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What are the key ingredients to a fulfilling, phenomenal, successful life? We are on the hunt for THE RECIPE! Join international award-winning, Culinary Olympic gold-medalist, Chef Charles Carroll as he journeys into the homes of some of the world’s most extraordinary people, to learn their own personal and professional secrets to an outrageously successful life. How did they do it—and more importantly, how can you?

Chef Charles Carroll


    • Oct 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 149 EPISODES
    • 5 SEASONS

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    Episode 282 - Cody Christopher

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 35:18


    Help us welcome back an old guest and friend, Cody Christopher. Tune in as Cody goes over what is going on in Hawaii.

    Episode 281 - Samuel Gossett

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 41:09


    Tune in to see what is new with Chef Sam Gossett on his new journey. 

    Episode 280 - Rich Rosendale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 42:09


     A classically trained chef, Rosendale has turned his impressive training – including working under several Certified Master Chefs as part of a six-year apprenticeship – into first becoming one of the most experienced competitive chefs in the country, then into an entrepreneurial brand of his own. Join us on this podcast as Charles speaks with Rich Rosendale.

    Episode 279 - Adam Heath and Michael Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 40:23


    Tune in to hear Charles catch up with Adam Heath and Michael Powell and talk about what's going on in their kitchens!

    Episode 278 - Kirk Bachmann

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 47:38


    Kirk T. Bachmann is a fourth generation chef. He began his culinary career in the pastry kitchen of his father, a master pastry chef, trained in Germany. Tune in to learn about his journey! 

    Episode 277 - Tucker Ricchio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 49:25


    Chef Tucker Ricchio grew up around food, learning Italian recipes from her Nonna. Tune in to hear more about her. 

    Episode 276 - Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 10:12


    Faith is the one thing you have control in. 

    Episode 275 - Coping with Challenges in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 21:16


    Tune in and listen to Charles talk about how to cope with challenges in the workplace!

    Episode 274 - Chris Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 40:08


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    Episode 273 - Chef Simo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 26:25


    Born and raised in Morocco. Chef Simo studied in a French school and graduated in finance after 6 years in the north of France in Lille. He decided to quit everything to live trough his passions which were electronic music and cuisine. As he couldn't open my restaurant at that time,  he started as a DJ and was very successful in the concepts and events he launched. Then, masterchef came into his life, and he was 39 and considered it the last chance to do something in the cuisine. Tune in to hear what came of it!

    Episode 272 - Misti Norris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 36:10


    North Carolina native, raised in Houston Texas. Growing up in a Cajun household she found her love of cooking with her maw maw and started learning the importance of preservation and no waste. Join Charles as he talks to Misti about her chef journey. 

    Episode 271 - Walter Zuromski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 50:25


    Walter Zuromski is the owner and Chief Culinary Officer of the Chef Services Group, Inc., formerly in Lincoln, RI now in Rotonda West Florida. For the past 26 years, his company has provided consulting services to a wide variety of industry leading companies in both the food service and manufacturing segments of the industry. Join Charles as he speaks with Chef Walter.

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    Episode 270 - Halee Raff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 39:48


    Chef Halee has over come so much. Join us as we speak with her about her journey.

    Episode 269 - Adam Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 47:08


    Tune in to hear a past guest, Chef Adam Heath talk about his journey through the kitchen!

    Episode 268 - Paul Sorgule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 55:28


    Paul Sorgule, born 1950, is respected for both his restaurant operations and as a culinary educator. A seasoned veteran with over 40 years of experience in the food industry, Chef Paul has a master's degree in Hospitality from Rochester Institute of Technology. Tune in to hear more about Chef Paul and what he's working on.

    Ep267 - Angelo Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 35:05


    He started my culinary journey at the age of 14. Angelo left home to study in a hotel management institute in a small town in the mountains of Abruzzo. He began his full-time chef career at the age of 19, when he finished his studies and moved to the UK. Tune in to see what he's up to now!

    Episode 266 - Brad Prose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 46:52


    Tune in to hear about a chef that is passionate about diving deep into processes and challenging what we know to be true and authentic with the goal of discovering new recipes. 

