In this podcast chef Alina Z talks about how even the lowest of the low situation can be a springboard for greatness. Chef Alina Z shares the story of how Ellen DeGeneres found herself on a mattress infected with fleas, thinking what it would it be like to talk to God and ask what the fleas are for.  Then she decided that she would be the first female comedian to be on Johnny Carson doing a stand up and talking to him. 6 years later her dream came true.