A dynamic conversation celebrating creativity, resilience, and community in the restaurant world, recorded at Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee L.A.Featuring Suzanne Goin, Holly Fox, Bricia Lopez, and Kwini Reed, in conversation with Kerry Diamond, and introduced by Lindsey Irvine, Chief Marketing Officer at Square.
Mentorship in Action
From chefs and creatives to food lovers, our Bombesquad spans the worlds of food, drink, and hospitality.
Atlanta
We kicked off our fall Mentor/Mentee Dinner Series at Lucian, celebrating Atlanta’s vibrant culinary community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a heartfelt panel with Deborah VanTrece, Forough Vakili, Mia Orino, and Katie Barringer on mentorship, growth, and positivity in the kitchen.
Los Angeles
Our L.A. Mentor/Mentee Dinner at Bar Xuntos brought together chefs and their protégées for an inspiring evening of conversation and community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Rashida Holmes, Vivian Ku, Heather Sperling, and Sandra Cordero on mentorship, creativity, and letting go of perfection.
NYC
We celebrated the grand finale of our Mentor/Mentee series at MISIPASTA, the Williamsburg boutique and aperitivo bar from our Italy Issue cover star, Chef Missy Robbins! Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Missy, Ayesha Nurdjaja and Dianna Daoheung. The panelists shared the importance of patience, professionalism, and celebrating your wins, no matter how small.
Atlanta
We kicked off our fall Mentor/Mentee Dinner Series at Lucian, celebrating Atlanta’s vibrant culinary community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a heartfelt panel with Deborah VanTrece, Forough Vakili, Mia Orino, and Katie Barringer on mentorship, growth, and positivity in the kitchen.
Los Angeles
Our L.A. Mentor/Mentee Dinner at Bar Xuntos brought together chefs and their protégées for an inspiring evening of conversation and community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Rashida Holmes, Vivian Ku, Heather Sperling, and Sandra Cordero on mentorship, creativity, and letting go of perfection.
NYC
We celebrated the grand finale of our Mentor/Mentee series at MISIPASTA, the Williamsburg boutique and aperitivo bar from our Italy Issue cover star, Chef Missy Robbins! Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Missy, Ayesha Nurdjaja and Dianna Daoheung. The panelists shared the importance of patience, professionalism, and celebrating your wins, no matter how small.
Atlanta
We kicked off our fall Mentor/Mentee Dinner Series at Lucian, celebrating Atlanta’s vibrant culinary community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a heartfelt panel with Deborah VanTrece, Forough Vakili, Mia Orino, and Katie Barringer on mentorship, growth, and positivity in the kitchen.
Los Angeles
Our L.A. Mentor/Mentee Dinner at Bar Xuntos brought together chefs and their protégées for an inspiring evening of conversation and community. Radio Cherry Bombe’s Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Rashida Holmes, Vivian Ku, Heather Sperling, and Sandra Cordero on mentorship, creativity, and letting go of perfection.
NYC
We celebrated the grand finale of our Mentor/Mentee series at MISIPASTA, the Williamsburg boutique and aperitivo bar from our Italy Issue cover star, Chef Missy Robbins! Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond led a lively panel with Missy, Ayesha Nurdjaja and Dianna Daoheung. The panelists shared the importance of patience, professionalism, and celebrating your wins, no matter how small.
Stories of Growth
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Inside the Mentor/Mentee Series with Square
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Atlanta
How do Atlanta's most successful female restaurateurs build thriving businesses? Discover mentorship secrets from Deborah VanTrece, Mia Orino & other food industry leaders who share game-changing strategies for scaling restaurants & overcoming challenges.
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NYC
At the final stop of Cherry Bombe’s 2025 Mentor/Mentee series, in partnership with Square, three leading New York chefs—Missy Robbins, Ayesha Nurdjaja, and Dianna Daoheung—shared how mentorship, patience, and purpose keep their kitchens thriving.
