Mrs. Kizzy Ware shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Kizzy , it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Recently experienced a proud moment which was having the opportunity to cater for the legendary Marlon Wayans. It was more than just preparing food — it was a full-circle moment of faith, hard work, and passion manifesting into reality.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Coach Kizzy Ware, and my journey is built on faith, food, and the belief that meals can minister to the soul.
What makes my brand special is that it’s not just about cooking — it’s about creating experiences that connect people to comfort, joy, and God’s goodness. Whether I’m serving families at the table or catering for clients like Marlon Wayans, each dish is prepared with love, authenticity, and purpose.
Today, I’m also expanding into books, affirmation cards, and lifestyle tools so that people can carry that same soul-stirred inspiration into their own homes. My brand is more than a business — it’s a calling.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
What often breaks the bonds between people is a lack of understanding, compassion, and communication. Misunderstandings, pride, hurt, or unspoken pain can quietly create distance where there was once closeness. Life’s pressures can also pull people apart when love and patience aren’t consistently nurtured.
But what restores those bonds is grace — the willingness to forgive, to truly listen, and to see the humanity in each other again. Love is the glue that holds relationships together, but it’s humility and faith that mend them when they’ve been torn. When people choose to extend empathy, to break bread together, or to reconnect with God at the center of their relationship, healing happens. Bonds are rebuilt not through perfection, but through patience, prayer, and choosing connection over division.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, absolutely. There were seasons when the weight of life, business struggles, and personal challenges felt so heavy that giving up seemed easier than pressing forward. I remember moments when doors were closing, resources were low, and I questioned if my vision was really worth it.
But every time I reached that breaking point, God reminded me why I started. A prayer answered, a word of encouragement, or even seeing someone touched by my food or message would reignite the fire inside me. I realized that those moments of wanting to give up were actually invitations to grow stronger, to trust deeper, and to walk closer with my purpose.
So yes, I almost gave up — but instead, I gave it over to God. And He carried me through.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is absolutely the real me — but it’s the part of me that’s most polished, most prepared, and most purposeful. What people see publicly is my heart to inspire, serve, and uplift others through food, faith, and words. That’s real, but it’s not the whole of me.
Behind the scenes, I’m still human. I have struggles, doubts, and days when I need to encourage myself the same way I encourage others. What makes me authentic is that I don’t pretend to be perfect — I just choose to lead with the best of who I am, grounded in God’s grace.
So yes, the public me is real — but it’s also a reflection of the private me who prays, perseveres, and presses forward even when nobody is watching.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I laid down my name, my role, and every possession I’ve ever earned, what would remain is my faith, my spirit, and the love I’ve poured into others. Titles fade, material things come and go, but the impact you leave on people’s hearts and the relationship you keep with God—that’s eternal.
At the core of who I am is not a brand, not a position, not even accomplishments—it’s a soul anchored in faith and a purpose to serve. That’s what would remain, and that’s what I pray people will remember long after anything else.
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