The Coffeys in the Kitchen: Jennifer and Rob Coffey
This episode truly encompasses what Changing Lives From Scratch is all about. When Jennifer Coffey enrolled her daughter Nora, who suffered from pediatric feeding delay, in Little Kitchen Academy, life as they knew it changed dramatically. Hear Jennifer and her husband Rob explain why LKA has been so impactful for their entire family, how Little Kitchen's inclusive environment has been so welcoming for a child with autism, and why happiness is now the one ingredient that's always in their kitchen after years of struggling to find it there.
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Welcoming the Westbrooks: Nina Westbrook
We’re celebrating the 50th episode of Meet Me in the Kitchen by welcoming our newest partners, nine-time NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and his extremely accomplished wife Nina Westbrook. After witnessing the positive impact Little Kitchen Academy had on their son, the philanthropic couple is bringing their Why Not? Foundation to LKA in a joint initiative to establish the Changing Lives From Scratch Fund. An accomplished marriage and family therapist, entrepreneur, and podcaster, Nina shares insight on the mental health benefits of Little Kitchen Academy’s cooking classes, the importance of harnessing the power of community, and why love is the one ingredient that is always in her kitchen.
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Seven Ring Service: Sam Schachter
This summer – and this episode - is all about the rings for beach volleyball player Sam Schachter. Sam’s off to represent Canada at the Olympics in Paris before he exchanges vows with fiancée Julie Gordon shortly thereafter, but he still found time to shoehorn in this podcast to talk about his passion for cooking. Find out why Little Kitchen Academy resonates so much with him, which meal he’s constantly trying to perfect, and how missing out on the last Olympics impacted his journey to this summer’s Games.
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The First Family of Little Kitchen Academy: Katie, Mateo and Emilia Calles Huitson
With over 100,000 student visits to Little Kitchen Academy, there have been a vast number of children and families who’ve had their lives changed from scratch. Among them are Katie Huitson and her children Mateo and Emilia, who were in the first ever class when LKA opened in June of 2019. Katie began working at Little Kitchen Academy shortly thereafter and has ever since, currently serving in the role of Marketing Coordinator. Find out how the “First Family of LKA” handled being in cooking class together and what ingredients are always in their kitchen, as we celebrate Little Kitchen's fifth anniversary.
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First, Best, and Different: Yves Potvin
Yves Potvin is a living legend in the food industry, having transformed the way millions of people eat with his plant-based food products. From his original company, Yves Fine Foods, to his successful second startup, Gardein, to the recently founded Konscious Foods, Potvin has ushered in culinary innovations that we now consider commonplace. He is both an investor in and an advocate for Little Kitchen Academy, as he truly believes the Montessori-inspired cooking classes for children has the power to change lives from scratch.
Meet Me in the Kitchen tells intimate, unexpected stories that explore the common threads of humanity and illuminate what brings us together. Through the power of dialogue and storytelling, we are connecting purpose-driven people and brands passionate about building a more educated, able, and healthy society. The podcast is inspired by Little Kitchen Academy and the purpose-driven, passionate individuals and companies involved with the brand who are changing lives from scratch.
In the process of building Little Kitchen, co-founders Felicity and Brian Curin grew a burgeoning community of like-minded, passionate, interesting individuals with vast experience and expertise. Through meaningful conversations with their growing LKA Family, the spark of an idea formed to create a podcast that would share the people, practices, and stories from this network of individuals committed to creating a healthier world.
Seasoned broadcasting professional Scott Rintoul hosts us in the one place that universally inspires connection, creativity, and sharing – the kitchen! A passionate storyteller, Scott uncovers heart-driven narratives and unexpected journeys of discovery in the place where every good party or gathering ends up.
Join us as we share stories, connect, and make memories.
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