a conversation with Chef Catina Smith

season one
Written By Tiffani Rozier
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Chef Cat has a lifelong passion for food and cooking. She received her degree in Professional Cooking from Baltimore International College. After graduating she entered the Air Force Reserves and joined the Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to her culinary degree, she holds a Bachelor’s in Organizational Management and is pursuing her Masters in Acquisition and Procurement Management. When deployed, she managed a dining facility that fed over seven thousand troops daily. 

She was the sous chef for Guy Fieri's Kitchen and Bar at the Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore. She has been the executive chef of a dining company and at Dovecote Cafe. She currently operates her own culinary business Culinary Socialite and is a member of the board for The Food Project. She is the founder of Just Call Me Chef, a professional networking organization for black women in the culinary industry.

 
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Just Call Me Chef is a call to action movement, highlighting Black Women Chefs, more than just a calendar. Just Call me Chef is a sisterhood, a professional networking organization, mentorship, and marketing. 

 

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Tiffani Rozier

My name is Tiffani Rozier, a freelance writer, podcast producer, and content developer living and working in Phoenix, Arizona.

I have an insatiable curiosity for people and their stories. I'm passionate about discovering and shaping narratives in transformative and impactful ways. We live in a time when we can reach larger audiences and build community through various channels and platforms. Great storytelling is an essential tool for building relationships, inspiring deep connections, and leaving an impact. I'm committed to telling stories that center narratives that amplify the voices of individuals and communities.

https://tiffanirozier.com
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