The rollercoaster of filming and trauma bonding with fellow contestants was one of the most uniquely challenging and special experiences of my entire life.

Then 5 months of silence, followed by the RUSH of finally sharing the secret and the anticipation, dread and extreme excitement leading up to the premiere. As each new preview, clip, and social media post from food network and the judges would appear we were a frenzy of chatter eagerly awaiting the moment of our TV premiere.

Once the episodes started airing it became even more of a whirlwind! Trying to keep up with the normal holdiay rush at work and incorporating as many features from the show was exciting chaos like I have never experienced.

I am forever grateful for the opportunity to shine on national TV, and the extreme level of support from my husband, coworkers, company, friends, family, and the entire coastal Delaware community.

Above all the friendship developed with my fellow competitors along the way is something i will cherish for the rest of my life.

I never could have imagined the wave of positive energy coming my way, above all from a simple special moment with Chef Carla. @carlaphall The #drunicorn nickname has become part of who I am. It embodies the JOY I feel for what I do everyday and my desire to inspire and motivate others to be all they can be and do it with their own unique flair and style.

I have never been more grateful and excited for all I have AND what’s coming next!