The Evolution of a Culinary Career with Sarah Mastracco

The Career Refresh with Jill Griffin

In this episode, Emmy-nominated Culinary Producer and Entrepreneur Sarah Mastracco discusses her journey from high-pressure kitchens like Le Bernardin to a culinary producer for Martha Stewart, Snoop Dogg, and Emeril. Sarah shares how she transitioned to wellness-focused ventures, integrating food as medicine, and her advice for navigating major career shifts.

Highlights:

• Transitioning from top-tier kitchens to culinary media and entrepreneurship
• The transferrable skills she used moving from top kitchens to producing food content
• Why she integrated her culinary expertise with holistic wellness
• How Storytelling influences the development of food content
• Taking the entrepreneurial leap and launching two wellness brands
• Advice for pursuing a career in culinary arts, wellness and entrepreneurship

Mentioned on the Show:
The One Health 30-day Challenge kicks off on September 30, 2024. The following challenge will start on January 6, 2025. Learn more HERE

Show Guest
Sarah Mastracco began her culinary journey in San Francisco before advancing her skills in Italy and New York’s prestigious kitchens, including Le Bernardin and Eleven Madison Park. Transitioning to food media, she worked as an on-air chef and culinary producer for shows like Martha Cooks, Trisha's Southern Kitchen, Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, and Pati’s Mexican Table, earning multiple Emmy and James Beard nominations. With a passion for wellness, she studied at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, which led her to co-found One Health, an Integrative Culinary Medicine platform, and launch Flavor Fork, a meal prep service offering locally sourced, whole-food meals in North Fork, Long Island, NY

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1. Culinary Producer's Journey to Wellness Entrepreneur (00:00:00)

2. Transitioning From Restaurants to Culinary Producing (00:11:22)

3. Culinary Development and Wellness Integration (00:18:48)

4. Holistic Wellness and Culinary Entrepreneurship (00:23:59)

5. Entrepreneurial Evolution and Mindset Shift (00:37:00)

6. Media Transition in Culinary Career (00:46:57)