How to Stop Playing It Safe: Even After 20 Years in One Job with Ela Teague

I’m always inspired by women who pivot boldly to follow their passion and Ela Teague’s journey from classroom to kitchen is exactly that.In this episode of The Brown Girl Blueprint, I sit down with Ela, founder of Cook Eat Joy, about her Gujarati roots blended with East African influences, the joy of reconnecting with heritage through food, and how she built a business teaching home-style Indian cooking after 20 years as a teacher.What We Explore- Heritage & Identity: Born in London with Gujarati grandparents and East African parents - how Swahili words and flavours shaped her world. - Career Pivot: Why she left teaching in 2019 to start Cook Eat Joy, focusing on whole-food, plant-based Gujarati home cooking. - Building the Business: From home classes and supper clubs to navigating COVID takeaways - plus advice for anyone dreaming of a bold change.Ela’s story is a reminder that food connects us to our roots and each other – if you love cooking, culture, or career reinvention, this one’s pure inspiration.Learn more about Cook Eat Joy:Website | FacebookConnect with Ela:LinkedIn | InstagramFollow The Brown Girl Blueprint: Instagram | TikTokConnect with Tulsi:Instagram | TikTokThe Brown Girl Blueprint is produced by Urban Podcasts.