A RECIPE FOR TRANSFORMATION

Discover the roots of my unwavering commitment to fostering a world where justice prevails, spirits are nourished, and transformative dreams flourish.

Raised in the Southern United States, under the shadows of a monument symbolizing the lie of racial inequality, my journey has been one of resilience, learning, and a relentless pursuit of equity.

Through my own experiences growing up in the residue of racial caste, and hearing the stories of my parents survival of Jim Crow, I came into my calling with a profound sense of self-understanding and critical understanding of how racism and other isms are perpetuated in our culture and physical spaces.

Coach

Chef

Change Consultant

Author

Coach Chef Change Consultant Author

let’s create a WORKPLACE (and world) where equity and justice IS A NEW REALITY

My life has been a tapestry of roles— a chef, a caterer, and the proud owner of a unique Black-owned bakery in Los Angeles, each thread intertwined with my commitment to nourish.

After developing public policies for the County of Los Angeles and developing recipes for my Retail Bakery and some of the most famous catering companies in Hollywood, what I know is that the best, most nourishing things can be created with a vision and clear steps. That’s what a recipe is.

If we want more equity, more justice, more joy, then we need a recipe to transform our habits, practices, and ways of being. And that’s what I’ve been doing with clients for the past 16 years.

Intersectional Racial Equity CONSULTANT

I am deeply committed to promoting equity and partnering with leaders to strengthen our communities.

I’ve worked with grassroots leaders, community-based organizations, foundations, and state-wide organizations to lead social change and social justice transformations that address historical disinvestment and institutional racism and biases.

LIFE COACH

My mom gave me the gift of knowing my life can be whatever I dreamed: a life that can be created by design.

While not always easy, finding your purpose and living it out each day is deeply fulfilling. When you tap into your purpose, the opportunities are limitless. When your purpose is aligned to a plan for you to live your best life, a sort of magic happens. ​

As an ICF -certified life coach, a PCC-level coach. I coach ambitious, visionary leaders to create a Recipe For Their Life©.

CHEF & AUTHOR

For 8 years I worked as a chef, caterer, and writer in the California food and beverage industry. That experience enabled me to develop recipes, own a brick-and-mortar establishment in a prestigious area of Los Angeles, cook private dinners from 12 to 400, and plate 4,000 dishes for events such as the Emmys!

I've had the pleasure of serving as an Operations and Chef Consultantfor a VC-backed private chef company called Tastery.

My greatest highlight is from 2005 when I launched the Kiss My Bundt brand that became the famous, award-winning scratchmade bakery, cookbook brand Kiss My Bundt™ which opened on West 3rd Street in 2008.

Although I've hung up my professional chef's hat, I continue to unite people through the universal language of food, cooking, and baking for friends and clients.

Join me on this flavorful journey towards change and let's create a more equitable and delicious world together!

I'm Chrysta Wilson

A passionate advocate for transformation and equity, based in Los Angeles County but extending my reach across North America. My journey is flavored with diverse experiences, from being an award-winning pastry chef to a dedicated professional coach, each role adding a unique spice to my life’s recipe.

I hold a Masters of Public Administration and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Public Policy from the University of Southern California. My credentials also include a PCC coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), where I’ve honed my skills to simplify complex issues and create supportive learning environments. My approach is characterized by visual storytelling, enabling groups to achieve breakthroughs and formulate actionable plans for enduring change.

My proficiency in Spanish has been enriched by my extensive travels throughout Mexico and my cherished community-based partnerships with Spanish-speaking residents. This linguistic connection has opened doors to deeper understanding and more meaningful collaborations.

WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER

Here are ways that we can work together.

  • A small group coaching program where purpose-driven, high-performers can engage in a community experience to uncover their soul’s yearning nourish their spirit.

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  • A transformative experience to explore and embrace your true self.

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More Ways to Experience Chrysta:

SPEAKING & HOSTING

Book Chrysta to inspire your audience to become leaders committed to creating the conditions where they (and the people) around them have the opportunity to thrive.

Wilson and Associates

An organizational change consultancy.

DEI Dinner Party

A membership-based training and coaching program for leading diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Kiss My Bundt

My made-from-scratch baking brand and cookbook.