About this episode
In this episode, Chef Donna Goldman takes us on her career journey from the music industry to becoming a private chef. Discover how she fell in love with cooking, her stint on public access TV, and her current role cooking for a philanthropic couple. Donna shares her secrets to success and also opens up about the challenges and rewards of being a private chef, highlighting the power of mindfulness and the importance of referrals and networking. Tune in to hear a unique and inspiring path into the private chef industry!Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-94-chef-donna-goldmans-unique-path-into-the/id1648363134?i=1000661920007Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5DQDxARCIfMPvMA0neDLXc Youtube - https://youtu.be/MmkACqjmOl8 Connect with Chef Donna on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-goldman-a50366/Visit her website https://www.recipes4survival.com/Seeking 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/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefccYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheTime Stamps00:01:21 - Donna's Early Career in the Music Industry00:01:54 - Transition to Cooking and Food Network Aspirations00:04:24 - Foundation of Recipes for Survival00:04:45 - Struggles and Applying for Private Chef Jobs00:06:53 - Landing a Job with a Philanthropic Couple00:07:33 - Why Donna Was Chosen as a Private Chef00:08:30 - Tasting Trials and Background Check00:09:03 - Impact of Donna's Cooking on Clients00:13:48 - Meditation and Mindful Cooking00:15:40 - New York's Unique Opportunities00:16:51 - Interconnectedness and Networking00:19:35 - Challenges for Private Chefs in Networking00:20:18 - Importance of Referrals and Networking00:21:02 - Heritage Recipes and Cooking Quantities00:21:
