Chef Domenica Catelli: Five Generations, One Table, and a Life of Giving Back

Stephanie Izard on Restaurants, Family, and Giving Back Through Food

Stephanie Izard joins Feeding the Soul Podcast for a conversation about family, hospitality, creativity, and giving back. Stephanie is a James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur behind Girl & the Goat, Little Goat, Duck Duck Goat, Cabra, and Valley Goat. She became widely known as the first female chef to win Top Chef, but this conversation goes beyond the résumé. In this episode, Stephanie talks about traveling with her son Ernie, staying connected to the joy of food, building restaurants with personality, and showing up for others through hospitality. This episode is part of our Giving Chain series in partnership with the Guy Fieri Foundation, highlighting people in food and hospitality who use their platforms to support their communities. Listen for a thoughtful, personal conversation about what it means to build a life around food, family, and impact.

Chef Domenica Catelli: Five Generations, One Table, and a Life of Giving Back

Chef Domenica Catelli joins The Giving Chain for a heartfelt conversation about family legacy, Sonoma County hospitality, and the deeper purpose behind feeding people well. As the chef and co-owner of Catelli’s in Geyserville, Domenica has helped carry forward five generations of family tradition while building a career as an author, TV personality, and advocate for organic, locally sourced food. Her story is about much more than restaurants — it’s about home, resilience, and the quiet ways food can strengthen a community. In this episode, we talk about what it means to honor where you come from, how hospitality can become a form of service, and why the table is still one of the most powerful places to connect.

Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami on Food, Wine & Finding Purpose | The Giving Chain Ep. 2

In Episode 2 of The Giving Chain, we sit down with Chef Tracey Shepos Cenami for a conversation about food, wine, hospitality, and the deeper purpose behind a life spent bringing people together.Tracey’s story is rooted in craft, connection, and community. From the kitchen to the table, she has built a career around creating experiences that feel generous, thoughtful, and deeply human. In this episode, we talk about the moments that shaped her path, the people who influenced her along the way, and what it means to use food as a way to give back.This conversation is about more than cooking. It is about care, intention, mentorship, and the ripple effect that happens when one person chooses to serve with heart.Episode 2: The Next LinkFeaturing Chef Tracey Shepos CenamiWatch the full conversation and subscribe for more stories from chefs, winemakers, and hospitality leaders who are making an impact beyond the plate and glass.

Maneet Chauhan on Giving Back, Purpose, and the Start of the Giving Chain

The Giving Chain starts here. In this first episode, I sit down with Maneet Chauhan to kick off a new series focused on chefs and leaders in the food and wine world who are using their platform to give back.  Maneet sets the tone for the entire series, introducing the mission behind the Giving Chain and highlighting the work of the Guy Fieri Foundation. This conversation goes beyond food. It’s about impact, purpose, and what it means to use your success to help others. About the Giving Chain: Each guest nominates the next, creating a chain of conversations connected by one idea… giving back. New episodes coming soon. #FeedingTheSoul #GivingChain #ManeetChauhan #FoodPodcast #ChefInterview

Chat w/ Chef Charlie Ray

Neither power failure nor funky audio was going to prevent us from completing this super fun interview!