Over the last few months, YumYumRunner™ has grown from a vision in my heart into something that feels more like a movement every single day. I’ve been pouring every ounce of energy into bringing this platform to life — showing up at markets, building connections with local creators, and shaping both the front end and back end of our website until it matches the level of excellence our community deserves.
This journey isn’t easy, but it’s the kind of work that feels like purpose.
Strengthening Our Leadership Team
I’m excited to officially share that I’ve brought on two powerful forces to help guide YumYumRunner™ into its next chapter.
JB — Chief Operating Officer (COO)
JB isn’t just a partner — she is my right hand, my operational backbone, and the steady mind beside me as we build something entirely new. Her heart for this community and her ability to navigate both chaos and strategy make her a core part of this company’s DNA. YumYumRunner™ wouldn’t be where it is today without her.
Kassandra — Community Outreach Officer
Kassandra brings connection, warmth, and spirit everywhere she goes. She has an incredible gift for reaching people and making them feel seen. As our Community Outreach Officer, she strengthens our relationships with local creators and ensures our community feels supported at every step. Her presence is a blessing to this mission.
Together, we are shaping the foundation of what YumYumRunner™ is becoming:
A platform built for the community, with the community.
Showing Up at Every Market I Can
If there is a market happening in Hampton Roads, there’s a good chance you’ll find me there — talking with vendors, learning their stories, and listening to what they truly need.
Every conversation reminds me why this matters.
Every booth visit fuels my determination.
Every creator I meet shows me exactly who we're building this for.
This isn’t just business — it’s heart work.
Working Tirelessly Behind the Scenes
While I’m out connecting with our makers and local entrepreneurs, I’m also spending countless hours behind the scenes — refining the website, improving functionality, securing the marketplace structure, testing features, fixing issues, and making sure the platform we launch with is something our community can be proud of.
Front end. Back end. Early mornings. Late nights.
It’s all part of the mission.
Thank You for Your Patience
To everyone who has supported me, checked in, encouraged me, or simply believed in this dream:
Thank you.
Thank you for your patience.
Thank you for trusting the process.
Thank you for cheering from the sidelines while I build something meant to uplift every local creative soul in Hampton Roads.
We’re getting closer every day — and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming.
YumYumRunner™ is more than a platform.
It’s a seat at the front row.
It’s a chance for our creators, makers, and dreamers to be seen.
And we're only just getting started.