What if the same passion that drives your success is quietly breaking you down? In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef Kimberly Houston sits down with Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos, Chief Growth Officer at CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness), to unpack the unspoken truth of life in hospitality — and what it really takes to build healthier kitchens. You’ll hear: • The emotional story behind CHOW’s founding after Anthony Bourdain’s passing • The “temperatur...
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What if the same passion that drives your success is quietly breaking you down? In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef Kimberly Houston sits down with Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos, Chief Growth Officer at CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness), to unpack the unspoken truth of life in hospitality — and what it really takes to build healthier kitchens. You’ll hear: • The emotional story behind CHOW’s founding after Anthony Bourdain’s passing • The “temperatur...
E16: From Fine Dining to Cookie Empire | The Perfect Rise Podcast
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
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E16: From Fine Dining to Cookie Empire | The Perfect Rise Podcast
What happens when a fine dining pastry chef faces a career-ending injury? For Tracy Mattson, it became the spark that launched Cookie Take a Bite—a boutique cookie brand built on elevated flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a deep commitment to local partnerships. In this episode of The Perfect Rise, host Kimberly Houston sits down with Tracy to unpack her inspiring journey: • How six weeks on the couch turned into the foundation for a thriving bakery. • The leap from farmers markets to b...
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
What if the same passion that drives your success is quietly breaking you down? In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef Kimberly Houston sits down with Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos, Chief Growth Officer at CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach & Wellness), to unpack the unspoken truth of life in hospitality — and what it really takes to build healthier kitchens. You’ll hear: • The emotional story behind CHOW’s founding after Anthony Bourdain’s passing • The “temperatur...
