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Welcome to the Golden Approach:
where we grow beyond the golden rule.

A Recipe for Optimism

We’re groing beyond the golden rule to create space for how we truly want to be treated: the golden approach. After all, we don’t know what we don’t know — but when we share what we do know, we uncover new ways of thinking and being. Sharing those skills that we were born with as well as the ones we’ve nurtured means we can build a world that embraces curiosity, diversity, and kindness — and feel optimism about what’s yet to come. What can we learn from you?

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Let’s Break the Ice

Aubrey Shaffner: classically trained chef, genuinely curious about everything, and determined to make the world a bit better every day.

  • Capricorn/Leo/Gemini

  • B’more girl, living in a classic rowhome with my little family

  • Loves dressing up just as much as she loves camping in the wild

  • Graduated from the CIA (not that one) & trained in some of the best hotels for the best chefs in the world

  • Adores every second she gets to be a part of this project & it’s all thanks to you <3

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How We’ve Earned Our Stars

“I just like how open everyone is. Like, you've got good people in your corner & it's just nice to hear about everyone else's experiences... to know that it's not just you going through all of that chaos, Like, it's the collective human experience.”

— Meg Puglisi (Top fan & Episode Guest: 016)

“I think it's so beautiful what you're doing... I love listening to all the stories that you discuss on the Golden Approach.”

— Dru Tevis (Episode Guest: 210)

“FOH or BOH it doesn't matter. This podcast is for you. I love that the host got in touch with industry professionals, & got their stories & perspectives. A great way to encourage people to leave some of the toxic trends that have been passed down over the years.”

— Apple Podcast Review by "Basiloilemulsion"