Cooking Your Way Through Life

Cooking Your Way Through "Growth" with Warren Mullins

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Drake Robertson (aka Chef Hollywood) sits down with his friend Warren Mullins — a fo...

Cooking Your Way Through "Connections"

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Connection shows up in our lives in more ways than we realize — through the people we love, the friendships we build, the cultures we explore, and t...

Cooking Your Way Through "Change" with Spencer Jason

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Change can be scary, exciting, uncomfortable, or transformational — sometimes all at once. In today’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, I ...

Cooking Your Way Through “Being Present” — Thanksgiving Edition

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood slows things down for the holiday and dives into the art of being present. T...

Cooking Your Way Through "Failure" with Grant Martin

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood sits down with Grant Martin — a comedian, creator, and close friend who ca...

Cooking Your Way Through "Risk" with Brittany of Declan’s Delights Co.

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood sits down with Brittany, owner and pastry chef of the Low country’s first ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Gratitude"

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

n this episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, we’re talking about gratitude — not just saying “thank you,” but truly shifting your mindset ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Fear" with Warren Mullins

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Drake Robertson (aka Chef Hollywood) sits down with Warren Mullins — a former cruise...

Cooking Your Way Through "Playing Telephone"

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re switching things up and having some fun.In this special episode, Chef Hollywood brings together every co-host from this quarter for...

Cooking Your Way Through "Discipline"

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discipline isn’t about being perfect — it’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.In this episode, Chef Hollywood explores how bu...

Sneak Peak At What's To Come...

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I just wanted to share some information about the upcoming changes to the podcast and next week I'll drop the trailer for the new episodes that are on...

Cooking Your Way Through "Clarity & Closure"

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is really fitting for the final episode of season 5. What is closure and do we need it every time or sometimes do we just need to mov...

Cooking Your Way Through "Taking A Leap Of Faith"

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode touches on the idea that we sometimes hold ourselves back because of fear when it comes to taking a leap of faith. There are differen...

Cooking Your Way Through "Growth"

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we go over what is Growth and what it looks like to each of us. Sometimes we feel like we are not growing fast enough or not at al...

Cooking Your Way Through "Imposter Syndrome"

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Todays' episode we dive deep into what exactly is imposter syndrome and how can we avoid or overcome it. Sometimes we just don't even know exactly wh...

Cooking Your Way Through "Being The Strong Friend"

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode dives into the idea of being the strong friend. This can be for those people who are the rock in their friend groups, family circles,...

Cooking Your Way Through "Grief"

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we dive in how to process grief if that is a thing that we can actually process. We also touch on the idea that grieving isn't just a...

Cooking Your Way Through "Spinning The Block"

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we dive into the idea of spinning the block and going back to someone or something that you use to be involved with. Today's recipe is B...

Cooking Your Way Through "Long Distance Relationships"

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into the idea of getting into a long distance relationship.  While relationships are already hard, the idea to be there for s...

Cooking Your Way Through "Using All Of Your Resources"

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about using all of the resources that you have at your disposal.  Sometimes we overlook the resources we do have and are too f...

Cooking Your Way Through "They Are Just Not That Into You"

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about either misreading or just ignoring the signs that someone is just not that into you.  Sometimes we just want to hear or ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Getting Ghosted"

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about that dreadful feeling of being ghosted.  What hurts more, the getting ghosted or the unanswered questions and no closure...

Cooking Your Way Through "Is Monogamy Still The Standard"

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I want to ask the question about where we are as a society and is a Monogamous relationship still the standard or what people striv...

Cooking Your Way Through "Holiday Special Episode"

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special holiday edition episode that features some tips and tricks on making a really juicy Turkey for the holidays.  I also go over some o...

Season 5 Teaser

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is just a quick teaser to get you back on board with my podcast.  Telling you some of the things I have planned this season and why it took so l...

Cooking Your Way Through "What Super Power Would You Choose" with TJ, Paul Ness, Asher Rohan, Alyssa G, Taylor Sokol, OG, Tinesha Tutt, Ayla, ChefLeen, & Chef Patrick

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Season 4 question for everyone and it's, if you could have any super power what would it be?  This episode turned out so cool and I never...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Fear Of Moving On" with ChefLeen

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode of Season 4 and it is appropriately named too because I think I've moved on from so many things this year already.  We discu...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Narrative"

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I wanted to explore the idea of understanding the narrative.  Lot's of times we are told what the narrative is in a situation and ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Being In The Moment" with Chef Patrick

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we will discuss living and being in the moment vs always looking for the future and things to come.  Patrick teaches me one of my favori...

