Episode 8: Interview With Valerie Williams, Entrepreneur and Former Tech Executive
Release Date: 12/13/2022
Episode 22: Interview with Chef Coco, Celebrity Fashion Designer and World Renowned Chef
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Join us for an amazing journey into the life of Chef Coco whose experience spans over 30 years in hospitality, fashion, entertainment, and culinary education. Her culinary and hospitality experience include the New York Plaza Hotel, Windows on the World Restaurant. Chef Coco is also currently a Chef Educator at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts online and she also mentors’ young chefs and fashion students in the USA, several countries in Africa and India. She is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts and was also an educator at her alma mater. In a prior life, Chef Coco was...
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Episode 20: Interview with Tekisha Harvey, Co-founder of CannaCurious Magazine
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In this episode, we chat with Tekisha Harvey, the cofounder of CannaCurious magazine, a digital magazine targeted to women interested in learning more about the benefits of CBD and cannabis.
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Episode 18: Interview with Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy and four-time James Beard Award winning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher and social justice advocate
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In this episode we chat with Andrew Zimmern, an Emmy and four-time James Beard Award winning TV personality, chef, writer, teacher and social justice advocate. In this dynamic talk, we discuss everything from how his food-centric upbringing in New York set the stage for his culinary success to how food has played a vital role in shaping America's current social and civic state.
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Episode 19: Interview With Iman Oubou, the founder and CEO of SWAAY Media
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In this episode we chat with Iman Oubou, the founder and CEO of SWAAY Media, a former Miss New York US, philanthropist, champion of Women, and published Scientist.
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Episode 17: Interview With Felicia Leatherwood, Celebrity Hair Stylist to Issa Rae, Ava Duvernay and many others stars
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In this episode we chat with Felicia Leatherwood, celebrity hair stylist extraordinaire. Her work has been featured on such high profile acts as Oscar Award nominee Ava Duvernay, Issa Rae of HBO's Insecure, Will Smith, Jill Scott, and many many others. Whether you have 3A, 4C, or 12Z hair-we made that last one up- you'll want to take a listen to this episode. We cover the very personal and sometimes controversial topic of natural hair.
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Episode 15: Interview With Laura Llovet (Oakland's Tough Mudder Bootcamp: General Manager & Co-Owner)
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In this episode we chat with Laura Llovet, the General Manager & Co-Owner of Oakland's Tough Mudder Bootcamp. A native of New Orleans and offspring of Cuban and El Salvadorian parents, Laura gives us a unique view into her life: from her childhood influences of food and athletics to how Hurricane Katrina triggered her move to California and set the stage for her journey into entrepreneurship.
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Episode 16: Interview With Sam Mogannam, Chef & Owner of the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses: Bi-Rite Creamery, 18 Reasons, and Bi-Rite Farms
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In this episode we chat with Sam Mogannam, chef and owner of the Bi-Rite Family of Businesses: Bi-Rite Creamery, 18 Reasons, and Bi-Rite Farms. A native of San Francisco and son of Palestinian parents, Sam shares his journey to ownership of one of SF's most renowned establishments. We talk about everything from responsible sourcing to his overseas experience kneading dough with his feet!
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Episode 14: Interview With Shellye Archambeau (Former Tech CEO, Author, Corporate Board Member)
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In this episode we chat with Shellye Archambeau who is one of tech's first black female CEOs, a Fortune 500 board member for Verizon and Nordstrom, and the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms.
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Episode 13: Interview With Bun B, Chef & 2nd half of the Grammy nominated group, UGK
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In this episode I chat with Bun B, the 2nd half of the Grammy nominated group, UGK. We explore everything from his launch into the food world to insights into his favorite foods, bbq techniques and his YouTube channel, Trill Mealz.
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Episode 12: Interview With Ray Isle, Executive Wine Editor for Food and Wine Magazine
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Join me for an exceptionally fun and captivating convo with Ray Isle, the Executive Wine Editor for Food and Wine Magazine. We talk about everything from the history of rose' to the rise in popularity of canned wines. If you love wine, this is a must listen!
info_outlineIn this episode, we chat with Valerie Williams, a former Stripe Executive and current CEO/Founder of the Converge Firm, a boutique consultancy focused on helping startups thoughtfully scale through:
- talent planning
- strategic partnerships and
- DEI practices
Join us for a fun and vulnerable discussion about how her relationship with food and fitness evolved over the years and supported her journey to a successful career.