Chef Ronaldo Linares, a Cuban-Colombian-American with a unique journey from U.S. Marine to celebrity chef, shares his culinary journey deeply influenced by family and upbringing. From learning to cook through observation to his father's impactful legacy, Chef Ronaldo explores parallels between kitchen leadership and parenting. He is also a solid advocate of health and nutrition, addressing alarming diabetes rates in the Latino community.  Chef Ronaldo is the author of "Sabores de Cuba," a diabetes-friendly Cuban recipe collection. Tune in to learn about Chef Ronaldo's cooking style, the challenges he conquered in his personal and professional life, leading him to become a successful private chef for celebrities and executives. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/celebrity-chef-ronaldo-linares-on-cuban-cuisine-whole/id1648363134?i=1000645991775 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3soRc6nLGJJsOBb9WxVaiC Youtube - https://youtu.be/fXG0ryx_9CA Let's Connect! LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche Learn more about Chef Ronaldo's work by connecting with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-linares-7558424b/ or visit his website https://ronaldolinares.com/   Checkout his cookbook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-Ronaldos-Sabores-Cuba-Diabetes-Friendly/dp/1580406130 This episode is brought to you by FultonFishMarket.Com, the most trusted name in seafood. Visit the official website, www.fultonfishmarket.com and explore their incredible selection of seafood and let your clients experience quality that has captivated palates for generations. Use code PRIVATECHEF at checkout to get 15% off your first order. Time Stamps 00:01:04 - Chef Ronaldo's Culinary Roots and Family Influence 00:05:12 - Value of Learning Through Observation 00:07:32 - Role of Adversity in Personal Growth 00:08:01 - Managing Family Dynamics Like a Kitchen Team 00:10:41 - Personal Challenges Affecting Professional Life 00:12:09 - Healing Power of Food and Family Support 00:15:33 - Health-Conscious Cooking Philosophy 00:17:09 - Impact of Diet on Overall Well-being 00:18:07 - Contrast Between American and Home Country Diets 00:19:09 - Ronaldo's Journey to Health-Conscious Cooking 00:21:07 - Prevalence of Diabetes and Cultural Eating Habits 00:23:11 - Importance of Whole Foods and Home Cooking 00:25:25 - Role of Diet in Managing Health Conditions 00:29:04 - Transformative Power of Conscious Eating Habits Quotes "If you can't handle a kitchen, it's going to be very hard for you to handle a home life with family. " "I always gave back to people, always found a way to uplift the community. " "First of all, take care of yourself.  Don't wait until shit hits the fan to make changes because it might be too late." "As time goes on, the quicker things change and you have to adapt to like your time goes on." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef