S2E11 - Finding Culture Through Flavor - featuring My Nguyen

B.J. Cunningham sits down with chef, author, and Forbes Top 50 creator My Nguyen. Trace My’s incredible journey from her roots in Vietnam to becoming a global culinary influence with millions of followers. My shares the personal stories behind her upbringing in California, her initial rebellion against traditional gender roles in the kitchen, and how she eventually found her way back to her heritage through food.

Discover My's philosophy on "real food"—rejecting processed shortcuts in favor of simple, 30-minute meals that prioritize health without sacrificing soul. She also reflects on her 2023 collaboration with Turkish Airlines, where she explored the luxury of Turkish hospitality and the surprising cultural parallels between Asian and Turkish family-style dining.