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Feb. 8, 2026

EP95: Chef Check-in Culinary Journeys in the Philippines with Chef Is…

Send us a text Chef Checkin Celebrating Filipino Cuisine with Chef Isi Laureano: Offering insights into Filipino hospitality, culinary heritage, and the value of pursuing one’s passion, this conversational check-in interview features Chef Isi Laureano, reflecting on her journey as a chef and entrep…

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Jan. 11, 2026

EP94: Chef Eda Martin From Aspiring Doctor To Accidental Chef

Send us a text From aspiring medical doctor to celebrated chef and food scientist. Chef Eda discusses her early culinary inspirations, including her pivot from nutrition to food science, and her experiences working in the high-profile Los Angeles culinary scene. Chef Eda also explores the challenge…

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Jan. 6, 2026

EP93: Heart of Hospitality: Chef Tracy's Journey at Pike Place Market

Send us a text This bonus episode of VoiceChefs revisits on of our first episodes and celebrates the indispensable role of volunteers in culinary and community service. Host Michael Dugan welcomes Chef Tracy Calderon, who manages the Atrium Kitchen and Cooking School in Seattle's Pike Place Market.…

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Nov. 9, 2025

EP 92: Transforming Lives with Stories: Greg Gazin's Toastmaster Odys…

Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Gazin, a distinguished Toastmaster and host of both the Toastcaster and The Official Toastmasters Podcast, recently named a Top 25 Higher Education Podcast by AcademicInfluence.com. In 2009, Greg received the Toastmasters International Presidential Cita…

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Oct. 12, 2025

EP91: From Passion to Plate: Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher's Journey …

Hosts Michael Dugan and Chef Steven engage with Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher, also known as Chef Shu, the Culinary Director at Carnation Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Seattle. Chef Shu shares her inspirational journey from cooking for friends in her teenage years to running the heirloom cookshop…

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June 8, 2025

EP87: Celebrating 4 Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast: How Toastmaster…

Send us a text In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club. Michael shares his deeply personal journey through Toastmasters, revealing how it helped him co…

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May 12, 2025

EP84: Part II Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brothe…

Send us a text Part II of Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey: From Competitions to Chopped In the season 4 premiere of Voice4Chefs, we continue diving into Chef Ashley Brown's journey in the culinary world. Ashley shares her experiences from competing in local competitions, working alongside othe…

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May 11, 2025

EP83: Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck

Send us a text Kicking Off Season Four: Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey Season Four of Voice4Chefs kicks off with a special Mother's Day episode featuring Chef Ashley Brown from Colorado Springs. A chef and mother she shares her journey from a young culinary enthusiast to a chef de cuisine at …

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