Redirection, Resilience, and Rising Above Labels – with Bridget Mangwandi

The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur

In this episode of The Disruptive Chef Entrepreneur, host Christian J. Fischer sits down with Chef Bridget Mangwandi, MasterChef South Africa contestant, entrepreneur, and rising culinary voice. Bridget shares her inspiring journey from cooking childhood meals at home to building her catering brand, studying food science, and competing on one of the world’s biggest cooking stages. She opens up about resilience, overcoming rejection, staying authentic under pressure, and finding creativity in the waiting periods of life. From South Africa’s vibrant food culture to her vision for a cooking show that blends flavor with real conversations, Bridget’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and disrupting industry norms. Tune in to discover how she’s redefining success in the kitchen and beyond.

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