Meet Qualyn Ramsey

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Qualyn Ramsey. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Qualyn below.

Hi Qualyn, so happy to have you on the platform and I think our readers are in for a treat because you’ve got such an interesting story and so much insight and wisdom. So, let’s start with a topic that is relevant to everyone, regardless of industry etc. What do you do for self-care and how has it impacted you?

My commitment to self-care is foundational to my effectiveness in all areas of life. I prioritize wellness through mindful practices that energize and restore me. Travel enriches my perspective and provides necessary mental rejuvenation. In the kitchen, I approach cooking as both an art and an act of self-care, creating nutritious meals that nourish my body and spirit. My consistent health routine, combining balanced nutrition with regular exercise, has transformed my physical wellbeing, resulting in a 145-pound weight loss. This dedication to self-care doesn’t just benefit my health; it enhances my focus, resilience, and productivity, allowing me to bring my best self to both professional challenges and personal relationships.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a passionate serial entrepreneur with a portfolio of businesses that blend my love for culinary arts, fashion, and wellness. At the heart of my entrepreneurial journey is “All Made By Qua , ” my catering business where I’ve mastered the art of creating exceptional cuisine that defies the myth that healthy food lacks flavor. My culinary philosophy centers on infusing each dish with care and intention of what I call “cooking with love” ; while prioritizing nutritious ingredients that support my healthy lifestyle.

My commitment to helping others enjoy convenient, wholesome meals led to the expansion of my culinary brand to include personalized meal preparation services. This allows busy professionals to maintain their health goals without sacrificing taste or quality.

In the fashion space, I founded Bella Curves Boutique, an online boutique celebrating style at every size. Building on this success, I’m thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of Bella’s Closet ; a special consignment extension inspired by my own 145 pound weight loss journey. This new venture will offer both brand-new and carefully curated gently-worn pieces, providing sustainable fashion options while giving beautiful garments a second life.

Each of my businesses reflects my personal brand values: wellness without compromise, inclusive style, and transformative experiences delivered with authentic care.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Reflecting on my entrepreneurial path, I recognize three fundamental elements that have been imperative in my successful journey. First, my unwavering resilience allowed me to persevere through inevitable challenges and setbacks, viewing each obstacle as an opportunity for growth rather than defeat. Second, my authentic passion for creating experiences; whether through nourishing cuisine or fashion that empowers confidence these have consistently guided my business decisions and resonated deeply with my clientele. Third, my strategic adaptability enabled me to recognize emerging opportunities and pivot accordingly, as evidenced by my expansion from catering into boutique ownership and now consignment.

For those embarking on their own entrepreneurial ventures, I would offer this guidance: Cultivate resilience by establishing strong self-care practices that sustain you during difficult periods. This foundation will prove invaluable when facing inevitable challenges. Next, pursue ventures that genuinely ignite your passion—this authentic enthusiasm will differentiate your offerings and fuel your persistence when motivation wanes. Finally, remain receptive to evolution and opportunity; sometimes your greatest success lies in an unexpected direction. The willingness to adapt your vision while maintaining your core values creates the perfect balance between stability and innovation that drives sustainable success .

To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?

The pivotal turning point in my life came through my mother’s determination to secure my place in The Upward Bound Program—a pre-collegiate initiative designed for high school students from first-generation or economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This immersive four-year experience fundamentally transformed my perspective and possibilities.

Upward Bound served as my gateway beyond Pittsburgh’s boundaries, unveiling a vast landscape of opportunity I hadn’t known existed. Through thoughtfully curated cultural experiences: from theatrical performances to artistic exhibitions; the program expanded my understanding of human expression and creativity. Our travels to diverse cities across the United States dismantled geographical limitations I had unconsciously accepted, replacing them with a profound sense of possibility.

Most significantly, the program illuminated educational pathways I had never envisioned for myself. By introducing me to various collegiate institutions and post-secondary options, Upward Bound Program transformed higher education from an abstract concept into a tangible, achievable future. This revelation permanently altered my trajectory, instilling both the confidence and concrete knowledge needed to pursue aspirations beyond what my immediate environment had suggested was possible.

My mother’s singular action by ensuring my participation in this program essentially redefined the boundaries of my potential and became the foundation upon which I’ve built my subsequent success.

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