Meet Shaun Christie-David: A Chef on a Man on Mission to Feed and Transform Communities!
What if a meal could change a life? Shaun Christie-David is proving it can. In this episode, we explore the story of Plate It Forward, a social enterprise that’s served over 560,000 meals and created life-changing opportunities for vulnerable communities.
Shaun shares how he turned his passion for food into a powerful movement, from supporting food-insecure families to providing jobs for those who need a second chance. This isn’t just about meals—it’s about hope, dignity, and the strength of a shared table.
Dive into the story of one chef’s mission to leave a lasting impact, and discover how one plate can spark monumental change.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
02:03 - Shaun's Journey and Early Challenges
04:58 - The Importance of Education and Opportunity
09:12 - The Role of Hospitality and Food in Their Lives
16:07 - The Importance of Compounding Actions
20:51 - Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
38:03 - The Role of Community and Social Impact
39:42 - The Importance of Freedom and Lifestyle
51:21 - The Role of Mindset and Tenacity
55:41 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Shaun:
Shaun Christie-David, founder of Plate It Forward, harnesses the universal language of food to foster cultural exchange, understanding, and community building. His ventures, including Colombo Social, Kabul Social, and Kyiv Social, address food insecurity and provide employment for over 200 individuals from marginalised backgrounds.
Through Plate It Forward, Shaun invites everyone to participate in a movement that transcends culinary boundaries, promoting a world of inclusive, compassionate connections.
Connect with Shaun:
Follow Shaun on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunchristiedavid/
Follow Shaun on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/shaunchristiedavid/
Follow Plate It Forward on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/plateitforwardgroup/
Visit Plate It Forward’s website:
https://plateitforward.org.au/
About Aaron:
Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.
With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.
Connect with Aaron:
Visit the website: https://atelierwealth.com.au/
Follow the Australian Investment Property Podcast’s Official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/aupropertyinvestmentpodcast/
Follow Aaron on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/aaronchristiedavid
Follow Aaron on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronchristiedavid/
Subscribe to Atelier Wealth’s YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@atelierwealth_au
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