ROBBY KLEIN
Amanda O’Donnell
Occupation: Personal Chef
Hometown: Ponchatoula, LA
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
My business might just look like providing food, but there’s a really special fulfillment in giving someone breathing room in their day. My clients get to replace some of the time in a week they would spend focused on cooking with quality family time, social interaction, and self-care. We’re all dealing with so much these days, and it is an incredible gift to know I was able to help take the load off.
Who has been the greatest influence in your life?
My husband. I have always been very independent and prided myself on being someone who works very hard, but having Matt in my corner has changed everything. He has helped me to dream bigger and build a business and life that exceeds anything I ever thought was possible.
A quote you live by:
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou As someone with a tendency for perfectionism, it is a reminder to keep my focus on the most important things. When I cook for people, I don’t just want them to enjoy the food. I want them to feel seen and cared for. This goes for all my relationships and interactions outside of work as well. I want to be the kind of person that makes people feel better.
Special thanks to Grogan Jewelers by Lon for bringing some extra sparkle to our shoot! Amanda O'Donnell is wearing: 18 karat white gold 6.30 carat oval cut Ethiopian opals & 1.33 carat diamond drop earrings; Yg bangle 10 karat yellow gold 1.00 carat lab grown diamond.