Celebrating Asian Cooking Culture, Cleaning Up Dirty Water
Jan 26, 2024
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Norma Chu, founder and CEO of DayDayCook, talks about promoting Asian cooking culture with a content-driven food consumer brand. Natalie Exum, assistant scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses combatting health risks from exposure to contaminants in drinking water. Topics include sustainability, market potential in China and the US, lead service line pipes, and protecting against PFAS and microplastics in drinking water.
Promoting Asian cooking culture through a content-driven food consumer brand.
Combatting health risks from contaminants in drinking water.
Deep dives
Creating Spaces for Challenging Preconceived Notions
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where people can freely challenge their preconceived notions. By asking tough questions and using facts, these spaces allow for a deeper understanding of complex problems and the potential to drive change.
From Banking to Culinary Entrepreneurship
The episode features Norma Chu, a former financier who transitioned into culinary entrepreneurship. Chu shares her journey of starting the company Day Day Cook, which began as a platform for sharing easy-to-follow cooking videos. Over the years, the company evolved to promote Asian cooking culture globally through media, commerce, and private label branded products.
Smart Growth Strategies and Profitability
Norma Chu talks about how Day Day Cook manages competition and prioritizes profitable growth. The company has expanded its presence in different markets, including the US, by acquiring relevant brands and developing product innovations. Chu highlights the importance of growing profitably, focusing on healthy margins, sustainable distribution partners, and adapting to the changing demands of consumers.
Norma Chu, Founder and CEO of DayDayCook, discusses promoting Asian cooking culture with a content-driven food consumer brand. Natalie Exum, Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about combatting health risks from exposure to contaminants in drinking water. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.