Follow Your Bliss Catering

Another SNEAK PEEK of the NEW BRAND and streamlined WEBSITE and ONLINE STORE

Today is the final day of Voting for Best of the Bay 2024!

Melissa and I are nominated and in the top 10 of the following categories!

We have one last chance to win and appreciate your support across the finish line!

Let’s finish strong!

Best Caterer- Follow Your Bliss Catering- Private Chef Roberto Cruz
https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-caterer

Best Chef- Chef Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss/ CJ’s Backstage
https://vote.cltampa.com/food/best-chef

Best Hair Salon- Boss Bay Beauty
https://vote.cltampa.com/beauty-and-wellness/best-hair-salon

Thank you all for your support 🙏🏼

So proud of this team! Come on down to CJ's Backstage where and make your whole experience great from front to back!

Bravo to the CJ’s Staff!!

Food by Chef Juan of CJ’s Backstage
Photography by Seacabo Media

NEW BRAND
NEW IMAGE
NEW NAME… or is it?

It has been 10 Years since we established Follow Your Bliss Desserts

It has been 5 Years since we opened our Florida services as Follow Your Bliss Catering

All leading to this creative culinary collaboration.
More details and an immersive new site designed and built out by (THANK YOU, YOU ROCK!)🤘🏼

Coming very soon!

Sharing this post from Ronnie Kinsey MBA. Enjoy!

Over time, I’ve discovered that true leadership is
about service, coaching, and empowering others:

☑️ 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴

• Leadership isn’t just about giving orders;
• It’s about serving others by guiding them to
  achieve success independently.

☑️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

• A true leader doesn’t just issue commands.
• They inspire a shared vision and coach others
  to passionately pursue it.

☑️ 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴

• I once believed leaders did all the talking.
• Now, I know leadership is about listening intently
  to understand and meet the needs of the team.

☑️ 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

• Leaders aren’t just there to supervise;
• They actively support their team, ensuring
  everyone has the tools and support needed to excel.

☑️ 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝘃𝘀. 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

• Leadership goes beyond delegating tasks.
• It’s about coaching the team to grow,
  develop their skills, and reach new heights.

☑️ 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴

• Effective leaders don’t stand apart;
• They embrace empathy, understanding their
  team’s feelings and addressing their concerns.

☑️ 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

• Leaders don’t simply hand out jobs;
• They serve by energizing and motivating
  the team to perform at their best.

☑️ 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝘀. 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁

• Leadership isn’t just about bringing people on board;
• It’s about coaching and nurturing them to realize
  their full potential.

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲.

It’s about coaching your team, caring deeply,
and dedicating yourself to their growth and success.

• - - -
 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀,
𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀.

— Ralph Nader

Catering pickup at CJ’s Backstage for the Jungle Prada Association

Homestyle Buttermilk Fried Chicken

We are halfway (14 voting days) to winning!
Thank you for the outpouring of support to both of our businesses.


Best Caterer- Follow Your Bliss Catering / Melissa Cruz and I

https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-caterer

Best Chef - Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss Catering/ CJ’s Backstage

https://vote.cltampa.com/food/best-chef

Best Hair Salon - Boss Bay Beauty / Melissa Cruz (and I)

https://vote.cltampa.com/beauty-and-wellness/best-hair-salon

Anyone can Vote Daily this month for your favorite from the Top 10 Lists (Yes, you can too!). We are honored by the nominations and appreciate your votes, THANK YOU!
🙏🏼 ✂️🔪

Have a powerful day!

Roberto and Melissa Cruz

Consulting has been so much more fulfilling than I had imagined!!!

Today we welcomed a very special guest speaker at CJ's Backstage. Philip Shorb shared his unique brand and service philosophy in an advanced seminar titled “Secrets of Service”.

Even after 35 years in hospitality, 25 years as a chef it’s exciting to learn new ways to engage our clients. To “chauffeur” them through an incredible, unforgettable experience.

Thank you Chef Jorge Salazar , Service Specialist Philip Shorb and our hosts CJ’s Backstage for an unforgettable day.

What’s happening everyone!

Melissa and I are honored to have been nominated by the public for Creative Loafing’s Best of the Bay Awards in the following categories:

Best Hair Salon - Boss Bay Beauty / Melissa Cruz (and I)

https://vote.cltampa.com/beauty-and-wellness/best-hair-salon

Best Caterer- Follow Your Bliss Catering / Melissa Cruz and I

https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-caterer

Best Chef - Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss Catering/ CJ’s Backstage

https://vote.cltampa.com/food/best-chef

Anyone can Vote Daily this month for your favorite from the Top 10 Lists (Yes, you can too!). We are honored by the nominations and appreciate your votes, THANK YOU!
🙏🏼 ✂️🔪

Have a powerful day!

ASIAN 3 SPICE

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HICKORY SEA SALT

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What’s happening everyone!

We have been nominated (Top 10) in two categories- Best Chef and Best Caterer in the Bay once again!! THANK YOU 🙏🏼

Vote for Chef Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss Catering & CJs Backstage - Best Chef
https://vote.cltampa.com/food/best-chef?

Follow Your Bliss Catering for Best Caterer
https://vote.cltampa.com/services/best-caterer?

Let’s finish it!! Please help us take home the win!
Vote every day in August one vote per day!

LEMON SALT

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Proven to be one of the salts in the world. Spanish Lemon Flake Salt contains 87 necessary for human development

ADOBO (Low- Sodium)

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CELTIC SEA SALT

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Proven to be one of the salts in the world. Celtic (French) Sea Salt contains 87 necessary for human development

BLACKENING SPICE (Low- Sodium)

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Braised London Broil and Turkey Picadillo Tacos made with and !

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YOUR HEALTH VALUED

MERLOT SEA SALT (ALCOHOL FREE)

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SODIUM FREE JERK RUB

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Which is the more appetizing plate of Buffalo Shrimp?

Leave your answer in the comments!

Congratulations Skyler!! 🥂💍👰‍♀️

Cheers to you, your bridesmaids and a Happy Marriage!! Thank you for having us out, we had fun!

Follow Your Bliss had another great serve (thank you for EVERYTHING) in beautiful for a .

Our Louisiana guests had 4 courses setup and cooked in about one hour at their . Offering chicken Parmesan, penne marinara, raspberry arugula bruschetta, pistachio-ricotta cannoli and garlic bread.

More information on services, products and rates at:
followyourblisscatering.com

CJs Backstage is Leveling Up!!

When is the last time you stopped by for great food, cocktails and service?

Grouper Nuggets with Micro Red Sorrel
(Thank you !)

See what’s new while you
At

CJs Backstage is Leveling Up!!

When is the last time you stopped by for great food, cocktails and service? These are just a few of our signature small plates (appetizers)

See what’s new while you
At

THANK YOU!!!!

We came home from our clients dinner last night to some incredible news.

We have been nominated in in 2 categories!

Best Chef- Private Chef Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss Catering/ CJs Backstage

Best Caterer- Private Chef Roberto Cruz / Follow Your Bliss Catering

Voting starts August 1st . Let’s win it this year!
https://botbtampabay.com/

I AM SO GRATEFUL 🙏🏼

Thank you to the team players (especially Mrs. Cruz) and clients that have given us our great reputation. It has been amazing to be living the dream with you all.