Sep 18, 2023
Ep 88. Today I’m sitting down with Brooke Baevsky, aka
Chef Bae, an LA-based celebrity private chef to athletes, actors,
supermodels, and even royals! She has amassed a massive following
of “Food Baes'' on TikTok where she breaks the traditional
allergy-friendly food stigma with delicious, health-forward & viral
recipes. She also founded a non-profit cooking program for
inner-city children & families in both Los Angeles and New York
City, teaching people how to create a healthy, balanced diet on a
limited budget. Chef Bae’s technical background in Holistic
Nutrition and Food Science combined with her hilarious,
quick-witted personality make this convo and her approach to food
so much fun.
Links from the ep:
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Here’s the juice:
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How growing up in a family with tons of food allergies pushed her to get creative in the kitchen at a young age
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How living in an area with high food insecurity galvanized her to start hosting and teaching community cooking classes for kids
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The modern-day concept of rebranding anything to make it look like a health food
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Why she is the antithesis of the “perfect” Instagram chef – making parody content, telling wild stories, and being her authentic self
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The craziest meal prep that she ever did, like a Caesar salad served at Coachella covered in edible glitter
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The top bizarre foods and supplements that truly have worked for her professional athlete clients’ performance
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How to zhuzh up your food and drink with herbs, specifically digestive bitters
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What a day in the life really looks like for a celebrity private chef (and what she cooks for dogs!)
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How to decide what to charge people for your services, especially in the beginning when you’re honing your skill and may be struggling with your self-worth
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The importance of having mentors in your professional space and asking for help
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How to find your niche and build your brand in the content creation space
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How we’re transitioning out of the era of perfectly photographed and curated food
Connect with Chef Bae:
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TikTok HERE
Youtube HERE
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