How Chef Lorna Built a Global Culinary Brand from South Africa to America
Earn Your Leisure
iHeartPodcasts
4.8 • 7.8K Ratings
🗓️ 3 October 2025
⏱️ 51 minutes
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In this episode of Earn Your Leisure, we sit down with Chef Lorna Maseko, one of South Africa’s most celebrated culinary stars, to dive into her incredible journey from ballerina to celebrity chef, entrepreneur, and global tastemaker. Chef Lorna shares how she built her brand on the international stage, the business model behind exclusive supper clubs, and what it takes to turn food into a lifestyle experience. She also opens up about making the leap to New York City and Atlanta, and how she’s using food to build bridges across cultures while creating opportunities in the culinary world. This conversation is about more than food — it’s about business, branding, and bold moves. Whether you’re an aspiring chef, entrepreneur, or creative, Chef Lorna’s story will inspire you to think bigger and execute at the highest level. #EarnYourLeisure #ChefLorna #SouthAfrica #CelebrityChef #SupperClub #Entrepreneurship #FoodBusiness #NYC #Atlanta #EYL
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| 1:01.1 | All right, guys, welcome back. |
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| 1:04.4 | We're back home. |
| 1:05.4 | Yeah, for sure, for sure. |
| 1:06.4 | It's like we haven't met home so long. |
| 1:07.7 | Chef Lorna. |
| 1:08.9 | Yes. |
| 1:09.7 | Thank you for joining us. |
| 1:10.6 | Thank you for having me. I'm excited to be here. We're happy to have you. Yes, yes. Originally from South Africa, ballerina turned news broadcaster, turned celebrity chef. Yes. I've lived a long life. In a short time. I'm just getting started so yeah appreciate it |
| 1:28.5 | connected with us at invest fest |
| 1:30.0 | yes I did we appreciate you |
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