Without Losing Your Cool with Shantelle Bisson

Jul 20 2023 78 mins 1

How do we face those defining moments in life – the ones that make us think, pivot, and do big things?

Join us in this inspiring episode as we delve into Matt Basile’s remarkable journey of entrepreneurship, resilience and adaptability. From learning the art of pivoting over and over again to the desire for presence in his early business years, Matt shares valuable insights and experiences that shaped his path. Tune in to discover how Italian culture profoundly influenced his cooking and hear stories of growing up with immigrant parents, which laid the foundation for his success.

Get an inside look at the beginnings of his famous sandwich shop, Fidel Gastro's, and the nerve-wracking opening night of his first food truck. Through this conversation, we explore the dynamics between talent, ideas, execution, and intention, and the transformative power of non-toxic hustle culture.

Born and raised in Toronto, Matt's passion for food was nurtured by his Italian grandparents, particularly his grandfather's expertise in bread-making and cured meats. Despite initially pursuing a different career path, Matt's desire for meaningful creation led him to establish Fidel Gastro's, a sandwich shop. Facing financial challenges, he showcased his culinary talents and captivating personality through kitchen-centered parties, which paved the way for Priscilla, a food truck, and Lisa Marie, a successful restaurant, along with two bestselling cookbooks. Now a versatile creative consultant, product developer, recipe creator, and content producer, Matt's latest venture, Alchemy Grills, is driven by his ethos to bring innovation to the food industry.

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