There's Nothing Like a Dame

Welcome to Industry Night. A few months ago, Ellen Yin shared her journey with us, highlighting her High Street Hospitality Group, including A. Kitchen + Bar, Fork, and High Street Restaurant & Bakery. Now, Ellen, along with Chef Eli Collins and Diana Kendrick, has invited me to join them for a new residency at A. Kitchen + Bar in the Aka Hotel, Washington Circle. Throughout the year, I’ll be hosting four shows from this vibrant location, engaging with the team and exploring their latest initiatives.Celebrating Women in the DMV This MarchAs March unfolds, we honor National Women's Month by spotlighting the remarkable women leaders in food, wine, and hospitality. Our panel consists of esteemed members from Les Dames d’Escoffier, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women through grants, mentoring, scholarships, and educational programs. With 29 chapters worldwide and a dynamic presence in DC, Les Dames d’Escoffier fosters community and support for women striving to excel in the industry.Joining us today are:Lori Gardner, President of the Washington DC Regional Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International and a prominent food writer in DCKatherine Miller, recognized by Fortune and Food & Wine magazines for her innovative contributions to the food and beverage sectorMicheline Mendolsohn, Deputy CEO of Sunnyside Restaurant Group, overseeing ventures like We the Pizza and Good Stuff EateryChef Danielle Turner, Chef & CEO of Forklift Media, creating high-quality culinary content for digital and print mediaChapters:00:00 - Introduction00:14 - "Industry Night with Insider Insights"06:29 - Seasonal Dishes and Menu Staples08:26 - Restaurant Opening and Seafood Exploration11:41 - Opening Doors for Future Generations15:17 - Empowering Women in Food Industry18:34 - Empowering Women's Network Impact20:55 - Culinary Career Change Journey25:57 - Standing Up for Career Growth28:49 - Empowered Women in Hospitality32:17 - Broad Agenda: Business, Health, Food33:56 - Opportunities for Members to Engage36:43 - Supporting Women in Business42:30 - Women Supporting Women in Media43:47 - "Join, Subscribe, and Stay Informed"44:27 - OutroQuotes:"Our menu evolves with the seasons, bringing fresh inspirations to every dish."- Eli Collins"Connecting with local communities allows us to touch the heart of each city."- Ellen Yin"Together, we empower each woman to succeed without facing barriers alone."- Nycci Nellis"Our strength is in our connections and shared wisdom, fostering an inclusive culinary space for women."- Lori Gardner"Shift from fear to power by embracing a supportive community that lifts each other."- Katherine Miller"Standing up, learning, and connecting turns challenges into opportunities for women."- Danielle Turner"Sharing experiences and advice with women on similar paths empowers us all."- Micheline MendolsohnKey Takeawys:Empowering Women in HospitalityBuilding an Inclusive CommunitySpotlight on a Kitchen and Bar in DCNavigating Challenges with SupportCelebrating National Women's MonthEllen Yin:Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.kitchenandbardc/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealellenyin/Website: https://highsthospitality.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ2RYQhXuDkzdwXYUgDuD6oz2AgvfJ38jQlz0N7mhvo8OR4Z06g3RR1TGY_aem_TY_1QGVZ1dJlBLmshmH5OAChef Eli Collins:Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.kitchenandbardc/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefelicollins/Lori Gardner:Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beenthereeatenthat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Threads: https://www.threads.net/@beenthereeatenthatPersonal Website: https://beenthereeatenthat.net/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaauEF1SYMxQKdCLIGUyhvMcC-667rp6ASRkL9j3CZhPRbsxKztH5WgItiQ_aem_68xytBusiness Website: https://www.lesdamesdc.org/Chef Danielle Turner:Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielleTurner/Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefdanielleturner/Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltsanity/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefdanielleturnerBusiness Website: https://forkliftmedia.com/Micheline MendolsohnPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michymendelsohn/?hl=enLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheline-mendelsohn-789615108/Business Websites: https://www.sunnysiderestaurantgroup.com/ https://powerhousehospitality.com/who-we-areKatherine MillerPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/table81/?hl=enWebsite: https://table81.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZJ0Mm3Ms2fySJXy_Q4ndWZQmKgtQoMaZBpM4kfIe7LSF0Bhop7A059KfU_aem_Y1ocz8DrKRxpd4VOke9heQFeaturing Nycci NellisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/Website: