Podcast Episode

A Panel Discussion with “Her Name is Chef”

Today’s guests are film director Peter Ferriero, Chef Elizabeth Faulkner, and Chef Juliette Masters of The Edge in Harlem. They’re part of the team behind a new documentary called Her Name is Chef, a film that takes a hard look at what it’s really like for women in professional kitchens. You’ll hear perspectives from two of the film's stars, their experiences gaining respect from a male-dominated industry, and you’ll learn about the inspirations behind the food they create. 

What you'll learn in this episode of Her Name is Chef

  • The inspiration for the documentary “Her Name is Chef” (3:49)
  • The system of power within the restaurant structure (9:05)
  • Paying respects when a star (Chef Fatima Ali) is lost after filming “Her Name is Chef” (11:45)
  • The difference between male and female cooking (15:17)
  • Global influence of the US restaurant model when it comes to gender (19:27)
  • The gender stereotypes female restaurant owners face (23:20)
  • Arguing price points when you’re the expert (24:57)
  • Sage advice for aspiring female chefs (30:11)
  • Inspiration for the food coming out of these female-run kitchens (32:27)
  • How the documentary is inspiring young women (39:48)
  • Why it all comes back to simplicity (43:56)
  • Post-pandemic restaurants to add to your list (49:12)
  • Cooking fails from the pro’s (52:06)
  • Series of rapid-fire questions.
  • Link to the podcast episode on Apple Podcast 

Links to other episodes with current guests from Her Name is Chef

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Chef Elizabeth Falkner

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Chef Juliet Masters

Links mentioned in this episode

Documentary website

Connect with Peter Ferriero: Website

Connect with Elizabeth Faulkner: Website

Connect with Juliette Masters: The Edge

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