Cooking Your Way Through "Being Gaslit"

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we break down what gaslighting is and also I give you some examples of my experiences with in.  It can be done in the workplace as...

Cooking Your Way Through "Hostile Work Environments" with Ayla

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode we discuss working in a hostile work environment and why some of these companies have been seeing a large decrease in people wanting t...

Cooking Your Way Through "Having Perspective"

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode really goes over why having perspective can really change your entire life.  Sometimes we are going through things or just not in a g...

Cooking Your Way Through "Who You Know vs What You Know" with Tinesha Tutt

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You might have seen my co-host Tinesha on Million Dollar Listings, but today she tells you some real tea about her industry.  We talk everything from...

Cooking Your Way Through "Why Are Companies Buying Residential Real Estate But You Aren’t" with Alyssa G.

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus episode where we are celebrating National Homeownership Month with some amazing gems from Alyssa.  I also try to drop some gems on th...

Cooking Your Way Through "Being A Contract Worker"

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we scratch the surface on being a contract worker and I share how I got my start.  I also give you some good things and bad things...

Cooking Your Way Through "Post Pandemic Side Effects" with OG

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about post pandemic side effects and how we are moving on since the pandemic a little.  We also laugh a lot on this episode and I think...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Power of No"

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we talk about saying no and meaning no to any and everything.  Also I share my best advice on saying no and how I went from being ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Real Friends VS Work Friends" with Taylor Sokol

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I get to have a good time with half of the podcast duo from "The Potential Podcast" Taylor Sokol.  We go over some of the misconce...

Cooking Your Way Through "Fantasy VS Reality"

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode I was inspired by one of my favorite artist, Ms. Lauryn Hill from her song "Adam Lives In Theory". Fantasy is what people want and ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Red Flags" with Alyssa G.

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I am joined by Alyssa G for the first time this season and we go over our "Red Flags" for work and personal life.  We both reflect on...

Cooking Your Way Through "What Saving Money Looks Like For You"

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we tackle saving money, and I try to explain how it looks different for different people.  I give you tips and tricks on how to sa...

Cooking Your Way Through "Code Switching" with Asher Rohan

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I have the best Hotel Manager I've had the pleasure of working with and we discuss code switching.  We share some of our personal sto...

Cooking Your Way Through "Love VS Lust"

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we take a visit down memory lane to season 1.  I recap one of my first episodes, while expanding on my current feelings os love an...

Cooking Your Way Through "Seeing The World" with Paul Ness

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Paul is back and this time we are pairing wine with food.  At the same time we are talking about traveling the world and discussing w...

Cooking Your Way Through "Exhausting Your Social Meter"

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I get into what I feel is the appropriate way to gage and understand your social meter.  Sometimes it can be hard to tell people no o...

Cooking Your Way Through "Getting Out of Your Own Way" with TJ Tekurio

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode TJ is back for the fourth time and is holding nothing back while he kicks off the season.  Once again we start by trying to stay on t...

Cooking Your Way Through "Black History Month..."

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Season 4 is kicking off with a powerful message and some amazing biscuits.  It's been a minute since my last podcast episode and after having a littl...

Cooking Your Way Through "Dinner With Someone, Dead or Alive" with Chef Patrick, OG, Abbie, Spencer, Warren, TJ, Alyssa, Tiffany Krystal, & Ayla

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special bonus episode to officially wrap up Season 3.  All of my Co-Host this season answered this question and brought something diff...

Cooking Your Way Through "Having A Seat At The Table" with TJ

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode TJ is back for the third time and if you heard our other episodes you already know we definitely get off topic a bit lol.  The gems w...

Cooking Your Way Through "Hard Conversations"

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I get really vulnerable about some of the hard conversations I've had to have and hopefully help you to have your own.  I share some ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Fuckboys" with Warren

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode Warren is back for the third time and we share our personal experiences when it comes to fuckboys.  We go over the difference of being a...

