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Hospitality, Retail & Hustle | Behind the Counter with Cole Hoang
In this episode of Sorry, It’s Discontinued, Hilary sits down with Cole Hoang to talk about his journey from moving to Houston from Vietnam at 16 years old to building a career in culinary arts, fragrance, hospitality, and retail.
Cole shares his experiences attending culinary school, working with renowned chefs, navigating burnout in both the restaurant and retail industries, and learning the importance of mental health and balance along the way. The conversation also dives into creativity, customer connection, entrepreneurship, and Cole’s latest venture, Cay Sauce.
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