In this week’s episode (47) of The EAT, CAPTURE, SHARE Podcast, I’m talking to Joudie Kalla, also known as Palestine on a Plate, trained chef and home cook, artist, best selling cookbook author and activist. We talk about how her love of food led her to write two best selling books, raise money for charity and shine a light on the beautiful people of Palestine. Here’s what else you can expect from this week’s episode …

I share some exciting news about my e-course
Joudie introduces herself
Joudie shares what living in quarantine has been like and how she’s managed despite her past struggles with anxiety and depression
Joudie talks about finding her purpose whilst in quarantine
We explore why speaking about mental health struggles is so important
We discuss highlight reels versus reality and why the latter can be much more powerful
Joudie shares how she discovered her love of food and embarked on a career as a chef
Joudie openly talks about what a healing experience cooking has been for her
Joudie outlines why she decided to open a Palestinian deli in London
Joudie speaks about why sharing Palestinian food has been such a powerful experience
Joudie shares the struggles she experienced which eventually led to her cookbook deal
Joudie talks about how her cookbook became a best-seller
Joudie explains where she found inspiration to write her second cookbook, Baladi
Joudie discussed why she decided to call her first book Palestine on a Plate
Joudie notes how she deals with trolls
She shares what her hopes and dreams are for the future

LINKS MENTIONED:

Find out more about my Online food photography course here
Connect with Joudie on instagram or via her website
Find her books here
Find out more about the yoga and meditation classes Joudie mentions here and here
Beder, a charity raising awareness around mental health & suicide prevention
Heather Holden Brown agency
Jacqui Small/Quarto
Interlink Books
House of Friendship
Phaidon
Tim Beaumont PR
Paces
Join my FREE Instagram food photography challenge
Find the full show notes HERE
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