Creative Roots Podcast
Creative Roots Podcast is where stories begin. Every week, host Tae sits down with artists, entrepreneurs, and makers of all kinds to explore the journey before the spotlight—when the vision was still raw, and the hustle was rooted in passion, not popularity.
We go beneath the surface—talking consistency, growth, setbacks, and the real creative process. Whether you’re an early-stage creative or someone finding your way back to your roots, this podcast is here to inspire, reflect, and remind you why you started in the first place.
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Creative Roots Podcast
Just Call It The Perfect Batch - Chef Walter | Ep. 30
In this heartfelt episode of the Creative Roots Podcast, Tae reconnects with Chef Walter, the creator and owner of The Perfect Batch Foods, known for his flavorful sauces and seasonings. But this conversation goes far deeper than food.
From his early days cooking in high school home economics class - where people still talk about his dishes - to studying culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University, Chef Walter’s journey has been rooted in passion, patience, and purpose.
Now on a path to listen more and talk less, he opens up about using his gift later in life, his mental health journey, and the lessons he’s learned from slowing down and trusting his process. Tae and Walter also reminisce about their past after years apart, blending laughter with moments that hit deep - including a question Walter asks Tae that might bring you to tears.
This episode is for creatives rediscovering their purpose, chefs finding balance between passion and peace, and anyone learning it’s never too late to start again.
Visit The Perfect Batch Foods:
www.theperfectbatchfoods.com
Check out the virtual cook book here:
www.theperfectbatchfoods.com/tpbvirtualcookbook
Watch the live performance Tae recorded for Chef Walter:
"It's still crispy!!!"
https://youtu.be/NMmYmOxhxNA?si=2tDoiszrKAQbMyHv
Topics Covered:
Using your creative gift “late in life”
Mental health and healing through creativity
Reconnecting with old friends and rediscovering purpose
Balancing ambition and mindfulness as a creator
Chef life and building a brand with heart
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