Best ChefMichael Podcasts (2025)

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EP87: Celebrating 4 Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast: How Toastmasters Fueled a Global Culinary Movement 50:09

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Send us a text In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club. Michael shares his deeply personal journey through Toastmasters, revealing how it helped him conquer imposter syndrome, find his voice, and launch…

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EP 86: Part II Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA 39:57

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Send us a text As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease this special episode to spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. As a young lady, chef Abbey Miller thought s…

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EP 85: Part I Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA 31:17

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Send us a text As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease and spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. On today’s episode, we meet Chef Abby Miller, the first recipien…

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EP84: Part II Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck 42:54

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Send us a text Part II of Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey: From Competitions to Chopped In the season 4 premiere of Voice4Chefs, we continue diving into Chef Ashley Brown's journey in the culinary world. Ashley shares her experiences from competing in local competitions, working alongside other chefs, to finally participating in the popular TV…

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EP83: Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck 32:38

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Send us a text Kicking Off Season Four: Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey Season Four of Voice4Chefs kicks off with a special Mother's Day episode featuring Chef Ashley Brown from Colorado Springs. A chef and mother she shares her journey from a young culinary enthusiast to a chef de cuisine at Four by Celebrity chef Brother Luck. Ashley discuss…

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EP 82: Joanna James Advocating for Women in Hospitality Mapp 5Yr Celebration 48:16

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Send us a text Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is…

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EP 81: Chef Check-In with Victoria Feldman: Sourdough, & Growing a Baking School 30:52

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Send us a text Welcome back to another Chef Check-In on the Voice4Chefs podcast! Today, we reconnect with Victoria Feldman, founder of Canterbury Baking School in England, to catch up on her journey since our first conversations in Episode 27 and Episode 28. Victoria shares how her school has evolved, the impact of the pandemic on her teaching, and…

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EP 80: Valentines Edition: Exploring the Sweet Art of Chocolate with Rasha Younan 27:03

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Send us a text Special release Happy Valentines! **Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy t…

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EP 79: Culinary Storytelling: A Toastmaster’s Journey on Voice4Chefs with Ray Miller 48:44

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Send us a text In this special episode join Toastmasters District 7 podcast, host Ray Miller as he engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Dugan, the voice behind The Voice4Chefs Podcast. Michael shares his journey from overcoming stage fright to running a successful podcast featuring chefs from around the world. They discuss the signifi…

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EP78: A Taste of LA: Chef Johnny Sanchez at Kendall's Brasserie 44:06

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Send us a text Today, we dedicate this episode to the unsung heroes, the chefs, service workers, and firefighters of Los Angeles and the Palisades. To the chefs and service workers: Thank you for nourishing our communities and creating spaces that bring us together. To the firefighters: Your courage and dedication protect our homes and neighborhood…

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EP77: Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia 23:25

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Send us a text Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia: A Voice4Chefs Special In this special episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, we travel to Tahiti for a live interview with Tia, the owner of Hotu Mahana, a traditional Tahitian restaurant. The conversation delves into Tia's background, her family's cooking traditions, and her journe…

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EP76: From Escoffier Culinary School to Private Chef: Bri Murray’s Inspiring Story 32:12

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Send us a text In this episode, Chef Bri opens up about her unique journey—from learning traditional Albanian dishes with her grandmother to becoming a private chef with a repertoire that spans French, Italian, Mediterranean, Latin American, and Southern comfort cuisines. She shares the life experiences that shaped her, including her love for farm-…

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75 Part II: Leading the Escoffier Institute: Chef Kirk Bachmann’s Culinary Legacy and Vision 37:34

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Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master …

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74 Part I: Leading the Escoffier Institute: Chef Kirk Bachmann’s Culinary Legacy and Vision 27:57

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Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master …

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EP73: Tom Douglas: The Road to Becoming Seattle’s Food Legend 29:54

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Send us a text Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Seattle culinary legend Tom Douglas. A James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and media personality, Tom takes us through his remarkable journey from his early days in Delaware to becoming a household name in Seattle's food scene. Tom shares how his love for food wa…

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Ep72: Behind the Mic Producer Becky Guzak on The Hot Stove Society Radio with Tom Douglas 33:18

