Early Start
Growing up in a farming family in North Carolina, Vivian Howard developed an early appreciation for seasonal, local food. Although she initially pursued a career in advertising, she eventually followed her passion for cooking and enrolled in culinary school.
Key Achievements
- Won Peabody, Emmy, and James Beard awards for her show "A Chef's Life"
- Her first cookbook, "Deep Run Roots," was a New York Times bestseller and IACP's "Cookbook of the Year"
- Opened multiple successful restaurants, including the acclaimed Chef & the Farmer
- Released a second successful cookbook, "This Will Make It Taste Good."
Why They Inspire Us
Vivian Howard's story teaches us that it's never too late to follow your passion and that you can find success by celebrating your roots and sharing them with the world. She shows how hard work and a love for what you do can lead to great things.