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AllureFor her leap into feature film directing, Teyana Taylor, a.k.a. “Spike Tey,” borrowed a model from an unlikely source: chefs. In 2025, Taylor somehow found time to enroll in culinary school as a way to create a quiet place for herself, and because she loves to cook. While there, she discovered the servant-leader mindset that shaped the team environment she aims to create on set as director. “The head chef is in the kitchen with you,” she says. “I'm really big on wanting to be a leader, not a boss.” We’ve never tasted Taylor’s food, but there’s no doubt that her career is cooking. Go to the link in bio to read more about her recipe for success. Photographed by Philip-Daniel Ducasse Stylist: Ronald Burton III Hair: Nikki Nelms Makeup: Porsche Cooper Manicure: Angie Aguirre Set Design: Selena Liu DP (Motion only): Jack Belisle Writer: Lakin Imani Starling
On the profile · Nov 12, 15:01