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Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Becky Guzak, a podcaster and producer passionate about helping others connect and build confidence through the joy of entertaining. Becky is the creator of the "Host with Confidence" podcast, where she inspires people to gather without stress. She is also the producer of the Hot Stove Society Radio Show, h…

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EP: 71 Season3 Launch & Checkin with Indonesian Pastry Chef Gunawan Wu 43:13

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Send us a text Season3 Launch & Checkin with Indonesian Pastry Chef Gunawan Wu Introduction: We're doing something very special to kick off Season 3 of Voice4Chefs. Joining us is my friend all the way from Indonesia, the amazing pastry chef, entrepreneur, and international pastry judge, Gunawan Wu. Known for his humility and dedication to helping o…

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EP 70: Exploring the Sweet Art of Chocolate with Rasha Younan 25:47

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Send us a text **Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy to many. **Key Discussion Points:**…

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EP 69: Gluten-Free Living with Ellen Bayens and The Celiac Scene 39:58

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Send us a text **Episode Description:** In this episode, Ellen Bayens shares her powerful journey of living with celiac disease and how her experiences have fueled her passion for advocacy and awareness. From her family's immigrant history to her mother's undiagnosed struggles and her own accidental discovery of her diagnosis, Ellen sheds light on …

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EP 68: Dive Deep into Bar Harbor: A Seafood Odyssey with Owner Ben Hodgetts 25:52

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Send us a text **Introduction:** In this episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, we sit down with Ben Hodgetts, the mastermind behind Bar Harbor, a seafood hotspot in downtown Seattle. Ben shares his journey from the East Coast to the West Coast, his love for seafood, and the story behind Bar Harbor's success. **Background:** - Ben Hodgetts opened Bar …

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67: Part II: From Vegas Strip to Hell's Kitchen: The Culinary Journey of James Trees 53:28

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Send us a text Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, James Trees embarked on his culinary journey at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before honing his skills at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. With a foundation in five-star restaurants and outside projects assisting chefs with their Certified Master Chef tes…

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66: Part I: From Vegas Strip to Hell's Kitchen: The Culinary Journey of James Trees 23:06

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Send us a text Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, James Trees embarked on his culinary journey at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before honing his skills at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, New York. With a foundation in five-star restaurants and outside projects assisting chefs with their Certified Master Chef tes…

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65: Fields to Flavor: Culinary Treasures at The Well & Table 30:05

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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, host Michael Dugan sits down with Jaynie Wetherbee a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry with a deep-rooted passion for the farm-to-table movement. shares insights into her culinary journey, from her early experiences in the kitchen with her grandmothers to her form…

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64: Part II: Flavors of Home: Quyen Phan's Culinary Heritage at Anchovies and Salt 32:52

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Send us a text **Introduction:** Explore the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine and culture with Quyền Phan, the visionary behind Seattle's largest Vietnamese restaurant, Anchovies and Salt. Join us on a culinary adventure as Quyền shares the inspirations and stories that have shaped his approach to Vietnamese food. --- **Segment 1: Origins of Anc…

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63: Part I: Flavors of Home: Quyen Phan's Culinary Heritage at Anchovies and Salt 35:07

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Send us a text Quyen, the owner of Anchovies and Salt, shares his remarkable journey, from growing up in Vietnam to establishing his successful Vietnamese restaurants in Seattle WA. **Early Beginnings and Culinary Memories:** - Quyen grew up in Vietnam, learning to cook at a young age, often preparing rice for the family using an open fire. - Fond …

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62: The Beekeep Bakery: Whisking Magic in Every Recipe 32:18

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Send us a text #### Introduction: - **Warm Welcome:** The episode kicks off with a cozy vibe as our guest Felicity Rose, owner of The BeeKeep Baking Co recalls childhood memories centered around food. - **Childhood Food Memories:** The guest fondly remembers visiting their great grandma during the holidays, savoring her delightful Christmas tree co…

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61: Part II Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle 11:52

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Send us a text ****Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle***** **Introduction:* In part two of our podcast series, we reconnect with Kimberley from RocksNDirt Bakery. Dive into her world of seasonal baking and discover her passion for teaching. Join us as we explore her top four seasonal dishes and the creative …

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60: Part I Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle 27:44

