Hospitality On The Rise · 2026-08-04 · 35 min
Jen Hidinger-Kendrick, Founder and Senior Director of Individual Giving at Giving Kitchen, shares how she built a career rooted in entrepreneurship, resilience, and an unwavering belief in the power of hospitality. From selling lemonade outside the Indy 500 as a kid to building Atlanta's underground dining scene, co-founding the award-winning Staplehouse, and helping grow Giving Kitchen into a national nonprofit serving food service workers across all 50 states, her journey is a powerful reminder that purpose can evolve through every chapter of a career. Jen reflects on navigating unimaginable personal loss, making bold career decisions, embracing change, and why staying true to your north star can transform life's greatest challenges into lasting impact. Links - Instagram - Jen Hidinger-Kendrick: - Instagram - Culinary Agents: - Full Transcript: ************ Remember, success looks different for everyone in hospitality. No two paths are the same. If you have a leader or a topic you want to hear about, email media@culinaryagents.com. Hospitality On The Rise is
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