November 3, 2025 • 52 mins
Ever wondered what it really takes to rise from peeling potatoes to being named the World’s Best Female Chef?
In this powerful episode of REPPIN, I sit down with Chef Pam Soontornyanakij aka Chef Pam— the culinary visionary behind Bangkok’s acclaimed restaurant Potong — and the 2024 winner of both Asia’s Best Female Chef and The World's Best Female Chef by 50 Best.
Chef Pam shares her 15-year journey through the culinary trenches — from studying at Le Cordon Bleu, working in Michelin-starred kitchens in New York, to navigating burnout, cultural expectations, and industry pressures.
Whether you’re:
Feeling stuck in a repetitive job
Battling burnout in a high-pressure industry
Trying to build a career from passion
Or just love inspiring underdog stories…
👉 This episode gives you the mindset, micro-habits, and motivation to keep going.
How Chef Pam used small, measurable goals to fight burnout and stay motivated
Why redefining success through passion and persistence leads to long-term impact
How to stay true to your cultural identity while building a global brand
The mental health strategies every creator, founder, and professional should adopt
Chef Pam’s story isn’t just about food — it’s about resilience, identity, shaking off societal pressures and building something meaningful when no one’s watching. Whether you’re in media, entrepreneurship, tech, or hospitality, this episode will hit home.
🎧 LISTEN NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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POTONG'S WEBSITE:
https://www.restaurantpotong.com/
CHEF PAM'S GRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/chef.pam/?hl=en
POTONG'S GRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/restaurant.potong/?hl=en
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