Samah Dada on Turning a Hobby into a Career

In this episode, I talk to recipe developer and cookbook author Samah Dada (@dadaeats). Samah talks about her transition from a Production Assistant at The Today Show to the host of the network’s original digital series #Cooking. We discuss the mental health aspects of the food industry, the non-glamorous truths of turning our hobbies into careers, imposter syndrome and the dangers of comparison. We also dive into cultural appropriation in the wellness industry and the lack of minorities in the space.

 

Key Takeaway / Points:

• Working at the Today Show in production and as a host
• Turning our hobbies into careers
• Imposter syndrome 
• Cultural appropriation in the wellness industry 
• Training ourselves to be okay with the unknown

 

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This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum 

 

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