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What if everything you’ve ever done—every twist, detour, and burnout—was part of your business plan?

In this deeply inspiring conversation, Mary sits down with food strategist and former corporate food safety executive Rochelle Howell, founder of The Paperwork Chef. With humor, heart, and decades of experience, Rochelle opens up about walking away from stability, rediscovering creativity, and building something meaningful from the ground up.

Together, they explore:

• The surprising power of food safety to build confidence and structure
• How to guide young people toward purpose through entrepreneurship
• The reality of taking the leap (and why savings alone won’t save you)
• Why past jobs might still be “haunting” you
• How to turn chaos into clarity using systems, soul, and strategy
• The real question to ask: “Did I leave because I hated the job—or because I had a bigger dream?”

This episode isn’t just for food entrepreneurs—it’s for anyone navigating reinvention, burnout, and the brave road of becoming who you were meant to be.

Resources & Links:
🍴 Rochelle Howell – The Paperwork Chef
📩 Email Rochelle: cooking@thepaperworkchef.com
📺 Manage It Monday on YouTube
📸 IG: @thepaperworkchef
📘 LinkedIn: Rochelle Howell

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