{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"What’s Up, Wake","title":"Aarti Sequeira: From CNN Producer to Food Network Stardom","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/529f8b1c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2879,"description":"In this episode, we invite you to our Aarti Party as we celebrate the annual food issues for Cary Magazine, Wake Living, and Main & Broad with dream guest Aarti Sequeira. Born in India, raised in Dubai, and educated at Northwestern University School of Journalism, Aarti's journey took her from serious journalism with CNN to stardom with Food Network. Known for winning season six of 'The Next Food Network Star,' Aarti shares fascinating insights about her career shift, cooking endeavors, and the impact of her cultural background. We delve into her experiences judging popular food shows like 'Guy's Grocery Games' and 'Halloween Wars,' and her life-changing move to Raleigh, North Carolina, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aarti also shares her profound Christian faith, entrepreneurial ventures, and future aspirations. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with stories of perseverance, authenticity, and the power of connection.\n\n00:00 Welcome to the Aarti Party\n00:51 Introducing Aarti Sequeira\n02:18 Aarti's Journey to Journalism\n03:49 From CNN to Food Network\n06:41 The Rise of Aarti Party\n10:51 Navigating Fame and Criticism\n17:59 Judging Food Network Shows\n22:02 Behind the Scenes of Halloween Wars\n24:18 The Athletic Demands of Hosting\n25:16 Moving to North Carolina During Covid\n27:20 Challenges of Building Community in Raleigh\n30:13 Embracing and Sharing Christian Faith\n36:32 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Future Plans\n42:28 Rapid-Fire Questions and Fun Facts","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3FPpkJ7JIRSxqmup6bUJfqr8_rMrqpK7grf9C8PwVsk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNmM5/OWRmY2Y4NDg0ZDEy/YjlmZjdkZDdhNDI2/OTJiZC5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}