Q.E.N. Strategic Consulting

Case Study
Coaching & Training​

Mise En Place Collective

“After attending a session that Quinn led for small business owners I was blown away by her ability to distill a topic that seems great in theory, but for me has always been intimidating to navigate. Working further in a small group led by Quinn only further helped me get from [feeling] overwhelmed to confident and finally feeling that I not only understand the grant process but what I must do to continually succeed. She’s extremely knowledgeable, professional, and encouraging. Her insight and feedback was extremely helpful. Quinn knows her stuff and has a passion and proficiency that is reassuring.”
Quientina Stewart-Morrow
Founder

Mise en Place Collective, a North Carolina–based culinary venture, is redefining the future of food service through professional development, cross-training, and industry advocacy. With over 25 years of experience in food and beverage leadership, founder Quientina Stewart-Morrow built MEP Collective to close skill gaps, elevate overlooked talent, and create spaces for chefs and food entrepreneurs to grow.

Part training ground, part creative lab, MEP Collective offers immersive workshops, business consulting, and mobile culinary experiences that support both industry professionals and passionate home cooks. At its core, MEP Collective believes that everyone deserves a seat at the table, and the tools to succeed when they get there.

The Challenge

Quientina Stewart-Morrow, founder of Mise En Place Collective, was building a culinary education platform to reimagine food equity, but juggling everything alone.

She needed clarity on her role as a leader, a stronger story, and strategic support to fuel her next stage of growth.

The Approach

Quientina first enrolled in Quinn’s
Grow Your G.R.A.N.T. training series (now offered as Funding Unlocked),
a six-week workshop designed to help impact-driven leaders strengthen their storytelling, align their funding strategy,
and position their organizations for long-term funding success.

Key Highlights

  • number13 Business Plan Review & Recommendations
  • number13 Coaching & Sounding Board Sessions
  • number13 Strategic Document Development
  • number13 Website & Brand Strategy Input
  • number13 Funding Readiness Coaching
  • number13 Social Media & Content Strategy
  • number13 Pitch Practice & Networking Confidence
  • number13 Job Interview Prep

The Outcome

Through our engagement, Quientina gained the clarity, confidence, and strategic tools to grow Mise En Place Collective in a way that honors her vision, values, and leadership style.

She walked away with a refined narrative,
a funder-ready toolkit, and a set of personalized strategies she could implement at her own pace.

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If you’re building something big and need support turning your vision into a funding-ready strategy,
Q.E.N. Strategic Consulting is here to help. Whether you’re preparing for grants, pitch competitions, or partnerships, our workshops and coaching engagements are designed to help you tell a more powerful story
and connect with the right funders.

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