EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 45 MIN
#45 Franck Desplechin: The Chef Who Learned English in a Kitchen Warzone
from Serves You Right · host Andrew Roy
Chef Franck Desplechin’s journey defies logic. From a young apprentice in France to executive pastry chef in Hawaii, from Michelin kitchens to building Incrementum, his story is a masterclass in reinvention. He talks about failing forward, learning languages under fire, and turning discomfort into the engine of growth.This episode dives deep into the psychology of leadership, burnout, and the addiction to fixing what’s broken. Franck reveals how luxury hospitality taught him empathy, how he rebuilt himself outside the kitchen, and why chasing balance is harder than chasing stars.Expect to Learn:How to transform failure into your strongest credentialWhy most “natural leaders” aren’t actually leadersThe hidden language of world-class hospitalityHow to thrive when you don’t belong anywhereThe mindset that turns chaos into masteryLinks:ChefFranck.comService starts now.Follow the show: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeI talk mostly to people in and around the service industry space. I'm looking to hear from the people I wish I could have talked to when I was coming up in restaurants. Said another way: I am trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful mess of a life, and help others that are feeling similarly confused and/or lost. Check out the Podcast Website Here and get in touch with me!Classic Episodes You May Like:-#22:Doug Frost MW MS-#23:Jeffrey Morgenthaler-#31:ET: Entrepreneur (and creator of Surfer on Acid)-#38:Aaron Goldfarb Hunting for Ancient Booze-#39:Edward Slingerland's Masterful work on IntoxicationAs always, I’m just here taking notes, trying to figure out what it all means.Cheers
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Chef Franck Desplechin’s journey defies logic. From a young apprentice in France to executive pastry chef in Hawaii, from Michelin kitchens to building Incrementum, his story is a masterclass in reinvention. He talks about failing forward, learning languages under fire, and turning discomfort into the engine of growth.This episode dives deep into the psychology of leadership, burnout, and the addiction to fixing what’s broken. Franck reveals how luxury hospitality taught him empathy, how he rebuilt himself outside the kitchen, and why chasing balance is harder than chasing stars.Expect to Learn:How to transform failure into your strongest credentialWhy most “natural leaders” aren’t actually leadersThe hidden language of world-class hospitalityHow to thrive when you don’t belong anywhereThe mindset that turns chaos into masteryLinks:ChefFranck.comService starts now.Follow the show: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTubeI talk mostly to people in and around the service industry space. I'm looking to hear from the people I wish I could have talked to when I was coming up in restaurants. Said another way: I am trying to make sense of this wild, beautiful mess of a life, and help others that are feeling similarly confused and/or lost. Check out the Podcast Website Here and get in touch with me!Classic Episodes You May Like:-#22:Doug Frost MW MS-#23:Jeffrey Morgenthaler-#31:ET: Entrepreneur (and creator of Surfer on Acid)-#38:Aaron Goldfarb Hunting for Ancient Booze-#39:Edward Slingerland's Masterful work on IntoxicationAs always, I’m just here taking notes, trying to figure out what it all means.Cheers
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