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March 20, 2023 34 mins
In this episode of Inspired By You Podcast, host Kristin Marie sits down with an incredibly talented and innovative chef Sakari Smithwick. At just 28, Chef Sakari has already made a name for himself in the culinary world with his unique flavors and techniques that honor his late father. 

In their conversation, Kristin and Sakari dive into his journey to becoming a chef, from his early days working fast food to him working at one of the World's Best Restaurant. They also discuss his experience on the hit TV show Hell's Kitchen and how he met, one of his inspirations, Gary Vee. 

But Sakari, which means Noble Promise, is more than just a successful chef - he's also using his platform, Noble Promise Studios, to lift up others in the culinary and media industry. He's passionate about creating opportunities for other young, minorities  and advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity in the culinary world. They also discuss his work in this area and the challenges he's faced along the way.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the culinary arts, creating opportunities for others or just great conversation with an inspiring guest. Tune in to hear Sakari's story and learn about his exciting plans for the future.

Sakari's Social Media
Instagram.com/sakarismithwick/
Instagram.com/noblepromisestudios


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Twitter: Twitter.com/lifeaskristin
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Youtube: youtube.com/@inspiredbykristin

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