Summary

In this episode of The Artful Gourmet Podcast, Kristen Hess explores the balance between being wild and staying soft. She shares her journey from a successful advertising career to pursuing her passion for food styling and photography. Kristen emphasizes the importance of taking risks, listening to others, and celebrating progress along the way. She highlights that true success is not just about achievements but also about how we navigate our journeys with humility and openness.

Sound bites

"Listen more than you speak."

"Be wild, but stay soft."

"It takes courage to be vulnerable."

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Wildness in Life

04:09 Taking the Leap: Embracing Risk in Business

07:06 The Journey of Wild Energy and Success

11:26 From Advertising to Culinary Passion

14:00 Navigating Career Changes and Challenges

14:25 The Impact of COVID-19 on Business

14:44 The Power of Listening

18:50 Chasing Dreams and Embracing Balance

19:45 lifestyle-outro-low.wav

Takeaways

Follow Kristen for more delicious content online at:

Instagram: ⁠@artfulgourmet⁠

Podcast: Spotify (also available on Apple, Amazon, iHeartRadio + SoundCloud)

YouTube: ⁠@theartfulgourmet⁠

X: ⁠@artfulgourmet⁠

TikTok: ⁠@foodiegirl87⁠

Portfolio: ⁠https://www.kristen-hess.com⁠

The Artful Gourmet Blog: ⁠https://www.theartfulgourmet.com⁠

Backstage: https://www.backstage.com/u/kristenhess/