In this episode, we welcome Becky Guzak, a podcaster and producer passionate about helping others connect and build confidence through the joy of entertaining. Becky is the creator of the "Host with Confidence" podcast, where she inspires people to gather without stress. She is also the producer of the Hot Stove Society Radio Show, hosted by renowned chef and restaurateur Tom Douglas at his Seattle-based cooking school.
Becky shares her journey from her early connections to food, nurtured by family traditions, to her current role in the food industry. She recounts fond memories of her childhood, where food was central to family gatherings, and how her love for cooking blossomed later in life after attending a transformative cooking camp in Seattle.
Key Topics Discussed:
· Early Food Memories: Becky reminisces about the nurturing experience of food in her childhood, where her parents' homemade meals sparked her appreciation for cooking.
· Discovering the Joy of Cooking: Becky talks about her experience at a cooking camp hosted by Tom Douglas, which ignited her passion for the culinary arts and eventually led her to her role as a producer at Hot Stove Society.
· The Evolution of Hot Stove Society: Learn how the cooking camp that Becky attended evolved into the Hot Stove Society, a year-round culinary school offering classes, private events, and team-building activities.
· Behind the Scene y Radio Show. She shares how the show's format, featuring multiple guests and hosts, comes together seamlessly under Tom Douglas's experienced guidance.
· Empowering Hosts Through "Host with Confidence": Becky discusses her podcast, "Host with Confidence," which aims to empower hesitant hosts by providing them with the tools and inspiration to entertain with ease and confidence.
· The Importance of Joy in Cooking and Community: Becky emphasizes the role of joy and connection in cooking and how the Hot Stove Society fosters a sense of community through shared culinary experiences.
. Hot Stove Society: Becky gives an insider's look at producing the Hot Stove Society
Websites:
https://hostwithconfidencepodcast.com/
https://www.hotstovesociety.com
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