Hey family,

Last time, I shared what the early days looked like.
Today, I want to share the part people didn't really see.

At that stage, I was doing a lot of things myself.
And yes… that included deliveries.

What most people don't know: I used to deliver orders personally.
With my son… who was just 7 months old at the time.
He just turned 8.

And till today, some of our early customers still recognize me and say,
"Wait… weren't you the one who delivered my food?"

I always smile. Because yes, that was me.

At the time, I wasn't thinking about how it looked.
I was just focused on making it work.

Balancing everything wasn't easy.
There were days I was tired.
Days where I questioned if I was doing too much.
Days where things felt uncertain.

But I kept going.
Because I believed in what I was building.
And I knew that if I didn't show up for it, no one else would.

Looking back now, those moments mean a lot to me.
Not because they were easy, but because they shaped everything.
They reminded me that sometimes, building something real requires showing up in ways people don't expect.
And doing whatever it takes, especially in the beginning.

I'll share more next time about some of the challenges we faced along the way.

For now, I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for being part of this journey, and for growing with us.

With love,
Jamila
Founder, African Dishout

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