How exciting would it be if you actually tuned into that little voice in the back of your head? The onetelling you to go for the thing you really want, even if it’s probably, most likely, definitely not what’sexpected of you? Aren’t you curious how a girl can go from making pancakes in the kitchen with hermom one day to suddenly winning MasterChef Junior—only to lose her passion for cooking, thenfind her way back to it again? Let’s dive into the story of Jasmine Stewart, who actually did listen tothat tiny voice, took an unexpected detour, and found out where it would lead her. Produced by Aaryan Harshith, Christina Ademasu, and Jenny HuynhInterview w/ Jasmine Stewart, first African American to win Master Chef Jr.Bio: Jasmine Stewart, the Season 5 winner of MasterChef Junior, made history as the first AfricanAmerican champion of the competition. At just 12 years old, she not only claimed the title but alsobecame the only contestant in the show's history to win after being previously eliminated. Today,Jasmine continues to break boundaries, pursuing an individually designed major in Black Food andMultimedia Studies at NYU’s Gallatin School. Acknowledgments for music:1. 2. 3. 4. King Billy by Blue Dot SessionsTell What You Know by Blue Dot SessionsCastillo by Blue Dot SessionsThe Cornice by Blue Dot Sessions