    Episode 265 - Barbara Pollastrini

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 43:08


    Chef Barbara was born in Rome, educated at the Cordon Bleu, raised by her mother who taught her to use fewer ingredients but of the utmost quality, beautifully presented. Her passion for cooking is surpassed only by the love for fine art and classical music. Tune in to hear Charles and Barbara talk about life lessons. 

    Episode 264 - Life Lessons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 20:27


    Tune in to hear Charles speak about his most important life lesson. 

    Episode 263 - Kriss Harvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 43:48


    Named one of America's Top 10 Pastry Chefs in 2017, Chef Kriss Harvey has worked in the pastry departments of some of the country's finest establishments. Listen as Charles Carroll speaks with Kriss Harvey.

    Episode 262 - Allison Fasasno

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 45:04


    She knew at the age of 11 years old that she wanted to become a Chef after seeing the Food Network for the first time. She began following and cooking alongside her father who inspired her passion for Italian cuisine. As a Chef, Allison loves bold layers of flavor - food that tells a story or what she likes to call “Nonna Style“- food that gives you a hug on the inside. Her passion and her dynamic personality landed her in the most exciting culinary scenes in NYC. Tune in!

    Episode 261 - Leadership Lessons from a Chef

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 19:41


    Tune in to hear about Chef's journey to publish his first book. Leadership Lessons from Chef Carroll himself!  

    Episode 260 - Olympic Gold Medal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 19:01


    Tune in to hear about Chef Carroll talk about his journey to the gold medal! 

    Episode 259 - Andre Natera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 46:54


    A lauded former chef, André Natera recently stepped away from the kitchen. He guided the legendary Pyramid Restaurant from a two-star to four-star review by the Dallas Morning News during his tenure. Most recently, Natera served as the Culinary Director and Executive Chef for the Fairmont Austin Hotel — the largest luxury hotel in Texas. There, he oversaw and designed the culinary program for the high-volume property, including its signature restaurants Garrison, Revue, and Rules & Regs. Tune in to listen! 

    Episode 258 - What If

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 16:30


    Tune in to listen to the first of Chef Carroll's new series, What If! 

    Episode 258 - What If

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 16:30


    Tune in to listen to the first of Chef Carroll's new series, What If! 

    Episode 257 - Byron Gomez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 47:37


    Born in Costa Rica, Chef Byron Gomez migrated to the United States when he was 8 years old and is a proud DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipient. His interest in culinary arts started at a young age and after several years cooking on Long Island, he set his sights on New York City. With a mission to learn from some of the country's best, and learn various cultures through cuisine, he honed his skills under culinary luminaries like Daniel Boulud, Ronny Emborg, Gavin Kaysen, and Daniel Humm. Tune in to hear more about Chef Byron.

    Episode 256 - Tommy Vaccaro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 56:57


    Chef Thomas Vaccaro's award-winning career has spanned over 35 years and seen his influence touch a variety of dining and hospitality establishments throughout the country. Tune in to hear Tommy and Charles catch up and talk about all that is new in their world! 

    Episode 255 - Mayank Istwal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 51:45


    From Dehradun ,India and coming from the Caterer's family he always had that energy and passion for cooking , interacting with ingredients and adapting the versatile cooking techniques. Tune in to Listen to Charles and Mayanks conversation! 

    Episode 254 - Erik Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 39:32


    Erik Hernandez is the Founder of MISE Footwear, a Portland, Oregon startup dedicated to making the new standard of footwear for the hospitality industry. Hernandez brings more than 15 years in footwear to table, with design and leadership experience at Vans, Adidas, and K-Swiss. Join in to hear the conversation! 

    Episode 253 - Felipe Botero

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 46:03


    Tune in to hear Charles and Felipe Botero talk about his journey! 

    Episode 252 - Andy Cuthbert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 44:43


    Episode 251- Ragnar Fridrikson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 44:51


    Ragnar Fridriksson is the Managing Director of the World Association of Chefs Societies (Worldchefs) Since 2009. A global body that represents millions of chefs in over 100 countries. Previously, he has over 25 years of hospitality industry experience as a consultant, published food & wine author, food photographer, sommelier and restaurant manager. Tune in to hear what is up and coming for him! 

    Episode 250 -John David Mann

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 47:06


    John is an award-winning author. His books are published in 38 languages and have sold more than 3 million copies. Tune in to see what to expect next from John! 

