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Days Like These — True Stories

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  • Frida Deguise learns the art of the donut, but her teacher's a guy in a Trump MAGA hat

Frida Deguise learns the art of the donut, but her teacher's a guy in a Trump MAGA hat

Tuesday 6th June 2023

Join Frida Deguise as she trades high-end cuisine for donut-making, finding fulfillment and an unlikely mentor along the way. Listen now!
24 minutes
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Days Like These — True Stories
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From High-End Chef to Donut Queen: Frida's Unlikely Mentor

Episode Overview

  • Frida's journey from exhaustion to fulfillment through pursuing her passion for donut making
  • Encounter with a legendary donut maker in America transforms Frida's life
  • The opening of Australia's first donut bakery as a result of unwavering dedication and hard work
  • Finding freedom and embracing authenticity in the pursuit of her dreams
  • Learning to shut out external pressures and live life on her own terms
I think I went full circle. Completely. Look, I'm definitely working hard, but I have more freedom. So I can do and come and go as I please. But now, after all these years, I finally realise that that's it. That's where my life is. Just shut the hell up and live it.
Ever thought a MAGA hat-wearing donut master could change your life? Meet Frida Deguise, a chef who traded the high-end culinary world for the simple joy of making donuts. Frida’s journey is anything but ordinary. Burned out and seeking a new path, she stumbles upon a donut-making legend who, despite his controversial headgear, becomes her unexpected mentor. This episode of 'Days Like These' takes you through Frida's transformation from exhaustion to fulfillment.
With every donut she makes, Frida rediscovers her love for food and finds the freedom she longed for. Her story is a testament to resilience and the surprising places where we can find inspiration. Perfect for anyone feeling stuck or looking for a spark to reignite their passion, Frida’s tale is a delicious reminder that sometimes, the sweetest rewards come from the most unexpected places.