Second Life Podcast: Pati Jinich
Jinich has dedicated her culinary career to understanding, honoring, and celebrating two cultures with deep affection for her: Mexico, where she was born, and the United States, where she lives. And the industry has recognized her commitment and unique perspective, as she won the prestigious James Beard Foundation award.
While Jinich’s passion is in the kitchen, there’s no denying that her cooking comes from wanting to make a bigger impact by showcasing the vibrant people and culture of Mexico.. It is therefore not surprising that her early career was actually inspired by the effort to strengthen democratic institutions in Mexico. Jinich worked as a political analyst at a DC think tank after earning a master’s degree in Latin American studies from Georgetown University. Listen to the latest episode of Second life to hear how Jinich transitioned from working in politics to building a thriving culinary empire without losing sight of his larger purpose.
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