Kitchen Brain Podcast

Harrison Keevil, Chef/Owner of the first "Virtual Food Hall," Multiverse Kitchens talks concept development, mental health, the state of the industry, and creating a positive work environment for his team.

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Chef Bryan Skelding is the Executive Chef of the renowned Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV.  In addition to leading a massive brigade, Bryan also oversees one of the oldest and most prestigious Culinary Apprenticeship programs in the world.  In this episode, Skelding talks about his career path through the industry, the evolution of his leadership style, and how he has made positive changes to preserve the relevance o...

Lindsey Ofcacek is both a co-founder and the director for The LEE Initiative, which launched in late 2017 and has a mission of addressing issues of diversity and equality in the restaurant industry. Since launching The LEE Initiative, Ofcacek has created several programs under its umbrella, including Women Chefs of KY; Restaurant Workers Relief Program; Restaurant Reboot Relief Program; Regrow; and McAtee Community Kitchen.

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Joe Leonardi is a Certified Master Chef and the Director of Culinary Operations at The Country Club in Brookline, MA.  He recently fell in love with Beekeeping and has started his own business, Leonardi Apiary and Garden in which he produces unique, sustainable, high quality products from the honey and wax that he harvest from his hives.  In this episode Joe takes us deep into his journey to become a Certified Master Chef and also ...

Tyler Teass is the Chef/Owner of Al + Mae's in Crozet, VA.  Earlier in his career he worked his way through the kitchens of Charlottesville and eventually became the Executive Sous Chef of Rose's Luxury in DC and was part of the team when they earned their first Michelin Star.  After starting a family and some self reflection, Tyler decided to return home and start Al + Mae's which offers off site catering, in home catering and cus...

Host Mike Matarazzo interviews co-owner of Chantilly Patisserie in Bronxville, NY, Mariana Delgado Gambini Prough.  During the interview Mariana discusses the struggles that she faced earlier in her career as a female in a professional kitchen and how she overcame those struggles.  The two also get into other hot topics like toxic leadership styles and their mutual feelings toward restaurant reviewing websites like Trip Advisor and...

In this episode Mike interviews United States Army Sergeant First Class Retired, Rose Picard.  Rose is full of inspiration and tells her story of transitioning from Executive Pastry Chef of a Casino to joining the Army at age 39.  She also shares her battle with breast cancer while stationed at the Pentagon and how she was able to keep moving forward to many accomplishments including professional certifications and several medals i...

Annette Whittley, Consultant and Search Executive for Kopplin Kuebler, and Wallace and Trainer for Four Seasons Resorts tells the story of her late husband Mark Whittley for the first time.  Mark had a thriving career with Four Seasons as a Chef and eventually switched over to being a Purchasing Director.  Things took a tragic turn on Christmas Day in 2017, when Mark took his own life.  This is a story of love, loss, and courage to...