Reggie D. could be regarded as one of the few entrepreneurs that deploys great creativity in cooking as well as inspires consumption of healthy foods. He is always excited about how food could become delicious in nutrients and taste. His passion for cuisine came from the thrill of watching his granny cook in her restaurant and tagging along as a kid, and having a mom who wasn’t a great cook.As a formerly incarcerated young adult who converted, he always seeks avenues on how to rehabilitate himself and others. This led to his commitment towards community services, including donations to organizations that assist in minimizing at-risk youth. He would eventually create successful businesses as an entrepreneur.His deep appreciation for great food that incorporates different methods for different aromas and tastes led to the opening of his bar and grill, from where the sauce – Pure Heat Gourmet Sauce – started off. Over time, he introduced three flavors: Sweet n Spicy, Sweet n Mild, and Garlic Heat.Pure Heat Gourmet is made up of all-natural ingredients –peppers, spices, and vegetables – with each serving containing 40 calories and is being offered on sale at 300+ stores in the United States. Reggie’s interest in learning different cultures of food makes him continuously educate restaurants and family chefs on how they can create incredible dishes with a sauce that reflects the true taste of southern roots.In 2020, Pure Heat Gourmet Sauce was named the 2nd best in the World at the Scovie Award, the world’s most competitive firey food challenge judged by a panel of top culinary experts in the world. The following year, he started producing a TV show, Cooking with Pure Heat, which airs on Roku, Fire, and Apple TV. His STL Pure Heat sauces have also been featured in multiple publications.Reggie also does peak performance motivational speaking to future entrepreneurs and inner city minorities who aspire to create businesses