About this episode
Noya Paulin shares her journey from a child refugee in Vietnam to a celebrated chef and entrepreneur in the UK.
In this episode, I speak with the incredible Noya Paulin – Vietnamese-born chef, entrepreneur, and the heart behind Noya’s Kitchen, one of Bath’s most celebrated restaurants. Noya shares her powerful journey, beginning in a coastal village in Vietnam, escaping the aftermath of war as a child refugee, and eventually building a new life in the UK. We talk about the resilience of her family, the challenges of growing up between two cultures, and how food became a beautiful way to stay connected ...
People in this episode
Host: Slavenka Vukovic-Bryan
Guest: Noya Paulin
Topics covered
- resilience
- cultural identity
- food
- refugee experience
- entrepreneurship
Keywords
- Noya Paulin
- Vietnam
- refugee
- cultural identity
- Noya’s Kitchen
- entrepreneurship
- food
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Noya’s Kitchen
Places: Vietnam, Bath, coastal village
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