Room For All - S2E9 - Quinn Jones Room For All podcast

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Quinn's Inspirational Journey: From Trainee to Accomplished Chef

In a special episode of 'Room For All,' hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell celebrate Andrea's birthday with an extraordinary guest, Quinn Jones. Quinn, one of the original trainees from the first intake back in 2021, shares his inspiring journey from a shy, reserved individual to a confident apprentice chef at the Fairmont. The episode delves into Quinn's unique upbringing by activist parents, his struggles and successes in various roles at Hotel Etico, and his ambitious goals, including buying multiple properties and aiming to make $100,000 a year by age 30. The emotional episode also highlights Quinn's perseverance, resilience, and continuous quest for self-improvement, making it a compelling watch filled with heartfelt moments and valuable life lessons.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

01:53 Birthday Celebrations and Toasts

03:24 Meet Quinn Jones: Background and Early Life

09:30 Quinn's Education and Volunteer Work

14:39 Joining Hotel Etico and Early Impressions

27:56 Transition to Fairmont and High Tea Challenges

36:08 Starting an Apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery

36:45 Learning Process at TAFE

38:30 On-the-Job Training and Program Duration

39:34 Personal Goals and Achievements

41:46 Investing in Real Estate

44:21 Challenges and Support in Real Estate

51:20 Driving Milestones

59:00 Future Aspirations and Reflections

01:09:49 Final Reflections and Gratitude

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Special Guest Announcement (00:00:00)

2. Celebrating Birthdays and Toasts (00:01:53)

3. Introducing Quinn Jones (00:02:52)

4. Quinn's Background and Upbringing (00:05:26)

5. Volunteer Work and Early Career (00:11:45)

6. Joining Hotel Etico (00:14:39)

7. Transition to Fairmont and Learning Experiences (00:25:54)

8. Starting an Apprenticeship in Commercial Cookery (00:36:08)

9. Learning Process at TAFE (00:36:45)

10. On-the-Job Training and Program Duration (00:38:30)

11. Personal Goals and Achievements (00:39:34)

12. Investing in Real Estate (00:41:46)

13. Memories and Reflections on Family (00:47:16)

14. Challenges and Successes in Driving (00:51:20)

15. Future Aspirations and Goals (00:59:09)

16. Final Reflections and Gratitude (01:09:49)

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