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Send us a text ****Baking Beyond Boundaries: RocksNDirt Bakery's Alternative Healthy Lifestyle**** *Introduction:* - In today's episode, we have a special guest, Kimberley Pearson, the founder of Rocks and Dirt Bakery. Kimberley's mission is to create nourishing food using seasonal local ingredients that are gluten, dairy, and refined sugar-free, c…

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45 Million Views: Hiromi Okuyama's Path to Clubhouse Icon 43:00

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Send us a text **Introduction:** - In this captivating episode, we dive into Hiromi's remarkable journey, from her early days as a Disney blogger to becoming a celebrated Clubhouse icon and social media influencer. - Host Michael expresses his admiration for Hiromi's versatile talents and creative endeavors. - Hiromi's impressive career spanning ac…

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58: Breaking the Silence: Jenn Haston Opens Up About Mental Health 37:28

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Send us a text We dive into the personal journey of our guest, Jennifer, who shares her lifelong dream of becoming an actress and how she's pursuing it. She discusses the importance of having a chosen family, mental health, and strategies for coping with challenges. Jennifer emphasizes the power of finding your voice and getting involved in public …

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57: The Wandering Foodudes YouTube Success Story 46:24

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Send us a text Special Live Clubhouse Episode Release: The Wandering Foodudes YouTube Success Story from 5K to 55K Introduction: - The hosts Poetic and Fisch recount their journey from ordinary careers to becoming food bloggers. - Taking a passion for dining out together into a full-time business. - The motivation and partnership that fueled their …

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56: Connect Culture and Cuisine with Diem Nguyen of Litibu Collective 41:43

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Send us a text Connect Culture and Cuisine with Diem Nguyen of Litibu Collective This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse. Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.litibucollective.com/This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse **Growing Up in a Vietnamese Family:** - Diem's parents are refugees from Vietnam. - Recollection of gro…

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55: Part II Food Talk Show with TEDxMileHigh Chef Andrea Murdoch 36:08

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Send us a text In part II of this episode, we delve into the personal and culinary journey of chef Andrea Murdoch, who discovered a stronger connection to her indigenous heritage, leading to becoming an indigenous chef. Here are the highlights: Rediscovering Identity: •She reflects on her turbulent marriage, when faced with psychological challenges…

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54: Part I Food Talk Show with TEDxMileHigh Chef Andrea Murdoch 19:04

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Send us a text In part I of this Clubhouse episode, Chef Andrea Murdoch shares her early food memories from El Salvador and Guatemala, where she discovered the incredible flavors and freshness of ingredients. She recalls the joy of picking and enjoying lemons straight from a neighbor's tree, and the unforgettable experience of freshly squeezed juic…

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53: Part II Living Lavender with Renee Ellsworth 24:01

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Send us a text Meet Renee, a Seattle area native, whose journey began as a young teenager working in the restaurant industry. Starting as a hostess in a local bar and grill in Woodinville, Renee quickly developed a passion for people, creating memorable experiences, and recognizing the significance of a place. Her time in the restaurant industry ta…

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52: Part I Living Lavender with Renee Ellsworth 30:30

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Send us a text Meet Renee, a Seattle area native, whose journey began as a young teenager working in the restaurant industry. Starting as a hostess in a local bar and grill in Woodinville, Renee quickly developed a passion for people, creating memorable experiences, and recognizing the significance of a place. Her time in the restaurant industry ta…

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51: The Lobster Oil Legacy: Passed Down from Father to Son Hugo Couton 37:41

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Send us a text Today's episode features a double header as we continue with the Lobster Oil Legacy from father to son. Hugo Couton joins us in this clubhouse episode, and shares his motivation for creating a food industry-related podcast and how it serves as another way to promote their niche product, Lobster Oil. He discusses his experience and st…

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50: Royal Delights: Chef Fredric Couton's Journey Serving the King and Queen of Thailand 52:19

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Send us a text Born to the "institution of cooking", and classically trained in Paris and London. Frederic Couton was destined for greatness. Listen as he shares his humble beginnings of cooking in his own family restaurant to cooking for royalty. He has quite a tale to tell and he talks us through his first (secret) Michelin star and the importanc…

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49: Surviving And Grateful To Be Alive With Chef Michael Jarzinski 38:13

