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Encouragement came from an unexpected source—her husband. He recognized Shaw-Nae's talent and suggested she turn her cooking passion into a career. It quickly transformed from a home-cooked affair where she sold "hood plates" straight from her kitchen to a burgeoning catering service that attracted celebrity clients like Tiffany Haddish and Lil' Kim.
In 2021, the culmination of her hard work resulted in Shaw-Nae's House, a restaurant that embodies her soul food heritage and her family's culinary traditions. She invites patrons in as if they were relatives, calling them “cousins” and creating a familial atmosphere that sets her establishment apart.