Food, Friendship & Belonging: The Heart of Kitchen of Life

On this episode of “The Conversation”, John and Rachel sit down with Shea Kaltmann, the Director of Kitchen of Life, to explore how the organization is transforming lives through the culinary arts. Discover how Kitchen of Life fosters resilience and strengthens interpersonal skills by bringing people together in the kitchen. Join us for an inspiring discussion about the power of food to create community, build confidence and spark personal growth. This episode of “The Conversation” is part of a new series: “Bridging Gaps: Partnerships and Educational Adjacent Organizations”. In this series, we’ll highlight community partnerships that are creating impactful change in our community. Shea Kaltmann is the Director of Kitchen of Life, a non-profit organization based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to building resilience and fostering social-emotional skills for youth through culinary arts. Born in Columbus, Shea attended school in Columbus, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles before returning to Columbus in March 2020. Additionally, Shea serves on the Education and Data and Research Action Teams for the Franklin County Suicide Prevention Coalition. Links: https://kolc.org/ Guest’s Email: [email protected] brought to you by:The ESC of Central Ohio: Center for Achievement & Leadership Podcast Hosts:John Hambrick, Work Based Learning CoordinatorRachel Daniels, Adolescent Literacy ConsultantProduced By:Christina Grady-Watts, Personalized Learning SpecialistBrenna Schoen, Communications Specialist