How I Built This with Guy Raz ICYMI... HIBT Lab! Babish Culinary Universe: Andrew Rea
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Dec 1, 2022 Andrew Rea, creator of the Babish Culinary Universe, shares his inspiring journey from aspiring filmmaker to YouTube sensation. He opens up about the therapeutic nature of his initial cooking videos, sparked by a Parks and Recreation scene. The conversation dives into the intersection of pop culture and food, his mental health struggles, and the authentic connection he builds with his audience. Rea also discusses the financial evolution of his channel and his big dreams for a multimedia culinary brand.
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Early Cooking Influence
- Andrew Rea's mother taught him basic cooking before she passed away when he was 11.
- Cooking became a way for him to connect with her memory.
Filmmaking Aspirations
- Rea's primary career goal was filmmaking, not cooking.
- He even considered skipping college to pursue filmmaking directly.
Post-Production Experience
- Rea worked in post-production after college, specializing in visual effects for commercials.
- While it provided valuable technical skills, it lacked creative fulfillment.