Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander Shares Her Favorite Recipes & Weight Loss Journey

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

You have been associated with the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, the American Culinary Federation’s Chef Child Foundation and spent years as Larry King Foundation’s Go-To-Chef to speak on “Obesity in America”. Tell us how have you been able to achieve and quench your thirst of giving back to the society through these endeavors?

Ms. Devin Alexander:

As I mentioned, my career “found me” through charity!  I think it’s so important to always give back! It horrifies me that someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 23 minutes in the US. That’s why I’m working on the book I’m currently working on! There’s no need for so much struggle. We just need to educate people and show them that there are amazing dishes they can eat! It makes me feel so good every time someone tells me that my work has made a difference for them…and keeps me going!

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding chefs who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in this field?

Ms. Devin Alexander:

Know that although it all appears glamorous, it’s such hard hard work!  I work crazy hours and have sacrificed a lot in my personal life because it makes me feel so good to know that I can play a part in creating change.  And, in return, I have gotten to experience some incredible things, meet amazing people and live my dream.  But anyone who knows me will tell you that that’s only half the story. Being in this world is not easy (especially for a woman) and being in the public eye can be painful if you don’t have thick skin (I’m getting better at that). If you LOVE cooking and can’t imagine doing anything else, forge ahead a million percent. If you’re doing it because being on TV seems so cool, you’re going to face a life of frustration!

And if you are super hard-working and want to be part of a super collaborative team, I’ve hired most of my team from within after a 1-semester internship. So if you’re in school and want to learn and work hard, you’re always welcomed to reach out to my team. Every current team member (and most of the people who’ve thrived here) proved themselves to be exceptional interns and I snagged them and offered them full jobs before they even finished the internship. It’s a tough market out there for employers – especially those of us on camera. So many people don’t’ think they need to learn and train before they become an internet sensation. Sure a few get lucky. But for most, it takes YEARS of hard work and dedication to the craft. So plan to work your way up. If you’re great and work hard, I promise that you’ll succeed!

Ms. Namita Nayyar:

What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?

Ms. Devin Alexander:

I believe that there’s no point it being healthy if you’re not happy.  And you can’t truly be happy if you’re not healthy.  I love that WomenFitness.net provides resources and examples of so many of us who DO have both!!

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