Episode 88 "Chef Noel: What's Cooking with a Successful Chef and Podcast Host"

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On this episode of Jump Success is Waiting, the podcast host sits down with Chef Noel to discuss his culinary inspiration and how he started his ghost kitchen concept business during the pandemic. Chef Noel talks about his admiration for Gordon Ramsay and Rachel Ray, and how he believes that men should have more opportunities to learn how to cook. They also discuss the history and significance of African American cuisine and Chef Noel's own catering and event planning company, The episode also features a game segment and a discussion on the importance of taking baby steps to reach our goals.

[00:04:23] Aunt suggested food and nutrition, found options, became a chef, went to St. John.

[00:05:32] Food is soulful, provides comfort, connects people, and has love, especially in African American culture.

[00:07:26] Chef Noel got his breakthrough in Canadian TV with CTV Winnipeg, which opened doors for him in other shows and in Jamaica where he was already popular.

[00:14:23] Text discusses the evolution of culinary as a profession and breaks down the societal stigma attached to it as a servant's job. The author shares anecdotes of their journey and highlights the need to explore different career avenues.

[00:22:23] Author working on second book called Dirty 30. Prioritizes going with the flow and not setting too many limits on self.

[00:24:55] Encouraging men to learn how to cook to help women in the kitchen and improve relationships.

[00:26:21] Chef Noel opened a barcade on College Street in January 2021, which includes his ghost kitchen concept, Cuisine by Novel. He also does catering and private events and hosts a food podcast called "What's Cooking with Chef Noel." He stopped writing during the pandemic to take a break.

[00:27:29] Take baby steps towards success instead of wanting instant gratification. Don't compare your journey to others. Enjoy the process.

[00:28:28] Social media can make someone a celebrity chef, but culinary school teaches important skills not learned in the kitchen.

[00:33:42] Gordon Ramsay is a culinary hero who values simplicity and boldness in cooking. Rachel Ray built a culinary empire through various media platforms.

Topic: The chef's culinary heroes and love for cooking

- Gordon Ramsay: simplicity, flavors, different personas on TV, confidence

- Rachel Ray: media empire-building skills, transition from chef to host and talk show

- Rapid fire segment with 20 seconds left on the clock

- Big news to be revealed after podcast break

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