Oct 13, 20261h 4m
Chef Darin Leonardson spent years as a cook by night and a father by day. Kitchen Confidential after service, then home to a newborn, telling his kids to do the opposite of what he was doing. This conversation is for...
About this Podcast:
You love the work. You’re starting to hate what it’s doing to you. Chef Life Radio is for sous chefs, kitchen managers, executive chefs and anyone else running a crew in the hospitality industry who got promoted for their cooking and never got taught how to lead people. Chef Adam Lamb hosts solo episodes and true stories from kitchens about the parts of the job nobody trains you for: holding your crew accountable without turning into the chef you swore you’d never be, getting stuck between ownership and your staff, coming home with something left after a 70-hour week, and working out what career fulfillment looks like once the dream version of the job has worn off. No hustle talk and no corporate leadership speak. Put it on while you break down the line or drive home, and if you’re after work-life balance that holds up through a Saturday double, start here. Once a month Adam also runs the Culinary Leadership Lab, a free live working session for chefs who want to lead without losing themselves. Register at https://link.cheflifecoaching.com/leadershiplab
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What is Chef Life Radio about?
You love the work. You’re starting to hate what it’s doing to you. Chef Life Radio is for sous chefs, kitchen managers, executive chefs and anyone else running a crew in the hospitality industry who got promoted for their cooking and never got taught how to lead people.
What has Chef Life Radio covered recently?
Recent episodes include "CLR 249 | Chef Darin Leonardson - Livin' Two Lives" (13 October 2026, 64 minutes), "248 | Chef Dean Harrison: Leave Your Ego on the Shore" (20 August 2026, 49 minutes), and "245 | Chef Keiona Jackson on the True Cost Resilience or Persistence" (6 August 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Chef Life Radio publish?
Chef Life Radio publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 65 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Chef Life Radio?
Booking probability for Chef Life Radio is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Chef Life Radio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Chef Life Radio's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Chef Life Radio?
The strongest fits for Chef Life Radio are Restaurants. Chef Life Radio has an arts audience.
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Chef Life Radio is an arts podcast with 65 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 20, 202649 minChef Dean Harrison has spent 14 of his 22 years as a chef cooking on superyachts — from a 100-footer that rode out a cyclone in the South Pacific to a 280-footer spending $50,000 a week on provisions. This episode is...
Aug 6, 202641 minChef Keiona Jackson became the first African-American and first female executive chef in Oxford, Mississippi; then walked away from six figures and a kitchen she loved when her body finally said what her mouth wouldn't...
Episode #244
244 | The Weight You're Carrying
Jun 9, 202617 minThe Weight You're Carrying — When the Exhaustion Isn't About the Work There's a kind of tired that sleep doesn't touch. You take the day off, sleep well, run a clean service — and still drive home feeling heavy. This...
May 26, 202618 minMost kitchen cultures don't break in blow-ups. They erode in the things leaders chose not to name. This episode is for the chef who knows something is off in the room, has known for weeks, and keeps hoping it will fix...
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Episode #242
242 | Chef Life Radio LIVE - Gettin' Schooled
May 18, 202634 minChef Life Radio leaves the studio and enters the classroom at AB Tech In Ashveille NC for a conversation with culinary students about leadership, burnout, boundaries, and success. The discussion focuses less on...
Feb 10, 202617 minMost burnout isn't caused by workload—it's caused by misalignment. That uncomfortable truth emerged from a live Leadership Lab session where chefs gathered to confront the weight they'd been carrying that wasn't...
Episode #240
240 | Holiday Hell 2026
Jan 12, 202612 minWhy Survival Mode Kills Leadership Before It Kills You The holiday season doesn't create problems in your kitchen, it reveals them. When the heat is highest and the pressure builds, what surfaces isn't just about...
Nov 11, 20251h 1mS1The culinary industry is more than just creating beautiful dishes; it's a world where passion meets vulnerability, where creativity collides with chaos, and where the very people who nourish others often struggle to...
Nov 9, 202545 minS1The Real Measure of Culinary Leadership: When Cooks Choose You Over Money In a world obsessed with celebrity chefs and flashy culinary theatrics, Chef Franck Desplechin represents something far more valuable: the quiet...
Aug 22, 202540 minS1The No Hesitations Restaurant Leadership Podcast with Christin Marvin Imagine having the power to reclaim your time in the chaotic world of professional kitchens. That's exactly what Chef Adam Lamb offers in this...
Aug 20, 202541 minS1As chefs and restaurateurs, we often dream of expanding our culinary empires. To learn all the secrets of the framework to unlock successful scalability for your business visit https://www.IRFbook.com But the...
Jun 19, 202534 minS1In this episode of Chef Life Radio, I sit down with Kimberly Flear , founder of Last Call Coaching, to discuss mental health challenges in the hospitality industry and the importance of creating a recovery-friendly...
May 27, 202518 minS1A very special sneak peak behind the curtains o f The Successful Chef™ Leadership Bootcamp , Cohort #1. This what we're here for! Check out when the next cohort begins at Chef Life Coaching. Lesson Topic: ...
Episode #234
234 | Nio DiPietrantonio: From Burnout to Bliss - A Chefs Journey to Purpose and Balance
Apr 29, 202541 minS1In the high-pressure world of culinary arts, finding balance and purpose can be a challenge. As chefs, we often sacrifice our well-being for the sake of our craft. But what if there was a way to maintain our passion...
Apr 22, 202515 minAs chefs, we often find ourselves caught in a never-ending tug-of-war between our professional passion and personal life. The elusive concept of "work-life balance" can leave us feeling guilty, inadequate, and...
Apr 16, 202524 minS1¿Alguna vez has notado cómo tu estado de ánimo puede cambiar instantáneamente el ambiente en tu cocina? "Tu vibra crea tu tribu." – Adam Lamb Como chef y líder, tu energía tiene un impacto profundo en el rendimiento de...
Apr 14, 202544 minEver wondered what makes a great chef different from a good one? In this soul-stirring conversation, host Simon Zatyrka sits down with culinary leader Adam Lamb to uncover the human side of professional kitchens. From...
Episode #231
231 | Chef Simon Zatyrka: Intention and Purpose, The Secret Ingredients of Successful Chefs
Apr 14, 202555 minS1" Just keep going, man. You learn more from failure than you do from success." - Chef Simon Zatyrka In the ever-evolving landscape of culinary leadership, adaptability isn't just a skill—it's a necessity. As chefs and...
Mar 25, 202524 minS1Have you ever noticed how your mood can instantly shift the atmosphere in your kitchen? "Your vibe creates your tribe." - Adam Lamb As a chef and leader, your energy has a profound impact on your team's...
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