Chef LaKisha Harris
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Born and raised in North Muskegon, MI, Chef LaKisha 'L'Soul' Harris is passionate about cooking, a skill she honed under her mother's guidance. Her mother ran a successful catering business in Muskegon for over three decades. Inspired by her mother's legacy, LaKisha founded Soul Filled Cakes & Catering in 2014. Her tagline: 'Food that is good to and for your soul,' 

Chef LaKisha  serves on the advisory board of the Culinary Institute of Michigan and Kids Food Basket as well as the President of the Black Chefs Association for the State of Michigan. She is also the chairwoman for the newly formed C.O.U.R.S.E Taskforce, which consists of African American and Latino chefs from all over the US; joining together to change the culinary future and redefine what a "real chef" is.

LaKisha balances being a mother to her daughter with managing her businesses in Muskegon and Detroit, MI, while traveling extensively with Soul Filled on the Road. Known for her generosity and community spirit, she is committed to blessing others through her culinary creations.