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Cooking Adventures Down Under: Navigating a Culinary Career with Casey Godinez
In this engaging interview, host Emily Reno interviews her sister, Casey Godinez, who shares her journey and decision-making process in a winding career in the culinary industry, tips for stress management, and insights into trends to keep an eye on in the food industry. We cover everything from what it was like to grow up in Lawrence, Kansas, Casey’s experiences relocating to Australia and deciding to live there permanently, the importance of filling your body with nutritious food, and tips for prioritizing wellness for those working in the hospitality industry.
Key Moments:
00:00 Introduction and Initial Reflections
01:53 Introducing Today’s Episode and Guest
06:28 Sponsor Message: Member Credit Cooperative
07:18 Casey Godinez Introduction
14:13 Sponsor Message: Massage Alchemy Botanicals
14:54 Casey’s Journey in Hospitality
25:35 Working in Melbourne, Australia
25:54 Sponsor Message: FM Wellness Collective
36:11 Discovering a New Role
36:48 Navigating COVID Projects
38:32 Transitioning to Community Services
39:23 Finding the Perfect Fit
40:24 Joining the Army
41:39 Landing the Head Chef Position
48:21 Stress Management Tips
57:00 Healthy Eating in Hospitality
01:03:23 Final Thoughts and Resources
Resources:
- Sign up for the quarterly newsletter and become part of the Mezclada family!
- Casey Godinez on LinkedIn
- Bridge Darebin
- Moon Rabbit Cafe – Drop off your jars!
- Blog post mentioned in introduction – Chasing Dreams and Heritage: My First Week in Mexico and the Path to New Beginnings
Sponsor Resources:
Emerging Markets Flier – Compeer Financial – Learn more about loans, grants, leasing options, and federal-level programs available to you.
Alchemy Botanicals (Cassleton, ND)
