Noshing With Chef Franck Desplechin – September 12, 2025

This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with Chef Franck Desplechin—culinary innovator and author of "Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset to Professional Fulfillment." From his early days as a teenage intern in France to mastering English in Hawaii, Chef Franck has built a career defined by curiosity, resilience, and an unshakable drive to improve. In this conversation, he opens up about the stress and intensity of the food and beverage world, why he believes growth should always be “relentless,” and how he’s evolved as both a chef and a leader—learning to listen, set high expectations, and handle everything from difficult customers to personal setbacks. He also shares why he wrote his book, the surprising process of bringing it to life, and one powerful principle he swears by: redefining failure as a chance to learn and grow. Whether you’re in the kitchen, in business, or just looking for a better version of yourself, Chef Franck’s insights on mindset, leadership, and personal growth go far beyond food. (Also Watch Full Podcast Video)