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Send us a text This week, Chef Michael Jarzinski takes us on a journey from his grandmother’s kitchen. Whether it was homemade sauerkraut balls or not so home cooked foods, she never failed to bring comfort and fun for him and his family. Chef Michael had a life-changing experience during the COVID-19 pandemic in July 2020. He was in a hit-and-run …

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48: Part II Simona Terron The Heart Chef of Mumbai 27:44

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Send us a text In this episode we meet Simona from Bombay aka Mumbai, in India. With a deep love for the written word and a Masters in English Literature, her journalism career focused largely on the hospitality industry. Besides writing on food for 25 years, Simona has also been a national TV contest-winning voice over artist for over 15 years. Bi…

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47: Part I Simona Terron The Heart Chef of Mumbai 24:53

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Send us a text In this episode we meet Simona from Bombay aka Mumbai, in India. With a deep love for the written word and a Masters in English Literature, her journalism career focused largely on the hospitality industry. Besides writing on food for 25 years, Simona has also been a national TV contest-winning voice over artist for over 15 years. Bi…

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46: Food is Religion Talk Show with The Grief Curator 56:25

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Send us a text In this food is religion clubhouse talk show we meet Michelle Gil aka The Griefcurator author, food is religion leader and renaissance woman. Michelle is multi-passionate and talks about her main interests, which include food, public speaking, grief, loss, and mental health. She mentions that food is an important part of her life and…

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45: Cooks Who Care Break The Ice Nights with Maria Campbell 11:10

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Send us a text Voice4Chefs Chef Checkin Mini Series: Chef Maria is Introducing the Break the Ice Dinner Series: community-wide events to support mental health in our Food & Beverage community. We know it isn’t easy to talk about mental health. We want to make it easier. That’s why we’ve invited some of our favorite Philly-area establishments to hos…

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44: Chef Jack’s flambé for Mrs. Doubtfire 29:03

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Send us a text From watching the Galloping Gourmet and learning cooking by his mother’s side, Chef Jack was always fascinated by food. His mother encouraged him to go to culinary school. Taking care that every dish has its own good individual texture, taste, and appearance, he navigated his way from line cook to executive chef and revolutionizing h…

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43: Food Talk Show w/Chef Mimi and multi-award-winning filmmaker Joanna James 47:00

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Send us a text Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is…

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42: Seattle Community Cookbook Surviving The Pandemic with Sarah Monson 49:00

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Send us a text Chef Sarah Monson was in misery at a butcher shop, then all of a sudden, with the pandemic on the horizon, every person in the restaurant industry lost their job overnight. She tells a story of how inspiration comes from some of the darkest places. Like many cooks and chefs, Sara lost her job. At the beginning of the pandemic, she ov…

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41: Adventures in The Caribbean Sailing & Cooking with Becky Dugan 38:38

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Send us a text Becky, Bob and Ben Dugan left Hampton, Virginia, the end of October 2021, and sailed to Antigua, Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinique and The Saints. Becky shares their adventures living aboard a sailboat in the Caribbean for a year. She shares tips and techniques for planning, and cooking on this epic adventure of a lifetime. T…

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40: Part II Chef Jeffray Gardner The Willy Wonka of Los Angeles, CA 37:35

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Send us a text Jeffray Gardner from Marsatta Chocolate is a chocolatier who is committed to serving the community by providing the highest quality of chocolate to his customers. He has spent the last two decades creating and crafting the best chocolates from locally sourced ingredients and is currently most passionate about the work he is doing to …

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39: Part I Chef Jeffray Gardner The Willy Wonka of Los Angeles, CA 39:12

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Send us a text Jeffray Gardner from Marsatta Chocolate is a chocolatier who is committed to serving the community by providing the highest quality of chocolate to his customers. He has spent the last two decades creating and crafting the best chocolates from locally sourced ingredients and is currently most passionate about the work he is doing to …

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38: Cooking through The Philippines with Isi Laureano of Eat Matters 42:25

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Send us a text In this episode we travel to the Philippines and talk about the Travelling Spoon and Eat Matters with Chef Isi. She will capture your soul with hospitality and food culture. Isi has been in the food business for over ten years - creating recipes for dairy companies and restaurants, doing food styling and photography and selling spice…