A Bit of Optimism

Embracing The Fall with Carla Hall

Jan 17, 2023

Carla Hall, a two-time Top Chef contestant and beloved cooking contributor for Good Morning America, shares her unconventional career journey from accountant to chef, emphasizing the power of love in decision-making. She discusses the art of embracing failure as a catalyst for growth and how authenticity in cooking fosters deeper connections. With a sprinkle of humor, Carla also delves into the secrets of perfecting Yorkshire pudding, showcasing her passion for cooking as an expression of love and joy.

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Carla Hall

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Subjectivity of advice and the importance of personal perspective

00:56

Finding Joy in Simple Food and Career Paths

01:04

Intro

2min

Trusting Your Path: The Journey of Instinct and Advice

12min

The Art of Falling: Embracing Vulnerability and Growth

16min

The Love Behind Culinary Passion

3min

The Heart of Food and Life's Journey

2min

Secrets to Perfecting Yorkshire Puddings and Popovers

3min

When you show up with love and aim only to give of yourself, everyone you interact with can feel it.

Carla Hall has led a life and a career filled with zigs and zags. The two-time Top Chef contestant and current cooking contributor for Good Morning America went from accountant, to model, to author, to chef. She has done it all and shown up with love at every opportunity. She’s living proof that when you make decisions out of love—both for yourself and others—even your falls can be beautiful.

This is… A Bit of Optimism.

For more on Carla and her work, check out:

https://www.carlahall.com/

https://linktr.ee/carlahall

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