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Uses for Obsessives like Ben Shewry
Newsletter | October
BTS on chef Ben Shewry's new book and what it's like to lead with honesty, MAD alum Julia Soria goes from chef to publisher, and VILD MAD meets Terra Madre '24
5 Questions with Julia Soria
MAD Alumni Q&A
Julia Soria, a chef and MAD alum with an impressive culinary career, has recently taken on a new challenge: launching her own bilingual magazine, Figo. We caught up with Julia to chat about going from chef to publisher, and where you might just see a wee bit of MAD in Figo's pages.
Melina Shannon-Dipietro on Empowering the Industry to Change the World
The meez | Podcast
Melina Shannon-DiPietro recently sat down with Josh Sharkey on the meez to share how MAD is helping chefs level up—not just in the kitchen, but in business, sustainability, and leadership.
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How to Lead in a No-Ego Kitchen
Alanna Sapwell
Chef Alanna Sapwell has journeyed through kitchens around the world, experiencing different leadership styles in each. Now as head chef at her own restaurant, it’s her turn to set a new standard.
Owning It
Rosio Sanchez
At the sixth MAD Symposium, Rosio points out the gap that exists between seeking perfection and inspiration under the vision of others, and the contradictory desire to cook what matters to you as a person.
Carne e Spirito
Dario Cecchini
The Dante-quoting Butcher of Panzano on the importance of craft and love.
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