{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Her Seat At The Table","title":"Anh Luu on Chef-ing On Your Own Terms","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3811,"description":"You know her from Queer Eye in New Orleans, you know her from Chopped, OR you know her for her social media sensation, \"The Pho-rrito\" - meet Anh Luu! In this episode, Anh shares her story of navigating the restaurant industry, resilience after personal loss, and embracing a flexible, self-directed culinary career. We explore her experiences with restaurant ownership, the industry’s challenges, and how she crafted a life of creative independence through catering, pop-ups, and community-driven projects.🥰JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY 🥰 to support this work and keep these conversations going for the women who need them.  ‼️Main topics include: Anh’s journey from a young chef in New Orleans to restaurant owner in Portland, now back to a successful free-lance chef in New OrleansThe emotional and financial struggles of restaurant ownership, especially post-KatrinaThe impact of industry burnout and the decision to step away from day-to-day operationsBuilding a community of support and relying on relationships in New Orleans’ tight-knit food sceneTransitioning to a flexible culinary career focused on private events, consulting, and product creationOvercoming fears of financial instability and shifting from scarcity to abundance mindsetResources & Links:Queer Eye on NetflixWye Hill Kitchen and BrewingGlass House Kitchen Connect with Anh LuuInstagramLinkedIn Support the Podcast:Patreon - Her Seat at the Table ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6lyeuQ0b2fb_iJpBoCFpZfv6vFIDvGl1c3g49jBbRQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZDAx/YzhmZjZhYzQ3NWRk/ZDUxNTE1MTUwM2Y1/NWVkNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}