From LinkedIn to Bestseller I Got a CookBook Deal with These Strategies

From campaign trail burnout to cookbook bestseller—Terry Dean’s story is a lesson in reinvention, creativity, and the unexpected doors that open when you follow your fire. In this rich conversation, chef instructor and cookbook author Terry Dean joins Hussein to discuss growing up as a latchkey kid, discovering the power of independence through food, and falling backward (in the best way) into a thriving culinary and instructional design career.

They explore: How Terry’s first cookbook deal found her through LinkedIn Why instructional design became her next passion How she overcame imposter syndrome as a first-time author Why hot pot is more than just a meal—it’s a memory-maker The quiet power of showing your work consistently Whether you’re a food lover, aspiring author, or someone in the middle of a career pivot—this episode will feed your mind and spirit.