project is in Afienya, and we’re already making progress. I dedicate ten per cent of the profits frommy jam sales to support this mission. Vocational training has a special place in my heart. I can have somebody here and train them to be a top-class waiter, and they’ll go on to build a career for life. Not everyone has the resources or opportunity topursue formal education to become a doctor. But vocational training presents a level playing field — it has the power to transform lives, not just economically but socially and emotionally. What I love most about it is that it’s inclusive. Everyone has a place; everyone can thrive. Because I believe this with all my heart: you can train someone for six weeks and give them a career for life. And if that’s not purpose, I don’t know what is. Becoming is not a single moment — it’s a journey of alignment. Every dish I serve, every young person I train, every kitchen we build — these are all steps in walking fully into my purpose. Becoming Purposeful — following my calling, serving others, and building something that lasts. Chef Ruby But purpose doesn’t go away; it simply waits for its full season. My uncle, a man of wisdom, once told me, “Your kids are young — plan now, build gradually.” The Birthday Journal 29
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