Founder

Chef Sunflower, also known as Shon Emanuel, is a self-taught vegan chef and founder of BTW, It's Vegan, a Philadelphia-based plant-based food brand specializing in premium, handcrafted consumer packaged goods. A third-generation restaurateur and former licensed paramedic, she transitioned from emergency care to preventive wellness through bold, flavorful vegan creations. Her mission is to make plant-based eating delicious and inclusive, showing the world that you don’t have to be vegan to enjoy vegetables.