I’m 36 & I’m a Head Pastry Chef for a Living

On this episode of For a Living, we meet Pastry Chef Daphane DeLone, who is leading the dessert and bread programs at West Hollywood’s Connie & Ted’s. Daphne went to school for psychology, but when a good friend pointed out to Daphane how much she loves cooking and that she should try culinary school, Daphne went in that direction and never looked back. Now she is the head pastry chef at Connie & Ted’s, a large, upscale seafood restaurant. Every single roll, bun, bread, ice cream, and dessert is made in-house by Daphane and her sous chef.
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[@jm2307]

I totally relate to her challenges with being the only in professional spaces AND being in a leadership role. People love to stereotype Black women negatively as an excuse for their intentional choice not to respect them because they are a Black woman. I have lots of love & respect for those of us who are able to push through & get great work done regardless of this fact. And a great appreciation for those who trust us enough to lead ❤

[@HarryBarry97]

Always the race card. The black woman today is a mess, Not all not all not all but most, To quote Jesse Lee Peterson.
Anyone can see this but not anyone is willing too. That might be the reason people try too keep them self away from black people.
This is because, absent fathers and terrible leadership in the black community.
Jesus Christ is our only hope.

[@emilywynstra]

I love this intimate glimpse into her daily pastry chef life! So happy for her to have found her niche and that she receives the acknowledgement she deserves 🤗

[@rachrich423]

This was so cool to see. As a black woman engineer I fully relate to being the only woman and POC in most spaces! I'd love her recipe for that whoopie pie👀👀👀

[@nicolehuff8455]

Having an easy bake oven as your introduction to this career is so cute😊

[@sarahspears4968]

loved this! Homegirl was honest and answered all the questions we were all thinking.

[@NoYouTubeBrittany]

What a great woman and a great profile! I am so proud and inspired! YOU GO GIRL!!

[@atmajied]

So beautiful to see a Black woman doing her thing and really being in a career that supports her passion and zone of genius! ❤

[@affie3279]

This was amazing ❤❤❤ totally relate to being a black face in high places. 😢

[@JamesB02]

Keep doing you boo , God bless 🙌🏽

[@Rachel-gs3qt]

Well done, may continue to succeed 🙏🏾

[@M2a3i]

Go girl! I relate to you as I am a Chef as well- great job & keep going

[@keishacakesllc]

Love listening to her story❤

[@MichelleCarithersAuthor]

love this!

[@JamesB02]

Hello 👋🏽, my introduction to cooking 🍳 was my turquoise colored Easy Bake oven 😂. However, I don't like cooking so I tip my dasher well from doordash orders.

[@missywink1504]

'For granulated sugar, I need . . . ' Proceeds to open up a drawer FILLED with granulated sugar.

[@jigglypuff4ever]

Ima need a drawer of granulated sugar in my own kitchen

[@shainaschaeffer]

loveeee!!!!!

[@june_keke]

i forgot all about this channel!?

[@denisedivine4283]

Same!!!!?!!?

[@oluwatofunmiayeni4758]

You inspired me about going for this in future too

[@FM-yk1yr]

💗

[@nsangbird]

Those whoopie pies look amazing 😍 they gotta pay her more!

[@bimbi2009]

A pastry chef can never be a Chef in savory and a Chef can never be a chef I admire pastry Chef a lot

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

👩‍🍳❤

[@99Psyc]

damnn 80k

[@laurenmccalister6392]

I AM PRPUD PF YOU! 🎉

[@b.k8051]

I'm 42 and I'm a lazy piece of shit

[@christinewang25]

36????????

[@zombiedietitian]

The fact that they start at minimum wage is criminal

[@Dukewiggles]

Girl the hair in a kitchen

[@selinaoakley3613]

All that hair dangling everywhere in a food production area .. unhygienic