From Pre-Med to Celebrity Chef | Priyanka Naik (CAS’10)

Priyanka Naik (CAS’10) is a celebrated vegan chef, Food Network champion, and author of cookbook THE MODERN TIFFIN. A first-generation Indian American, Priyanka's path took her from pre-med and economics to a career in media & tech, including several years as an executive at X (formerly Twitter), before launching full-time into the culinary world, merging Eastern traditions with Western culinary techniques.

Priyanka joined us to discuss her unconventional path and how she embraced her cultural identity and spirit of entrepreneurship to turn her culinary interests into a thriving career.

Season 3, Episode 1

Chef Priyanka's Upcoming Events: 
• February 15: Williams Sonoma Book Signing & Cooking Demo (Columbus Circle NYC) - Get tickets here. 
• February 23 - 25: South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBE) (Miami, FL) - Get tickets here. 

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