The Artist 10 Podcast, hosted by Jenn Hart
It’s not often you meet a person who resonates with sunshine. From the Swathmore College Test Kitchen and Dining Hall, Chef Aziza Young, business owner, private chef to professional athletes, and competitor on Food Network’s Chopped, did just that.
She gave new meaning to the expression "full plate" and shared her story filled with family, creativity, work ethic, and curiosity. Plus, she laid down some pretty mind-blowing anecdotes–So good we’re still talking about them. It’s fair to say Aziza’s story left us hungry for more.
Aziza's culinary journey began at the age of nine in her family's kitchen, where her father ignited her passion for cooking. By twelve, she was already making her mark at her grandfather's catering company. Despite only having formal training in high school, she opened her own catering business in 2013 and quickly rose to fame on Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen, where she impressed Chef Gordon Ramsay.
Her creative flair and dedication have since made her a beloved figure in Philadelphia’s food scene, earning her numerous accolades, including the People's Choice Award for Best Short Rib Lasagna and two Open Table awards for her restaurant.
A full plate takes new meaning as we explore Chef Z’s world of passions with a central ingredient that pulls it all together. Listen to Episode 9: Gratitude Gains and Composing Food For Mind, Body, and Soul with Chef Aziza Young on The Artist 10 Podcast.
Learn more about our other podcast guests. Meet Justin Green and Nancy Good.
Listen to the episodes on
Follow Chef Aziza Young
Instagram @ChefZigga
Tag along with the podcast and our team for behind-the-scenes content, inspiration, resources, and more. Digital art releases for sale are coming soon!
Spotify @theartist10podcast
TikTok @theartist10podcast
Instagram @harthousecreative
LinkedIn @harthousecreative
Popular Related Articles
Author: Hannah Heine
Editor: Jenn Hart
Art: Olivia Hepner
Subscribe to The Squeeze on our little piece of the internet to get design promotions, resources, stories about other creatives, and inspiration for your eyeballs and brainstorms.