5 to 9

When the work day ends, how do you achieve a moment of Zen? For Tanya Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Auror, the answer lies in meticulously-crafted pastry.  Hear about the scientific precision behind Tanya’s stunning creations and the prized kitchen tools she uses in the kitchen. Discover how Tanya balances her high-tech career with the joy that can only be found in the layered intricacies of patisserie and viennoiserie. Grab a snack and get ready to be inspired by Tanya's sweet escapades and precise baking techniques on this episode of 5 to 9!

Highlights:
  • Boost Your Baking Game: Tanya swears by using a stand mixer for that extra oomph and gives a nod to Serious Eats for their top-notch guides and recipes. Trust us, your kitchen will thank you.
  • Pastry Precision Tips: From the art of making macarons with aged egg whites to the decadent process of crafting Kouign-amann – Tanya’s tips could transform your baking routine.
  • Baking as Therapy: Imagine turning your kitchen into a mini zen retreat where the rhythm of measuring, mixing, and folding can ease your mind and soul. Sounds dreamy, right?
Jump into the conversation:
03:37 Tanya’s various passions run the gamut between motorbike riding and baking.
09:03 The essential baking equipment your kitchen needs. 
21:35 The sweet benefits of stress baking.
25:02 Tanya’s top three recommended cookbooks for baking enthusiasts.

What is 5 to 9?

By day, engineering leaders craft innovative solutions with elegant strings of code. But when the work day ends, who do these keyboard warriors and the people who manage them become? Five to Nine - gives an exclusive glimpse into the lives of software engineers and the minds who guide them, brought to you by Jellyfish CEO Andrew Lau. Peer behind the scenes as we delve into the diverse realms these tech virtuosos inhabit after the clock strikes five. From vinyl DJs who keep it old school to virtuoso cellists and from connoisseurs of meticulously brewed coffee to daring cultivators of forbidden tomatoes – each guest unveils a hidden facet of themselves. But what's more intriguing is the connection between these avocations and their roles as product and engineering leaders. The question remains: Who are you when the laptop closes? Discover the captivating obsessions that shape these remarkable individuals and illuminate a different dimension of leadership.