Ep01 The First Bite: Red Sauce, Meatballs and the Courage to Say YES!

For the first episode of the Dish + Tell podcast, Kayla sits down with Allison Fasano over a plate of pasta with red sauce and meatballs, a dish rich with memory and meaning. Many know Allison as a chef and proud member of the Bills Mafia, but fewer know the winding, non-linear nature of her journey. As the two enjoy Allison’s favorite meal, their dinner conversation explores food as connection, learning to sit with fear, and the power of saying one life-changing word: yes. Along the way, you’ll hear why Allison wasn’t allowed to eat spaghetti growing up and discover the secret meatball ingredient she and Kayla both swear by. So pull up a chair, this is Dish + Tell!SHOW NOTES:Score Kayla’s recipe for Red Sauce and Meatballs by subscribing to the Dish + Tell Substack. Follow Allison’s journey on Instagram @allisonfasano. Pick up a copy of Slaying New York: Stories of Powerful Women Leaving Their Mark to read Allison’s chapter. This dish is best paired with a dry red wine – my pick was a Chianti Classico from Castello la Leccia. Learn about Brené Brown’s FFTs and give yourself permission to try something new.