Why I’m Excited About The 86 Challenge
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By Nicole Vargas
Hello! My name is Nicole Vargas, I’m excited to be a part of the 86 Challenge and can’t wait to begin and read the amazing stories that will be presented.
A little about me, I graduated with my bachelor’s in media and communication from Johnson and Wales University this past spring. I am a first-generation college graduate and I hope to further my education by getting my master's degree. I live in a small coastal town in Florida. I like to fill my time going to the beach, hanging with my friends and family, and I am an avid book reader.
Going to a school that was more known for its culinary programs than for anything else would have people believe that I would know how to write about food, but no. I actually learned about the food industry from Best Served when I worked with them as an intern.
I never knew much about restaurants or what they had to go through to be able to stay afloat, and what they needed to do to survive. I also got to see the other side like how many restaurants needed to hear that they need to change in order to continue.
I got to see, hear, and read many amazing stories about all kinds of aspects of the food industry. Some were about the chefs who traveled to different countries and explored the food of that region. Some about how the industry was impacted by COVID. Others were about the ups and downs of the industry. What they all have in common is the element of storytelling from different points of view in different areas. Each writer offers insights into what it's like for them in the industry. What they are concerned about, what they like about it, and what they hope will change in it to be better not only for the people who come to enjoy what they produce but also for themselves and the industry they enjoy working in.
Knowing how much Best Served strives to be a platform that allows for these stories to be shared is amazing. So I’m excited to be a part of the 86 Challenge because it allows even more writers with their stories to be told.
Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wis., Society Insurance has been a leading niche insurance carrier since 1915. As a mutual insurance company, Society focuses on the small details that make a big difference to its policyholders while offering top-notch insurance coverage, service and competitive pricing to businesses in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Tennessee, Colorado, Georgia and soon Texas.
Nicole Vargas is a bilingual 86 86 86 Challenge editor. She graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2021 with a degree in Media Communications. She is a big reader and hopes to go into the publishing industry. Nicole lives in Florida with her family and dogs.
Opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Best Served. To achieve our mission of bringing more voices to the table, we are committed to sharing a variety of viewpoints across the industry.
