Since the Summer of 2022 Kelly has been self employed as a chef, consultant, food content/video creator, food photographer/stylist, recipe developer & inspirer to name a few roles. Previously she worked as a private chef and in kitchens around Philadelphia such as JG SkyHigh, The Four Seasons Hotel, Fork Restaurant, High Street on Market and VedgeRestaurant. Over 10 years ago while working at Vedge, she developed her love for great produce.
Kelly carries her passion for fitness, healthy food and a healthy lifestyle into all aspects of her work and personal life. Since 2022, she has done extensive work with Golo For Life, which is a leading health and wellness company. She shares her healthy cooking & lifestyle with others to inspire all to become their best self mentally and physically.
Kelly works out each day and attends bootcamp class 4-5 days a week. After losing more than 60 lbs, she remains committed to fitness and health. She believes we are what we consume and strives to make a positive impact on others. Since 2017, she has lived a zero alcohol lifestyle. Being your own boss requires discipline which Kelly has learned from the gym and fitness.
Kelly holds a BFA in Illustration/Graphic Design from Moore College of Art and Design. She later completed the Culinary Arts Program at The Art Institute of Philadelphia. Born inPhiladelphia, she learned about teamwork from an early age. She played roller and ice hockey on both female and male teams. Even going to the National Championships. Sports taught her no matter how many times you may fall down, always pick yourself back up. Kelly does not have siblings or any children of her own. Hence why she hopes to make an impact on young adults with her message and work.
Kelly gets her inspiration by living with a positive mindset. She visits as many farmers markets and restaurants as possible. When traveling, she seeks to try the local food of whatever country she’s visiting. She has a love of cooking fish and seafood. Growing up she’d go fishing with her father.
In her spare time she enjoys helping others, travel, working on her book, gardening, cooking for her parents, being in nature and remaining grateful for all life has to offer. Recent favorite travel adventures include Iceland, Greece, Turkey and driving the coast of California. Kelly’s also a firm believer we are our habits and routines. The flame in her company logo represents the fire that is always burning inside her.
