The Culinary Boss Podcast

Do you have fears about going live on social media? Well, you’re definitely not alone! 

In this episode, we’re sitting down with live video expert and cookbook author, Kathy Hester. We’re so lucky to get her tips and tricks on going live whether it’s on Facebook, Instagram or any other platform. Like most of you listening, Kathy doesn’t have a full production crew tucked away in her kitchen pantry, so she’s sharing her budget-friendly, DIY strategies.

Throughout the years, Kathy has had to get scrappy, overcome her biggest doubts, and nurture her relationship with her audience. And like all of us, she’s made mistakes along the way…which have now become golden nuggets of wisdom for us to learn from!

So, if you’ve been thinking about going live and you’re just waiting until everything is perfect (yes, you KNOW who you are!), then do yourself a favor and give this episode a listen. I hope this honest, practical, and fun conversation will inspire you to pull out your phone and hit record.

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• Connect with Kathy Hester on Instagram
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Have you ever wished you could pursue your passion AND change the world at the same time?

My guests today have set out to do just that. Emily Kim and Heather Hodge are the co-founders behind The Pastry Project, a Seattle-based social enterprise that provides free baking and pastry training to individuals with barriers to education and jobs in the industry. The opportunities they’ve created for the community are truly everlasting, and they’re just getting started.

In this episode, Emily and Heather share their very unique paths that lead them to meeting and eventually joining forces to start The Pastry Project. We talk about the details of a social enterprise, the various revenue streams for their for-profit business model and much, much more.

After you tune in, I’m convinced you’ll take a look at your own business and think even deeper about how you can create profit and do social good at the same time. And you might crave a sweet treat or two while you listen, so grab a cookie or a slice of cake and enjoy this episode!

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Have you been dreaming of creating a membership for your cooking classes?

Well if so, then this episode is a MUST-listen. Bust out your pen and paper, because our guest, Marcia Smart, is sharing so many nuggets of wisdom on this topic.

Marcia is the founder of Smart In The Kitchen Cooking School, where she offers online cooking classes and her quickly growing membership.

In this episode, Marcia shares with us how she made the pivot from hosting in-person events and classes to creating her cooking school. Like many of you, Marcia had no experience teaching online cooking classes but she knew she had to make a shift to save her in-person business.

I’m so grateful to have Marcia on the show to talk about the rollercoaster ride of creating a membership site. Marcia breaks down the basics and shares her top strategies for success. In less than a year, her cooking school has grown leaps and bounds so it’s safe to say that these tactics truly work.

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• Connect with Marcia Smart on Instagram
• Check out the Smart in the Kitchen blog
• Learn more about Marcia’s Cooking School
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• Read our Episode Transcript
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Surprise! I'm dropping a bonus episode to help you get your online cooking class tech under control.

If you've resisted teaching online cooking classes because you...⁠⠀
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→ Don't want to spend a lot of money on new equipment⁠⠀
→ Don't know what you actually need to make it happen (and still look pro)⁠⠀
→ Are overwhelmed with how to set everything up⁠⠀
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This episode is for YOU.

I'm sharing 3 tips to help you make your online cooking class tech easier so that you can focus on doing what you love in the kitchen.

Also, I'm so excited to drop my new mini-course: Lights, Camera, Cook!  It has everything you need to know to get your online cooking class tech ready to go: step-by-step tutorials, an essential shopping list, setup checklist, and 1-hour live Q&A!⁠⠀

To learn more about my NEW $27 mini-course, Lights, Camera, Cook! , head over to hiddenrhythm.com/lcc. Enrollment is open until November 30, 2020 at 9pm PST.

There's never been a better time for you to teach what you love in the kitchen. So let's make it happen!

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Did you know you can get paid for drinking wine? Yes, the perfect job does exist!

Today's guest, Melissa Smith, is a chef and certified sommelier, and the Founder of Enotrias Elite Sommelier Services. Her company manages wine collections and conducts private and corporate wine, spirits, and sake seminars. From teaching novice drinkers to wine connoisseurs, Melissa brings passion, wisdom, and creativity to every experience. 

In this episode, Melissa shares how she has pivoted her wine tasting business from in-person events to online experiences in the face of COVID-19. 

With decades of experience in the culinary world, Melissa brings a unique perspective and approach to her virtual wine tastings. She reminds us that even though we're unable to travel as freely as we’d like during these times, we can still be transported to another world through food and wine. 

Be sure to share this episode with a wine-loving friend!

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What’s the future of online cooking classes?

That’s the single biggest question that keeps popping up in front of me. From my Cooking Class Business School students to my professional peers in food to even my husband, people want to know what we can expect 6 months or a year from now.

