Meet me in the kitchen

Meet me in the kitchen

por Little Kitchen Academy

Negocios Educación Niños y familia

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The Good Nurse: Karalyn Brokop

It’s another opportunity to share the story of one of Little Kitchen Academy’s remarkable instructors, Karalyn Brokop, who is most certainly that and a whole lot more. In addition to her role at LKA Point Grey in Vancouver, BC, Canada Karalyn works as a pediatric nurse at BC Children’s Hospital. Hear why Karalyn is so passionate about both of her careers, how she first learned about LKA’s cooking classes, and why she’s convinced that success at Little Kitchen Academy will translate to helping the health care system.

Knife Skills are Life Skills: Andre Eng

Andre Eng is the President of House of Knives and a part of the Little Kitchen Academy family thanks to an innovative collaboration on a first-of-its-kind Progressive Knife Set for children. But it might never have come to fruition had he not taken a major leap of faith. Discover why Andre pivoted from his career path, how LKA’s cooking classes came onto his radar, and why getting great knives into his mother’s kitchen has been a challenge.

Shep Right Up: The Supermensch, Shep Gordon

Shep Gordon is a legend in the entertainment industry. He’s managed major rockstars, produced an award-winning film and created the Celebrity Chef phenomenon. But his real passions in life are cooking and service, and when he saw how Little Kitchen Academy is empowering students in both regards, he instantly became a fan. Hear the Supermensch reveal which accomplishments he's most proud of, what surprised him about cooking for the Dalai Lama, and how a bad meal changed his outlook on life.

Where there’s a Will, there’s an LKA: Franchise Lawyer Will Woods

Little Kitchen Academy continues to grow its presence opening and franchising more cooking schools across North America, and Will Woods plays an important role in that expansion. A partner at Baker McKenzie in Dallas, Will is one of the top lawyers on the planet when it comes to franchise and distribution law, and serves as outside counsel to LKA. Find out what every franchisor needs to understand, how we should view franchises in our communities, and why food has played such an important part in Will’s life.

Block Buster: LEGO Master Stacey Roy

It's a collab in our lab as LEGO Masters champion Stacey Roy brings her world to Little Kitchen Academy. Fresh off joining LKA classes in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Stacey shares her thoughts on how creativity, confidence and cooking have all come together in her own life. Find out how a bad night at work turned into her first big break and how revisiting her childhood hobby landed her on network television.

Optimist Prime: Dr Deepika Chopra

What does it truly mean to be optimistic? Dr Deepika Chopra, the Optimism Doctor, answers that question and many more in this compelling conversation. Dr Chopra reveals her own challenges regarding optimism, explains the impact motherhood has had on her both personally and professionally, and details why she’s become such a strong advocate of Little Kitchen Academy.

Back to School with Little Kitchen Academy

As students, teachers and families get back into their educational routines, we've created a Back to School episode to help ease you back into the swing of things. This compilation features a diverse view on education through the words of eight previous guests of the podcast. You'll hear from various teachers, students, parents and collaborators associated with Little Kitchen Academy, as they provide thoughtful perspectives on learning, teaching and applying lessons learned.

Big Screen meets Little Kitchen: David Moscow

You likely recognize him from the classic movie “Big”, but David Moscow is now tackling an even bigger project. As the host and creator of the innovative tv show “From Scratch”, David has travelled the world in order to better connect with the origins of the food we eat. When he discovered Little Kitchen Academy, he identified parallels with many of the positive practices he’s learned on his culinary adventures. Listen as David describes the impact of really connecting with food, evolving from being a famous child actor, and how LKA features in the upcoming season of “From Scratch”.

Culture Club: Dr. Oliver Finlay

He’s worked with some of the world’s greatest athletes, and Dr Oliver Finlay sees similar genius in Little Kitchen Academy. An active advocate for health and nutrition, Dr Finlay was immediately attracted to LKA’s mission to educate and empower youth around the planet. Learn which athletes he holds in the highest regard, why he walks everywhere he can, and what mistake he thinks a lot of businesses make when attempting to create a good culture

Director of Fun: Peter Nguyen

Peter Nguyen’s journey through the food industry has been filled with memorable roles, but none as rewarding and impactful as his current one. Now the Director of Little Kitchen Academy, Point Grey, Peter has become a favourite of both students and parents alike for his fun and welcoming style. Hear Peter explain how food helped him make friends, why he sings during classes, and why he’s so connected to LKA’s mission.

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