Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ayesha Curry

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Ayesha Curry made an impact.

Ayesha Curry is a multifaceted Canadian-American businesswoman, chef, restaurateur, and actress. Her culinary career started with a YouTube demonstration in 2014, despite not having formal chef training. This led to hosting "Ayesha's Homemade" on the Food Network starting in 2016. Before her culinary endeavors, Curry had guest roles in various television shows and films, displaying her diverse talents.

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2008: Roles in Dan's Detour of Life and Love for Sale

In 2008, Ayesha Curry appeared in the TV movie "Dan's Detour of Life" and the direct-to-DVD movie "Love for Sale".

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2009: Appearance in Underground Street Flippers

In 2009, Ayesha Curry appeared in the short film "Underground Street Flippers".

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2011: Starting a Food Blog and YouTube Channel

Following her marriage in 2011, Ayesha Curry started a food blog and then a YouTube channel, which led to her Food Network show.

2014: Culinary Career Debut

In 2014, Ayesha Curry began her culinary career by preparing her first meal as a YouTube demonstration, despite not having professional chef training.

2014: Little Lights of Mine Company

In 2014, Ayesha Curry's company, Little Lights of Mine, sold its own brand of extra virgin olive oil, donating 10% of proceeds to No Kid Hungry.

2016: Hosting Ayesha's Homemade

In 2016, Ayesha Curry began hosting "Ayesha's Homemade" (also known as "Ayesha's Home Kitchen") on the Food Network.

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2016: Collaboration in The Mina Test Kitchen

In 2016, Ayesha Curry collaborated with chef Michael Mina in The Mina Test Kitchen of International Smoke, a Bay Area pop-up restaurant.

2016: Publication of The Seasoned Life

In 2016, Ayesha Curry published her cookbook, "The Seasoned Life".

2016: Release of Cookbook 'The Seasoned Life'

In 2016, Ayesha Curry released her cookbook, "The Seasoned Life", and continued posting instructional cooking videos on her YouTube channel.

April 30, 2017: Premiere of Ayesha's Home Kitchen Season 2

On April 30, 2017, the second season of "Ayesha's Home Kitchen" premiered on the Food Network.

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September 20, 2017: Named as CoverGirl Spokesperson

On September 20, 2017, Ayesha Curry was named as a spokesperson for CoverGirl, becoming the first spokesperson for the brand who is not an actress or singer.

September 21, 2017: Hosting The Great American Baking Show

On September 21, 2017, Ayesha Curry was announced as one of the new hosts of "The Great American Baking Show" on ABC.

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2017: Starting Homemade Meal-Kit Delivery

In 2017, Ayesha Curry started Homemade, a meal-kit delivery service based in Oakland.

July 2019: Launch of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

In July 2019, Ayesha Curry and her husband launched the "Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation" in Oakland, California.

July 2019: Opening of International Smoke in San Diego

In July 2019, the Mina/Curry International Smoke restaurant opened another location at One Paseo in Carmel Valley, San Diego.

2019: Homemade Becomes Retail Pop-Up

In 2019, Ayesha Curry's Homemade, the Oakland-based meal-kit delivery service, transitioned into a retail store pop-up.

April 2020: Launch of Sweet July

In April 2020, Ayesha Curry launched Sweet July, a brand including a lifestyle magazine, brick-and-mortar store, and product line.

September 2020: Launch of Sweet July Productions

In September 2020, Ayesha Curry launched her television and film production company, Sweet July Productions, with a first-look deal at Entertainment One.