people you can talk to and laugh with.
3. Always do your best in anything you do. I still have in the back of my head that I am representing the person that trained me.
Trina’s story proves that staying true to your passion is a prime example of the “Whatever It Takes” mindset. She’s whipping up success like a master chef in the kitchen. This is how teamwork and determination can lead to big victories.
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Dawn Corbett is a driven, self-motivated, elementary educator, and a molder of young minds. She has taught in public education for twenty plus years. Creating original content is something that she is passionate about and gets excited about. She knows the value of confidentiality, cooperation, and being a team player. Working as an editor and blog writer has given her a valuable opportunities to develop her own intellect and a different perspective on how to respectfully communicate with others in different styles.