Get to Know Tuesdays – Brandi Crawford of Stay Snatched

Welcome to our “Get to Know” series! Each Tuesday (for the next year), we’re going to introduce you to a creator in the wellness space that we think you NEED to know. The creators we feature are of various backgrounds. Whether they’re an online content creator, coach, or owner of a product-based brand, they each have their own niche in the wellness world and contribute to the space, as a whole, in an incredibly meaningful way. We’re setting this up Q&A-style so that you can learn more about each creator’s why, the content that they’re most proud of, and exactly how you can be a part of and contribute to their journey. We hope you enjoy our conversations with these wonderful people and brands. We know they’re going to enrich your lives!

This week, we’re interviewing Brandi Crawford of Stay Snatched. Brandi is an air fryer PRO and creates delicious recipes that promote a balanced, healthy lifestyle with room for treats and indulgences! Follow along as we learn more about Brandi:

Why did you start your business?

Brandi: I spent my early adulthood crash dieting and yo-yo dieting primarily for summer vacations and my birthday. After getting burned out on the mental stress of dieting, I decided to become committed to a dedicated healthy lifestyle. For me, a healthy lifestyle incorporates healthy meals regularly but also includes your favorite foods and treats from time to time through balance and moderation. 

I launched my site as a resource to provide an illustration of a lifestyle that includes flexible eating and does not cling to dieting 100% of the time.

I originally started the site to share all of the recipes I was making at the time. I launched the site in November 2016. Things moved quickly and I grew pretty fast. In November 2018 I quit my job working for a Fortune 10 company as a CPA.

What’s your mission/purpose statement?

Brandi: To share quick and easy healthy recipes that won’t keep you tied up in the kitchen. 

What 2 (or 3!) pieces of content are you the proudest of?

Brandi: 

• Cajun Shrimp Pasta: This is a favorite for a few reasons. For starters, it has an amazing cream sauce that everyone loves! I also tested this recipe in two ways. One method uses standard linguine pasta and the other method uses low carb linguine. I’m starting to add a couple of versions to a lot of my recipes based on the feedback from my audience. Some only want low carb recipes and there are others who want recipes using standard pantry staple ingredients.
• Air Fryer Chick-Fil-A Copycat Chicken Sandwich: This recipe was a hit from the moment I pressed publish! 
• Healthy Peach Cobbler: This is my all-time favorite dessert. I had to test out a recipe that lightened the dish up a bit!

Where are you going next? What’s your goal for the next year?

Brandi: I want to continue to grow my audience. In the last few months, we have seen more people opening their eyes to the issues our country faces surrounding social justice. As a Black woman and blogger, I have noticed that more people are starting to look at my work. I hope the trend continues and I hope I can continue to foster a community that is more united and excited to get into the kitchen.

How can we (and the Fed and Fit community) best support you?

Brandi: I’m most active on Instagram @stay_snatched. I have a cookbook, The Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook available on Amazon. I also have a 21 Day Meal Low Carb Meal Plan that includes a guide of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, along with a host of other goodies.