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Back in 2017, Courtnee Futch found her “dream job.” Unexpectedly, she got FIRED from that same dream job a few months in. She then vowed to get back on track to building the career of her dreams. Fast forward four years…what happened?? Where is she now?
We catch up with EP 59 & 60 guest – chef, baker, author and entrepreneur Courtnee Futch to talk about how much her journey to the dream has changed since we first heard from her..and why this is only the beginning of what she has in store for those in the culinary world. Courtnee shares the challenges and successes she’s encountered along the way and what #dreamdriving means to her now.
Some of the things we discuss include:
- What Courtnee has been up to since 2017’s interview
- Launching new businesses + finding new passions
- Pivoting post COVID
- How a Glamour Magazine feature changed Courtnee’s life
- How to battle fear & doubt
- The process behind launching her debut cookbook
- Courtnee’s plans for the future
About Courtnee:
Courtnee Futch, chef, baker, author, and entrepreneur believes that the best food is meant to feel like home. The Atlanta native has been baking since 8 years old and cooking professionally since the age of 17, when founding ThunderCakes Bakery and years later founding The Spred Catering Company. To complement her love of food, Courtnee also trained as a mixologist in Paris. To her, craft cocktail pairings serve as the final frill in a well-rounded dining experience.
In her debut cookbook Early Enough, author Courtnee Futch shares the secrets to creating brunch dishes that anyone can make and no one will stop talking about. A colorful, quirky guide to demystifying day-dining and day-drinking: Early Enough is the resource for afternoon eats with charm.
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