Her Seat At The Table
Her Seat At The Table
Podcast Description
A podcast that spotlights the women reshaping the hospitality industry, breaking barriers, and carving their paths in the ever-evolving world of restaurants, food, and community.
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Explores themes of sustainability, personal growth, and leadership within the hospitality sector, with episodes featuring in-depth talks such as Sandi Kronick discussing sustainable food systems and a live panel featuring leaders like Samantha Kotey and Vivian Howard exploring navigating challenges and evolving in their careers.
A podcast that spotlights the women reshaping the hospitality industry, breaking barriers, and carving their paths in the ever-evolving world of restaurants, food, and community.
You know her from Queer Eye in New Orleans, you know her from Chopped, OR you know her for her social media sensation, “The Pho-rrito” – meet Anh Luu!
In this episode, Anh shares her story of navigating the restaurant industry, resilience after personal loss, and embracing a flexible, self-directed culinary career. We explore her experiences with restaurant ownership, the industry’s challenges, and how she crafted a life of creative independence through catering, pop-ups, and community-driven projects.
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Main topics include:
- Anh’s journey from a young chef in New Orleans to restaurant owner in Portland, now back to a successful free-lance chef in New Orleans
- The emotional and financial struggles of restaurant ownership, especially post-Katrina
- The impact of industry burnout and the decision to step away from day-to-day operations
- Building a community of support and relying on relationships in New Orleans’ tight-knit food scene
- Transitioning to a flexible culinary career focused on private events, consulting, and product creation
- Overcoming fears of financial instability and shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset
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