Helmi Smeulders: Your Passion First

Helmi is a Caribbean chef, culinary revolutionary, and author.  In this episode, she talks about defying the prescribed plan, meeting different people, avoiding boredom, when you are not having fun anymore, recognizing signals, and doing what you love. Helmi Smeulders left her day job to pursue her dreams.  Lawyer by trade and chef by choice, she is reinventing the unique flavors of the Caribbean.  She is leading a culinary revolution by breaking down and applying new techniques to centuries-old recipes.  Combined with her fierce belief in fresh and locally grown produce, Helmi is evolving the Caribbean kitchen from comfort to culinary, from traditional to modern.    In between cooking classes, chef’s tables, and dinners in the field, Helmi is traveling the world exploring the foods, cooking techniques, and latest trends. https://helmismeulders.com/ To learn more, visit: linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619b Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/