778 Turn Your Creative Passion into a Thriving Business with Christina Tosi

Apr 1, 2019

Christina Tosi, a chef, author, and the visionary behind Milk Bar, shares her journey of turning passion into a thriving business. She discusses the challenges of scaling her bakery and the continuous pursuit of innovation, emphasizing the importance of resilience and showing up every day. Tosi's insights into culinary storytelling and the emotional connections her treats create highlight the magic behind her brand. She also touches on self-assessment, teamwork, and the significance of community, inspiring listeners to embrace their own creative ventures.

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ANECDOTE

Chef's Table Doubts

Christina Tosi initially doubted Milk Bar's suitability for Chef's Table, given its focus on fine dining.
The show's creators convinced her, highlighting Milk Bar's democratic spirit and accessibility.

INSIGHT

Unexpected Resonance

Christina Tosi's Chef's Table episode unexpectedly resonated with viewers beyond food.
It became a metaphor for pursuing passion and chasing a calling, regardless of the field.

ANECDOTE

Milk Bar's Origin

Christina Tosi transitioned from fine dining to working with David Chang, finding his democratized approach to food inspiring.
Chang encouraged her to open Milk Bar, seeing her passion for baking and recognizing her unique vision.

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YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP EVERY DAY.
I’m not a distance runner.
When I run, the first few minutes are easy. But after a mile, it starts to hurt.
I can either stop there, or I can keep going.
When I push through the adversity, I feel like I can run forever. I hit the zone where it doesn’t hurt anymore.
The same thing happens in life.
You have to keep giving it your best even when it’s hard. You have to know that something great is waiting for you on the other side.
Everything you’re going through now is paving the way for success in your future.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about passion and hard work with a woman who revolutionized the dessert industry: Christina Tosi.
Christina Tosi is a chef, author, and television personality. She is the founder and owner of Milk Bar, the sister bakery to the Momofuku restaurant group, and just opened her seventeenth store. Christina is the recipient of several awards and was featured on a list of "Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink" by Food and Wine Magazine in 2014.
Christina shares that every time she gets close to a goal, she raises the bar a little higher.
She is always growing and always learning.
So get ready to learn how to find your true passion and share your gifts on Episode 778.
Some Questions I Ask:
Can you tell us the story of how Milk Bar came to be? (12:00)
How did you learn how to scale your business? (24:00)
What’s your vision for Milk Bar? (31:00)
How do you continue to reinvent the dream (34:00)
What’s the worst voice you have in your head, and what’s the best voice (39:00)
Do you think you’d be as driven as you are if you weren’t critical of yourself? (42:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
About filming Netflix’s Chef’s Table (8:00)
The lie of the “overnight success” (10:00)
How David Chang influenced Christina (15:00)
The problem of “knowing too much” (29:00)
How working out can help you in business and life (37:00)
Why you can’t use outside approval to measure success (43:00)

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