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When you tune into an episode of "devHour", you expect captivating stories. But when Jennie Raymer hosted Alejandro Franco, the tale was not only compelling but also deeply relatable.

Aleks Bond is not your typical private chef. His love for food and cooking has taken him on a journey of discovery, leading him to find his true purpose in life. On the latest episode of the devHour podcast, hosted by Jaymi Block, Bond shares his inspiring story of how he turned his passion into a fulfilling career.

Lucas Trahan, Pastry Chef at two Michelin star Ever, is a man who has always had a deep love and appreciation for food. Growing up in southern Louisiana, food was an integral part of his family and community. 

Cory Morris's journey in the culinary world is one marked by both success and failure. He reflects on his experience as a young chef, recounting a humbling moment where he was turned down for a job at Tru, a two-star Michelin restaurant in Chicago. 

Amilcar De Silva, Manager at Aikana Chicago joins us to share his journey into hospitality and the determination needed to succeed. Originally from Panama, Amilcar has worked his way up in the restaurant industry and brings his own background and passion for Latin American culture to the industry. 

You'd know Max Musto didn't start off cooking vegan food just by looking at the tattoos that adorn his body. Proud of his culinary career, he joins us to open up about the journey that led him to leading a vegan lifestyle. 

Christopher Gumprecht, VP of Technology for Rōti, joins on the DevHour podcast to share his 20+ year journey in the hospitality industry. 

Andrew Zimmerman, chef of Sepia in the West Loop, describes the restaurant as a “globally informed contemporary American restaurant.”