The Voice4Chefs Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On The Voice4Chefs podcast, we welcome Michelin-trained co-host Chef Steven and guest Chef Christophe Domergue, a classically trained French chef who worked in Michelin-level kitchens in France and Switzerland, moved to New York’s Le Cirque via Daniel Boulud in 1992, and later became executive chef at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. Domergue traces his passion to lo...

Send us Fan Mail Voice4Chefs Turns 5: How a Pandemic Idea Became a Global Hospitality Podcast May 2026 marks the five-year anniversary of the Voice4Chefs podcast, founded May 1 2020 during the pandemic when restaurants fell silent and hospitality workers faced uncertainty. The host, a former restaurant professional who transitioned into technology, describes creating the show to honor chefs and th...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, we welcome entrepreneur and restaurateur Tawfik Maudah , founder of Café Yemen in Renton, Washington . Joined by special co-host Carrie Dugan, we explore Tawfik’s journey from a small mountain village in Yemen to building a thriving restaurant rooted in culture, hospitality, and tradition. Tawfik shares vivid memories of growing up surrounded by family,...

Send us Fan Mail Chef Steven Leung on Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Redefining Success Beyond the Kitchen Voice4Chefs welcomes chef Steven Leung, who began cooking in his family kitchen in Hong Kong at 12, trained at Le Cordon Bleu LA, and built his career in top Las Vegas kitchens including Mandarin Oriental and the Michelin-starred Guy Savoy, later serving as executive sous chef at the Cosmo...

Send us Fan Mail Chef Checkin Celebrating Filipino Cuisine with Chef Isi Laureano: Offering insights into Filipino hospitality, culinary heritage, and the value of pursuing one’s passion, this conversational check-in interview features Chef Isi Laureano , reflecting on her journey as a chef and entrepreneur in the Philippines. Isi shares experiences from the pandemic, describing how lockdowns impa...

Send us Fan Mail From aspiring medical doctor to celebrated chef and food scientist. Chef Eda discusses her early culinary inspirations, including her pivot from nutrition to food science, and her experiences working in the high-profile Los Angeles culinary scene. Chef Eda also explores the challenges of creating allergen-free menus and the innovative techniques she employs in her cooking. Additio...

Send us Fan Mail This bonus episode of VoiceChefs revisits on of our first episodes and celebrates the indispensable role of volunteers in culinary and community service. Host Michael Dugan welcomes Chef Tracy Calderon, who manages the Atrium Kitchen and Cooking School in Seattle's Pike Place Market. Also running the Nourish Neighborhoods program, Chef Tracy shares how they have fed over 35,0...

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Gazin, a distinguished Toastmaster and host of both the Toastcaster and The Official Toastmasters Podcast, recently named a Top 25 Higher Education Podcast by AcademicInfluence.com. In 2009, Greg received the Toastmasters International Presidential Citation for his innovative use of technology to benefit the Toastmasters community. Thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Voice4Chefs, Hosts Michael Dugan and Chef Steven engage with Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher, also known as Chef Shu, the Culinary Director at Carnation Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Seattle. Chef Shu shares her inspirational journey from cooking for friends in her teenage years to running the heirloom cookshop and leading farm to table feasts. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Special Invitation Podmasters Open House with Greg Gazin! Join us for an inspiring online Open House featuring Greg Gazin, host of the Official Toastmasters Podcast. In a live interview with Michael Dugan, host of the Voice4Chefs podcast, Greg will share his Toastmasters journey, podcasting insights, and tips for amplifying your voice in today’s digital world. This is a unique opp...

Send us Fan Mail In Part II of this engaging episode of Voice4Chefs, host Michael welcomes Maricel back for part two of her incredible culinary journey. Maricel shares her fascinating experiences from dazzling appearances on PBS, Hulu, and the Food Channel. She recounts unexpected yet serendipitous connections that led her to star on these platforms, including a humorous story about ignoring a pot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Voice4Chefs, we welcome Chef Maricel Gentile, a celebrated chef educator, and ambassador of Philippine cuisine. With roots in her grandmother's kitchen in Manila, Chef Maricel's career has spanned top restaurants in New York to founding Maricel’s Kitchen in New Jersey. She has been featured on Hulu, PBS, and the Food Network, sharing the bold flavors a...

