Motherhood and careers can be daunting if juggled at the same time. Time management and the ability to multi-task are the keys to successfully managing both. Below are the chefs who have managed to successfully lead careers in the food industry without neglecting their duties as moms, as well.
1. Padma Lakshmi
Padma juggles motherhood by being a host of the show, "Top Chef," as reported in Pop Sugar. Being a TV host and mom at the same time requires the patience of busy schedules. Mother and daughter need to adjust to hectic schedules of TV shootings constantly. Padma is a single mom to daughter, Krishna Thea Lakshmi-Dell.
2. Ree Drummond
Nothing is more heartwarming than kids giving their parents support in pursuing the latter's career. Drummond's show, "The Pioneer Woman," according to the chef mom, "has to be approved by cowboys and hungry kids." Drummond's kids, Todd, Bryce, Alex and Paige frequently appears on "The Pioneer Woman." Additionally, the kids often pose in photos with a mom that appear on Drummond's Instagram account.
Drummond shares the reason why she was so glad to have two daughters, saying:
"As a mother, it's one of the best feelings in the world - that they'll have each other no matter what life throws their way."
Drummond's kids can look up to their mom having the best favorite dishes. Take for instance celeb mom, Traci Des Jardins. As reported in Food and Wine, Jardins' favorite food is her own creation of Latin shrimp and avocado salad.
3. Alex Guarnaschelli
The judge of "The Chopped" works as a full-time mother to daughter, Ava. But, this chef mom is taking criticisms from her daughter in stride. Guarnaschelli said her daughter gives her the harshest critics ever. But, as mentioned Guarnaschelli does not let it get to her. The chef mom shares:
"I fried her an egg the other day, and she told me it was delicious but slightly overcooked. By 9 a.m., I was already chopped in my own house."
As workingmother.com reported, beating the clock to cope up with schedules is one of the dilemmas of working moms. Alex is as relaxed as can be, though, in handling rush hours on a daily basis.
4. Giada de Laurentiis
Just like Drummond, Laurentiis is a mom who encourages her daughter to appear in her shows. Jade de Laurentiis Thompson appears in Instagram lovable moments with mom constantly with hashtag #mommymoments.
Giada shares her mantra for successful parenting and being a career woman, saying:
"I've continued my life exactly as it was. Jade knows her mother works and travels, and she travels with me."
For moms thinking that motherhood and careers are impossible to juggle. Think again. Other women need to be inspired by these successful ladies who have shown anything is possible with determination and courage.