Cooking Your Way Through "Seeking Validation In The Wrong Places"

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is dropping on my birthday so shoutout to all the May 4th babies!  Seeking validation is something that we all do, but you have to un...

Cooking Your Way Through "Hoe Phases" with Abbie

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode sheds some light on going through a hoe phase and gives you an inside scoop on both sides of one.  We also share some of our stories, as...

Cooking Your Way Through "Unhealthy Vices"

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we go over what an unhealthy vice is and how someone can turn a healthy one unhealthy.  We also address what to do when you feel l...

Cooking Your Way Through "Giving & Receiving Grace" with Tiffany Krystal

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we talk about something that the entire world needs right now and that is grace.  Sometimes it's really hard to remember to give p...

Cooking Your Way Through "Friends With Benefits"

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode goes over the ups and downs of have a FWB.  I share my personal experiences with it and also just give you some insight on both sides...

Cooking Your Way Through "Going To Therapy" with Spencer Jason

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we debunk a couple myths about going to therapy and also give our personal experiences on going.  We will give our perspective on the...

Cooking Your Way Through "Real Life vs Social Media"

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a continuation of a conversation we had in Season 2 with some more points being made.  We make a Blue Velvet Cake with Bailey Cream Cheese Fr...

Cooking Your Way Through "Breaking Generational Curses" with Ayla

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode me and Ayla break down what we believe to be some generational curses and how to break them moving forward.  We create some amazing C...

Cooking Your Way Through "Running A Business"

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a continuation conversation from an episode from season 1.  It's not just hard to start a business sometimes it's hard to also run on...

Cooking Your Way Through "Working A Traditional 9-5" with Alyssa G.

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Alyssa G. is back and this time we are talking about more than real estate.  We discuss the absence of the traditional 9-5 and why we...

Cooking Your Way Through "Passion Projects"

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode really go over having passion projects and if they are really needed or just something that waste time.  Either way no matter how you...

Cooking Your Way Through "Toxic People" with OG

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Producer, Musician, & All Around Great Guy OG is back this season for a new episode discussing Toxic People and we really go in.  You get to learn so...

Cooking Your Way Through "Living A Nomadic Lifestyle"

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I go over what a nomadic lifestyle looks like to me and in my world.  I share some of my choices that have gotten me to where I am an...

Cooking Your Way Through "Self-Care" with Chef Patrick

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have special guest co-host Chef Patrick on this episode and we break down some tips and tricks that we use to make sure we uphold self-care.  We al...

Cooking Your Way Through "Cannabis In The Food Industry"

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode touches on what really goes on in the food industry when cannabis is involved.  We also touch on some of the reasons that cannabis is no...

Cooking Your Way Through "A New Year"

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus episode for the New Year just to reflect on what happened this year and get ready for things to come next year.  We make 2 really coo...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Biggest Lesson 2020 Taught You" with Paul H., TJ Tekurio, Chef Louis, OG, Freddie & Becca, ChefLeen, Alyssa G., Abbie & Toni, Paul Ness, Grant Martin, SugarBakeHerRadio, and Warren

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode that I wanted to put out because it asks the question, "With 2020 being such a crazy ride for everyone worldwide, did you le...

Cooking Your Way Through "A Pandemic" with TJ Tekurio

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My buddy TJ is back once again and this time we discuss something that effected us all over the past year, the pandemic.  We go over how we felt duri...

Cooking Your Way Through "Cancel Culture" with Paul Ness

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is one that I think really is on trend right now and it's about "Cancel Culture".  We go over if we should try to change the narrative o...

Cooking Your Way Through "FOMO" with Grant M.

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First time co-host long time listener Grant is here with us today to discuss "FOMO" and how to get over if you have it.  There are so many different ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Stereotypes" with Warren Mullins

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back by popular demand, my Brother from across the pond Warren is back this season.  We are talking about stereotypes and how they affect us growing ...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Business Side of Music" with OG (Ogtha3)

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Producer to the stars Ogtha3 is back from season 1 to drop even more knowledge and have a good time again.  This time around we jump into the busines...

Cooking Your Way Through "Buying Your First Home" with Alyssa G.

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode gives you some insight on buying your first home and what is needed and required.  Alyssa G, who is one of the best real estate agents i...

