Flame Deal was born in Tanzania. East Africa to an American father and Vietnamese mother in the late 1960s. Later, her family moved to Statesville, North Carolina. Where she experienced the joys and challenges of growing, up in small town America. Flame's unique and eclectic upbringing helped develop her natural ability to build relationships and her commitment to a stronger personal work ethic.

Today. Flame is the Founder & Owner Flame Deal Events and catering, which provides clients with superior quality cuisine and service for upscale corporate events and social gatherings. She has also launched NY Events Group. Which provides corporate clients with a full suite of event planning, and design and delivers- services. A strong believer in teamwork, Flame has assembled a cadre of experienced innovative partners to provide her clients with the latest innovations and best practices. Reflecting her professional philosophy and ethic.

Flame is a member of the National Association of Women-Owned Business, (NAWBO): Asian women in Business (AWIB): International caterers Association (ICA): North Carolina Society of New York: National Association of Catering Executives (NACE): International Special Events Society (ISES): and the National Barbecue Association. She dedicates her personal time and a portion of her business proceeds to organizations addressing child abuse, youth development and global warming. Flame currently lives in Manhattan with her personal multicultural menagerie - her cats. Bob and Tut. and her puppy, English Staffordshire, Bear.