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Destinee Shelby

Destinee Shelby is a serial entrepreneur, chef, and community leader with over a decade of experience. She is the founder and owner of Baked LLC, The Kitchen by Baked, and Pure Elements Water, and also leads the Black Entrepreneur State Fair, supporting equity and economic growth in her community. Passionate about uplifting others, Destinee combines her entrepreneurial spirit with philanthropy and community engagement, while delighting the Midwest with her signature comfort and Southern Soul cuisine.