307. Failure is the Main Ingredient: 2 Michelin Star Chef Emma Bengtsson’s Recipe for Success

Meet a woman who cooked her way to the top in New York City’s fiercely competitive culinary scene.In this electrifying kickoff episode of CEO School live from the iconic New York Stock Exchange, host Suneera Madhani sits down with the extraordinary two-star Michelin chef, Emma Bengtsson. Diving deep into the male-dominated world of haute cuisine, Emma shares her inspiring journey from a childhood inspired by family matriarchs to spearheading Aquavit, a top-tier Swedish restaurant in the heart of Manhattan. Amid the buzz of the Women’s Exchange Summit, they explore the challenges of maintaining culinary excellence, the intricate dance of managing a high-end restaurant’s backend, and Emma’s personal coping mechanisms under relentless pressure. Listeners will leave equipped with a richer understanding of the complexities behind culinary stardom and restaurant management, along with actionable insights on navigating male-dominated industries. Additionally, they will feel energized by the powerful stories of what it means to forge a path where women are underrepresented, making this session a source of motivation for anyone needing a dash of inspiration to chase their professional dreams.Connect with Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmabengtsson.chef/Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level?Join my exclusive, 8-week coaching program, and gather the right tools and resources to scale your business effectively and sustainably.Entrepreneurship is hard and the road is overwhelming, lonely, and uncertain. By joining The Accelerator, you go from bearing the pressure of scaling your business to learning from a 9-figure founder and expert.Visit: TheCEOSchool.co/Accelerator today. Elevate your leadership. Elevate your success. Don't miss out. Join The CEO School Accelerator now.Shop our Merch: https://theceoschool.co/the-shop