From Tech to Table - Maxine Sharf (Food Blogger of Maxi's Kitchen)

Maxi's Kitchen

In this deeply nourishing episode, Coco sits down with food blogger and culinarty creator Maxine Sharf, the creater of Maxi's Kitchen, to explore her journey of transformation—from a career in tech 💻 to finding purpose in the kitchen 🍽️. After an unexpected moment, Maxine followed the quiet whispers of intuition 🌬️ and embraced an opportunity to turn cooking into a form of healing, meditation 🧘‍♀️, and joy for so many others. 

Maxine unravels the beautiful, complex threads of connection that led her home—to herself, her purpose, and her kitchen. She opens up about:
💫 Divine timing and trusting the unknown
👩‍👧‍👦 The unshakeable bonds with her mother and her supportive husband
🕯️ The grounding rituals that carry her through the tough world of social media
📖 The creative process behind recipes that comfort and connect
🧡 The importance of vulnerability, community, and everyday moments

Now a beloved recipe developer and content creator, Maxine shares how every sweet, sour, and sacred experience infused her life—and her dishes—with deep meaning. This episode is a celebration of nourishment—for the body, soul, and calling. 🌿🍋

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Maxine Scharf
03:01 Maxine's Journey into Food Blogging
05:54 The Impact of Layoff on Career Choices
08:59 Cooking as a Meditative Experience
11:48 The Creative Process in Recipe Development
15:04 Finding Balance in a Creative Career
17:59 Childhood Memories and Cooking
21:00 The Importance of Connection and Community
24:05 Staying Grounded in a Busy Life
27:03 Navigating Loneliness in a Creative Career
29:56 Collaborations and Community in Cooking
32:29 The Power of Collaboration
34:26 Lessons from Relationships
35:14 Creating a Space of Comfort and Joy
36:27 Embracing Vulnerability
39:21 The Journey of Self-Discovery
44:06 Impacting Lives Through Passion
49:22 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments
52:13 Navigating Uncertainty and Control

 

Sound Bites

"I always wanted her to take a picture."
"Maybe this is my chance to chase my dream."
"I feel like I was meant to do this."
"Cooking is a meditative experience for me."
"Cooking has always been a safe space for me."
"I try not to be online a lot."
"I need to remind myself to branch out."
"I find joy in collaborations."
"I told Doug that I loved him first."
"The universe shows up through people."