Welcome back! We got another spotlight for you guys, and this time we have Chef Chris Cho, the Korean-American Tik Tok sensation joining us.
In this episode, Chris and I spoke about him immigrating to America when he was seven years old, having to grow up quickly living in Philly, why he gave up a comfortable living to start all over as a chef, the challenges that come with owning a restaurant, how he grew his social media following so quickly, the moment he knew his parents were proud of him, and why he continues to work hard to inspire others.
You can follow Chef Chris Cho on Instagram at @chefchrischo.
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Timestamp:
00:00 - Episode preview
00:58 - Why Chris doesn't like doing interviews
02:40 - How did your career start as a chef?
05:14 - How Chris was able to change the mindset he had as a kid
09:20 - About his first business
10:31 - How many Asians did you grow up with within Philly?
12:20 - Did you have family guidance?
14:32 - Relationship with his parents
17:24 - Why he chose this line of work
22:02 - Did you cook before taking it full-time?
22:58 - Is this your passion?
27:00 - About representing Korean culture
31:09 - How did you get inspired?
35:58 - What's the most special thing about your career as a chef?
38:15 - Which video was the one that went viral?
39:35 - How did your parents react to you getting a huge endorsement?
43:29 - What other special highlights have you had?
48:56 - Advice from Chris
54:14 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
57:57 - Where can people find you?
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