17. Not By The Book But By Fire with Shen Tan

18/11/2025 52 min Temporada 2 Episodio 7
17. Not By The Book But By Fire with Shen Tan

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From Forbes director to self-taught chef, Shen Tan’s journey is anything but ordinary. Shen (@chefshentan & @ownselfmakechef) carved her own path through Singapore’s brutal F&B scene - from running hawker stalls and restaurants to private dining.In this episode, Shen shares:Why she traded in her power suit for an apronHow being self-taught shaped her philosophy (and her battles with imposter syndrome)Her unfiltered take on Singapore’s merciless F&B industryHer advice for aspiring café owners and home cooksThis episode packs a punch with a generous serving of sambal!Follow Shen’s work in and out of the kitchen at ownselfmakechef.com Enjoy more episodes of The Leong Form on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube!