This chef was a former runway model who attended culinary school, started a catering company, trained in professional restaurant kitchens, and in 2008, launched her television career when she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef. She’s also a motivational speaker and is on the Board of Trustees for Helen Keller International, Pajama Program, GenYouth and 4H.
Padma Lakshmi
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