This episode truly encompasses what Changing Lives From Scratch is all about. When Jennifer Coffey enrolled her daughter Nora, who suffered from pediatric feeding delay, in Little Kitchen Academy, life as they knew it changed dramatically. Hear Jennifer and her husband Rob explain why LKA has been so impactful for their entire family, how Little Kitchen's inclusive environment has been so welcoming for a child with autism, and why happiness is now the one ingredient that's always in their kitchen after years of struggling to find it there.

We’re celebrating the 50th episode of Meet Me in the Kitchen by welcoming our newest partners, nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and his extremely accomplished wife Nina Westbrook. After witnessing the positive impact Little Kitchen Academy had on their son, the philanthropic couple is bringing their Why Not? Foundation to LKA in a joint initiative to establish the Changing Lives From Scratch Fund. An accomplished marriage and family therapist, entrepreneur, and podcaster, Nina shares insight on the mental health benefits of Little Kitchen Academy’s cooking classes, the importance of harnessing the power of community, and why love is the one ingredient that is always in her kitchen.

This summer – and this episode - is all about the rings for beach volleyball player Sam Schachter. Sam’s off to represent Canada at the Olympics in Paris before he exchanges vows with fiancée Julie Gordon shortly thereafter, but he still found time to shoehorn in this podcast to talk about his passion for cooking. Find out why Little Kitchen Academy resonates so much with him, which meal he’s constantly trying to perfect, and how missing out on the last Olympics impacted his journey to this summer’s Games.

With over 100,000 student visits to Little Kitchen Academy, there have been a vast number of children and families who’ve had their lives changed from scratch. Among them are Katie Huitson and her children Mateo and Emilia, who were in the first ever class when LKA opened in June of 2019. Katie began working at Little Kitchen Academy shortly thereafter and has ever since, currently serving in the role of Marketing Coordinator. Find out how the “First Family of LKA” handled being in cooking class together and what ingredients are always in their kitchen, as we celebrate Little Kitchen's fifth anniversary.

Yves Potvin is a living legend in the food industry, having transformed the way millions of people eat with his plant-based food products. From his original company, Yves Fine Foods, to his successful second startup, Gardein, to the recently founded Konscious Foods, Potvin has ushered in culinary innovations that we now consider commonplace. He is both an investor in and an advocate for Little Kitchen Academy, as he truly believes the Montessori-inspired cooking classes for children has the power to change lives from scratch.

You might think you know Annemarie Wiley from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills", but she's so much more than what you've seen on-screen. This proud wife and mother is also an athlete, a nurse, a philanthropist, and a big believer in what Little Kitchen Academy is doing for children through cooking classes. Find out how she went from running track in BC, to starring on reality tv in LA, how a trip to the Super Bowl changed her view on what she's capable of, and why Project Transition is so significant to both her and her husband, Marcellus.

Trying to give your kids as many opportunities as possible is a juggling act, but Sasha Foster is an accomplished juggler. The self-labeled "Momager" is equal parts parent, principal and agent for her talented, energetic children, Brooklynne and Trenard. Just like home schooling, Little Kitchen Academy has been a great fit for this family, and they explain why in this fun episode.

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with an outpouring of love from the heart of Lana Cianfrini. Lana is the Fund Development and Community Liaison Coordinator at Meta Centre in Greater Toronto, where she pours her passion into creating opportunities for people with exceptionalities. She’s also the mother of a student who attends cooking classes at Little Kitchen Academy, a place that has had such an impact on her and her family that she wants everyone to experience what changing lives from scratch is all about. 

A new year means new innovations at Little Kitchen Academy, which is launching cooking classes for seniors! Advisory Board Member, Ernie Hee, offers insight into why LKA is such a great fit for seniors and provides perspective on what senior living is really about in 2024. Ernie details his own journey from a successful legal career to working with seniors, and why baseball continues to be such an important part of his life.

The final episode of the year features a number of the impactful conversations had on Meet Me in the Kitchen in 2023. Themed around the concept of service, these interviews all speak to the ways in which Little Kitchen Academy both demonstrates service and attracts those who are committed to service. Hear from founders Felicity and Brian Curin, Supermensch Shep Gordon, LegoMaster Stacey Roy, actor and producer David Moscow, nurse Karalyn Brokop and recreational specialist Mark Comfort in this uplifting compilation of impactful guests.