A Foodie's World Episode#30 Jordan Wiles

A Foodie's World (Series Finale)-Jessica L'Whor

On the series finale of A Foodie’s World we have the Queens Foodie herself Jessica L’Whor! She talks about how she developed an eating disorder, how she was able to overcome it, and how she wants to beat the concept that drag queens need to be thin. You can follow Jessica L’Whor here: https://www.youtube.com/@Jessicalwhor 0:00-Introduction 1:18-How did Jessica grow up with food? 7:10-What was Jessica’s mental state like when she was going through these eating disorders? 10:54-When Jessica was growing up what were her comfort foods? 15:15-How did Jessica start her YouTube channel? 20:40-What is it like being a drag queen? And how does it influence the show? 24:44-Did Jessica feel like cooking helped her heal? 34:09-How has Jessica learned control? Would Jessica say it’s like an addiction? 37:07-Have friends helped Jessica get through her eating disorder? 40:40-What is Jessica’s experience eating foreign foods? 42:32-What is the strangest dish Jessica has ever had? 45:00-Has Jessica ever traveled the world? 49:48-What can we expect from Jessica moving forward? 55:44-Conclusion

A Foodie's World Episode#33 Denise Kennedy

Holistic nutritionist, certified natural chef, and coach Denise Kennedy gives health tips on A Foodie’s World today! She talks about how she went from teaching classes on natural eating to becoming a coach, why there’s more types of wellness than just losing weight, and why, of all things, a perception of self is the most important thing to have! You can follow Denise here: https://www.totalwellnessacademy.com/ 0:00-Introduction 2:50-Does Denise agree that we have to feed not only our body but our soul? 4:20-If Denise had an overweight client what advice would she give them? 7:24-Is beauty really just physical? 9:45-What is the preferred amount of supplements we should have and the right amount of exercise we should do? 13:24-How can people stop from feeling like being healthy is “daunting”? 16:32-Could stressing about how healthy we are actually cause us to gain weight? 19:15-Is it sad if we don’t have a more balanced life? If so how can we change it? 21:13-Does it have to do with perception of self? 23:57-What can we do to make our mind feel better? 26:33-What is Denise talking about when she talks about nutrition? 28:58-How can you be setup to what’s coming your way? 29:35-How does Denise schedule her day? 33:02-What final advice can Denise give? 36:00-Conclusion

A Foodie's World Episode#32 Marc Thomas

Our next guest was born and raised in New Orleans! Meet Marc Thomas as he talks about why food is a big part of New Orleans culture, how he became a food traveler, and how living in New York has helped him travel the world. 0:00-Introduction 3:29-What was it like growing up in New Orleans? 9:15-What is Marc’s comfort food? 11:46-What was Marc’s experience like traveling the world? 19:08-What was Marc’s trip to China like? 26:52-What is Marc’s website? 45:09-Does Marc consider food an art? 52:34-Conclusion

A Foodie's World Episode#31 Ryu Cayenne

Actor, Foodie, Director, and Forensic Science Major Ryu Cayenne joins A Foodie’s World! He talks about how he went from getting a degree in Forensics Science to being an actor, how Tournament of Champions influenced his love of chefs, how chefs have inspired his own drive to be creative, his thoughts on in home cooking, and why, even on the outside looking in, he knows why it’s important to love the people you cook for. 0:00-Introduction 1:04-Who is Ryu Cayenne? Why’d he become an actor and what inspired his love of chefs? 26:06-What are Ryu’s thoughts on In Home Cooking? 34:04-Why does Ryu appreciate the Culinary World so much? 41:45-Does Ryu agree we always need to build our skills? 45:23-Are we in a renaissance when it comes to food? 47:39-Does Ryu agree food can connect us all? 50:40-Are the facets of food able to help with the connection? 54:14-What interests Ryu about chefs? 1:04:00-Conclusion

A Foodie's World Episode#30 Jordan Wiles

Casting Director Jordan Wiles, known for his work on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen, talks about what made him a foodie, his work with The Food Network, tasting different kinds of food while traveling, and his new show, Jordan’s Fight Club. 0:00-Introduction 1:35-Meeting Jordan 5:12-What was it like working on Top Chef and Hell’s Kitchen? 9:59-Does personality help in casting these shows? 14:38-Have you ever been let down by food? 17:31-Do you need to go over the top? 29:47-Would Jordan really call himself a foodie or food traveler? 35:18-What is Jordan’s favorite type of food to taste? 41:23-What is Jordan’s favorite Michelin restaurant and hole in the wall restaurant? 50:51-What was Jordan’s experience like as a judge for the World Food Championship? 1:02:48-Conclusion