Maria DeRosa is the heart behind Ladies of the Kitchen, a soulful community where women gather to heal through the art of cooking. Once a high school Spanish teacher, Maria went on to own a beloved café and catering company for over 28 years. Her leadership extended to serving on a Restaurant Advisory Committee supporting educators in the culinary arts. Today, she blends her experience as a Certified Law of Attraction Life Coach, Certified Nutrition & Health Coach, and Recovery Speaker to nourish others from the inside out. In 2004, she was named Business Woman of the Year for her work with the Irwindale Library Foundation. Maria is the author of The Healing Whisk (International Impact Book Award winner) and Seasons of Baking. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to turn mealtimes into sacred spaces where women can trade soul wounds for a belly full of spiritual joy.