Hey, I'm Bea 👋
I believe stories are the secret ingredient in any great dish or business. Maybe that's what I learned growing up in a family of food educators and entrepreneurs - my grandmother and mother founded the Philippines' first culinary school, CCA Manila, where I now lead communications.
For over a decade, I've collected stories from kitchens, bars, and food businesses across Melbourne and Manila, including my travels. Each one taught me what my grandmother always said: cooking is more than technique - it's a gesture of love.
She wrote, "Cooking is more than a chore, a means to an end or even a hobby... cooking is a personal spiritual act, and food is part of the great cycle of life... This is cooking with respect, harmony, purity, and tranquility: cooking with love."
-Annie Guerrero
Beyond the school, I help food and beverage brands grow through content - from podcasts and PR to social media and brand storytelling. My focus? Bringing good food stories to life.
What's this about?
Every two weeks, I share conversations with founders, chefs, and professionals in food and drink. There is no fluff or hype—just honest thoughts on building sustainable businesses and meaningful careers in this industry.
You'll get:
Deep conversations with fascinating people
Updates on food and beverage news
Behind-the-scenes from culinary school
Lessons from successes and failures
Book notes and actionable ideas
Who is this for?
This is for chefs, entrepreneurs, and professionals in food and hospitality who want to stay ahead and build something that lasts.
When?
Every Sunday in your inbox
What people are saying about the pod:
"I love it, especially the question about his favorite failure that led him to where he is now. This is so inspiring. Looking forward to more of this!" - Kim, professional in the industry.
"I just finished watching the podcast, and I love how you transition the questions; it makes the flow of the conversation. I would also commend the simplicity/rawness of the podcast without having too much bg music & video effects." - Gian, culinary graduate.
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