Finding your “Kee” Ingredient | Kiauna Nelson | TEDxPortland

TL;DR

From gang life to creating a thriving business, Key transforms her life, emphasizing living big and love.

Transcript

thank you what's up it's a big cave what's happening what's up y'all [Applause] everything in my life I've Done big for my big voice to my big smile just straight big energy period including my big fuckups but without those I wouldn't be here in front of you today let me tell you how bad it got I jumped off the porch when I was like 14 years old th... Read More

Key Insights

• 👨‍💼 Transformation from a troubled past to a successful business owner.
• 👨‍💼 Embracing celibacy and focusing on business and family for a better future.
• 😋 Passion for quality and unique flavors drives Key's success in the food industry.
• 😃 Living big, working big, and loving big are Key's life mottos.
• 🤩 Resilience and determination are key traits in Key's journey to success.
• ❓ Loaded Kitchen's popularity stems from its dedication to quality and unique offerings.
• 😋 Portland's food scene appreciates Key's approach to food and business.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Key shares her journey from a troubled past of gangs and prison to creating a successful business, Loaded Kitchen, in Portland.

• Determined to change her life, Key embraced celibacy and focused on her business, prioritizing her children's future.

• Key's dedication to quality and passion in her food cart business has garnered a loyal following in Portland.