Award winning author of Leadership Lessons From A Chef: Finding Time To Be Great and Tasting Success “Your Guide to Becoming a Professional Chef,” and newly published, “The Recipe”, Chef Carroll is currently the Executive Chef of River Oaks Country Club, in Houston Texas. River Oaks Country Club enjoys the reputation of being one of the top Country Clubs in the United States. The Club has 1700 members and 75 culinary team members.

Episode 268 – Paul Sorgule

Paul Sorgule, born 1950, is respected for both his restaurant operations and as a culinary educator. A seasoned veteran with over 40 years of experience in the food industry, Chef Paul has a master’s degree in Hospitality from Rochester Institute of Technology. Tune in to hear more about Chef Paul and what he’s working on.

Episode 267 – Angelo Russo

He started my culinary journey at the age of 14. Angelo left home to study in a hotel management institute in a small town in the mountains of Abruzzo. He began his full-time chef career at the age of 19, when he finished his studies and moved to the UK. Tune in to see what he’s up to now!

Episode 262 – Allison Fasasno

She knew at the age of 11 years old that she wanted to become a Chef after seeing the Food Network for the first time. She began following and cooking alongside her father who inspired her passion for Italian cuisine. As a Chef, Allison loves bold layers of flavor – food that tells a story or what she likes to call “Nonna Style“- food that gives you a hug on the inside. Her passion and her dynamic personality landed her in the most exciting culinary scenes in NYC. Tune in!

Episode 260 – Olympic Gold Medal

A lauded former chef, André Natera recently stepped away from the kitchen. He guided the legendary Pyramid Restaurant from a two-star to four-star review by the Dallas Morning News during his tenure. Most recently, Natera served as the Culinary Director and Executive Chef for the Fairmont Austin Hotel — the largest luxury hotel in Texas. There, he oversaw and designed the culinary program for the high-volume property, including its signature restaurants Garrison, Revue, and Rules & Regs. Tune in to listen!