Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All

Join us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared humanity. We explore:  Yasmin's career shift from human rights advocacy to cookbook writing, driven by burnout and a desire to foster connections through cooking.  How Yasmin's cookbooks act as bridges between cultures, introducing readers to both recipes and the stories of everyday people from various Middle Eastern regions. The similarity between draining your energy and draining your bank account, and the importance of avoiding "the red". Discover Yasmin’s incredible cookbooks The Saffron Tales, Zaitoun, and Ripe Figs.  Read more about Yasmin’s reflections on energy, burnout, and how to thrive in a post-pandemic world in her substack Rising Up.  More on Yasmin:  Website Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices