Leyley is dedicated to helping local businesses through her reviews and helping others by detailing important information. "Especially during the pandemic, I was dedicated to supporting small businesses because I live in a small town and I saw how difficult it was for local businesses to remain open due to COVID guidelines," she said. "Supporting small businesses is my passion. I would support all of them if I could."

One of her favorites in her area is a vegan restaurant called Harvest on 25th. She went dairy- and gluten-free this year and it was the only place in Waco where she could order curbside pickup without having to worry about the ingredients. Through her reviews, she educates others on dietary restrictions like these, in addition to spreading awareness about small businesses, especially restaurants that use food grown by local farmers.

"This year, I realized the importance of supporting small businesses by shopping and eating locally-grown food," she told us. "Not only do small businesses create more jobs locally, they also grow the local economy and help build strong communities."

She leads by example in supporting small businesses at a time they need it most and by providing detailed reviews on Google Maps to help others make decisions on places to support. Thank you, Leyley!

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