Carla Hall Podcast: Scam Factory
March 3, 2025
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Carla Hall’s ever-evolving career, from accountant to runway model to celebrity chef, is proof positive that it’s never about the destination, but always about the journey. Recently hailed in the Washington Post as “the most visible black person in food”, Hall is using the popularity she gained as a “Top Chef” fan favorite and co-host of the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Chew”, along with her entrepreneurial experiences, to build a brand that is grounded in authenticity. Using her guiding principle, “Say ‘yes’, adventure follows, then growth”, Hall believes that following our instincts leads us to opportunities we might never have imagined. Audiences will tap into their own authentic selves as Hall shares both the triumphs — and missteps — that kept her on the path to being true to herself.
Get ready to be whipped into shape – not with whisks and spatulas, but with a powerful dose of agility! Carla Hall, culinary maestro and television star, takes you on a journey where the kitchen and the stage collide. Discover how Carla uses a growth mindset to transform feedback into a continuous improvement loop. Learn her secrets for staying focused on personal bests, not the competition, and how this approach fuels her success in every aspect of life, from mastering new recipes to captivating audiences on screen. This dynamic keynote will equip you with the tools to build a thriving feedback loop, embrace challenges as opportunities for growth, and unlock the power of agility to achieve lasting success in your own life.
Get ready to be served a heaping helping of inspiration with Carla Hall, the dynamic chef, author, and TV personality. In this keynote, Carla will unveil the secrets behind her success – a powerful recipe fueled by a growth mindset. Discover how curiosity and confidence can be cultivated, and how to leverage the transformative power of “and” to shift your perspective. Learn how Carla transformed challenges, like early anxieties on “The Chew,” into opportunities for growth and lifelong learning. This engaging session will equip you with the tools to embrace failure as a teacher, ignite your curiosity, and unlock the power of a growth mindset to achieve anything you set your mind to.
Get ready to be whipped up into a frenzy of self-discovery with Carla Hall, the culinary icon and champion of individuality. This empowering keynote explores the transformative power of authenticity. Carla, a woman who has always marched to the beat of her own drum – a tall, energetic, theater-loving math whiz – will inspire you to embrace what makes you unique. Through captivating storytelling, she’ll reveal how self-discovery unlocks true confidence, allowing you to build on your strengths while transforming your differences into assets. Discover the secret ingredients Carla uses to create her personal recipe for authenticity: self-discovery, powerful affirmations, and the magic of seeking expert guidance. Learn how embracing your true self empowers you to shine brightly – in the kitchen, the boardroom, and every aspect of life. This inspiring session will leave you equipped with the tools to build unshakeable confidence, own your unique spark, and achieve success on your own terms.
Biography
Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars and shared her philosophy to always cook with love. She believes food connects us all and strives to communicate this through her work, her cooking, and in her daily interactions with others.
Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award-winning lifestyle series The Chew. She is now a judge on Food Network’s various Holiday Baking Championship shows and a featured chef on Worst Cooks in America, where she helps transform a team of “hopeless cooks” into kitchen masters.
Her latest cookbook, Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration was published in 2018, landing on annual “Best Cookbook” lists across the country and receiving an NAACP Image Awards nomination. In 2024, Carla was honored by Les Dames d’Escoffier as “Grande Dame,” a lifetime achievement award and honorary title given to members in recognition of extraordinary contributions within the fields of food, beverage, and hospitality.
Carla published her debut picture book, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread in November 2021. Illustrated by Cherise Harris, Carla and the Christmas Cornbread is a heartwarming tale loosely based on Hall’s childhood growing up in Nashville, that celebrates family traditions and includes a child-friendly Christmas cornbread recipe perfect for the holidays.
Carla is active in many charitable endeavors and focuses her board member-level participation in organizations where she can make an impact advocating for children such as with 4H, Pajama Program, GenYouth, and Helen Keller International. In addition, Carla volunteers time to promote other nonprofit organizations such as The James Beard Foundation, FEED America, Jacques Pepin Foundation, and The Smithsonian Institutes and their membership of museums.
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