"You can still be a badass pirate and be healthy. They're not mutually exclusive." - Jasmine Parks
Have you ever heard these myths about the culinary industry?
Myth #1: The culinary industry is cutthroat and competitiv…
My special guests are Erin Boyle and Jasmin Parks of CHOW.org
Jasmin Parks, Erin Boyle, and CHOW fill a significant gap in wellness support in the hospitality industry.
Jazz, a chef by trade, identified the urgent need…
Mastering the Recipe for Success: Chris Spear's Journey from Doubt to Culinary Entrepreneurship An audacious culinary maverick defies the odds, unleashing their flavorful passion for conquering the kitchen and their self-dou…
Mental health is a crucial issue in the restaurant industry, and in my latest episode of Chef Life Radio, "On The Dock," Chef Patrick Mulvaney and I dive deep into this topic. "More important than being able to share is bein…
One chef dares to leap into the personal chef business in a world of rising costs and changing culinary landscapes. But when faced with fierce competition and the need to adapt, will he be able to find success?
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If you're feeling the frustration of implementing mental health initiatives in the restaurant industry, only to see minimal improvement in outcomes despite your best efforts, then you are not alone!
“Creating an environme…
A Holiday Salute to the Troops, and when I say troops, I do mean YOU. This episode features content first published in 2016 and re-run here for your pleasure. Gratitude for Culinary Professionals Culinary professionals, chef…
"The point is that the different motivation strategies are unique across every person, and everybody has their own unique culture." Kimi Avary joins the show to discuss the challenges of maintaining proper boundaries and cle…
Chef Jeremy Leinen is the Executive Chef of Dunwoody Country Club outside of Atlanta. "I keep hearing people blame the unemployment and all that stuff for why people aren't returning to work. Obviously, this industry has a l…
As the Executive Chef at Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA, Jeremy Leinin must grapple with the squandered human capital of the industry and a lack of skilled workers amid a pandemic crisis. "My gut reaction at the time w…
Do you feel like you're stuck in a rut at work? Tired of taking ineffective actions that don't seem to lead to any positive change in your industry? If so, this episode is for you! Learn from Tarren Cramm so that you can get…
Does this sound familiar? You've been told to smile more, be more positive, and just act like you're happy to be there, even when you're not. But you're not seeing any positive change in your industry. You're still stuck in …
Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko is a restauranteur and professor who moved to Costa Rica and started her own restaurant, Gordika's FreshMex. She talks about her journey from Boston to the Caribbean and her experience during the pand…
A quick programming note; over the last several months, we've added two new shows to the Realignment Media podcast network. They've been such a hit with our listeners that we've decided to give them their very own slot. You …
When the restauranteur Deidra McGuiness-Ciolko opens her business with just $7 left, she must find a way to turn things around quickly or risk losing everything. "I just figured, we're going to make it, it's going to be fine…
207: The Rise of Chef James Shirley: From the South Side to the Top of the Culinary World 207 2 Do you want to be successful in the culinary industry? You're told to get experience in as many kitchens as possible, but you ca…
2 206 Chef James Shirley worked for the city of Chicago and began cooking as a side hustle. He got a job at a restaurant and quickly learned that he knew nothing about cooking. The executive chef at the time, Tony Montuano, …
2 205 Another Bonus Episode of Chef Life Radio's ongoing series, "On the Dock," with the founder of The Burnt Chef Project, Kris Hall. It's time to get raw and vulnerable with Kriss Hall. "Understand that if something doesn'…
2 204 Kris Hall, the founder of the Burnt Chef Project, joins us to discuss his work in making the hospitality industry a safer and more sustainable place for everyone. Hear how the project makes a difference and learn what …
On The Back Dock with Chef Maria Campbell 00:29 - Welcome to On the Dock with Maria Campbell 01:10 - How bad did it get during COVID? 05:28 - How are you actively engaged in self-care? 09:45 - What are you looking forward to…
Chef Life Radio S2 – E2: Stress – What Stress? Chef Maria Campbell Show notes Maria Campbell is a chef and co-founder of Cooks Who Care, a Philly-based organization that supports the well-being of people working in all facet…
The Great Reset Episode #1 -Season 2 | 2021 Image courtesy of Rachel Elizabeth O'Shea Introduction Welcome Back Questions Station Identification The Chef Life Crew Tim Ferris FB Post Chef James Shirley FB Message from Katy T…
Chef Life Radio in Season 2 is going to take a quick look back at the last year in order to chart our course forward. We'll take a moment to tip the toque to those who didn't make it to the other side with us. AND, we'll foc…