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Jessie-Sierra Ross's Previous Appearance on the Podcast

This week, Wendy welcomes back Jessie-Sierra Ross, author of the new cookbook "Seasons Around the Table." In this inspiring conversation, Jessie reveals how embracing "good fear" fueled her journey of writing and designing her debut book. Drawing parallels between her years as a professional ballet dancer and the art of entertaining, Jessie shares how returning to fundamentals—whether in dance or hosting—allows creativity to flourish. She introduces her philosophy of "lush minimalism" and breaks down entertaining into achievable steps that both novice and experienced hosts can master. The episode explores how Jessie strategically expanded her support network to stay in her creative zone of genius while navigating the demands of cookbook production. Tune in for an beautiful discussion on transforming fear into fuel, balancing creativity with life's demands, and crafting unforgettable dining experiences that feel both elevated and effortless.

About Jessie:
Jessie-Sierra Ross is a former professional ballerina turned food, cocktail, and home entertaining specialist. A born & bred Bostonian, Jessie traded in her pointe shoes for an apron, and has never looked back! Known for her step by step recipes, light & bright ‘lush minimalism’ photography style, and playful personality, Jessie brings an easy elegance to her work. Currently based in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, Jessie-Sierra shares her delicious recipes & home entertaining tips via her blog. She can also be found in print and on TV, collaborating with several New England NBC stations and the BloomTV Network. Jessie is passionate about giving back to the creator community, and established “The Food Blog School”, on Clubhouse. With over 2,000 members in the food, blogging, and photography industries, she is helping to create connections & education opportunities. Upcoming projects include; 2 episodes of Straight to the Hips, Baby, ‘At Home with Jessie-Sierra’, on PBS12 in Colorado and new episodes with BloomTV Network.

Get her book, Seasons Around the Table, here.

Connect with Jessie:
On Instagram @straighttothehipsbaby
On Facebook
Her Substack
Her website: StraightToTheHipsB

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