Elle Simone is the first African American woman to serve as the resident Food Stylist & Test Cook on America's Test Kitchen on PBS. She has contributed her unique styling abilities to the Food Network, Food Network Magazine, The Cooking Channel, The Katie Couric Show, CBS Corporation, ABC’s The Chew and Bravo's Chef Roble and Co. In 2013 she founded SheChef, Inc. with Chimere Ward to mentor women chefs of color. 

Where’s the balance between following a recipe and winging-it? Cooking has a fine line between rules and inspiration. Well, the same goes for building a career in culinary arts. There’s a time for following a set path, and a time for allowing serendipity. Today’s guest is Elle Simone who styles foods with a unique sense while breaking barriers for herself and others.

Listen as we chat with Elle about her passion for food, mentoring, and building a thriving career after surviving ovarian cancer.