A Women’s Place Is IN The Kitchen

Per usual there is so much there’s so much going on and I’ve been eating, drinking, rubbing shoulders and shaking hands — I have really found myself chatting with some of the very best and brightest in the Industry - including today’s guest. I really do love what I do. Let’s go down memory lane shall we? I mean if you follow me on insta than you see a lot of what I am doing but you know I want to chat about it!  And then I will be bringing on this week’s guest:Journalist-turned-director-turned-activist: Joanna James. Joanna thinks a woman’s place is in the kitchen and I agree!Okay the DL on Chefs For EqualityYou know Your girl loves high tea and I just hosted a tea party at Zinnia in Silver Spring.I kind of just want to hang out at La Bonne Vache all the time. I want to just slather foie gras terrine on toasts and drink my roseRosedale is the new spot by Ashok Bajaj. It is exactly what a neighborhood restaurant should be: casual, pizzas, salads and Frank Ruta’s roasted chicken,Hungry? I didn’t event talk about my dinner at Dōgon, I’ll save that tasting trip until next week!Joanna James is  behind the film A Fine Line and is also the Founder & President of MAPP — MAPP is a 501-C3 non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the landscape of the hospitality & culinary industry through mentorship, advocacy, purpose, and the power of women (MAPP).Joanna likes to say, It shouldn’t be easier for a woman to be a CEO in this country than it is to be head chef and she is taking the standard, tearing it up into little pieces and demanding and effecting change -Featured Guest:Joanna JamesPersonal:https://www.instagram.com/joannajamesfilms/Business:https://www.instagram.com/mappimpact/Personal:https://www.facebook.com/joannajamesfilmsBusiness:https://www.facebook.com/mappimpactFeaturing Nycci Nellishttps://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/TakeawaysMentorship Meals and Community Building in HospitalityExternships and Overcoming Economic BarriersPerception vs. Reality in Hospitality Industry OperationsEvolution of Support Networks for Women in Hospitality LeadershipConsumer Economic Education in the Hospitality SectorSupport Initiatives for Women in Hospitality by MAPFuture Trends in the Hospitality Industry Post-PandemicQuotes"Establish leadership pipelines for women and underrepresented groups, paving paths to leadership. Readiness breeds resilience, making challenges easier to conquer." - Joanna James"If more women held ownership and leadership roles, these situations often wouldn't arise due to empathy, zero tolerance, and respect."  - Joanna JamesChapters00:00 - Introduction07:16 - Surveying Women-Owned Restaurants for Increased Women Chefs12:38 - Empowering Women in Restaurants: Leadership Pathways14:16 - Exploring Women's Roles in the Culinary Industry through Film16:49 - Women's Activism: Transforming, Uniting, and Advocating20:20 - Empowering Women Post-MeToo: Professional Connections25:34 - Creative Virtual Mentorship Circles for Mentorship27:03 - Building Community through Mentorship Meals33:08 - Importance of Paid Family Medical Leave in Few States36:57 - Bipartisan Support for Ethical Business Practices42:45 - OutroProduced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.com