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On this episode of Small Business, Big Conversations, I had the honor of sitting down with Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams\u2014an entrepreneur, chef, and community-builder whose journey from the ICU to the kitchen is as inspiring as it is delicious.<\/p>\n

Rooted in Family Legacy<\/h5>\n

Tiwanna\u2019s story begins in Cleveland, where the influence of her grandmothers, Pearline and Delores, shaped not only her love of food but her outlook on life. Their spirit of resilience and care became the foundation of everything she would later build. Even while working as a Registered Nurse in the ICU, Tiwanna found herself drawn to cooking, channeling her passion into catering on the side.<\/p>\n

From Side Hustle to Signature Brand<\/h5>\n

What started as a small catering hustle quickly transformed into a thriving business. PearlFlower Catering<\/a> became known for soulful, heartfelt food that brought people together. The demand and recognition inspired Tiwanna to take her vision further, expanding into Pearl\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>, a restaurant brand built on love, community, and grit.<\/p>\n

Her food and leadership didn\u2019t go unnoticed. Tiwanna soon became a featured chef at Rocket Arena and has now opened multiple Pearl\u2019s Kitchen locations. Most recently, she launched her flagship restaurant inside Cleveland\u2019s MidTown Collaboration Center, a milestone that marks not just growth, but permanence and legacy.<\/p>\n

More Than Just Food<\/h5>\n

For Tiwanna, food is about more than filling plates. It\u2019s about honoring family, serving community, and creating opportunities. Every dish carries her story, her values, and her mission to build something lasting. She\u2019s not just feeding people, she\u2019s feeding a movement rooted in culture and connection.<\/p>\n

Hear Her Story<\/h5>\n

Chef Tiwanna\u2019s journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and heart. She\u2019s living proof that entrepreneurship isn\u2019t always about leaving something behind… it can also be about carrying something forward, honoring the past while shaping the future.<\/p>\n

I hope you find her story as inspiring as I did. Watch this episode of Small Business, Big Conversations below to hear Chef Tiwanna share her journey in her own words.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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This season of Small Business, Big Conversations is brought to you in partnership with Erie Bank<\/a> and Impressia Bank<\/a>, both dedicated to helping small business owners access the capital and resources they need to grow their ventures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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