The Ultimate Dish

Author: Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

A show about good food, inspiring stories, and deep dive talks featuring the worlds most innovative culinary educators and thought leaders. Join us as we delve into the lives of the amazing people shaping the world of food and drink. Hosted by Chef Kirk T. Bachmann.
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Alexis Stoudemire: Why She Chose Culinary School Now
Episode 144
Monday, 9 February, 2026

In today’s episode, we sit down with Alexis Stoudemire, entrepreneur, lifestyle creator, philanthropist, and recent Escoffier graduate.Alexis opens up about enrolling in culinary school as a deliberate next chapter, not a career reset. She reflects on balancing school with motherhood, business, media, and travel, and how formal culinary training reshaped her relationship with food, discipline, and intention. From walking across the graduation stage to finding confidence in the kitchen, Alexis shares what it meant to fully commit to learning something new and seeing it through.Join us as Alexis explains why food has always been central to her life and how culinary education expanded her purpose beyond the plate.