Episode 56: Self-awareness, Balance and Connections with Chef Veronica Eicken

The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%

I have the opportunity to interview Chef Veronica Eicken, a Sonoma County native with over two decades of experience in the culinary industry. During our discussion, she shares the challenges immigrants faced during the Wild West era and her connection to immigration as a first-generation American on her mother's side. Our conversation also delves into the delicate balance between personal preferences and client satisfaction and the importance of cultivating positive workplace relationships for career longevity.
Chef Veronica has a diverse background including commercial establishments and private estates serving high-profile clients. She's been a regular guest speaker at the Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena. Additionally, she's earned the prestigious title of a two-time champion on The Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that delves into the themes of self-awareness and resilience, as we celebrate the individuals who paved the way for a brighter future.

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Time Stamps
[00:01:29] Immigrants in the wild west
[00:07:22] Private chef inspiration
[00:11:29] Longevity in private chef tenure
[00:14:51] A healthy working relationship
[00:20:47] Transitioning from personal to private
[00:23:13] Holding professional boundaries
[00:28:26] Preferences of long-term guests
[00:36:26] Treating staff with respect
[00:40:07] Lifestyle adjustments for private chefs
[00:44:13] Gaining clarity on your goals
[00:49:31] Chefs with 30 years experience
Sound Bites
"You know what I love is that you said it's not coming from anywhere, but it's coming from inside."

"A tiny misstep can cost you the position."

"I feel like if a family is willing to treat you well, respect you, appreciate you, people are willing to take sometimes less money than working for somebody who treats them like a douche where you just want to price in the pain and charge them more because you have to put up with them."
"Be bold in what you want for your life, and you will find it."
"You don't have to fit into somebody else's box."
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