Social Dysmorphia

Elliott aka Apartment Bartender is a successful influencer that works mostly in the drink space. This week he talks about how he took the leap into becoming a full time social media content creator and the different things that happened along the way to get him to where he is today. He also talks about becoming a father, trying to process what that meant for him and his career and how he wanted to move forward with his work. Then we hit the tough stuff and he opens up about some personal struggles and growing through those.

Chef Dom from Hush Public House talks to us about one of the hardest things he has dealt with in his life, dealing with the loss of a sibling. We also talk about his favorite places to eat, his future goals, the pressure of cooking for other chefs and more!

Subash from Sherpa Kitchen shares his ups and downs over the last year and a half. His food truck was hugely successful and he opened his first restaurant within 8 months but then covid hit and one thing after another happened. He went from wanting to give it all up, to working back towards that success he had.

Thomas opens up about his past struggles for the last 10 years, what happened during that time to make him feel full of shame, what pushed him to want to make a change for the better in his life and what he's doing now to overcome those challenges. 

Lawrence from Provision Coffee is always keeping us caffeinated with some of the best coffee in town but today he opens up about a recent change that happened in his life and through his business. He speaks about going through one of the toughest times in his life and how he went from that mental space to where he is today.

Flip from Frites Street tells us all about touring with Jared Leto's band, 30 Seconds from Mars, his love of fries, how the pandemic turned his world upside down and the importance of having support during that time. 

Chef Adam shares his story about the catering gigs he gets to do with Guy Fieri at the Super Bowl and Dixie D'Amelio's birthday party with Chef Aaron May. He talks about his journey with his long-time girlfriend and her battle with stage 4 cancer. We get on the topic of addiction in the kitchen and more.

Emilia from Eatin Arizona on Instagram shares all the things going on in her life. We laugh about dick pics before morning coffee, meeting her in the cheese aisle, what it has been like entering the influencer world and one of the best things she's gotten from it, and the struggles that 2021 have brought her, including becoming her mother's caretaker, while her mom recovers from cancer. 

LT and Aseret from Chilte Tacos speak candidly about starting up as a food vendor, owning their own taco truck, being cancelled for creating fusion, trying to elevate street food, how differently you're treated as a street vendor vs having your own brick and mortar, suffering from anxiety and colorism.

Celine from Beignet Babe shares her story about coming from abusive kitchen environments to owning her own concept and the success and struggles she has been through.