Send us Fan Mail In this compelling episode of Voice4Chefs , host Michael is joined by new co-host Chef Steven, a seasoned culinary professional with experience in five-star hotels and Michelin-starred kitchens. Together, they welcome Sena Wheeler , a fifth-generation fisherman and co-founder of Sena Sea , to explore the story behind one of the most trusted names in wild Alaska seafood. 🌊 Discove...

Send us Fan Mail In this special 4-year anniversary episode of the Voice4Chefs Podcast , host Michael Dugan sits in the guest chair—interviewed by Arthur J Byrnes from Podmasters Advanced Toastmasters Club . Michael shares his deeply personal journey through Toastmasters , revealing how it helped him conquer imposter syndrome , find his voice, and launch a globally recognized platform that amplifi...

Send us Fan Mail As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease and spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. On today’s episode, we meet Chef Abby Miller, the first recipient of the Anthony Bourdain Scholarship through th...

Send us Fan Mail As we conclude the month of May. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Voice4Chefs is proud to rerelease this special episode to spotlight the courageous and inspiring journey of Chef Abbey, whose story sheds light on the challenges—and triumphs—of mental health in the culinary world. As a young lady, chef Abbey Miller thought she wanted to be a crime investigator. Little did...

Send us Fan Mail Part II of Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey: From Competitions to Chopped In the season 4 premiere of Voice4Chefs, we continue diving into Chef Ashley Brown's journey in the culinary world. Ashley shares her experiences from competing in local competitions, working alongside other chefs, to finally participating in the popular TV show Chopped. She details her creativ...

Send us Fan Mail Kicking Off Season Four: Chef Ashley Brown's Culinary Journey Season Four of Voice4Chefs kicks off with a special Mother's Day episode featuring Chef Ashley Brown from Colorado Springs. A chef and mother she  shares her journey from a young culinary enthusiast to a chef de cuisine at Four by Celebrity chef Brother Luck. Ashley discusses her early influences, struggles, a...

Send us Fan Mail Voice4Chefs is celebrating Mapp’s Five Year anniversary at The Women in Hospitality Conference at the Wynn in Las Vegas. We're proud to rerelease this original episode an amazing interview for you. Thanks to JIndia of freespiritpodcast.com for editing and creating a brilliant intro. Welcome to Food is religion. on Clubhouse. Today is an edited recording from the  Food Is Reli...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another Chef Check-In on the Voice4Chefs podcast! Today, we reconnect with Victoria Feldman, founder of Canterbury Baking School in England, to catch up on her journey since our first conversations in Episode 27 and Episode 28 . Victoria shares how her school has evolved, the impact of the pandemic on her teaching, and how she embraced the digital world to grow her...

Send us Fan Mail Special release Happy Valentines! **Guest Bio:**  Rasha Younan is the owner and chocolatier of Bon Chocolats, where she crafts exquisite chocolate bonbons and confections using all-natural ingredients. An Architect by profession, Rasha's passion for chocolate led her to become a chocolatier, creating delectable treats that bring joy to many.    **Key Discussion Points:**    1...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode join Toastmasters District 7 podcast, host Ray Miller as he engages in a captivating conversation with Michael Dugan, the voice behind The Voice4Chefs Podcast. Michael shares his journey from overcoming stage fright to running a successful podcast featuring chefs from around the world. They discuss the significance of 'mise en place' in both cooki...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we dedicate this episode to the unsung heroes, the chefs, service workers, and firefighters of Los Angeles and the Palisades. To the chefs and service workers: Thank you for nourishing our communities and creating spaces that bring us together. To the firefighters: Your courage and dedication protect our homes and neighborhoods. This is our heartfelt thanks to those who ser...

Send us Fan Mail Island Flavors: A Tahitian Brunch Experience with Tia: A Voice4Chefs Special In this special episode of the Voice4Chefs podcast, we travel to Tahiti for a live interview with Tia, the owner of Hotu Mahana, a traditional Tahitian restaurant. The conversation delves into Tia's background, her family's cooking traditions, and her journey from working in tourism to running t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Chef Bri opens up about her unique journey—from learning traditional Albanian dishes with her grandmother to becoming a private chef with a repertoire that spans French, Italian, Mediterranean, Latin American, and Southern comfort cuisines. She shares the life experiences that shaped her, including her love for farm-to-table dining and her travels across the U.S....