Ever wondered what it really takes to rise from peeling potatoes to being named the World’s Best Female Chef?In this powerful episode of REPPIN, I sit down with Chef Pam Soontornyanakij aka Chef Pam— the culinary visionary behind Bangkok’s acclaimed restaurant Potong — and the 2024 winner of both Asia’s Best Female Chef and The World's Best Female Chef by 50 Best.Chef Pam shares her 15-year journey through the culinary trenches — from studying at Le Cordon Bleu, working in Michelin-starred kitchens in New York, to navigating burnout, cultural expectations, and industry pressures.Whether you’re: Feeling stuck in a repetitive job Battling burnout in a high-pressure industry Trying to build a career from passion Or just love inspiring underdog stories…👉 This episode gives you the mindset, micro-habits, and motivation to keep going. How Chef Pam used small, measurable goals to fight burnout and stay motivated Why redefining success through passion and persistence leads to long-term impact How to stay true to your cultural identity while building a global brand The mental health strategies every creator, founder, and professional should adoptChef Pam’s story isn’t just about food — it’s about resilience, identity, shaking off societal pressures and building something meaningful when no one’s watching. Whether you’re in media, entrepreneurship, tech, or hospitality, this episode will hit home.🎧 LISTEN NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reppin/id1480913421📸 Follow us on Instagram: @reppin_podcast▶️ Watch exclusive extras on YouTube: @ReppinPodcast🌐 Explore more at: www.reppin.tvPOTONG'S WEBSITE:https://www.restaurantpotong.com/CHEF PAM'S GRAM:https://www.instagram.com/chef.pam/?hl=enPOTONG'S GRAM:https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.potong/?hl=en📌 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help REPPIN keep telling stories that matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices