Note:  This episode discusses a number of sensitive topics (sexual assault, substance abuse, suicide) and contains a lot of explicit language.

My guest on this episode is Adam M. Lamb. Adam is a speaker, author, coach, and consultant to the hospitality industry as an expert in mental health and wellness, addiction, organizational culture, and mentorship. Known as “The Quantum Chef”, Adam has been a professional chef for over thirty years and is also the producer and host of the podcast Chef Life Radio, dedicated to inspiring professional chefs working towards a more equitable and sustainable culinary culture.

Adam's published works include: Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, Profanity & Its Proper Use, and An Initiated Man, Finally. His newest book, Circle Jerk – Lessons of Manhood My Father Never Taught Me, is due in summer 2022. He lives with his wife, Jennifer, In the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he produces a line of Pepper Sauces and makes goat cheese in his spare time.

Topics discussed include:

• Adam’s first restaurant job and the surprising driver that led Adam to pursue a career in hospitality
• Adam's childhood and the tragic event that re-shaped his family
• Why community & connection is so important for Adam
• The prevalance of substance abuse & suicide in the restaurant industry
• Adam’s take on the current crisis facing the restaurant industry
• The origin and re-boot of Adam's podcast
• The importance of self-care and Adam’s regular routine

Connect w/Adam:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 828-515-1020
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