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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 47 MIN

Cooking a Second Chance: Jon Watts on his journey of resilience, recipes and redemption

from The Happy WorkLife Podcast

Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, speaks to Jon Watts, Chef, Author and Public Speaker, known for his inspirational journey from prison to a successful career in food. Jon reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped him, how the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award first gave him purpose, the surreal leap from prison life to professional kitchens in the likes of Jamie Oliver's restaurants, the hustle of building food trucks and catering events, and how the pandemic transformed him into a viral recipe creator online. Alongside sharing the highs and lows of his journey, Jon also gives us a glimpse into his brand-new cookbook Speedy Comfort: packed with quick and comforting recipes designed to make life easier and tastier.

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