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Kristen Kish is the new host of Bravo’s Top Chef, known for winning Season 10 and becoming the franchise’s second female winner. As chef and partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, and founder of Kish Apéritif, Kristen shares insights into her unexpected rise to culinary stardom plus valuable advice on staying true to oneself and seizing opportunities.

Gavin Kaysen is renowned for his innovative approach to cuisine and for founding the Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis. He created a James Beard Award Finalist restaurant Spoon and Stable, as well as Demi, which ranked among the “10 Best Restaurants in North America.” Today, Gavin shares his innovative approach to cuisine and creating more professional work environments.

Daphne Oz is an Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, natural foods chef, and daughter of Dr. Oz. Currently, you can watch her on TV as a judge on FOX’s MasterChef Junior. With her extensive experience as a past co-host on “The Good Dish” and ABC’s “The Chew,” Daphne shares insights into launching a career in TV hosting and offers valuable social media tips.

Curtis Duffy competed on Iron Chef in 2022 and has earned 5 Michelin Stars. When asked  what inspires him, he answered that it’s the littlest things in life. His attention to detail shows up both in his culinary successes and the way he runs his family kitchen culture, and he’s joined us to explain how.

Gaby Dalkin is the California-based chef and author behind the popular blog and cookbook, What’s Gaby Cooking. Her career has been focused on celebrating the fresh, diverse, and experimental nature of Southern California food trends. With 13 years of successful food blogging under her belt, she explains how she makes her recipes simple, accessible, and delicious.

Elle Simone is the first African American woman to serve as the resident food stylist and test cook on America’s Test Kitchen on PBS.  Her strength and perseverance while battling ovarian cancer has allowed her to build a flourishing career amidst her chronic illness, and she discusses how her setbacks inspired her to find meaning in each day.

According to Beau MacMillan, Iron Chef America winner and guest judge on Worst Cooks in America and Chopped, each meal has the potential to deeply impact our emotions. From evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort, to bringing people together through shared memories and traditions, Beau discusses how food plays a central role in shaping each of our stories.

Danielle Sepsy is the chef and owner behind The Hungry Gnome, and a finalist on HBO Max’s The Big Brunch. In this podcast, she explains her techniques for managing people by learning from them – a philosophy that has allowed her career to flourish both in the kitchen as a manager and on reality TV as a chef.

Renowned chef Brian Malarkey shares insights into his culinary journey, from growing up on a ranch in central Oregon to becoming a Top Chef finalist and launching award-winning restaurants like Herb & Wood and Animae. He discusses his experiences appearing on popular TV shows such as Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars and ABC’s The Taste, highlighting the intersection of his culinary talent with the world of entertainment.

Nisha Vora is the full-time blogger behind Rainbow Plant Life, a vegan food and lifestyle blog that has recipes for flavorful plant-based dishes. As a Harvard Law graduate, she tells the story of how she initially aspired to help people through practicing law, but then later realized her passion for making an impact on people by creating and sharing healthy recipes.

From founding innovative restaurants like Zona Blanca Ceviche Bar to redefining seafood with his “Seafood Maverick” approach, Chef Chad’s dedication and creativity have solidified his place as a visionary in the culinary world, earning him consecutive Best New Restaurant and Chef of the Year awards, as well as recognition as a James Beard semi-finalist.

Julie Peláez is a board-certified holistic health coach who believes that how you experience food is a window into how you experience life. Here, she explains how mindfully fueling your body with the right ingredients also fuels your spirit, allowing you to live in a way that is balanced, joyful, and present.

Ewald Notter, a world-renowned master of sugar and chocolate work, has balanced innovative textures, visual creativity, and captivating flavors in order to become a pastry arts gold medalist. Listen to his advice for creating desserts that are celebrated as both culinary excellence and unique works of art.

Richard Rosendale is an award-winning certified Master Chef, the chief creator of the Rosendale Collective, and a Bocuse d’Or top-ten finalist. In this episode, he discusses how the open-mindedness of the Nordic culinary arts taught him the power of creativity and experimentation in the kitchen and inspired a new wave of artistry among American chefs.

Internationally-recognized author and educator Ann Cooper was named today’s “Renegade Lunch Lady” by the New York Times due to her mission to transform the school lunch system. She explains how our relationship with food starts in childhood and goes on to impact our lives in profound ways, and how teaching food literacy helps ensure this impact is a positive one.

Brad Barnes is an award-winning certified Master Chef, author, and the president of Pure Food Consulting. He describes his passion for cooking as an obsession to make things taste better than he had before. Brad describes how pursuing culinary innovation has defined his career, and how trends in technology and kitchen culture help drive this innovation.