Part II of this engaging episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael welcomes Maricel back for part two of her incredible culinary journey. Maricel shares her fascinating experiences from dazzling appearances on PBS, Hulu, and the Food Channel. She recounts unexpected yet serendipitous connections that led her to star on these platforms, including a humorous story about ignoring a potential PBS opportunity, which turned out to be legitimate. Maricel highlights key moments from cook...

Send us a text In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York to founding Maricel’s Kitchen in New Jersey. She has been featured on Hulu, PBS, and the Food Network, sharing the bold flavors and stories of the Philippines. Chef Maricel discusses the influence of her grandmother on her cooking, her ex...

Send us a text Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is an edited recording from the Food Is Religion room called the food talk show hosted by Chef Mimi Lan, who is the creator of Food Is Religion. She int...

Send us a text Welcome back to another Chef Check-In on the Voice4Chefs podcast! Today, we reconnect with Victoria Feldman, founder of Canterbury Baking School in England, to catch up on her journey since our first conversations in Episode 27 and Episode 28. Victoria shares how her school has evolved, the impact of the pandemic on her teaching, and how she embraced the digital world to grow her business. She also opens up about overcoming imposter syndrome, the power of showing up authentically ...

Send us a text In this special episode join Toastmasters District 7 podcast, host Ray Miller as he engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Dugan, the voice behind The Voice4Chefs Podcast. Michael shares his journey from overcoming stage fright to running a successful podcast featuring chefs from around the world. They discuss the significance of 'mise en place' in both cooking and public speaking, and the transformative power of storytelling in podcasting. Michael also talks about his...

Send us a text Today, we dedicate this episode to the unsung heroes, the chefs, service workers, and firefighters of Los Angeles and the Palisades. To the chefs and service workers: Thank you for nourishing our communities and creating spaces that bring us together. To the firefighters: Your courage and dedication protect our homes and neighborhoods. This is our heartfelt thanks to those who serve behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep our community thriving and safe. We invite you to ...

Send us a text Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia: A Voice4Chefs Special In this special episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, we travel to Tahiti for a live interview with Tia, the owner of Hotu Mahana, a traditional Tahitian restaurant. The conversation delves into Tia's background, her family's cooking traditions, and her journey from working in tourism to running two successful restaurants and a catering business. Tia shares insights into Tahitian culture, local dishes, a...

Send us a text In this episode, Chef Bri opens up about her unique journey—from learning traditional Albanian dishes with her grandmother to becoming a private chef with a repertoire that spans French, Italian, Mediterranean, Latin American, and Southern comfort cuisines. She shares the life experiences that shaped her, including her love for farm-to-table dining and her travels across the U.S. and Europe. Listeners will be captivated by Chef Bri’s honest reflections on the challenges of bein...

Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master bakers in Germany to becoming a leader in culinary education. In Part II Chef Bachmann explores the importance of finding your "why," a concept tha...

Send us a text Episode Description: Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, where we’re joined by Chef Kirk Bachmann, Campus President and Provost at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, Colorado. With deep roots in the culinary world, Chef Bachmann shares his journey from growing up in a family of master bakers in Germany to becoming a leader in culinary education. In this episode, Chef Bachmann discusses his father's legacy as a master pastry chef,...

Send us a Text Message. Join us for a captivating episode as we sit down with Seattle culinary legend Tom Douglas. A James Beard award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and media personality, Tom takes us through his remarkable journey from his early days in Delaware to becoming a household name in Seattle's food scene. Tom shares how his love for food was shaped by his childhood influences and the diverse immigrant cuisines he encountered along the way. He opens up about his passion for cooki...

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we welcome Becky Guzak, a podcaster and producer passionate about helping others connect and build confidence through the joy of entertaining. Becky is the creator of the "Host with Confidence" podcast, where she inspires people to gather without stress. She is also the producer of the Hot Stove Society Radio Show, hosted by renowned chef and restaurateur Tom Douglas at his Seattle-based cooking school. Becky shares her journey from her early connectio...

Send us a Text Message. Season3 Launch & Checkin with Indonesian Pastry Chef Gunawan Wu Introduction: We're doing something very special to kick off Season 3 of Voice4Chefs. Joining us is my friend all the way from Indonesia, the amazing pastry chef, entrepreneur, and international pastry judge, Gunawan Wu. Known for his humility and dedication to helping others, Gunawan is not just a talented chef but also a mentor and an inspiration to many. Episode Highlights: 1. Chef Check-Ins: We’re br...