Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/13/2024.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace and society, through the lens of the universal language of food. Join chef, author and restaurateur, Nicole Ponseca, as she discusses the importance of representation, not only in the workplace but within corporate leadership. Nicole reveals her story of a lack of representation as a catalyst for her venture into the restaurant industry, and her own experiences with workplace diversity. Nicole conducts a cooking demonstration of a staple Filipino dish to offer insight into elements unique to Filipino culture, breaks down the Asian monolith, yet also provides similarities in food culture that we can all relate to.
Entrepreneurial journey from corporate America to the restaurant industry as a female person of color. Join chef, author and restaurateur, Nicole Ponseca, as she tells her inspiring story of working in corporate advertising by day and moonlighting in restaurants by night, in order to achieve her dream of opening her own restaurants and putting Filipino food on the map. Nicole discusses her journey – both highs and lows – of being a successful female minority entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, the pressures of being the first in the door, lessons learned, and what lies ahead.
Nicole Ponseca is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as DEI in the Workplace and Society: Through the Lens of Food and Community and My Entrepreneurial Journey: Corporate America to the Restaurant Industry. The estimated speaking fee range to book Nicole Ponseca for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Nicole Ponseca generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michelle Li, Aarti Sequeira, Helen Zia, David Chang and Roy Choi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Nicole Ponseca for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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