Star chef Matt Jennings overcame enormous personal challenges — from addiction to obesity — and transformed his life by embracing mindfulness. In this powerful discussion, former long-time Editor in Chief of Food & Wine Magazine Dana Cowin interviews Jennings to discover how the pursuit of self-awareness unleashed in him far greater creativity, productivity and happiness than he thought possible. The audience will leave with insights into how to achieve the same in their own lives.

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