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By Hosted by Mike Matarazzo
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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
Melinda Dorn is an Industry Peer Support Specialist and Outreach Coordinator for Culinary Hospitality Outreach and Wellness (aka CHOW) a Denver based nonprofit whose mission it is to connect restaurant and hospitality workers with resources to support recovery and mental health. Their goal is to create a community where folks can share successes and struggles in life and at work, hear new ideas, take a pause and reconsider what matters. Prior to her role with CHOW, Melinda worked as a chef for almost 30 years in the US and abroad. In that time, she discovered that what she really loved about the restaurant industry was it's people, so in 2016, she returned to college to study chemical and mental health in foodservice environments from an academic/clinical lens.
CulinaRecovery Website:
https://www.culinarecovery.com
CHOW Website:
https://www.chowco.org
Kitchen Brain Website:
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Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching
Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.
Multiverse Kitchens Website:
https://www.multiversekitchens.com
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Kitchen Brain Website:
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Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
https://www.bebettercp.com/coaching
Host Mike Matarazzo interviews Executive Director of Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness (CHOW) Erin Boyle and Founder of CHOW John Hinman. These two guests offer hospitality professionals some amazing resources for mental health and creating better work environments.
Host Mike Matarazzo gives an overview of what to expect in Season 2
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In this micro episode, Mike lends his perspective on Balance
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Chefs for Change Facebook Group
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Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website
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Chef Bryan Skelding is the Executive Chef of the renowned Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV. In addition to leading a massive brigade, Bryan also oversees one of the oldest and most prestigious Culinary Apprenticeship programs in the world. In this episode, Skelding talks about his career path through the industry, the evolution of his leadership style, and how he has made positive changes to preserve the relevance of the Apprenticeship program.
The Greenbrier Website:
https://www.greenbrier.com
Bryan Skelding's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bryanskelding
Kitchen Brain Podcast Website:
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Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website:
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Lindsey Ofcacek is both a co-founder and the director for The LEE Initiative, which
Lee Initiative Website
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Lee Initiative Instagram
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Edward Lee Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/chefedwardlee
Kitchen Brain Podcast Website
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Mike Matarazzo Instagram
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Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website
https://www.bebettercp.com
Joe Leonardi is a Certified Master Chef and the Director of Culinary Operations at The Country Club in Brookline, MA. He recently fell in love with Beekeeping and has started his own business, Leonardi Apiary and Garden in which he produces unique, sustainable, high quality products from the honey and wax that he harvest from his hives. In this episode Joe takes us deep into his journey to become a Certified Master Chef and also teaches us a bit about the world of beekeeping and how he is turning this new passion into a unique business model.
Leonardi Apiary and Garden Website
https://www.allthingshoneyandmore.com
Leonardi Apiary and Garden Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/leonardiapiary/
American Master Chefs Order Website
https://www.americanmasterchefsorder.org
Kitchen Brain Podcast Website
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
Kitchen Brain Podcast YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain
Kitchen Brain Podcast Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast/
Be Better Culinary Perspectives Website
https://www.bebettercp.com
Tyler Teass is the Chef/Owner of Al + Mae's in Crozet, VA. Earlier in his career he worked his way through the kitchens of Charlottesville and eventually became the Executive Sous Chef of Rose's Luxury in DC and was part of the team when they earned their first Michelin Star. After starting a family and some self reflection, Tyler decided to return home and start Al + Mae's which offers off site catering, in home catering and custom menus to provide a unique dining experience from a very talented Chef.
Al + Mae's Website
https://www.almaescrozet.com/
Al + Mae's Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/almaescrozet/
Kitchen Brain Podcast Website
https://www.kitchenbrainx.com
Kitchen Brain YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/kitchenbrain
Kitchen Brain Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kitchenbrain_podcast/
Host Mike Matarazzo interviews co-owner of Chantilly Patisserie in Bronxville, NY, Mariana Delgado Gambini Prough. During the interview Mariana discusses the struggles that she faced earlier in her career as a female in a professional kitchen and how she overcame those struggles. The two also get into other hot topics like toxic leadership styles and their mutual feelings toward restaurant reviewing websites like Trip Advisor and Yelp.
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Kitchen Brain Instagram
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Chantilly Patisserie Website
www.chantillybronxville.com
Chantilly Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/chantillypatisserie_
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.