You might know Elle Simone Scott from the PBS cooking show America’s Test Kitchen where she is a regular on-air contributor. You might know some of her other work without even realizing it— she has created beautiful food behind the scenes as a food stylist and culinary producer for the Food Network, Cooking Channel, and Bravo. In 2013 she incorporated SheChef, a networking organization for women chefs of color.

Elle’s career began in social work, and she and Julia talk about the impact that’s had on her work. They also talk honestly and openly about navigating burnout and more.

There are also answers to listeners' questions about cooking and a shoutout to Future Chefs.

Follow-up links:

• Elle Simone Scott
• Future Chefs
• For more about Oxo, head here
• Julia's Food & Wine interview with Elle
• Blooming Willow Coaching (Leslie A. Brown's business)
• Julia Turshen