Cooking Your Way Through "Culinary School" with Chef Louis

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode really gets into culinary school and if you need it to succeed in the culinary field.  I'm joined by a second chef who will share his ex...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Arts ~ Dancing" with Freddie & Becca

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode really touches on the options you have in the entertainment world of dance.  Freddie & Becca are both professional dancers and bring the...

Cooking Your Way Through "Self-Awareness" with ChefLeen

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode picks up where me and ChefLeen left off from season 1 talking about love.  We talk about taking accountability and really understanding ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Living With Someone" with Abbie & Toni

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode really looks deeper into the aspect of living with someone, which can come in the form of a roommate or a spouse.  We share some of our ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Equality" - Part 1 - with SugarBakeHerRadio

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tackles some of the biggest topics in the black community and we approach it with facts plus our own experiences.  I hope this episode s...

Cooking Your Way Through "Equality" - Part 2 - with SugarBakeHerRadio

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode tackles some of the biggest topics in the black community and we approach it with facts plus our own experiences.  I hope this episode s...

Cooking Your Way Through "The Arts - Singing" with Paul Hambidge

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes over what it's like to be in the entertainment world as a working singer.  Paul has trained his whole life for his career and has t...

Season 2 Teaser

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This teaser just goes over some of the upcoming things of Season 2 and gives you a look into some of the changes from Season 1.  Welcome back to all ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Social Media"

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the premier episode of Season 2 and it's the only episode that only features me.  All of the other episodes this season will be with amazing ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Would You or Would You Not" with Queen Teshyya, TJ Tekurio, Scooby, OG, Tiffany, ChefLeen, Jamal & Lexi, Paulo, and Warren

26 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode that I wanted to put out because it asks the question, "If you could go back and tell your younger self something would you?...

Cooking Your Way Through "Being Black"

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode really just goes over some of the things that I've faced as a Black Man in America.  My experiences are my own, but I know some people w...

cooking Your Way Through "Solo Holidays/Vacations"

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes over the ups and downs of being alone for the holidays or going on a vacation by yourself.  At first I was really scared to do eith...

Cooking Your Way Through "Working On Cruise Ships" with Warren Mullins

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers what it's like to work on cruise ships from both me and Warren's perspective.  Between the 2 of us we have worked in 3 department...

Cooking Your Way Through "Family Reunions"

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers all things family reunion related and goes over some of the ups and downs of attending one.  I share some of the stories of my pa...

Cooking Your Way Through "A New Job" with Paulo Suyat

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers the ins and outs of what to do and expect when starting a new job.  We cover some of our worst and best job experiences of the pa...

Cooking Your Way Through "Moving"

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers all things moving, but we take a peak behind the curtain and talk about what really happens when we move.  I take a walk down mem...

Cooking Your Way Through "A Vacation" with Jamal & Lexi

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers traveling alone, with your spouse, or with friends.  We cover the ins and outs of traveling to places you've never been to as wel...

Cooking Your Way Through "A Breakup"

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode really talks about all the many types of breakups we go though in life from lovers, friendships, and even from parts our own past.  I sh...

Cooking Your Way Through "Love" with ChefLeen

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers love, lust, and everything in between.  We go over gaining and understanding self-love before you depend on someone else's love. ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Failure"

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode touches on the idea that failing is not the end all be all of life.  Sometimes you have to fail to get up and get on the right path, so ...

Cooking Your Way Through "Chakras" with Tiffany Krystal

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers chakras and give you an intro into what they are and how the food we put into our bodies really affect them.  We give you a littl...

Cooking Your Way Through "Freshman Year"

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes into freshman year of college and some of the ups and downs that you experience.  We ask the question of "did high school prepare y...

Cooking Your Way Through "Side Hustles" with OG

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode goes over the importance of having a side hustle, but not getting swept up in it or getting overwhelmed by it.  Keeping your priories st...

Cooking Your Way Through "Procrastination"

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers how procrastination can hold us back from achieving our goals.  I go over many different tools that you can use to fight back pro...

Cooking Your Way Through "Adulting" with Scooby

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers some ups and downs about being an adult and actually adulting in the real world.  We share our experiences and some of the things...

Cooking Your Way Through "Mental Health"

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we tackle mental health and really address finding a way to heal yourself and finding tools that work for you.  I give you insight on ho...