The Randall Osché Podcast

The Chef’s Journey: Finding Balance, Sobriety, and Success with Nick Liu

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Chef Nick Liu, a Toronto-based executive chef and owner of the award-winning restaurant DaiLo and cocktail bar Lo Pan. Nick shares his incredible journey from being a troubled, undiagnosed dyslexic kid who fell through the cracks of the school system, to completely hitting rock bottom, living out of his car, and moving back in with his parents. We get into how he found his identity in the kitchen, his battle with addiction, and what it took to finally achieve true work-life balance and sobriety after 30 years in a grueling industry. What you’ll Learn: * How dyslexia and feeling like an outsider helped shape Nick's success * Why cooking was the first thing that made him feel capable and confident * The lessons learned from failed restaurant launches and crushing debt * How finding the right business partner changed the trajectory of his life * Why sobriety, fitness, and self-awareness transformed his relationships and career Don't miss this conversation about resilience, identity, second chances, and what happens when you finally find the thing that makes sense. Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-randall-osch%C3%A9-podcast/id1731575791] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFDgNuukXDBPmahGG5UKL?si=08e8f330304f4ee3&nd=1&dlsi=2fa0557712bc421b] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@randallosche/podcasts] Find Nick: * Website [https://dailoto.com/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-liu-4361ba35/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ninjachef/] Find Randall: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therandalloschepodcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@randalls.podcast.clips] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallosche/] * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] Subscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring Stories [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] About The Randall Osché Podcast: Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way. Contact Us: * Email: info@randallosche.com * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] * Support the Show [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support] * Link to “Buy Coffee” [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support#:~:text=Buy-,Coffee,-Monthly%20Supporter] * Link to Hat [https://podcast.randallosche.com/product-page/tenerife-waypoint-cap] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179199/support]

#39 Building One of Ireland’s Most Loved Restaurants - Pádraic Óg Gallagher

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Pádraic Óg Gallagher, chef, restaurateur, Irish food champion, and founder of Gallagher’s Boxty House. Pádraic Óg shares the story behind building one of Dublin’s most iconic Irish restaurants and how a simple potato pancake helped spark a lifelong mission to preserve and celebrate Irish food culture. From washing pots in Venezuela to surviving financial crashes, COVID shutdowns, and decades in hospitality, this conversation takes a look at resilience, leadership, travel, and what it really means to create an experience people remember. What you’ll Learn: * Why hospitality teaches life skills most jobs never will * How travel shaped Pádraic’s worldview and business philosophy * The hidden history and cultural significance of Irish food * What it takes to survive nearly 40 years in the restaurant industry * Why creating memorable experiences matters more than perfection Don’t miss this episode about resilience, hospitality, Irish identity, and building something that lasts. Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-randall-osch%C3%A9-podcast/id1731575791] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFDgNuukXDBPmahGG5UKL?si=08e8f330304f4ee3&nd=1&dlsi=2fa0557712bc421b] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@randallosche/podcasts] Find Pádraic Óg: * Website [https://www.boxtyhouse.ie] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/p%C3%A1draic-%C3%B3g-gallagher-2997129/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bacstai/] Find Randall: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therandalloschepodcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@randalls.podcast.clips] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallosche/] * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] Subscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring Stories [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] About The Randall Osché Podcast: Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way. Contact Us: * Email: info@randallosche.com * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] * Support the Show [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support] * Link to “Buy Coffee” [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support#:~:text=Buy-,Coffee,-Monthly%20Supporter] * Link to Hat [https://podcast.randallosche.com/product-page/tenerife-waypoint-cap] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179199/support]

