From Going Vegan to Restaurant Ownership | Richard Glenn’s Journey | 8ighty 6ix Order No.30

From Going Vegan to Restaurant Ownership | Richard Glenn’s JourneyWhat makes someone completely change the way they eat—and eventually turn that journey into something bigger? 🌱👨🏾‍🍳In this episode of 8ighty 6ix, I sit down with Richard Glenn to talk about his journey through veganism, the restaurant industry, entrepreneurship, and the experiences that shaped the direction of his career.Richard breaks down what made him become vegan, how that decision changed his relationship with food, and how he eventually found his way into the restaurant business.But this conversation goes beyond food.Richard and I also go back to our time working together, so we get into some of the experiences we shared, what the industry looked like for us at that point in our careers, and how much both of our paths have evolved since then.We get into:What pushed Richard to become veganHow veganism changed the way he viewed foodHis journey into the restaurant businessThe realities of restaurant ownership and entrepreneurshipHow Richard and I originally crossed pathsStories from our time working togetherCareer growth and finding your own laneBetting on yourself in the hospitality industryHow your relationship with food can evolve over timeBuilding something that represents who you areSometimes your career doesn’t follow the path you originally imagined. One decision, one opportunity, or even changing the way you live can completely shift where you end up.That’s what makes Richard’s story worth hearing.🎧 Season 2 of 8ighty 6ix — available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.📲 @__8ighty6ix👨🏾‍🍳 @_chefvernjr#8ighty6ix #RestaurantIndustry #VeganChef #VeganFood #RestaurantOwner #HospitalityIndustry #ChefLife #KitchenCulture #Entrepreneurship