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In this episode of the Lead with Heart Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Catherine De Orio, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, Emmy Award-winning TV host, and culinary changemaker, who is transforming the way youth find their voice and future through food.
From courtroom to kitchen, Catherine’s journey is one of purpose, pivoting, and passionate leadership. Together, we explore how culinary arts can be a powerful vehicle for vocational training, mentorship, and confidence-building, especially for under-resourced youth.
In this episode:
- [02:43] From litigator to culinary leader: Catherine’s career pivot
- [05:21] The Foundation for Culinary Arts and the Yes Chef Culinary Camp
- [08:34] The value of networking
- [10:32] Career opportunities in the culinary world
- [14:12] Nonprofit leadership lessons
- [18:02] The barriers young chefs face
- [22:12] Listening to youth feedback to evolve programming
- [26:53] Personal branding and authenticity in the culinary world
- [29:03] Seizing imperfect opportunities
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES
“ You just have to expect the unexpected and try and be nimble and be resilient.” – Catherine De Orio
“ You really need to make sure you are always working with the community you’re serving.” – Catherine De Orio
“ Take every opportunity because sometimes opportunities don’t come perfectly packaged.” – Catherine De Orio
RESOURCES
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CONNECT WITH CATHERINE
LinkedIn: Catherine De Orio
Instagram: @catdeorio & @yeschefcamp
Website: https://foundationforculinaryarts.org/
CONNECT WITH HALEY
Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.
Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser
LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE
Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com
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