Judy Joo
Former Wall Street finance professional who trained at the French Culinary Institute and founded Korean restaurant concept Seoul Bird, with outlets in the UK and US.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 26min
Giving it all up for food
Duc Ngo, an engineer-turned-restaurateur who rebuilt a Helsinki sandwich shop into a bistro. Judy Joo, ex-Wall Street financier turned chef and founder of Seoul Bird. Nisha Katona, former barrister who created Mowgli Street Food. They talk about leaving high-powered careers, starting in kitchens, the shock of running restaurants, pivots when concepts fail, and practical advice for career changers.
May 1, 2025 • 1h 20min
#901 Flowing with Judy Joo
In a delightful conversation, Judy Joo, a Korean-American chef and the first female Iron Chef UK, shares her inspiring journey from Wall Street to the culinary world. She discusses her new cookbook, 'K-Quick,' filled with quick Korean recipes perfect for busy lives. Judy opens up about the resilience needed in the culinary arts and the importance of mentorship, especially for minority women. The chat also explores her love for K-dramas and the cultural impact of food, all while celebrating the joy and creativity involved in cooking.
