Coffee Breaks are 30-ish minute chats over Substack LIVE with the paid members of this community. It’s a chance to learn more about them and their work and talk about some of the real challenges and opportunities as a food writer today.
I had the privilege of meeting Rachel Ciordas in person earlier this year and, as you’ll see in this conversation, she is one of the kindest, most welcoming, and genuine people I know. Rachel is a teacher at heart and that comes through in everything she does. In this conversation, you’ll hear her story of how she came to write Next Level Gluten Free and the great lengths she goes through to make sure every recipe she publishes is delicious and foolproof.
About Rachel
Rachel is a long-time chef, cooking teacher, and recipe developer. She started developing gluten-free recipes in 2016 when one of her children was diagnosed with celiac disease. Living gluten-free can be difficult and she knows firsthand! But, her newsletter makes it easy, delicious and fun. It’s packed with gluten-free recipes that everyone will enjoy, plus product comparisons, videos, and more.
The goal of Mastermind for Food Writers and The Food Writers Business Lab isn’t simply to gather more information. It’s to build a better business alongside people who genuinely want to see each other succeed.
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The Food Writers Business Lab offers practical, affordable education created specifically for food writers. Every workshop is taught by an experienced food writer who understands the challenges of growing an audience, diversifying your income, and building a lasting career in this industry.
It’s education for food writers, taught by food writers.
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Questions?
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