258: How This Chef & Author Is Building A Culinary Empire From Her Kitchen w/ Courtnee Futch

Back in 2017, Courtnee Futch found her "dream job." Unexpectedly, she got FIRED from that same dream job a few months in. She then vowed to get back on track to building the career of her dreams. Fast forward four years...what happened?? Where is she now? We catch up with EP 59 & 60 guest - chef, baker, author and entrepreneur Courtnee Futch to talk about how much her journey to the dream has changed since you first heard from her....and why this is only the beginning. Courtnee shares the challenges and successes she's encountered along the way and what #dreamdriving means to her now. Some of the things we discuss include: What Courtney has been up to since 2017's interview Launching new businesses + finding new passions Pivoting post COVID How a Glamour Magazine feature changed Courtnee's life  How to battle fear & doubt The process behind launching her debut cookbook Courtnee's plans for the future   Some of the topics we discuss include: The difference between a hobby & entrepreneurship Xā's life-changing travel to Rishikesh, India  The importance of Black trans representation in the LGBTQ+  yoga community The power of speaking up for oneself…and more. SHOP THE DREAMS IN DRIVE STORE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SUPPORT DREAMS IN DRIVE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/donate BROWSE THE BOOKSTORE:http://www.dreamsindrive.com/bookstore SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join FIND COURTNE ON: Web: http://www.courtneefutch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtnee.mfchef FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com