Intro - hey Chefies , Im Chef Jourdan-Cha’Taun and you are now tuned in to Chefish Who - Growing up as a kid, Chef Tregaye's Grandmother was her first influence in the kitchen. Chef Tregaye describes her Grandmother's home-cooked meals were like heaven on a plate. Chef Tregaye started crafting her cooking abilities and developing her passion for food early on in life. Which led her to pursue a Culinary Career by obtaining a Culinary Degree from Le Cordon Bleu. Never could she have imagined her wildest dreams would have come true. You may have seen her on Guys Grocery Games, or remember her as one of Cutthroat Kitchens winners, a cost on Cakealic. And most notably, Chef Tregaye is proud to be the first African American woman to win  Food Networks Star Show. And one of the first Chefs to bring food to the OWN Network with her show "Tregaye's Way." Starter What - - In your own words how did you get into cooking meals for other people? Why - Just to give our listeners a Taste - tell us why did you chose food and how did that translate to competing in food competition shows? Main Coarse -When - When did you fall in love with food? -When was the turning point in your career? How did you know it was time to take it to the next level? -When you won the Food Network’s Star show. What was that experience like? -What was your working with the OWN Network on your show "Tregaye's Way? -I noticed you were able to involve your kids. How important was that for you? -It seems like your youngest is made for television & also loves to cook. Do you think he will be following in your footsteps? -While your oldest loves being behind the camera. Do you think he will take his photography skills seriously? I know that catering is a big part of your business. Can you share the most important things you considering when creating those contracts? -How do you come up with your catering budgets? -Being the owner & operator of your catering company. What are the most import things you look for when hiring staff? -How do you go about determine their pay? -Considering you’ve been in the business so long. Can you tell me how much you started out making? And how much you make now ballpark figure? Recipe for success -So not only are you a private chef, caterer, and TV star. You also sell your own product lines. Like spices, knives, kitchen utensils and merchandise. How do you decide what you want to see? And hand you always had the vision to build your own branding empire? -For those that have been following your career for a long time. They have noticed that you’ve went through a major weightless & body transformation. If you are comfortable can you tell us how much weight you’ve lost? -And what you did to accomplish that goal? -What are 3 things you would tell someone coming into the industry? Or what would you tell your younger self? Dessert Lets talk about playing the game tour and the importance of giving back.. Before we go can you tell us if you have any shows we should be on the look out for? Or any new products dropping? Outro Where can my chefies find you? @cheftregaye Instagram https://instagram.com/cheftregaye?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= TregayesWay ChefishPodcast Chefish