This episode delves into the transformative career change journey of Ceri Jones, a former orchestral manager who shifted her path to become a food educator and cookbook author.

Following the loss of her parents and a realisation of unfulfillment in her job, she found solace and passion in writing a recipe blog that led her to pursue culinary arts. The story covers her pivotal decisions that eventually lead her to fulfilling her dream of writing a cook book, published in 2024.

She now enjoys a diverse career combining food education, content creation, and recipe writing. Emphasising the importance of discovering and pursuing one's passion, the episode offers insights into overcoming challenges and redefining personal and professional fulfillment.

Don't miss the closing question that encourages reflection on pursuing career changes without regrets.

Ceri's first cookbook ‘It Starts with Veg : 100 Seasonal Suppers and Sides‘ was published by Pavilion Books in June 2024.

She trained over 10 years ago as a ‘Natural Chef’ in Berkeley California and since then has been building her online platform as a recipe writer, honing her skills as a chef by cooking for over 70 yoga and wellbeing retreats around the world, and teaching hundreds of cookery classes to a wide range of communities. For 3 days a week she is the sole Food Educator at the Garden Museum in London where you can find her leading cookery workshops for kids, families, community groups and the general public.

Working in food is her second career. She previously worked in the world of music, project managing concerts and tours for a London based international orchestra, and before that a music degree specialising in clarinet performance. She still enjoys playing the clarinet and singing in her spare time and regularly performs with two ensembles in South London where she lives.

Recording information

This interview was recorded online on 5th June 2025.

Links

Ceri's website

Simple and Seasonal Substack

Follow Ceri on Instagram

Final notes

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Podcast music is by Tsarzi and artwork by Tiffany-Francis Baker.

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