Cooking Up Success Against the Odds: Wesley G. Simon
JoyTutor Podcast · JoAnna Williams
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Show Notes
Host of the JoyTutor Podcast, JoAnna Williams, welcomes Wesley G. Simon, a culinary entrepreneur and the executive chef behind the thriving restaurant Djon Djon and Market Bar & Brewery in Brooklyn, New York. Wesley shares his remarkable journey from his beginnings in a Haitian community, through challenges and discrimination in the culinary industry, to establishing and expanding his restaurant business amidst the hardships of the pandemic. Alongside discussing his philosophy on leadership, race, and personal ambition, Wesley offers valuable advice for aspiring restaurant owners and reflects on the importance of community, generational wealth, and cultural authenticity.
Chapters:
- Introduction
- Wesley's Early Life and Beginnings
- Career Growth and Philosophy
- Challenges and Discrimination
- Entrepreneurial Journey
- Cultural Identity and Aspirations
- Impact and Future Plans
- Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @weslyjsimon
- Instagram: @djondjon.bk
- Linktr.ee: @djondjon
- Instagram: @marketbarbk
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