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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 29 MIN

From Jobless PhD to Food Science Consultant: How I Broke Out of My Limiting Beliefs with Bryan Le

from The Unforget Yourself Show

Bryan Le, founder of Mendocino Food Consulting, a scientific consulting firm that helps food and beverage startups solve complex formulation, food safety, and production challenges.Through expert consultation, research and development, and technical problem-solving, Bryan supports founders and growing brands in bringing innovative food products to life, drawing from his experience as a PhD-level food scientist working with companies like Blue Diamond Growers and The Good Food Institute.Now, Bryan’s journey from being an unemployed PhD graduate to building a successful consulting business demonstrates the power of persistence, reinvention, and staying grounded through life’s unexpected challenges.And while navigating grief, rebuilding relationships, and exploring deeper questions around purpose and entrepreneurship, he continues helping founders create businesses with both impact and integrity.Here’s where to find more:Website: https://www.mendocinofoodconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanquocle/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/UpSaltOS/ Subreddit (r/FoodScience): https://www.reddit.com/r/foodscience/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryanquocle150 Food Science Questions Answered: https://www.amazon.com/150-Food-Science-Questions-Answered/dp/1646118332 The Flavor Matrix: https://vimeo.com/1114030763________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We’re Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we’re here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it’s through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you’re not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

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