Hello,

I am Semaj’ Davis. It is a pleasure to meet you virtually. Let me introduce you to my project, Help send Semaj' to Culinary School. This project means the world to me, and I appreciate you taking the time to learn more. To explain the passion behind my project, I think it's best you get to know me first.

My name is Semaj’ (Sem-yay), but everyone calls me Sem. I am an entrepreneur of color coming to you straight out of Detroit, Michigan. At the beginning of 2020, I reflected on personal characteristics I wanted to improve. I looked within and decided to reclaim my health in a way that would positively impact me physically and mentally. I discovered the foundation of my positive lifestyle is centered entirely around….you guessed it, FOOD. Food is an essential life source. It brings people together and provides nourishment both physically and spiritually. I found that by preparing my meals and learning the nutrient backgrounds of foods, I made several positive personal changes. In this process of growing a relationship with food, I lost over 60lbs.

{Send Semaj’ to Culinary School } is created to help me on the next steps of my culinary journey. Since moving from Detroit, Michigan, to Los Angeles, CA, in 2021, I have experienced so much that my eyes, or taste buds, could have imagined. Had I not stepped outside my hometown, I would have missed out on the masses of cultural foods. To be a woman of color in the culinary world is an honor I wish to explore further. Working in restaurants around the globe, learning from master chefs, which I hope to bring back to my community.

In addition, I want people to experience the magic of my future creations in the kitchen. I like their hearts to fill with joy in every bite and their souls to spark a memory any time they take a bite, like that scene in Disney’s Ratatouille. The famous food critic Anton Ego takes his first bite into his meal and is transported to a beautiful memory.

I want the people to feel THAT when they taste my food.

Are you down to help a determined Chef on the rise become an Institute of Culinary Education's Health Supportive Culinary Arts next skilled graduate? Your donation [no matter the amount, I am grateful ] contributes to helping me become one step closer to making my dreams a reality. Becoming a Culinary Graduate is the goal my heart is set on. To those that move forward with donating, THANK YOU FOR BELIEVING IN ME. My heart pours out gratitude for your kindness.

I genuinely hope I have sparked your interest. Please feel free to explore my Social Media Platform where I share my Traveling Chef Experience { @chefsemsoul }. I am always looking to partner and grow in my field and love of food. Thank you so much for reading my story and investing in the future of Chef Semaj’.

Always with love,

Semaj’

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