This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn't love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and then done! At Checkout use JustForkingAround for your code and happily receive your 15% discount, forking awesome! (I have been using and am obsessed with the Trust Your Gut Probiotic Powder and the Omega 3 Spray called Nothing Fishy Here. The Organic Greens Powder, Easy Being Green, is also a crowd pleaser). ENJOY! Check out Ora Organic Here Smile, and be happy. It sounds like a simple mission to live by, but the life of Marilyn Schlossbach is anything but simple...and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Today, I raise a glass to Marilyn, owner of a diverse fleet of restaurants on the Jersey Shore, self-taught chef, and passionate philanthropist with a heart for her community. Since entering into restaurants, Marilyn has never stopped searching for new experiences, new flavors, and new ways to serve the people around her. From Japanese-French fusion to surf shacks to farm-to-table bistros, Marilyn has tried a bit of it all. “In our business, we have a lot of characters. That’s what we want!” - Marilyn Schlossbach This week, take a slice out of Marilyn Schlossbach's happiness pie and start thinking about the food you eat and the company you keep in an entirely new way. I was so excited to even begin to brush the surface of Marilyn’s amazing journey, and I know that you won’t want to stop once you begin either. We talk everything from making it in the crazy world of restaurants, digging up soil, and tasting new foods, and the inspiration we can draw from nature. Marilyn is a one-of-a-kind lady, and I can’t wait for you to meet her. Also in this episode: Creating a culture of happiness in the restaurant business. Each of Marilyn’s restaurants has a completely different cuisine and atmosphere. Being on a mission to develop self-confidence, with none of the sneaky guilt. Living presently in the midst of a lot of chaos. Overcoming the challenges of having ideas to start projects, and then finding the people to see them through. Prioritizing community outreach and farm-to-table…before it was trendy! The next step in local agriculture, plus discovering new delicious things that grow. See how a food truck is making a difference. Taking inspiration from mom and dad. Find Marilyn Online   https://marilynschlossbach.com/   Look out for Marilyn’s Cookbook!    Feed this Community  Marilyn's Non-Profit Group   Food For Thought   The mission  to support and nourish its community through the culinary arts. Awards and Recognitions Marilyn Schlossbach Awards and Recognitions Carousel Award, Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, 2008 Monmouth-Ocean Development Council - Silver Gull Award for Community Service, 2010 Clara Barton Humanitarian Award for Monmouth County, The American Red Cross Jersey Coast Chapter, 2010 Gold Plate Award from the New Jersey Restaurant Association, 2010 Asbury Park High School, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2010 Michael Brimm Humanitarian Award, Asbury Park Mayor’s Ball, 2012 Edible Jersey Local Hero Award Winner, 2013 Glamour & Tommy Hilfiger Woman of the Year NJ Award Winner, 2013 New Jersey 50 Best Women in Business, NJBiz Magazine, 2014 Athena Award Nominee, ATHENA Award Program, 2014 New Jersey Monthly Leading Women Entrepreneurs Making a DifferenceAward, 2014   The Bio of Marilyn Schlossbach Executive Chef and Owner, The Marilyn Schlossbach Group (Langosta Lounge, Pop’s Garage, Asbury Park Yacht Club, Labrador Lounge, Russell & Bette’s, and Marilyn Schlossbach Catering and Events)