Chef Hannah Staddon, an experienced yacht chef and the creator of the trending FunkyChef jacket brand recounts her story of breaking into the yachting industry and the inspiration that led to her entrepreneurial journey. She talks about the challenges of managing a high-pressure career on the high seas while simultaneously building a business. Additionally, we dive into the creative process and inspiration behind her unique and practical chef jacket designs tailored for women and her commitment to supporting and mentoring other women in the culinary and yachting industry.

If you're looking for inspiration and valuable insights from a yacht chef and entrepreneur, this episode is a must-listen!


Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowering-journey-of-a-seasoned-yacht/id1648363134?i=1000654076715
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vUCcVTEKUyb7AP9qObYEk
Youtube https://youtu.be/D2fM6lrZUPc


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Instagram https://www.instagram.com/funkychefco/

Order your first practical and stylish chef jacket HERE  https://funkychef.co/products


Time Stamps

[00:00:42] Journey to becoming a chef
[00:06:39] Marketing in the chef industry
[00:13:07] Connecting with yacht guests
[00:19:23] Fashion design inspiration
[00:24:04] Chef coats and imposter syndrome
[00:26:09] Performance anxiety throughout careers
[00:33:39] Empowering women in entrepreneurship
[00:40:32] Life dedication to yacht owners
[00:43:58] Rare relationships with yacht owners
[00:48:06] Female empowerment in business
[00:51:20] Financial independence among women
[00:54:32] Investing in self-care
[01:00:15] Celebrating chefs beyond entertainment

Sound Bites

"I love the idea of failing because it just leads to growth."

"Women just have to realize their superpowers and just tap into that."

"For chefs, you need to have an Instagram account that shows what you're about."

"When it comes to cooking, my favorite thing to do is like flavor combination and like creating flavors that people would never put together."

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