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Ep 79. Paula Mohammed - Peace Through Food
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In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Paula Mohammed – podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Paula’s story begins with a unique multicultural upbringing as the daughter of a Pakistani father and mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, raised in both Canada and New Zealand.
She shares how a childhood memory of curried peas sparked a lifelong passion for connecting cultures through food. From organizing events and working in sports marketing, to launching In My Kitchen and facilitating culinary exchanges worldwide, Paula has built a life around creating peace through food — one dish and one story at a time.
We explore:
- How Paula’s diverse heritage shaped her love of food and culture
- The origin story of In My Kitchen and its global hosts
- Her three principles of travel and food exploration: Let it marinate, let it bend, let it unfold
- Why Portugal was a turning point in her personal and professional journey
- Her evolving definition of success — from chasing big events to cultivating connection and legacy
- Whether you’re a traveler, a food lover, or simply curious about how food can foster deeper human connection, Paula’s journey is full of wisdom and inspiration.
79 episodes
Manage episode 507701032 series 1576325
In this episode of the Taste of Place Podcast, we sit down with Paula Mohammed – podcaster, cultural explorer, and founder of In My Kitchen. Paula’s story begins with a unique multicultural upbringing as the daughter of a Pakistani father and mother from New Zealand with Māori heritage, raised in both Canada and New Zealand.
She shares how a childhood memory of curried peas sparked a lifelong passion for connecting cultures through food. From organizing events and working in sports marketing, to launching In My Kitchen and facilitating culinary exchanges worldwide, Paula has built a life around creating peace through food — one dish and one story at a time.
We explore:
- How Paula’s diverse heritage shaped her love of food and culture
- The origin story of In My Kitchen and its global hosts
- Her three principles of travel and food exploration: Let it marinate, let it bend, let it unfold
- Why Portugal was a turning point in her personal and professional journey
- Her evolving definition of success — from chasing big events to cultivating connection and legacy
- Whether you’re a traveler, a food lover, or simply curious about how food can foster deeper human connection, Paula’s journey is full of wisdom and inspiration.
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