Ten years later…
"Next up, we have Ms. Angelica King, Chairwoman of Stardust Diner!"
Thunderous applause roared through the venue. This was the Catering Industry Development Conference.
I'd been invited as the representative of a model ethical enterprise to share our brand's story. Our restaurant had made a name for itself far and wide after media outlets covered our fully traceable, clean ingredients and the low-cost or free charity meals we serve for elderly community residents.
I wrapped up my talk with a couple of lighthearted anecdotes from our early rough-and-tumble days and turned to step off the stage.
"Hey, Stephen saw you on the news! He's throwing a total fit!" someone yelled at the top of their lungs from the audience.
"Who?" I blurted out the question. I wasn't faking co
