Overcoming Rejection, Owning your Confidence, and Thriving as a Self-Taught Creative with Priyanka Naik

Self-taught vegan chef, Food Network champion, and cookbook author Priyanka Naik knows a thing or two about transforming a side hustle into a full-time creative job. In this inspiring episode, Priyanka walks us through her journey from tech employee to entrepreneur. She gets real about what she sacrificed for her dream, where she finds confidence, and how she overcame rejection time and time again. Plus, Priyanka shares the story about what unexpectedly led her to put everything into Chef Priyanka — and what she’s still learning from that experience.In this episode we talk about:What it *really* looks like to go after a dream while working full-timeWhy it’s important to use your analytical and creative brain, no matter what type of work you doThe tools Priyanka used to rebuild her life after getting laid off from her full-time jobHow to be the most confident person in the roomThe best advice for anyone who wants to start crafting a personal brandWhy you should shout your accomplishments from the rooftops!The best thing all of us can do to live a little greener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.