Inspired By You

Cooking With Culture: Bringing People Together With Food | Chef Sakari - Hells Kitchen

March 20, 2023 Kristin Marie Season 2 Episode 17
Inspired By You
Cooking With Culture: Bringing People Together With Food | Chef Sakari - Hells Kitchen
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In this episode of Inspired By You Podcast, host Kristin Marie sits down with an incredibly talented and innovative chef Sakari Smithwick. At just 28, Chef Sakari has already made a name for himself in the culinary world with his unique flavors and techniques that honor his late father. 

In their conversation, Kristin and Sakari dive into his journey to becoming a chef, from his early days working fast food to him working at one of the World's Best Restaurant. They also discuss his experience on the hit TV show Hell's Kitchen and how he met, one of his inspirations, Gary Vee. 

But Sakari, which means Noble Promise, is more than just a successful chef - he's also using his platform, Noble Promise Studios, to lift up others in the culinary and media industry. He's passionate about creating opportunities for other young, minorities  and advocating for greater diversity and inclusivity in the culinary world. They also discuss his work in this area and the challenges he's faced along the way.

This is a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the culinary arts, creating opportunities for others or just great conversation with an inspiring guest. Tune in to hear Sakari's story and learn about his exciting plans for the future.

Sakari's Social Media
Instagram.com/sakarismithwick/
Instagram.com/noblepromisestudios


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Sakari's Background
Earliest Memory of Cooking
His Inspiration When it Comes to Cooking
You have to make others Great Too.
How did New York influence Your Cooking?
Use what around you to help you grow
How we met Gary Vee
Sakari's Banana Pudding
Sakari on Season 21 of Hell's Kitchen
Cooking for Celebrities
Noble Promise Studios