Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya Hussain, the beloved winner of The Great British Bake Off and now a prominent cookbook author and advocate, shares her remarkable journey. She reveals how her upbringing in a British Bangladeshi family shaped her relationship with baking. Nadiya discusses overcoming negative perceptions of cooking and finding joy in it later in life. She highlights the importance of authentic Bangladeshi recipes in her work and her activism against racism and sexism in the food industry. Her mantra 'elbows out' encourages others to assert themselves.

Nadiya Hussain, winner of the 2015 Bake Off, discusses her journey, her grandma's influence, the impact of Bangladeshi culture, achievements, hard work, and representation. She also shares amusing childhood stories and brings baked goods for Jimi to try!

Chef and owner of Sandwich Hag, Reyna Duong, talks about cooking, naming her restaurant, and employing people with disabilities. She also narrates the story of star baker and author Nadiya Hussain. They discuss favorite ingredients, creating inclusivity, and the mission to become ordinary with people with disabilities in restaurant kitchens. They also highlight the similarities of resilience in their stories and the importance of overcoming barriers.

Nadiya Hussain, world-renowned baker and TV personality, discusses empowerment, self-discovery through baking, pursuing dreams, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating achievements as a Muslim woman and a first-generation British Bangladeshi.

Nadiya Hussain, winner of the Great British Bake Off, discusses her latest book and BBC Two series on Bangladeshi recipes with eight spices. The podcast also covers the ongoing struggle for equal pay in the UK and the impact of natural disasters on women, highlighting the recent earthquake in Morocco. Additionally, there is a chapter on adapting a novel into a screen series and filming experiences in different locations.