#38 Why Curiosity Wins - Richard Erskine

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Richard Erskine, a Cambridge PhD turned enterprise information management consultant, as he shares his journey from science into the “real world” and the lessons he learned along the way. Richard opens up about walking away from a lifelong dream, navigating uncertainty, and building a 30-year career grounded in curiosity, trust, and human connection. This is a conversation about redefining success, thinking differently, and having the courage to trust yourself. What you’ll Learn: -Making hard decisions when your “dream path” no longer fits -Why curiosity is one of the most valuable skills you can develop -The real reason most organizations fail to solve problems -How trust and listening create real impact in business -Why technology alone never fixes anything Don’t miss this episode about trusting yourself, thinking deeper, and building a life that actually fits who you are. Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-randall-osch%C3%A9-podcast/id1731575791] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFDgNuukXDBPmahGG5UKL?si=08e8f330304f4ee3&nd=1&dlsi=2fa0557712bc421b] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@randallosche/podcasts] Find Richard: * Website [https://www.trustedknowledge.org] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarderskine/] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/richard_w_erskine/] * BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/richarderskine.bsky.social] * Book [https://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Knowledge-digital-fragmented-world/dp/B0D7NG255Q] Find Randall: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therandalloschepodcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@randalls.podcast.clips] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallosche/] * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] Subscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring Stories [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] About The Randall Osché Podcast: Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way. Contact Us: * Email: info@randallosche.com * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] * Support the Show [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support] * Link to “Buy Coffee” [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support#:~:text=Buy-,Coffee,-Monthly%20Supporter] * Link to Hat [https://podcast.randallosche.com/product-page/tenerife-waypoint-cap] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179199/support]

#37 Turning Cancer Into Confidence - Helinka Carr

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Helinka Carr, founder of Unspoken Rosebud, who shares her journey from a diagnosis of bowel cancer to building a business that empowers women living with a stoma. What started as a personal challenge became an opportunity to create something to help others. Helinka opens up about her treatment decisions, the emotional and physical realities of life after cancer, and how she turned something “unspoken” into a source of confidence and strength. What you’ll Learn: -Turning life’s hardest moments into purpose -Why mindset and personal responsibility matter in healing -The gaps in healthcare beyond physical treatment -Building a business from lived experience Don’t miss this powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and creating something lasting from life’s toughest challenges. Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-randall-osch%C3%A9-podcast/id1731575791] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFDgNuukXDBPmahGG5UKL?si=08e8f330304f4ee3&nd=1&dlsi=2fa0557712bc421b] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@randallosche/podcasts] Find Helinka: * Etsy [https://www.etsy.com/shop/Unspokenrosebud?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F] * LinkedIn [https://uk.linkedin.com/in/unspoken-rosebud-534272199] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/unspokenrosebud/] Find Randall: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therandalloschepodcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@randalls.podcast.clips] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallosche/] * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] Subscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring Stories [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] About The Randall Osché Podcast: Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way. Contact Us: * Email: info@randallosche.com * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] * Support the Show [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support] * Link to “Buy Coffee” [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support#:~:text=Buy-,Coffee,-Monthly%20Supporter] * Link to Hat [https://podcast.randallosche.com/product-page/tenerife-waypoint-cap] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179199/support]

#36 The Real Reason You’re Losing Deals - Karan Khiani

Join me on The Randall Osché Podcast as I sit down with Karan Khiani, founder of Enablism, to talk about value, sales, and why most companies are missing the mark when it comes to communicating what actually matters. We unpack how buyers think, why value is often misunderstood, and what it takes to align teams around a clear, consistent message that wins. What you’ll Learn: * What value really means and why it’s often misunderstood * Why buyers are making decisions without you in the conversation * The danger of selling features instead of outcomes * How misalignment across teams breaks your value story * Why controlling the narrative is critical in modern sales Don’t miss this one. We talk about value, decision-making, and what it really takes to win in today’s market. Listen to This Episode on Your Favorite Platform: * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-randall-osch%C3%A9-podcast/id1731575791] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1eFDgNuukXDBPmahGG5UKL?si=08e8f330304f4ee3&nd=1&dlsi=2fa0557712bc421b] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@randallosche/podcasts] Find Karan: * Website [https://www.enablism.com/] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karankhiani/] Find Randall: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therandalloschepodcast/] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@randalls.podcast.clips] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallosche/] * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] Subscribe to Our Newsletter for More Inspiring Stories [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] About The Randall Osché Podcast: Every episode is a conversation with remarkable people who share their unique stories, challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned. Through honest and insightful dialogue, we explore what shapes us, what moves us, and what we learn from the experiences along the way. Contact Us: * Email: info@randallosche.com * Website [https://podcast.randallosche.com/] * Support the Show [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support] * Link to “Buy Coffee” [https://podcast.randallosche.com/support#:~:text=Buy-,Coffee,-Monthly%20Supporter] * Link to Hat [https://podcast.randallosche.com/product-page/tenerife-waypoint-cap] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2179199/support]