Press & Media
Explore television appearances, media features,interviews, research and community impact from Dr. Chef Sy — culinary healing creator, speaker, mental health professional, chef , researcher and author.
Resilience, Growth & Building Differently
A deeper conversation about resilience, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the mindset that has helped Dr. Chef Sy continue building across food, mental health, research, and community impact.
Bold Journey
The Journey Behind Dr. Chef Sy
From her roots in Miami to building her own culinary brand, this feature explores Dr. Chef Sy’s story, her growth as an entrepreneur, and the purpose behind her work.
VoyagaMIA
Turning Passion Into Purpose
Dr. Chef Sy shares her entrepreneurial journey, the experiences that shaped her, and what it takes to build a career that brings together culinary arts, mental health, and service.
Food With a Bigger Purpose
A look inside Dr. Chef Sy’s culinary journey and how her passion for food grew into experiences centered on creativity, culture, connection, and community.
FEATURED MEDIA
Television appearances, interviews, podcasts, publications, and conversations featuring Dr. Chef Sy’s work across food, psychology, culture, mental health, and community.
Dr. Chef Sy was featured on FOX 29/WFLX, highlighting her culinary entrepreneurship, growing food brand, and work within the community. The feature showcased the journey behind turning a passion for cooking into a purpose-driven business.
FOX 29- Black Business Spotlight
How a Miami Gardens Therapist Turned Her Pandemic Hobby Into a Catering Business
The Miami Herald profiled Dr. Chef Sy’s journey from therapist and self-taught cook to entrepreneur and Food Network winner, highlighting the growth of EasyCookinWithSy and her evolving work at the intersection of food and wellness.
Season 5, Episode 11: “Cold and Hot in the Lot”
Dr. Chef Sy competed on Food Network’s Supermarket Stakeout and took home the win, showcasing her creativity and ability to think on her feet in the high-pressure culinary competition. The episode originally aired July 11, 2023
Examining the Intersection of Diet and Mental Health
Dr. Chef Sy joined Central Florida Public Media’s Engage in Orlando to discuss the relationship between food and mental health, her journey as a chef and therapist, and her research exploring culturally grounded food practices and emotional wellness.
ON AIR & ON SCREEN
Syerra Donaldson shares her entrepreneurial story, the lessons behind building her brand, and how creativity, resilience, food, and service continue to shape her evolving career.
Where Purpose Meets Profession
An inside look at the experiences, education, and purpose that shaped Dr. Syerra Lynn’s path as a mental health professional, entrepreneur, chef, researcher, and community advocate.
Recognized for Professional Excellence
Dr. Syerra Lynn Donaldson’s professional journey is recognized through Marquis Who’s Who, reflecting her multidisciplinary work in social work, mental health, entrepreneurship, culinary education, and community service.
Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Impact
A spotlight on Dr. Chef Sy’s growing entrepreneurial journey, highlighting her work across culinary arts, mental health, education, and community impact.
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