Early in her career, Alaina had to learn how to translate all she'd learned in culinary school to the traveling life of the partner of a Foreign Service Officer.

After years of running a successful catering business in several countries, she's now back in D.C. discovering what her next version of success will look like.

Listen in as Alaina shares the lessons she's learned, including why she values contentment over happiness. As an added bonus, Alaina shares tips on what to bring that next international school potluck!
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BIO
Alaina Missbach is, first and foremost, an avid eater and, secondly, a chef.
 
She’s a former Army officer turned graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park (earning her diploma at 8 ½ months pregnant) before being whisked off to their first post with her two small kids and newly-appointed FSO husband

Delighting in the truth that “Everybody eats!” she started her own catering business, serving the Embassy and International School communities.

Fast forward 12 years, 5 posts, and more events/dinners/meals than she can count, Alaina has experienced the ups and downs of changing careers, finding her way as an EFM business owner, and maintaining all aspects of her identity in the meantime.

In her business, Alaina specializes in custom menus created for each client and event. She loves sharing her joy for American food and culture with her friends and Foreign Service family overseas.

Alaina is a lifelong learner and takes on the challenge of always increasing her knowledge, learning new things, and trying new methods—both in cooking and in life.

Learn more about Alaina:

• www.instagram.com/ChefAlaina
• www.facebook.com/TheGlobalFork
• www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-missbach
• www.theglobalfork.com (soon to be live!)

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