Today we’d like to introduce you to Lila Young.
Hi Lila, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I am originally from Georgetown, SC and right now I live in Florence, SC. I am kid #11 out of 13, yes; I have 12 siblings. My mom had me in the kitchen at a super young age, I followed her around and wouldn’t stop asking her to show me this or that. Eventually, when I was 7; she let me bake my first cake-it was chocolate and at the age of 8 she let me fry my first piece of chicken. I believe that is why cooking is so peaceful for me now. Also, I am a 30 year old divorced single mom, I originally work in the healthcare field in various positions. I originally started cooking content as a hobby but I gradually started gaining recognition for it. I cook practically everyday for me and my children so recording it wasn’t too much of a hassle to add on.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
So far the process has not been too challenging, i try to stay true to myself and my craft. I aim to always be original with it.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I love to cook down home recipes and I put a twist on them. I always feel a little more authenticity from my videos than some other content creators. Maybe that’s just a common feeling most of us will have. I am proud of the dedication that I have for the craft, I oftentimes get discouraged whenever it doesn’t go exactly my way but I have been pretty positive towards the process. I think I can be best known for my presentation, I always watched my mom prepare my father’s plate. She would pick the best plate and plate everything so neatly. I believe that just stuck with me.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
I was kind of quiet around people but very outgoing around my family. Loved music & sports, always ready to watch music videos after school. Loved hanging out in my room up until high school came around. I became all about sports, I honestly wasn’t very good but I was dedicated, consistent and I really enjoyed it.
Contact Info:
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lila_mae9419
- Instagram: @arjana.akskm
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arjana.akskm
- Youtube: Lu’s Kitchen
