About this episode
I'm delighted to introduce Chef Margot Olshan, a culinary veteran with an impressive 25-year tenure in the industry. Chef Margot's multifaceted career has included hosting "Everyday Food" on PBS, running her own restaurants, sharing her culinary wisdom as an instructor, and serving as a seasoned private chef for the most discerning high-end clientele.Chef Margot traces her culinary passion back to her travels and the discovery of new flavors that ignited her love for cooking. She shares her progression from baking pastries to becoming a dedicated culinary instructor and ultimately working as a private chef for affluent households. Her unwavering passion and dedication to delighting people through her culinary creativity ultimately paved the way for her success in the private service industry. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expert-culinary-insights-from-seasoned-instructor-and/id1648363134?i=1000633239402Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/79qWuXOe9rxdRLEDJjv6LoYoutube - https://youtu.be/KRB5lYPc9ygSeeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?Email me at hannes@privatechef.ccJoin our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinusLet's stay connected to get the latest updates, tips, learning resources, and job opportunities:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/Twitter https://twitter.com/JHenncheFacebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefccYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheConnect with Chef Margot OlshanLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-olshan-6584635/Twitter - https://twitter.com/CHEFMOTime Stamps[00:01:10] Travel as culinary inspiration[00:04:17] School closure and lawsuit[00:09:24] Cooking as therapy during tragedy[00:13:37] Turning around difficult situations[00:19:30] Mind reading and surprises[00:22:12] Having an honest and tough personality[00:28:51] Balancing personal and professional priorities[00:36:07] Priva