“There's going to be a million people that tell you 'No' when you're starting out to do something. But, all you need is that one person to tell you 'Yes,' who's going to believe in you. But first, you need to believe in yourself.”

Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer and philanthropist

Ayesha Curry is a Canadian-American businesswoman, cook, restaurateur, actress, writer, and philanthropist. She has built a public profile across food, media, and business, and is known for work that combines cooking with entrepreneurship and on-screen appearances. Her career spans several fields, from running food-related ventures to writing and acting. She is also associated with philanthropy, and her public work often centers on home cooking, lifestyle, and family-oriented food culture.