Chef, rancher, and nonprofit leader Duskie Estes brings humor, wisdom, and radical kindness to Feeding The Soul. From her days on Iron Chef to her work with Farm to Pantry, Duskie shares how she’s turned food rescue and sustainability into joyful activism. Her episode is a reminder that good food, done right, can nourish people and the planet — and that service can be delicious.

Chef Michael Reed brings his soulful, ingredient-driven philosophy to the table in this inspiring episode of Feeding The Soul. From running a bustling restaurant with his wife Kwini to mentoring young chefs and advocating for food access in Los Angeles, Michael shares how purpose, flavor, and social impact are woven into every dish he creates. This episode explores the power of food to heal, uplift, and unify communities.

Restaurateur, business strategist, and powerhouse behind Poppy + Rose, Kwini Reed shares how she built a mission-driven hospitality brand rooted in community, equity, and heart. In this conversation, she opens up about leading with intention, supporting BIPOC entrepreneurs, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship — all while building spaces where people feel seen, heard, and fed in every sense of the word.

Chef Chris Ingram joins Feeding The Soul for a deeply personal conversation about finding purpose through food, mentorship, and community. From his early culinary inspirations to leading kitchen teams with compassion, Chris opens up about the challenges and triumphs that shaped his journey. He also shares how he’s using his platform to empower the next generation of chefs and create spaces where everyone feels they belong — both at the table and in the industry.

In this powerful episode of Feeding The Soul, celebrity chef, restaurateur, and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan joins Dino for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, passion, and paying it forward.

Join us as we talk with a woman who's built a Sonoma County hospitality empire! From restaurants to hotels, she's mastered it all. Now hear what drives her soul outside of the kitchen.

He's got incredible culinary skills and boundless energy on screen. Now hear from Chef Carlos Anthony, not just about what's new in his career, but about the charity that is near and dear to him.

Get to know this incredible chef from Healdsburg, California!

The food and wine industry is filled with incredible people who use their talents to give back to their communities. I created this podcast to spotlight the amazing things they do, and the causes that are near and dear to their hearts.

I’m excited to chat with Chef Kiera on this episode, who is from Sonoma County. She’s an incredibly talented chef, and an even better person!