Earning a James Beard Award made history. But for Robynne Mai‘i, the real achievement was everything it took to get there.

Pain and loss have a way of stripping life down to its rawest form, revealing truths we often ignore in the hustle of daily life. For Mark Noguchi—better known as Chef Gooch—career success came at a cost.

Learn from Chef Sheldon Simeon the importance of valuing yourself and the unique talents that you bring to the table.