Mastery in the Making

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Feb 2026

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Welcome to Mastery in the Making, a fresh new podcast by Le Cordon Bleu Australia. Join us as we deep dive into the minds of industry experts, entrepreneurs and the voices of Le Cordon Bleu – the world’s leading education provider in culinary arts and hospitality management. From expert lecturers to our incredible students and alumni, we’ll uncover the secrets, stories and skills that make this industry a world of endless possibilities. www.cordonbleu.edu/australia

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February 24, 2026Episode 1524 min

When stars align with Michelle Goh

Michelle Goh's culinary journey began with a bold move from Malaysia to Australia. In this episode, she opens up about adapting to life abroad, the challenges of studying and working in a new country and how those experiences shaped her resilience and creativity.Michelle then takes us to Bangkok, where she co-founded celebrated fine dining restaurant Mia Bangkok - a venture that led to a historic milestone as the first Malaysian female chef to earn a MICHELIN star. An inspiring conversation on courage, growth and turning obstacles into opportunity.

February 24, 2026Episode 1442 min

New York, New York! with Mary George

Mary George, a Sydney pâtisserie graduate, is now making her mark in New York as Executive Pastry Sous Chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Daniel.Mary shares her journey from the classroom to one of the world’s most celebrated dining rooms, reflecting on discipline, creativity and the determination it takes to build an international pastry career.

February 24, 2026Episode 1324 min

From corporate to commercial kitchens with Lachlan McLaren

In this episode, Melbourne student Lachlan McLaren shares his inspiring career pivot from working in corporate business to following his passion for cooking at Le Cordon Bleu. Four months into his Cuisine program, he reflects on the challenges, excitement, campus-life and realities of starting fresh in a professional kitchen setting.

February 23, 2026Episode 1228 min

The entrepreneurial spirit with Kyra Wang

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kyra Wang, a dynamic entrepreneur shaping the hospitality scene in Adelaide. From studying a Bachelor of Business in International Hotel Management to owning and operating multiple venues, Kyra shares her journey from student life to successful business owner.

December 1, 2024Episode 1121 min

Standing out in the crowd with Gunawan Wu

How do you run a successful business in the age of social media, where people eat with their eyes and a single Google review can make or break you? Just ask Adelaide alumnus Gunawan Wu, whose insta-worthy desserts have caught the attention of foodies across the globe.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠

March 28, 2024Episode 1026 min

Mind over matter: How to keep the fire burning with Andy Ashby

In this episode, Brisbane restaurateur Andy Ashby discusses the highs and lows of the industry and how to keep the passion and positivity alive in this fast-paced industry. As an industry partner of Le Cordon Bleu, Andy lets us into his life and reveals why people keep coming back to his venue, C'est Bon, time and time again.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠» Discover our Work Integrated Learning placement program https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastplacements

March 14, 2024Episode 940 min

Talking mental health in hospitality with Sebastian Simon

Le Cordon Bleu Melbourne VET assessor and culinary trainer Sebastian Simon discusses his journey as a chef-turned-educator, what he loves about teaching Le Cordon Bleu students, plus the all-important topic of maintaining mental health in hospitality when things get tough.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠» Discover our Cuisine programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastcuisine» Explore Sebastian's work at LavaSalt https://lavasaltconsulting.comBeyondBlue: 1300 22 4636Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14

February 29, 2024Episode 811 min

Business talk with Steven Lee

Le Cordon Bleu Adelaide alumnus Steven Lee is one of the founders of Plus 82 Group, comprising three restaurants and cafes across South Australia. Steven discusses his time at Le Cordon Bleu and what it takes to start your own, thriving hospitality business.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠» Discover our Business degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastbusinessdegrees

February 15, 2024Episode 723 min

Passionate pursuit of a pâtissier with Russell Le Comte

Russell Le Comte is a pastry chef with more than 20 years of experience in the field. With several accolades to his name, he is now flying the pastry flag at South Australia's premiere entertainment destination, SkyCity. In this episode, Russell discusses his career highlights, what big employers look for in staff and how to truly succeed in the pastry world.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠» Discover our Patisserie programs https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastpatisserie

February 1, 2024Episode 611 min

How to seamlessly transition Down Under with Harpreet Talwar

Harpreet Talwar decided to pack up her life in Oman and move to Australia to study one of Le Cordon Bleu's postgraduate degrees. In this episode, Harpreet offers her tips and tricks on seamlessly transitioning into life Down Under.Additional links:» Visit our homepage ⁠https://lcbl.eu/auspodcasthomepage⁠» Discover our Master's degrees https://lcbl.eu/auspodcastmasters