Cooking Your Way Through Life

Cooking Your Way Through “Being Present” — Thanksgiving Edition

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood slows things down for the holiday and dives into the art of being present. Thanksgiving often gets overshadowed by the rush of Christmas, social expectations, and constant comparison — but this episode is all about grounding yourself in what’s right in front of you.

We talk about how reflection during the holidays helps us appreciate what we already have, instead of focusing on what we think we’re missing. In life, in love, in careers — sometimes we’re chasing so much that we overlook the blessings and people sitting right in front of us.

For the food portion of this episode, Chef Hollywood shares the two dishes he genuinely looks forward to every Thanksgiving and asks the big question: Are you still making the same traditional holiday foods, or do you experiment each year?

This episode is warm, real, and all about slowing down, showing up, and savoring the moment — in and out of the kitchen.

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Cooking Your Way Through ”Failure” with Grant Martin

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood sits down with Grant Martin — a comedian, creator, and close friend who calls himself the Mindful Comedian for the way he blends growth, humor, and reflection. 🌱😂

Together, we unpack the idea of failure — the personal missteps, career setbacks, and unexpected moments that taught us more than our successes ever did. From lessons learned on cruise ships to the wild story of how we ended up at a pajama party with Oprah, this episode is all about growing through what didn’t go as planned.

This week’s culinary theme dives into the top four things home cooks and chefs fail at the most: scrambled eggs, pasta, breads, and chicken. Chef Hollywood breaks down why these mistakes happen and how to fix them so your kitchen failures can turn into flavor-filled wins. 👨🏽‍🍳🔥

🎙️ Guest: Grant Martin — The Mindful Comedian 📸 Instagram: @itsgrantmartin 📘 Facebook: @itsgrantmartin 🎵 TikTok: @itsgrantmartin ▶️ YouTube: @itsgrantmartin

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Cooking Your Way Through ”Risk” with Brittany of Declan’s Delights Co.

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Hollywood sits down with Brittany, owner and pastry chef of the Low country’s first mobile bakery — Declan’s Delights Co., a Best of Bluffton nominee. 🍰

Together, we dive into the idea of risk — the big leaps and small daily decisions that shape both our careers and our lives. From following passion projects to walking away from comfort zones, we share what it really means to bet on yourself and grow through uncertainty.

This episode also explores the art of cooking without a recipe — learning to trust your instincts, rely on core techniques, and let creativity take the lead in the kitchen. 👨🏽‍🍳

🎙️ Guest: Brittany, Owner & Pastry Chef of Declan’s Delights Co. 📸 Instagram: @declansdelightsco 📘 Facebook: Declans Delights Co. 🌐 Website: www.declansdelights.com

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Cooking Your Way Through ”Gratitude”

n this episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, we’re talking about gratitude — not just saying “thank you,” but truly shifting your mindset from glass half empty to glass half full. 🌿

Chef Hollywood dives into how practicing gratitude can change the way you cook, live, and appreciate the small things. We’ll also explore this week’s techniques: slow cooking and braising — two comforting, flavorful methods that remind us good things take time.

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Cooking Your Way Through ”Fear” with Warren Mullins

In this week’s episode of Cooking Your Way Through Life, Chef Drake Robertson (aka Chef Hollywood) sits down with Warren Mullins — a former cruise director turned tattoo artist with more opinions than facts — for a fun and fearless conversation about real fears vs. irrational fears, and how both can hold us back more than we realize.

Together, we open up about facing fear, trusting change, and learning to laugh through life’s challenges — all while making Black Magic Margaritas and Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites to keep things deliciously spooky.

🎧 New episodes every week — where food meets life lessons, and every ingredient tells a story.

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👤 Guest: Warren Mullins

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💭 Join the Conversation

What’s one irrational fear that’s been holding you back — and how are you cooking your way through it? Drop it in the comments below.

Cooking Your Way Through ”Playing Telephone”

This week, we’re switching things up and having some fun.

In this special episode, Chef Hollywood brings together every co-host from this quarter for a game of “Cooking Your Way Through Telephone.” Each co-host asks another co-host a question — no one knows what’s coming next — creating a fun, honest, and behind-the-scenes look at the people who help bring this podcast to life.

Featuring: Warren, Brittany, Grant, Spencer, Jamal & Lexi, OG, Ayla, Tinesha, Chef Patrick, Matt, Paul, and Shaconna — it’s a quick, cool way to get to know the voices you’ll be hearing throughout the season.

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Cooking Your Way Through ”Discipline”

Discipline isn’t about being perfect — it’s about showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.

In this episode, Chef Hollywood explores how building discipline in the kitchen mirrors building it in life. From learning French to hitting the gym or reading more, every habit starts with small, intentional steps — just like measuring every ingredient with care.

Through the art of baking, Chef breaks down how structure creates freedom, how patience shapes results, and how consistency turns goals into growth.

🍰 Because just like a good recipe, success is all about timing, precision, and showing up every single day.

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Sneak Peak At What’s To Come...

I just wanted to share some information about the upcoming changes to the podcast and next week I'll drop the trailer for the new episodes that are on the way!