Chef Sakari Smithwick: From Grief To Passion

Chef Sakari Smithwick: From Grief To Passion

Venus In Gemini Season 1-Episode 19 In this episode Venus In Gemini Host Sky Spallone sits down with Chef Sakari Smithwick for a fun conversation about how Sakari uses faith, gratitude and conviction to shape the life and career he’s in love with. Sakari Smithwick is a chef, entrepreneur, author and founder of Smithwick Provisions. After training in culinary arts and working in renowned restaurants including Marea and Eleven Madison Park, he went on to launch his own ventures, compete on FOX's Hell's Kitchen, and appear on Food Network's Chopped. Today, he is passionate about helping people improve their health through food and is especially committed to creating better food choices for children. Through his work, Chef Sakari combines culinary excellence with a mission to nourish future generations. Sakari recently released his first book- Savor Your Journey: 3 Simple Steps To Find Your Secret Sauce In Life.  In This Episode: -How Sakari went from working at Mcdonald’s to Michelin Star restaurants -The unexpected requirements for being a chef -Appearing on Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen and Food Network’s Chopped -The superpower of being able to change your mind -Sakari’s experience of losing his father as a young adult -The three things that helped him navigate grief -How his grief fueled his sense of purpose, and the importance of continually redefining purpose  -Finding ways to quiet the mind -How Sakari wound up winning a scholarship from and being mentored by Gary Vaynerchuck  -What is Veefriends?! -How Sakari wrote his first book and how he hopes people find value in it  -& much more! Connect with Sakari! Instagram: @SakariSmithwick TikTok: @SakariSmithwick Youtube: @SakariSmithwick Website: SakariSmithwick.com [http://SakariSmithwick.com] Find His Book: books.by/noblepromise Connect with Sky! Instagram: @SkySpallone TikTok: @SkySpallone

Workshop For Holding On To Yourself In Love- Part 2! Solo Episode With Sky Spallone

Venus In Gemini Season 1- Episode 19In the second segment of this two part solo episode, Venus in Gemini host Sky Spallone shares her experience of using Differentiation to develop a stronger sense of self and how she has learned to hold onto it in order to experience deeper intimacy, particularly during times of pressure or conflict. Today we dive into practical exercises to bring the work of Differentiation into your life and relationships. Sky dives into:-What Differentiation is-Why it helps to rewire patterning around conflict for better results -How it can help you to feel more relaxed and closer with the ones you love-The 4 points of balance coined by Dr. David Schnarch -A journaling exercise to help get clear on your values -The practice of tracking yourself-A guided mediation to integrate and process Connect with SkyInstagram@skyspalloneTiktok @skyspallone

Holding On to Yourself While In Love-Part 1! Solo Ep With Sky Spallone

In the first segment of this two part solo episode, Venus in Gemini host Sky Spallone shares her experience of using Differentiation to develop a stronger sense of self and how she has learned to hold onto it in order to experience deeper intimacy, particularly during times of pressure or conflict. Check back for the second segment of the episode on June 19, 2026- a mini workshop on putting Differentiation into practice. Sky dives into:-What Differentiation is-Why it feels so freeing and empowering-What makes Differentiation different -The 4 points of balance coined by Dr. David Schnarch that can be used to practice holding on to yourself in everyday life -Having a strong, flexible sense of self -The role of self soothing in relationships -Responding to conflict from a grounded place -How deeper intimacy with self can lead to deeper intimacy with our loved ones Connect with SkyInstagram@skyspalloneTiktok @skyspallone

Pulling Yourself From The Dirt-How to Move From Adversity To A Dream Life With Mike JY

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Sky sits down with Mike JY to talk about his journey of finding purpose and community, meeting the love of his life, becoming a father, and the many risks and challenges he encountered along the way. We Discuss -Growing up in the south side of Chicago, moving from the suburbs into the city and his love for the midwest -Coming from a large family and being raised in a Catholic faith -Persevering through a long period of loneliness to find community and the love of his life-Navigating the challenges of pregnancy loss with his wife-The spiritual values that helped him to get to where he is and what spiritual values he hopes to impart on his children-Taking risks, knowing when it’s time to make a change and why it’s worth it-The secrets that help to keep his relationship strong 10 years in. -Thoughts for financial success -& so much more!  Connect with Mike!  X: MikeJY1984 Connect with Sky! Instagram: @SkySpallone TikTok: @SkySpallone

Solo ep! Summer Reading + 11 Books That Made Me Who I Am

In this episode Venus in Gemini host Sky Spallone dives into all there is to love about Summer reading and bringing a tradition of childhood into adulthood. Sky reviews 11 books that she fell in love with in reverse chronological order, from her 30’s going back into her late teens and shares what’s on her reading list for this summer. Sky's Literary Hall Of Fame!-Passionate Marriage by Dr.David Schnarch -Brain Talk by Dr. David Schnarch-Summer Sisters by Judy Blume-Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. by Gabrielle Zevin-The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest-The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali translation and commentary by Swami Sri Satchidananda-The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz-The Eat Clean Diet by Tosca Reno-A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith-The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger -The Harry Potter Series by JK RowlingThis Summer's Reading List!-A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith-The Decision Book by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler-The Mysticism of Sound and Music by Inayat Khan-Accessing The Healing Power of The Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg, PhD-The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van der Kolk -The Creative Act by Rick Rubin-Money for Couples by Ramit Sethi-Intimacy and Desire by Dr. David Schnarch-At The Bottom of The Ocean by Dr. David Schnarch Connect with SkyInstagram@skyspalloneTiktok @skyspallone