Ep 64: Cooking, Teaching, Leading: The Many Hats of Karen Doyle

In this episode of Straight To The Source, host Tawnya Bahr sits down with Karen Doyle, chef, educator, and national president of the Australian Culinary Federation. From growing up on a farm in Ireland to backpacking her way to Australia, Karen’s story is as rich and flavourful as the food she loves. Karen shares how she unexpectedly fell into cooking, her journey through hotel kitchens, and how passion, care, and respect have shaped her career. She opens up about her leadership roles with both the Australian Culinary Federation and World Chefs, why mentorship is vital, and how the culture of hospitality is changing for the better. This conversation is packed with insights for anyone working in (or inspired by) food and hospitality — from the importance of networks and lifelong learning, to building sustainable careers with balance and purpose. Follow Karen Doyle: @irishkaz7 Follow @acfaussiechefs  Follow: @Worldchefs Follow: @LeCordonBleuaustralia   Connect with the Australian Culinary Federation: https://www.austculinary.com.au/ Learn more about World Chefs: https://worldchefs.org/  Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au/  Follow Straight To The Source Food Podcast @stts_podcast Follow Straight To The Source @straight_to_the_source Connect with your hosts: Tawnya Bahr Lucy Allon @straighttothesourcepodcast: https://www.youtube.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.