Hey ladies In & Out of Corporate, do you sit at your thinking about your What’s Next BUT doubt, fear or lack of support is holding you back. Well you are in the right place. In this episode, we bring on an incredible guest, Stephanie Pierce, the founder of Picky Tongue Cooking, to discuss her journey as a chef and how she's empowering people with disabilities in the kitchen. So, grab your favorite beverage and snack as we delve into Stephanie's inspiring story. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: Stephanie shares her passion for cooking and her journey from childhood to becoming a chef. Stephanie talks about her experiences dealing with her mother’s mental health challenges, which led her to take over cooking for her family at a young age. She shares her journey through cooking school, working in various restaurants, and eventually teaching cooking to people with disabilities in London. She encourages listeners to view the kitchen as a friendly space, offering practical tips on creating a welcoming cooking environment. Discussion on fear of the kitchen and advice from Stephanie on overcoming it. Stephanie reveals her form of self-care. Stephanie recommends a book that is a must-read for those interested in the culinary world. She discusses her writing journey, including her books "Picky Tongue: Idiotproof" and "Picky Tongue: Lockdown." ABOUT THE GUEST: Stephanie Pierce is the founder of Picky Tongue Cooking. The project started with a strong desire to teach cooking and share her story as a chef. This evolved into her first cookbook, Picky Tongue: The Cookbook. But that wasn’t enough: as a disability specialist with dyspraxia, Stephanie wanted to create a cookbook that could be used by all. Enter “Picky Tongue: Idiotproof”, a tongue-in-cheek ode to accessible cooking. Today, Stephanie is focusing on food writing and cooking instruction alongside disability advocacy. KEY TAKEAWAY: If you're scared, find your strength. That's the crucial aspect of being a happy and special human - Stephanie To connect with Stephanie visit her at: Website: https://pickytonguecooking.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StephaniePiercePickyTongueCooking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickytonguecooking/ Connect with me on Facebook at: Facebook: Pamela Stone Vision Made Media https://linktr.ee/visionmade Send me a voice message at https://anchor.fm/whatsnextforwomen/message www.visionmade.biz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatsnextforwomen/support