Chesaree Rollins of Chicago: Balancing Motherhood, Business, and Culinary Excellence

This Mother’s Day weekend, the Chicago Defender celebrates dynamic Black women excelling in their careers while guiding and nurturing their families. With Mother’s Day around the corner, heartwarming tales of mother-daughter bonds take center stage. These stories embrace the beautiful whirlwind of motherhood and endure its ups and downs with love, patience, and unwavering commitment. Hailing from Chicago, Chesaree Rollins (Chef CheSa) is the creative force behind CheSa’s Bistro & Bar in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Building upon her success with CheSa’s Gluten Tootin Free Food Trucks, she sought to expand her culinary horizons beyond mobile dining and event catering.& Her culinary passion thrives on captivating palates with a fusion of Creole and contemporary American flavors. Within the welcoming confines of the 1800-square-foot bar and restaurant, patrons can anticipate an artfully curated meal crafted from scratch with thorough care. Balancing Motherhood, Business and Self-Care Balancing a career with the responsibilities of motherhood is a journey marked by evolving strategies and heartfelt priorities. Rollins’s urgency to provide for her family often overshadowed the need for personal time. However, over time, she devised a plan where her family stepped in to offer support, enabling her to manage business and motherhood more effectively.& “Recently,...