

Dawn Burrell
Olympic athlete and chef. Former long jumper turned chef, semifinalist for a James Beard Award.
Top 3 podcasts with Dawn Burrell
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Jun 2, 2025 • 40min
How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell)
Dawn Burrell, an Olympic long jumper turned celebrated chef, shares her transformative journey in this conversation. She discusses the challenges of shifting careers and how she redefined success on her own terms. Dawn emphasizes the importance of resilience and personal growth, touching on mental health and the joy of cooking as a means of connection. Listeners will find her insights on embracing failures and nurturing creativity truly inspiring, reminding us all that it's never too late to reinvent ourselves.

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Jul 7, 2025 • 40min
How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human
Dawn Burrell, an Olympic athlete turned celebrated chef and James Beard Award semifinalist, shares her inspiring journey of career transformation. She discusses redefining success, finding joy in cooking, and the importance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth. Dawn reflects on the emotional connections food fosters, the challenges of transitioning from athletics to culinary arts, and the vital role of self-belief in pursuing new passions. Her journey highlights resilience and the power of personal reinvention.

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Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
How to change careers and reinvent yourself (w/ Dawn Burrell) | from How to Be a Better Human
Dawn Burrell, an Olympian turned chef, dives into her remarkable journey from competing in the long jump at the Sydney Olympics to becoming a celebrated culinary artist. She shares insights on redefining success, the emotional fulfillment of cooking for others, and the importance of resilience and adaptability. Dawn discusses the pressures of competition, lessons learned from failure, and how mentorship shaped her path. Plus, she highlights the creative process of recipe development, infusing personal flair and seasonal ingredients into her culinary creations.