Alexis Stoudemire: Why She Chose Culinary School Now

About this episode

Alexis Stoudemire discusses her journey through culinary school and its impact on her life and career.

In today’s episode, we sit down with Alexis Stoudemire, entrepreneur, lifestyle creator, philanthropist, and recent Escoffier graduate. Alexis opens up about enrolling in culinary school as a deliberate next chapter, not a career reset. She reflects on balancing school with motherhood, business, media, and travel, and how formal culinary training reshaped her relationship with food, discipline, and intention. From walking across the graduation stage to finding confidence in the kitchen, Alexi...

People in this episode

Guest: Alexis Stoudemire

Topics covered

• culinary school
• entrepreneurship
• motherhood
• food relationship
• formal training

Keywords

• culinary school
• Alexis Stoudemire
• food
• entrepreneur
• motherhood
• confidence
• training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

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