To all the foodies out there, join me as we dive into entrepreneur and private chef's journey, Taylor Lashea. Taylor took a leap of faith, bet on herself, and started her own cooking business. She aims to make food for healthy hearts, souls, and bodies.

Let's jump right into this episode of Taylor's story about feeding the body, mind, and soul.

[00:01 – 08:12] Opening Segment

• I talked briefly about valuable information that you can take advantage of in this episode
• I introduce our guest, Taylor Lashea, to the show
• Taylor talks about her background
• • Shares where her love for cooking came from
  • Had the passion for cooking since she was young

• Started her own business while still in school

[08:13 – 14:37] Starting My Own Business

• What made you decide to start a business as opposed to going to work in a restaurant?
• • "Having my own vision and style of doing things."
  • "Wanting to be my own boss."

• Taylor shares how her business operates
• • Admin and business side
  • Creative side as the chef

• Taylor talks about balancing her business, working part-time, and school
• • "I've always been a person that loves to have a lot going on."

[14:38 – 25:10] Feed the Body, Mind, and Soul

• Taylor talks about creating comfort food that helps improve health
• Taylor shares her ideas on not changing the food we eat, but the way we prepare it
• Taylor gives some tips to the novice chef who wants to improve their cooking
• • Watch cooking videos and read cook books

• What are your favorite things to cook and eat?
• Taylor talks about her mentor
• • Dr. Lauren Powell, The Culinary Doctor

[25:11 – 27:20] Letter for the Younger Taylor

• What piece of advice would you give yourself when you were just starting out?
• • "Don't rush the time clock."
  • "Try not to make things go on my own time, but follow God's time because His is perfect."

• You can connect and follow Taylor online
• See below for social links

 [27:21 – 36:11] Off The Clock and Review of The Week

• I want to share some of the chefs' pages and podcasts I follow related to food:
• • A little heads up, I don't eat meat. So a lot of these pages are vegan friendly and plant-based, but still so bomb! 
  • • Bryant Terry
    • Afro-Vegan by Bryant Terry
    • The Food Heaven Podcast
    • sweetandsorrel by Dani
    •  sweetpotatosoul by Jenné Claiborne
    • Chef J. Mays III
• Quick plug to my podcast producers, STREAMLINED PODCASTS
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• Review Of The Week
• • From CBo Shares a Word titled: "Gems Being Dropped!": "This show is so good in offering different perspectives and journeys toward entrepreneurship and balancing time while chasing that dream. I love CN Sloan's voice! Very therapeutic especially because most times when listening I'm seeking out an answer to a problem I may be facing in my own journey as an entrepreneur. Definitely listen! There are so many gems here!"

• Final words from me

 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"I think that when you love something so much, you just put yourself out there, and a lot of people will be able to see that passion you have for it." – Taylor Lashea

"It's important for me to figure out ways to not eliminate culture, but to shift it to where it's still benefiting us in our culture. Having those same meals that you want but are more health beneficial to our bodies." – Taylor Lashea

"Let things organically flow. Let them happen when they're supposed to. 'Cause you were born with this purpose, so it's there for you, it's not going anywhere." – Taylor Lashea

 

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Lauren Powell
• Taylor Lashea's website
• Taylor Lashea's Instagram
• Taylor Lashea's Instagram Cooking Page

 

You can connect with Taylor on Instagram. Check out her cooking page on Instagram @cookingwithtaylorlashea. You can also visit her website https://www.taylorlashea.com/ to know more about her.

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