When Danielle Sepsy was 13 years old, she was baking treats for her family and peers in hopes of opening a business one day.

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Chef Danielle Sepsy shares recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage on TikTok

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How recipes, comedy and her Italian-American heritage grew this chef's social media following.

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