Hosted by Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author, actor, and Executive Producer of Netflix’s From Scratch, Lifted is a multi-season series investigating and celebrating what it takes to transform challenges into the inspired work of a lifetime. The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes events, human stumbling blocks, and eventual tools that lead to resilience. Deeply personal, full of humor, Lifted pulls back the curtain on the "extraordinary moment when everything changed" and, through candid conversations with remarkable female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists and thought leaders, it creates a guide for the individual and collective resilience and joy that lifts our lives. Each season pulls at the thematic threads of From Scratch by looking at moments of 'lift' through the lenses of art, food, and travel -- creating an ongoing conversation ignited by the series. The first season consists of eight unforgettable conversations with the female creators and collaborators behind the powerful Netflix series and global hit From Scratch.
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Hosted by Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author, actor, and Executive Producer of Netflix’s From Scratch, Lifted is a multi-season series investigating and celebrating what it takes to transform challenges into the inspired work of a lifetime. The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes events, human stumbling blocks, and eventual tools that lead to resilience. Deeply personal, full of humor, Lifted pulls back the curtain on the "extraordinary moment when everything changed" and, through candid conversations with remarkable female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists and thought leaders, it creates a guide for the individual and collective resilience and joy that lifts our lives. Each season pulls at the thematic threads of From Scratch by looking at moments of 'lift' through the lenses of art, food, and travel -- creating an ongoing conversation ignited by the series. The first season consists of eight unforgettable conversations with the female creators and collaborators behind the powerful Netflix series and global hit From Scratch.
Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All
Lifted
34 minutes
1 year ago
Yasmin Khan on Burnout, Advocacy, and How Food Unites Us All
Join us for a compelling conversation with Yasmin Khan, the British cookbook author and former human rights campaigner. Known for titles like "Zaitoun" and "The Saffron Tales," Yasmin shares her remarkable journey from social justice advocacy to cookbook writing, emphasizing the power of food as a universal connector in highlighting our shared humanity. We explore:
Yasmin's career shift from human rights advocacy to cookbook writing, driven by burnout and a desire to foster connections through cooking.
How Yasmin's cookbooks act as bridges between cultures, introducing readers to both recipes and the stories of everyday people from various Middle Eastern regions.
The similarity between draining your energy and draining your bank account, and the importance of avoiding "the red".
Discover Yasmin’s incredible cookbooks The Saffron Tales, Zaitoun, and Ripe Figs.
Read more about Yasmin’s reflections on energy, burnout, and how to thrive in a post-pandemic world in her substack Rising Up.
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Lifted
Hosted by Tembi Locke, New York Times bestselling author, actor, and Executive Producer of Netflix’s From Scratch, Lifted is a multi-season series investigating and celebrating what it takes to transform challenges into the inspired work of a lifetime. The podcast focuses on the behind-the-scenes events, human stumbling blocks, and eventual tools that lead to resilience. Deeply personal, full of humor, Lifted pulls back the curtain on the "extraordinary moment when everything changed" and, through candid conversations with remarkable female creators, writers, entrepreneurs, artists and thought leaders, it creates a guide for the individual and collective resilience and joy that lifts our lives. Each season pulls at the thematic threads of From Scratch by looking at moments of 'lift' through the lenses of art, food, and travel -- creating an ongoing conversation ignited by the series. The first season consists of eight unforgettable conversations with the female creators and collaborators behind the powerful Netflix series and global hit From Scratch.
