In this episode we are celebrating the life of a hugely influential member of the food industry, Bryce Fluellen. Sarah had the honor of sitting down with Bryce at the end of 2023. Unfortunately, the world lost Bryce in early 2024. We hope that this interview tells his story and preserves his legacy as a Servant leader for so many in this industry, as he fought for food justice and social equity in every role he served.
Bryce Fluellen developed and implemented strategic programs at Starbucks, Magic Johnson Enterprises, and the American Heart Association to drive systemic change to benefit underserved populations and communities. He was a classically trained chef, and operated a Los Angeles full-service catering company, Yams Catering, where he created partnerships with health-focused organizations to educate black and brown communities about healthy eating.
In 2022 Bryce Fluellen was named one of the 50 most influential restaurant leaders by the NRN Power List. He also served on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Food Policy Council.
Bryce shared:
How his family influenced his path in life
The college job that changed his trajectory
All the experience in the food industry that shaped him into the leader and mentor that he was
His passion for learning that led to finding unconventional ways to fund a for-profit business
And much more
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