How Chef José (Trill Cooker) Went From Home Cooking to Celebrity Kitchen

What’s stopping you from chasing your dreams? Fear? Doubt? In this episode, we prove that where you come from doesn’t define where you’re going. On this episode of the REAL Mentors Podcast, we feature Chef Jose DeJesus, also known as the Trill Cooker, a Bronx native who went from washing dishes to competing on Hell’s Kitchen and creating a culinary empire. Chef Jose shares how he turned his passion for food into a career that’s breaking barriers and changing the game in the world of fine dining.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to turn your passion into a career: Chef Jose shares how he followed his love for food despite the odds.

✅ Overcoming cultural expectations: Learn how Chef Jose navigated family and societal pressures to stay true to himself.

✅ Insider secrets from Hell’s Kitchen: Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

✅ The art of standing out: Discover how to use your unique background to create opportunities in competitive industries.

✅ Lessons on resilience and reinvention: Hear how Chef Jose adapted and thrived through life’s toughest challenges.

🎧 This episode is for you if you’re:

• Need inspiration to turn your passion into a profession.
• Are curious about what it takes to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Feel like your circumstances are holding you back.
• Interested in learning how to turn struggles into strengths.
• Ready to hear actionable advice from a self-made success story.

🌟 Who is Chef Jose DeJesus?

Chef Jose, aka Trill Cooker, is a Bronx-born culinary innovator, competed on Gordon Ramsay's Hell’s Kitchen Season 18, Beat Bobby Flay, and served A-list clients including Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez. His unique ability to blend cultural heritage with fine dining has made him a rising star in the culinary world and an inspiration for anyone pursuing their passion.

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Connect with our guest:

👨🏻‍🍳 Chef Jose DeJesus (Trill Cooker)

IG: @cheftrill.cooker

Book Chef Trill: https://oneelevencorp.com/

👤 Follow REAL Mentors Podcast

Instagram: @realmentorspodcast

Host: @seanmartinmotiv8

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