Switching course from a tech career to winning a Food Network competition and paving the way for a culinary empire, Indian-origin Staten Island native Priyanka Naik’s story boasts a passion meets purpose success. The award-winning chef ’s journey began in tech having spent over a decade building her vast portfolio of professional accomplishments through roles at X (formerly Twitter ), Bloomberg and Conde Nast. Despite her career-fuelled focus in the tech world, Naik’s heart always belonged in the kitchen.
Initially, she channelled her energy through her blog, ‘Chef Priyanka,’ which helped her culinary creations take flight. Also read | UnitedHealthcare shooting: After ‘wanted’ CEO posters, fashion brand releases criminal-themed playing cards Priyanka Naik's unconventional career move after being laid off by X Coming from a vegetarian background, the techie-turned-food artist expanded the menu roster for vegans , marrying her bold experimentation to sustainability. What may have been deemed as a mere hobby relegated to the sidelines ultimately carved out her main character saga by 2017, when her credibility was attributed to her winning Cooks vs Cons on Food Network.
According to The Morning Rundown, she was laid off by X in 2022. However, instead of that letting that blow trample all over her spirit, Naik claimed the perks of the rising opportunity. She finally jumped ship to pursue full-time culinary adventures.
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