#13 Are You Brave Enough to Double Down and Bet on Yourself with Cynthia Samanian-CEO & Founder of the Culinary Creator Business School

Cynthia Samanian, CEO and founder of the Culinary Creator Business School, is a Harvard Business School Graduate who walked away from a cushy tech salary to lean into her passion of food. And to turn her love into a viable business she had to double down and bet on herself (over and over). 

This conversation is packed with invaluable insights on following your passion, overcoming societal pressures, and the power of decisive action—this episode is a must-listen for any entrepreneur looking to carve their own unique path.

 

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Website: https://www.culinarycreatorbschool.com/

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About Cynthia:

Cynthia Samanian is the founder of Culinary Creator Business School, the only online business education company dedicated to the culinary industry.

Cynthia helps culinary pros reach more people and grow their income by teaching online. Her students learn how to create, sell and teach virtual cooking classes, corporate experiences and recorded courses that help them unlock more freedom and flexibility.

Growing up as a first-generation American in a Persian family, Cynthia is no stranger to the power of food to unite people across cultures. Cynthia is a graduate of Harvard Business School. She lives in sunny Oakland, California with her husband and two young daughters.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

01:35 Cultural Expectations and Career Choices

07:04 Pivoting to Business and Education

11:13 Startup Experience and Learning

22:44 Starting the First Business

26:41 Hitting Rock Bottom: The First Crisis

27:23 A New Business Model: Hidden Rhythm

29:37 The Impact of COVID-19

32:28 Pivoting to Online Courses

36:29 Discovering a New Market

38:06 Culinary Creator Business School

41:44 Final Thoughts and Resources