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The Bizzimumzi Podcast

S2 / E30: Amanda Frederickson, Chef & Author of Simple Beautiful Food & Owner of Radish

The Bizzimumzi Podcast

Ashley Verma

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.01.1K Ratings

🗓️ 11 July 2023

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Join Ashley Verma in an exciting episode as she welcomes the talented Amanda Frederickson to this week's Bizzimumzi podcast. Amanda, a professional cook, food stylist, and acclaimed author of The Staub Cookbook, has an impressive culinary background. After attending the renowned San Francisco Cooking School and working at the Michelin-starred restaurant SPQR, she found her calling in the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen. There, she honed her skills, developing recipes, testing products, and co-writing eleven Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen cookbooks. In 2020, Amanda launched her own cookbook, Simple Beautiful Food, and shortly after, she embarked on a new venture, opening her first health-focused fast-food restaurant, Radish, in Nashville, Tennessee. In this engaging episode, Ashley and Amanda dive deep into their parenting journeys, discussing the transition from corporate life to pursuing their passions in the culinary world. They explore the challenges, triumphs, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Some of the exciting topics they cover include: Building a business and staying confident after having kids: Amanda shares her personal experiences and insights on juggling motherhood while building her culinary empire. Discover how she stayed motivated, maintained confidence, and found balance in her professional and personal life. Pursuing passion and becoming a chef: Ashley and Amanda explore the transformative journey of following one's passion, leaving the corporate world behind, and pursuing a career in the culinary arts. Gain inspiration and practical advice for taking the leap and embracing your true calling. The importance of a supportive village: Both Ashley and Amanda agree that raising children and building successful careers require a supportive network. They discuss the significance of having help, whether it's through a nanny or relying on family and friends. Discover how leaning on others can empower you to do it all. Quick ideas for busy moms in the kitchen: Amanda, a master of culinary efficiency, shares practical tips and quick meal ideas for busy moms. Learn how to prepare delicious and nutritious meals even on the busiest of days. What's in the pipeline for Amanda's business: Get an exclusive glimpse into Amanda's future plans for her culinary endeavours. Discover the exciting projects she has in store and the inspiration behind them. Prepare to be inspired by Amanda's journey of culinary success, motherhood, and pursuing her passion. This episode is filled with practical advice, heartfelt discussions, and the belief that with determination and a supportive village, anything is possible. You can follow and learn more about Amanda Frederickson here: https://www.amandafrederickson.com/ Tune in to the Bizzimumzi Podcast on your favourite podcast platform to catch this engaging and empowering conversation! The Bizzimumzi Podcast is brought to you by coffee-infused host Ashley Verma. This show is created to share all the ups, downs and all arounds of the wild world of parenting. Each week Ashley will be joined by a fellow inspiring, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi – who will share their own journey. This podcast is your weekly opportunity to take a deep breath as we try to navigate the wild world of parenting; think of this podcast as the safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves, we share our humility and relish in overcoming the inevitable failures that simply happen. This is a podcast for those who are unapologetically At Its Best, even when ‘At its Best’ means the dishes aren’t done, there is crayon on the walls and your hair hasn’t been washed in forever. We Are Bizzimumzi. We love hearing from you! Get in touch with any topic suggestions, questions and feedback at: info@bizzimumzi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Sometimes it's nothing quite like a muck delivery.

0:03.2

A big Mac in your bedroom before a big night on the town.

0:06.8

Snuggling up on the sofa with a box of chicken selects.

0:10.4

A night off the cooking with a quarter pound of a cheese.

0:13.4

Being indoors with muck nuggets when it's raining outside.

0:16.7

On munching fries, just because it's Friday.

0:19.9

There's nothing quite like a muck delivery.

0:23.4

Participating restaurants only, serving times in delivery fees apply,

0:26.2

service charge may apply, see the muck don's app,

0:28.1

Uber eats or just eat for more details.

0:30.2

Looking for ways to use less fuel.

0:32.2

At SO, we can help.

0:33.8

Small changes we can make today can start to help win the energy challenges we all face.

0:38.6

Like your choice of fuel, making the fuel you buy go further,

0:41.9

and even finding alternatives to using it in the first place.

0:45.4

We call this thoughtful driving.

0:47.8

The journey won't be easy, but we want to start it with you.

0:51.2

Not what you're expecting to hear from a fuel company.

0:53.9

Well, at SO, we think it's time that changed.

0:56.5

Search SO thoughtful driving for changes we can all start to make today.

1:02.7

Welcome to the Busy Mumsy podcast season two.

1:06.2

I'm your forever coffee infused toast, Ashley Verma.

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