Episode 18
Thriving and Surviving
As far as providing second chances go for individuals re-entering society, Chef Brandon Chrostowski is a game-changer. Brandon shares his personal journey that led him to establish the Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute that graduates nearly 100 students a year between its prison program and restaurant institute and boasts a 97% employment rate after graduation.
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*This episode contains some explicit language.
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Episode Notes
0:55 – A Second Chance
12:40 – Chef Brandon Chrostowski Joins the Show
13:29 – EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
16:12 – Providing Hope
19:48 – Culinary Math & Life Lessons
23:48 – The Application Process
27:33 – The Teaching Process
32:06 – The Campus
35:28 – Finding Success
37:07 – Knife Skills
39:22 – Success Stories
41:53 – A Typical Day
43:39 – COVID19
50:50 – The Future of EDWINS
55:35 – Favorite & Least Favorite Dishes
1:04:12 – How to Apply or Contribute
1:05:30 – Brandon’s Inspirational Quote