From Dorm Cooking to TV Star 🍝 Dina Deleasa-Gonsar’s Story

FDU alumna Dina Deleasa-Gonsar shares how a passion for cooking that began in her college dorm turned into a career in television, social media, and entrepreneurship. From Married to Jonas to Guy’s Grocery Games and beyond, Dina breaks down her journey from student to media personality and brand builder.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:31 - Guest Introduction and Initial Conversation00:02:16 - Dina's Early Life and How She Found FDU00:04:26 - Dina's Major and Career Shift00:06:06 - Transitioning to Becoming a Chef00:10:11 - Impact of Education on Dina's Career00:11:37 - Mentors and Supporters at FDU00:13:55 - Role of FDU in Dina's Career00:16:10 - Dina's First On-Camera Cooking Experience00:16:16 - Overcoming Nerves and Preparing for On-Camera Cooking00:18:12 - Public Speaking Experience and Missed Opportunities00:19:53 - Career Progression and Television Appearances00:21:31 - Experience on Guys' Grocery Games00:22:54 - Publishing a Cookbook00:27:20 - Starting a Podcast00:27:25 - Balancing Work and Personal Life00:30:11 - Seeking Business Advice and Learning from Mistakes00:31:48 - Understanding the Value of Work and Time00:33:51 - The Reality of Being an Influencer00:36:31 - The Role of Education and AI in Influencing00:40:42 - The Importance of Authenticity Online00:41:31 - Experiences in Television Cooking Shows00:43:34 - Dina's Favorite Foods and Go-to Meals00:45:12 - Promoting Dina's Work and Final Thoughtswww.dishitgirl.com@DishItGirlDina on InstagramBook:  At The Kitchen Sink:  https://www.amazon.com/At-Kitchen-Sink-Recipes-Cookbook/dp/0593728939/ref=sr_1_3?crid=25CLU8OU4VINQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.peoPJZejXMy1nRUJebavCF_UmfKke770YkPHPFQ2jw_sKoej4QN2Oe9Ed3s04mNM3rLGrowXjrFCTerMoZ9R_IIG6JbYNgBxccR1MbD3SdvmndTBeG2yw68vC_un5WHRiNTGsqb5tOOfhae1zGPmuZJthshRWuqxCcqPRNR5puN5JV2M65eo1bv8X7g7PUWaLYu7Fo78Ht1ZguKocqsLoE6gDpMgykSIrHRaX2YZ7Ig.fm6I2H38r0v6sQlpBSElpchHO7Q3fZBc9fzVUjyBWxg&dib_tag=se&keywords=at+the+kitchen+sink&qid=1777264230&sprefix=at+the+kitchen+sink%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3@FDUComingHome RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcastYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHomeApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2sAmazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcastDeezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vyhttps://cominghomepodcast.com/