For our season 1 finale, your Host, Kandis Otis and Los Angeles Native divulges and talks about her journey as a chef from her creative beginnings to her recent endeavors. She answers questions from fellow listeners and expands her opinions on the impact of the hospitality industry and hopes for the future. 

This week we catch up with Jeanine Lamadieu, an Executive Pastry Chef and James Beard Award Rising Chef Semi-Finalist from Staten Island, New York. We explore her roots and childhood memories of food, her various jobs in high-end restaurants and her opinions on work ethics and different styles in the hospitality industry. Featured Song: "Hey Ya" by KAMAUU Follow @hungryhumblepod on Twitter or Instagram! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email your feedback to @[email protected]

This week we sit down with Vanessa Ali, a Colombian-Palestinian chef from the heart of New Jersey. We dive into her versatile background regarding food, the wide diversity of her talents and her thoughts on the importance of teamwork and commitment  in the hospitality industry. Featured Song: "Hotel California" by Gypsy Kings Follow @hungryhumblepod on Twitter or Instagram! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email your feedback to @[email protected]

This week we talk with Kaitlin Guerin, a pastry chef, born and raised from New Orleans. We explore her artistic beginnings, becoming a Culinary Institute of America graduate, the importance of representation and diversity in the workplace & her focus on building her small new business. Featured Song: “Cranes in the Sky”- Solange Follow @hungryhumblepod on Twitter or Instagram! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email your feedback to @[email protected]

This week we talk to Seattle and Bay Area native, Sophi Hirsch, a certified-test sommelier and server about her outlook in the industry and her passions about food, people, and gathering. Follow @hungryhumblepod on Twitter or Instagram! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email your feedback to @[email protected]