She is a Deer Park mom who got laid off during the pandemic, but during that time, she changed her life and took a chance at her dream of baking.
Kira Samad entered the nationwide competition the "Greatest Baker" weeks ago. She says she forgot about it until they contacted her and said she made it into the voting round.
Samad specifically specializes in cupcakes.
News 12's Erin Colton spoke to Samad about being in the competition.
You can vote for Samad
here.