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Shay Maraj

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Tech Founder|Marketing Strategist|Foodie

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NYC Chronicles ✨✨

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Happy place ⛅️ With people who make me happy 💛

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I don’t get it…Did my hair get flat? Did I stumble into some bad lighting?

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New York founders, you showed up BIG at UGLY TALK: Food & Bev Founders 2025 Lessons & 2026 Predictions. 🗽🔥

From rising costs to shifting trends, the convo got real on what it takes to grow in today’s competitive food & beverage space. Founders shared what actually worked in 2025, what flopped, and what’s next for 2026. 💬

Because in F&B, where trends move fast and margins get tight — clarity, community, and creativity are your edge.

Big love to our speakers for keeping it 100% unfiltered:

🎤@josephrrotondo — Founder & CEO, @eatsmearcase
🎤@kabirkurani — Founder & CEO, @eatgetup
🎤@thecorporatehooper — Founder, @hoopfuelnutrition

🎤Moderator: @glennlux — Marketing Consultant & Fractional CMO

🌟Special shoutout to our main partner, @opplyofficial — the AI-powered operations autopilot for growing CPG brands. Opply helps founders save time, boost margins, and scale faster.

Huge thanks to @theyard for hosting us in the heart of NYC — always the perfect space for founders to connect, collaborate, and grow.

What’s your top 2026 prediction for the food & beverage industry? Drop it below 👇

#UGLYTalk #FoundersUnfiltered #FoodAndBeverageFounders #CPGStartups #FoodStartup #FounderLife #EntrepreneurLife #StartupCommunity #FoodInnovation #ConsumerBrands #RetailInnovation #BuildInPublic #NYCFounders #StartupEvents #FoodEntrepreneur #StartupNetworking #SmallBusinessGrowth #CPGBrand #NYCEvents

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Cheers to doing it scared I stood up, introduced myself in front of the entire room, and asked @timbaland and @creatrgod the very last question of the night about IP in our community.
My heart was pounding, but it was worth every beat. (See last video 👀)

This weekend was a full-circle moment and a powerful reminder of what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

After 10 weeks in the Fundable Founders Lab by @blackambitionprize , in partnership with @codner.co and @theacthouse, I had the honor of attending the So Ambitious Dinner in Miami.

I was surrounded by some of the most driven, creative, and resourceful founders I’ve ever met.

Timbaland and Zayd sparked one of the most impactful moments for me a conversation on intellectual property. They spoke about
Legacy. Access. Ownership.
And the real cost of building something that lasts.

That moment is exactly why I’m building @thepatentoath To make innovation more accessible, inclusive, and protected especially for first-time and underestimated inventors.

Thank you to:
@gamalcodner @iamdardis @folabola @marlenabanksparks shakeiakeglergray
for believing in this work and creating space for us to grow, share, and build.

Also shout out to @estrellaq95 for capturing the moment for ever grateful for you.

#DoingItScared #ThePatentOath #SoAmbitious #FundableFounder #BlackAmbition #InnovationEquity #WomenInTech #IPMatters #BuildBoldly #FounderJourney #MiamiTech Girl in pink and green floral suit woman business owner

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Beauty & Bubbles @adoratherapy was truly a vibe this weekend at Art Basel! 🩵 ✨ 🥂

It’s always a good time when we’re out in Miami and we have our wonderful FELOH community and influencer host @jaejoseph to thank! 👏🏾 😍 We enjoyed some bubbly, art & vibed to the dj while some of our favorite beauty brands set up shop alongside @adoratherapy - @onefragrancehouse , @m2skin - swipe through to check them out! 😉 ✨
And we can’t forget our official swag bag sponsors -

@gingerandhoney, @acarrebeauty and @conscousbeautycollective 👏🏾 🛍️

This was one for the books and what a way to cap the year! 🙌🏾 ☺️

#feloh #felohapp #felohevents #beautyevents #artbasel #miamievents #beautyapp

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Having the courage to pursue your hearts vision is hard. Choosing this path is an iterative process. You have to consciously choose it every day. It's an act of tenacity and surrendering that requires balance beyond measure and faith beyond belief. It's something you know within the most sacred depths of your being, and you speak it into your body everyday. You let it resonate within. You clear the pain that's blocking the resonance of knowing. You wash your fears in the light of your heart, and you then become. You're always becoming... consciously or unconsciously. I hope you become everything your heart's vision sees for you 💜✨️🙏🏾

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Sunday June 2nd! Join us for the Sunset Brunch Party: All White in Wilton Manors, where Chef Shanika and Shay Maraj will be showcasing a delectable menu of delicious bites. Indulge in a vibrant affair with a full bar featuring our signature cocktails of the day: $22 Bottomless Sunset Mimosas and $27 Bottomless Sunset Margaritas.

Experience the excitement as some of the hottest performers in South Florida take the stage, captivating us with their dynamic performances. This is not just a brunch; it’s a celebration of flavors, great music, entertainment, and community. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support a local LGBTQIA+ charity, adding meaning to our festivities. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-brunch-all-white-party-tickets-876076066097?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabYbw9gWhCVIy-8z6O8EX2sNoJDFCNjdx9GPMhjkFZR1BqPnBgwuLmtSP8_aem_AcaHCP-7-U_f1aP61Q-TnYZdMy6ICxZfpS091AKO33aqPUIi3E1wvDnqJiwbvFIjjX1B1QkZ-14YnjoBWZ1uFB_G

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‘Key of Destiny’
Dec 4th, 2023
Location: Florida Keys
Camera: #iphone12promax
Lighting: Natural noon

The Keys are the traditional territory of the Calusa and Tequesta tribes.

The islands are home to diverse and rare wildlife and marine life.

The Florida Keys are a coral cay archipelago off the southern coast of Florida, forming the southernmost part of the continental United States.

They begin at the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West, the westernmost of the inhabited islands, and on to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas.

The islands lie along the Florida Straits, dividing the Atlantic Ocean to the east from the Gulf of Mexico to the northwest, and defining one edge of Florida Bay.

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Jason’s gay cousin 🔪🩸
GAYSON

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Had a fabulous time strolling down memory lane watching @vanessawilliamsofficial perform A must see artist. Finally got to meet her in person. Beautiful soul ✨.

Added bonus was hanging out with my son. Making time to capture the moments.
#jazz #staycation #silverjourney #wisdomhighlights

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