Monica Von Thun Calderòn opened Grandaisy Bakery with the mission of preserving the art of handcrafted bread and a commitment to hiring and nurturing the careers of a diverse staff from around the world. A week after laying off most of her precious team due to the Coronavirus, Monica discussed how she's adapting to the new reality and what she's doing to keep her business alive, while looking back at what motivated her to open Grandaisy with a business model built on investing in the people she employs.
Life, Death & Dinner
Liza Schoenfein asks chefs and other food-passionate professionals what it is in their histories that most motivated them to do what they do in the food world.
Liza Schoenfein asks chefs and other food-passionate professionals what it is in their histories that most motivated them to do what they do in the food world.Listen on
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