Burnt Woman

Julie Ottusch
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Casual conversations with professional chefs, restauranteurs, farmers, and beyond about media portrayals of their industry and what it takes to keep us fed.

  1. Life at One Michelin Star - Malyna Si

    MAR 20

    Life at One Michelin Star - Malyna Si

    Malyna Si is Florida's first female chef with a Michelin Star, and the road to getting it wasn't simple or easy. But somehow, at the end of an 16-hour shift, she'd still manage to make herself a 3-course dinner at home. And she's never yet had boxed mac and cheese... In this conversation, she tells us what keeps her in the industry, what makes it hard to stay, and how she climbed her way from cleaning a dairy production plant to the top of Florida's cooking scene. Since recording, Malyna has also featured on America's Culinary Cup! You can find it on Hulu, Amazon Prime, CBS, and more! One note of apology: I waited a long time to publish this episode because it has some intermittent sound issues. I hope you enjoy it nonetheless!

    1 hr
  2. Working with Women - Gabrielle Smith

    FEB 12 ·  BONUS

    Working with Women - Gabrielle Smith

    In this episode excerpt, Chef Gabrielle lets us know that working in an all-female kitchen is no Planet Gazorpazorp... in fact... it's pretty great! Listen to how they prioritize honest communication to get ahead of any management pitfalls.

    6 min
  3. Cultural Shocks - Gabrielle Smith

    FEB 12

    Cultural Shocks - Gabrielle Smith

    In this episode of Burnt Woman, I chat with Gabrielle Smith. Personally, I love hearing about other cultures and grand adventures of moving to new places, so I loved hearing about Chef Gabrielle's experiences moving from the U.S. to Norway, back to the U.S., and then going from fine dining kitchens to a country club, and then male-dominated kitchens to female-dominated kitchens. Talk about cultural shocks! And, whether you've been in the industry 10 days or 10 years, she's got some great advice for you and your career.

    51 min
  4. In the Neighborhood - Luke Bowanko

    JAN 23 ·  BONUS

    In the Neighborhood - Luke Bowanko

    In this episode excerpt Luke Bowanko, former NFL player turned farmer. talks about how he hopes to inspire his neighbors to become growers themselves. And from there... who knows? Maybe he can help inspire a movement of community growing. Throughout the interview, Luke mentioned different documentaries and books he found inspiring. I'm listing them below. I'm also putting a link for Farmshare Austin, where Luke got his farming formation. For anyone looking to grow the movement, each one of these resources may help. Luke's Mentions Kiss the Ground Common Ground Clarkson's Farm One Straw Revolution Farmshare Austin

    4 min
  5. Changing How We Eat 1 Neighbor At a Time - Luke Bowanko

    JAN 23

    Changing How We Eat 1 Neighbor At a Time - Luke Bowanko

    In this episode I chat with Luke Bowanko, former NFL player turned farmer. Luke isn't trying to build out a massive farm to make millions – as he points out, no one is trying to get rich from farming anyway – but rather build out a small farm in the middle of his Denver community. From there, he hopes to inspire his neighbors to become growers themselves. And from there... who knows? Maybe he can help inspire a movement of community growing. Throughout the interview, Luke mentioned different documentaries and books he found inspiring. I'm listing them below. I'm also putting a link for Farmshare Austin, where Luke got his farming formation. For anyone looking to grow the movement, each one of these resources may help. Luke's Mentions Kiss the Ground Common Ground Clarkson's Farm One Straw Revolution Farmshare Austin

    41 min
  6. Managing a New Generation - Ali Cohane

    12/29/2025 ·  BONUS

    Managing a New Generation - Ali Cohane

    In this episode, I chat with Ali Cohane, co-owner of Persephone Bakery, Picnic, and Persephone West Bank here in Jackson, Wyoming. I pulled out this excerpt because it felt rather applicable to all of us: how does it feel managing a new generation? Looking at you, Gen Z. And how can we be more open to new perspectives to make a stronger workforce? Looking at you, Millennials. Ali gives a grounding perspective on how to keep an open mind, but still bring who you are and what you need to management.

    11 min
  7. The Grind Put Simply - Ali Cohane

    12/29/2025

    The Grind Put Simply - Ali Cohane

    In this episode, I chat with Ali Cohane, co-owner of Persephone Bakery, Picnic, and Persephone West Bank here in Jackson, Wyoming. What I love about about Ali is that she explains what it feels like to be in the grind of starting a new business - and then a couple other businesses - without dramatizing it. And have you ever wondered if having kids actually does change your perspective? Spoiler alert: it does. You've never heard that before, I know.

    48 min
  8. The Jobs that Shape Us - Abigail Olson

    12/07/2025 ·  BONUS

    The Jobs that Shape Us - Abigail Olson

    If you want some wild parenting advice, here comes some stories from Abigail Olson's childhood (not shared in the main episode). Trigger alert: small children holding rats for slaughter.

    5 min
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Casual conversations with professional chefs, restauranteurs, farmers, and beyond about media portrayals of their industry and what it takes to keep us fed.

Information

  • Creator
    Julie Ottusch
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Julia Ottusch
  • Show Website
    Burnt Woman

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