Brandon Skier was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and worked in restaurants for over ten years until the pandemic. He then created his Sad Papi brand and gathered millions of followers across platforms sharing restaurant-style recipes that can easily be made at home. He has since been featured in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, BBC, Fast Company, and Paper magazine. Brandon has also worked closely with brands on partnerships such as Made In cookware, Hedley & Bennett, and Zwilling. He lives in Los Angeles, California.