    Episode 249 - Ron Mckinlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 36:33


    After completing a Culinary Arts diploma in his hometown of Vancouver, he took off to New Zealand to play competitive rugby and travel abroad, until an unfortunate injury ended his career in his early 20s. Tune in to hear how this chef came to be who he is today! 

    Episode 248 - Robbie Felice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 41:24


    Robbie worked in several other restaurants across the country. Hungry for more, he put in numerous stages at Michelin-Starred restaurants across the globe; including Sergio Herman's 2-Michelin-Star Pure-C in The Netherlands and 2-Michelin-Star the Jane in Belgium. Tune in to see where Robbie's journey took him!

    Episode 247 - Chef Diego Sanchez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 46:29


    Episode 246 - Adam Stokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 99:41


    "Those who don't understand crypto, don't understand money. Those who don't understand money, are destined to be a slave to it". Wise words from Crypto expert Adam Stokes. Tune in to this new episode!

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    Episode 245 - Adam Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 64:35


    Tune in to this very special episode with long time friends Charles Carroll and Chef Adam Heath! Ever had questions about how bitcoin really worked?

    Ep. 243 - Clarice Lam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 30:56


    As The Baking Bean, Chef Clarice creates sweet treats with clean and pure flavors that The New York Times calls “high-quality and handsome.” The Baking Bean can be found year around in local pop up markets curated by Urban Space as well as Brooklyn's own famed Smorgasburg. The Baking Bean's products are also featured in various NYC restaurants, museums, and stores. Tune in to hear her story!

    Episode 243 - Cesar Figueroa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 40:02


    Motivational, goal driven, adaptable Chef with global culinary experience. 2+ years of experience in a Three-Star Michelin kitchen. Join us to listen to Chef Cesar Figueroa's story!

    Episode 242 - Duncan Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 44:06


    On August 12, 1918, H. Mills Duncan fired up the roasters for the Duncan Coffee Company's first batch of coffee. Tune in now to hear the amazing story of a true entrepreneur!

    Episode 241 - Chip Overstreet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 33:27


    Chip Overstreet is the Chief Executive Officer at Spiceology based in Spokane, Washington. Tune in to hear about him and what Spiceology has coming up!

    Episode 240 - Alfonso Contrisciani

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 48:07


    Tune in to hear Charles and Chef Alfonso catch up and reminisce on old memories. Chef believes in sustainable foods and green initiatives and applies them to his daily operations. He is an active member of the Ohio Community Agriculture System and believes our future is in a sustainable, organic farming system to preserve our ecosystem. 

    Episode 239- Christopher Tzorin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 50:27


    His passion began when he started helping his father in the kitchen at work. While at home he helped his mother make traditional enchiladas and special Mexican sauces including her signature Mole. Tune in to hear all about Chris Tzorin and his amazing story.

    Episode 238- Ben Diaz

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 43:59


    Born and raised in Southern California, Chef Ben takes inspiration from the ever-evolving culinary scene and melting pot of cultures in and around Southern California. His passion for cooking comes from watching his father, an already accomplished chef himself cook and prepare meals for his family. Tune in to hear Ben's story and what he is working on today.

    Episode 237- Guy Meikle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 36:37


    Guy W. Meikle is the Executive Chef and Owner of Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar, a hidden gem located at 2700 West Chicago Avenue. Born and raised in Chicago, he has worked in highly regarded restaurants, catering and consulting businesses for over 20 years. Tune into this weeks episode!

    Episode 235- Lindsay Gardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 36:22


    Lindsay Gardner is an illustrator, author, and mother of two daughters.Her watercolor and gouache illustrations have appeared in cookbooks and editorial projects, advertising campaigns, and stationery and interior design collaborations. Join us to learn more about her

    Episode 234- Daniel Galmiche

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 37:23


    Charming Frenchman Daniel Galmiche has all the characteristics of a successful chef; intensity, passion and fiery ambition! He has been described as "the champion of classic cooking with a contemporary twist". Daniel draws upon his unique experience and passion to share his love of food and authentic French/Mediterranean cooking and is passionate about using ingredients from local and sustainable sources. Tune in to listen to Daniels amazing journey

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    Episode 233- Carlos Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 54:51


    Episode 232- LeNotre

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 46:39


    Join Charles Carroll as he speaks to the students of LeNotre in Houston, Tx about the keys to success

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