Samah Dada on Turning a Hobby into a Career

In this episode, I talk to recipe developer and cookbook author Samah Dada (@dadaeats). Samah talks about her transition from a Production Assistant at The Today Show to the host of the network’s original digital series #Cooking. We discuss the mental health aspects of the food industry, the non-glamorous truths of turning our hobbies into careers, imposter syndrome and the dangers of comparison. We also dive into cultural appropriation in the wellness industry and the lack of minorities in the space.   Key Takeaway / Points: Working at the Today Show in production and as a host Turning our hobbies into careers Imposter syndrome  Cultural appropriation in the wellness industry  Training ourselves to be okay with the unknown   Join the Freckled Foodie newsletter here   Buy Samah’s Cookbook, Dada Eats Love to Cook It Follow Samah Dada: Instagram: @dadaeats Website: dadaeats.com   Follow me: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: freckledfoodie Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie   This episode was edited by Tim Flanzbaum    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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