Although I can’t see the future — bummer, right? — I’m formed my own perspective of what lies ahead for those who are teaching, or want to teach, online cooking classes. There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has not only changed the way the world operates, but also created unique opportunities.

In this episode, I’m sharing my three big reasons to pursue teaching online cooking classes NOW. I hope this episode will help you overcome your fears of the unknown, get grounded in the facts and gain clarity during these uncertain times.

I can’t wait to hear what YOU think of this episode, so let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram or leave a comment in our private Facebook group, The Experiential Table.

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• Get notified when Cooking Class Business School re-opens
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Have you ever dreamed of starting your own cooking school? Have you ever wondered what it would take?

This week’s guest, Jordan Hamons, is the talented owner behind Tablespoon Cooking Co., a Cincinnati-based cooking school. She’s not only a classically trained chef but also a business school graduate from the University of Cincinnati.

In this episode, Jordan dives into how she found her way to food, started her own cooking school and made the shift from in-person to virtual cooking classes during COVID-19. She is passionate about providing incredible hospitality and shares exactly how she does that in our conversation.

If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting an experience-based business, whether it’s a cooking school, online cooking classes, or anything in between, Jordan’s down-to-earth advice will be just want you need to hear! So take a listen and definitely have a snack handy…this episode will make you hungry!

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• Learn more about Tablespoon Cooking Co. including their virtual classes
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Have you been wondering how to create more engagement (aka FUN) in your online cooking classes and experiences?⁠
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If so, then you will absolutely love this episode. Today’s guest, Eliza Martin, is a brilliant chef entertainer (yes, that's a thing!) who thinks outside of the box when it comes to engaging her culinary students both offline and online. She's figured out how to bring the magic to the world of Zoom cooking classes!
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With over a decade of restaurant experience under her belt, Eliza also shares her advice on how she pivoted her in-person cooking classes to the digital world. In this episode, we explore how she got into the food biz and we dive deep into her WHY for doing what she does.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⁠

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Hello there, friends! Welcome to Season 3 of The Experiential Table. As some of you may know, I recently gave birth to my beautiful baby girl in July. After taking a few months off with her, I’m now back and thrilled to kick off this brand new season with today’s guest, Chelsea J. Rowel, Founder of Culinistics.

I’ve been so excited to have Chelsea on the show, ever since I came across her brilliant content on Instagram. Her posts serve up a serious dose of “real talk” - that brutal honesty you know you need to hear to help you take your business to the next level. 

If you’ve been struggling with marketing your food business or you just know there has to be a better way than how you’re doing it today, then this episode is for YOU. Chelsea is sharing her tried-and-tested 3 C’s strategy that’ll help you market your food business successfully.

Chelsea is also opening the doors to her brand new membership program, the Foodpreneur CEO Club! And, she’s offering a special deal for you! Get exclusive access to the program with a $10 monthly discount and additional bonuses when you sign up using this link: bit.ly/premierfcc.

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• Connect with Chelsea Rowel of Culinistics on Instagram and her website
• Check out Chelsea’s Foodpreneur CEO Club! Get exclusive access with a $10 monthly discount + additional bonuses by signing up using this link: bit.ly/premierfcc
• Join The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Read our Episode Transcript
• Get to know Hidden Rhythm on Instagram

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One of the most important decisions of any experiential activation is the location. A venue can make or break the experience, so it’s definitely not something I take lightly. Needless to say, when I encounter a venue that truly elevates our experience, I certainly know to remember it and will often book it again!

That brings me to this week’s episode with Michael Grova, founder and owner of Mission Loft, an interior design firm and property management company. I’ve worked with Michael several times to host events at his gorgeous San Francisco venues. From the thoughtful design to attention to detail, Michael's venues are unlike anything else out there.

And I’m not the only fan of Michael’s work. As a designer, his list of clients include names such as Airbnb, Gap, Sephora, Lululemon, Walmart, Visa, Netflix and many others. He is known for his unique interiors that feature the use of natural timeless materials and the principles of design thinking. Michael and his Mission Loft team of 5 part-time staff host 20 to 30 events a month at their two San Francisco locations. There’s a very good chance you’ve seen one of Michael’s Mission Loft properties on your Instagram feed!

In this episode, Michael shares how he got started with building his interior design firm, his approach to designing environments, and his thoughts on creative entrepreneurship in the post-COVID world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand how environments are tied to the experiences we seek to create.

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• Connect with Michael Grova and Mission Loft on Instagram
• Take a look at our event for Health Warrior at one of Mission Loft’s venues
• Learn more about design thinking via Stanford’s D-School
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• Read our Episode Transcript
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