A day in my life is never the same twice, which is exactly how I like it! Some days I’m deep in recipe development–testing, tweaking, and capturing content for my audience. Other days, I’m traveling to host a dinner at a beautiful vineyard, hosting a book talk or private events, foraging in the woods, or writing for various food publications. In between, I’m managing my social platforms, working on brand collaborations, and strategizing my next creative venture. It’s so much fun, and allows me the flexibility to dedicate time to self-care and intentional movement which is really important to me.

I definitely didn’t always picture my career looking like this–I used to work in technology and for a while I was convinced it was my end all, be all. But in hindsight, it makes perfect sense. I’ve always held a deep love for food, storytelling and creativity. I’ve built a career that allows me to blend all of those passions. The path wasn’t linear but every pivot, lesson and risk has shaped the artist and entrepreneur I am today.

I love this question because so much of what I do is rooted in long-term growth. One of the biggest “seeds” I planted years ago was my commitment to sharing plant-based cooking in a way that feels welcoming and exciting to everyone. That’s led to incredible opportunities, from working with Bon Appetit to writing my own cookbook, Forage and Feast.

Another major seed is my personal brand – building EatWithChrissy organically without shortcuts, and staying true to my vision. It takes time to cultivate an engaged, loyal audience, but now I am seeing the reward of that patience with dream collaborations, meaningful connections and the ability to expand into new creative spaces.

At the end of the day, self-belief is perhaps the most important seed I’ve nurtured. Learning to trust my instincts, take up space, and embrace reinvention has allowed me to grow in ways I never imagined, and I am far from done. On the surface, it might look like rainbows and butterflies – a dream career unfolding, and a creative life I truly love. But beneath that, the journey to get here has been anything but easy. Growing flowers isn’t just about sunshine; it takes rain, resilience, and sometimes pushing through the toughest conditions to just keep going.

There were moments of doubt from the people I loved most. I lost friendships along the way because of the dedication and sacrifices I had to make to see my vision through. I’ve put my entire heart into this work–sometimes to the point of burnout or failing mental health. And for years, I juggled multiple jobs just to be able to live out my passions while paying the bills. But through it all, I kept planting. I never gave up on myself, even when others did. And now, I’ve built something beautiful–an ever-evolving, deeply fulfilling career that continues to bloom in new ways every day. It was never easy, but it was always worth it. And I wouldn’t change much, because every challenge, every late night, and every leap of faith led me to where I am now. There’s still so much I want to accomplish, but I know that everything I’m doing now is setting the foundation for even bigger blooms ahead.