The Voice4Chefs Podcast
The **Voice4Chefs Podcast**, hosted by Michael Dugan comes out of the kitchen and into the studio. Our Mission to amplify the voices of culinary professionals around the world by sharing their stories, passions, and journey empowering connection, leadership, and creativity through the art of podcasting.
Episodes
101 episodes
EP 103 Part II: From Chopped Castaway to Culinary Success: Dwight and Sharon's Journey
Chopped: Castaways Reality vs Survival Food + How Dwight & Sharon Build a Family-First Culinary BusinessDwight and Sharon reflect on Dwight’s time on “Chopped: Castaways,” saying the show wasn’t fully true to how real outdoor surviv...
EP 102 Part I: From Chopped Castaway to Culinary Success: Dwight and Sharon's Journey
Dwight Hudgins & Sharon Young: Jamaican Roots, Hunter-Gatherer Cooking, and Chopped CastawaysDwight Hudgins and Sharon Young, a husband-and-wife food storytelling team, share how their love of cooking became a mission rooted in fami...
EP 101: Part II: Chef Adi's Three Michelin Star Internship Experience at Boury
In part II this Voice4Chefs conversation, Chef Adi explains how working in international kitchens changed him personally as much as professionally, emphasizing that travel expands perspective beyond career focus and money. He shares an early Du...
EP 100: Part I: Chef Adi's Three Michelin Star Internship Experience at Boury
Chef Adi’s Michelin-Star Journey: Purpose, Mise en Place, and Global Kitchen Lessons Chef Adi, an Indian chef currently working at Handmade Cafe in Pune India, shares how his passion for purpose-driven cooking and constant community...
EP 99: A Legacy of Taste: Executive Chef Christophe's Chronicles with Daniel Boulud and his Las Vegas Adventures.
On The Voice4Chefs podcast, we welcome Michelin-trained co-host Chef Steven and guest Chef Christophe Domergue, a classically trained French chef who worked in Michelin-level kitchens in France and Switzerland, moved to New York’s Le Cirque via...
EP 98: A Journey Beyond the Plate Celebrating Five Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast
Voice4Chefs Turns 5: How a Pandemic Idea Became a Global Hospitality PodcastMay 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the Voice4Chefs podcast, founded May 1 2020 during the pandemic when restaurants fell silent and hospitality workers...
Ep97: More Than a Meal: The Story Behind Café Yemen and Its Heartfelt Hospitality
In this heartfelt episode, we welcome entrepreneur and restaurateur Tawfik Maudah, founder of Café Yemen in Renton, Washington. Joined by special co-host Carrie Dugan, we explore Tawfik’s journey from a small mountain village in Y...
EP96: The Culinary Compass: Navigating from Kitchens to Podcasts with Chef Steven Leung
Chef Steven Leung on Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Redefining Success Beyond the KitchenVoice4Chefs welcomes chef Steven Leung, who began cooking in his family kitchen in Hong Kong at 12, trained at Le Cordon Bleu LA, and built his ...
EP95: Chef Check-in Culinary Journeys in the Philippines with Chef Isi Laureano
Chef Checkin Celebrating Filipino Cuisine with Chef Isi Laureano:Offering insights into Filipino hospitality, culinary heritage, and the value of pursuing one’s passion, this conversational check-in interview features Chef Isi Laurean...
EP94: Chef Eda Martin From Aspiring Doctor To Accidental Chef
From aspiring medical doctor to celebrated chef and food scientist. Chef Eda discusses her early culinary inspirations, including her pivot from nutrition to food science, and her experiences working in the high-profile Los Angeles culinary sce...
EP93: Heart of Hospitality: Chef Tracy's Journey at Pike Place Market
This bonus episode of VoiceChefs revisits on of our first episodes and celebrates the indispensable role of volunteers in culinary and community service. Host Michael Dugan welcomes Chef Tracy Calderon, who manages the Atrium Kitchen and Cookin...
EP 92: Transforming Lives with Stories: Greg Gazin's Toastmaster Odyssey.
Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Gazin, a distinguished Toastmaster and host of both the Toastcaster and The Official Toastmasters Podcast, recently named a Top 25 Higher Education Podcast by AcademicInfluence.com. In 2009, Greg re...
EP91: From Passion to Plate: Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher's Journey at Carnation Farms
In this episode of Voice4Chefs, Hosts Michael Dugan and Chef Steven engage with Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher, also known as Chef Shu, the Culinary Director at Carnation Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Seattle. Chef Shu shares her inspirational...
Special Announcement: Live Interview with Greg Gazin Host of The Toastmaster Podcast
Special Invitation Podmasters Open House with Greg Gazin!Join us for an inspiring online Open House featuring Greg Gazin, host of the Official Toastmasters Podcast. In a live interview with Michael Dugan, host of the Voice4Chef...
EP90: Part II Chef Maricel Gentil:Celebrating Filipino Heritage from Food Channel to PBS
In Part II of this engaging episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael welcomes Maricel back for part two of her incredible culinary journey. Maricel shares her fascinating experiences from dazzling appearances on PBS, Hulu, and the Food Channel. She...
EP89: Part I Chef Maricel Gentil:Celebrating Filipino Heritage from Food Channel to PBS
In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York ...
EP88: From Sea to Table The Story of Sena Sea with Sena Wheeler
In this compelling episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael is joined by new co-host Chef Steven, a seasoned culinary professional with experience in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens. Together, they welcome Sena Wheeler
EP87: Celebrating 4 Years of The Voice4Chefs Podcast: How Toastmasters Fueled a Global Culinary Movement
In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast, host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club. Michael shares his deep...
EP 86: Part II Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA
As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease this special episode to spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and tr...
EP 85: Part I Lessons Beyond The Kitchen: Mental Health at The CIA
As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease and spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental hea...
EP84: Part II Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck
Part II of Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey: From Competitions to ChoppedIn the season 4 premiere of Voice4Chefs, we continue diving into Chef Ashley Brown's journey in the culinary world. Ashley shares her experiences from competin...
EP83: Chef Ashley Brown: Chopped to Leading at Four by Brother Luck
Kicking Off Season Four: Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary JourneySeason Four of Voice4Chefs kicks off with a special Mother's Day episode featuring Chef Ashley Brown from Colorado Springs. A chef and mother she shares her journey from...
EP 82: Joanna James Advocating for Women in Hospitality Mapp 5Yr Celebration
Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for ...
EP 81: Chef Check-In with Victoria Feldman: Sourdough, & Growing a Baking School
Welcome back to another Chef Check-In on the Voice4Chefs podcast! Today, we reconnect with Victoria Feldman, founder of Canterbury Baking School in England, to catch up on her journey since our first conversations in
EP 80: Valentines Edition: Exploring the Sweet Art of Chocolate with Rasha Younan
Special release Happy Valentines!**Guest Bio:** Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, ...