Recorded live at the first National Pastry Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina with Gohjo Studios.

Adam & Derek talk character building in New York City, running a business, the impacts of social media, and teaching master classes abroad with renowned cake artist, Benny Rivera.

Adam & Derek talk about service standards, croissant trends, marketing, and San Diego roots with Frederic Loraschi. Frederic is Chef/Owner of Frederic Loraschi Chocolate in Harrisberg, Pennsylvania.

Adam and Derek talk about the bond in the pastry industry, designing horror movie posters, the beer scene in Charlotte, and the birth, planning, and anticipation of the inaugural National Pastry Conference with Ryan Stipp and Justin Fry. Ryan is Pastry Chef at the Omni PGA Frisco in Dallas, Texas. Justin is Owner and Executive Chocolatier at JF Chocolat in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Both Ryan and Justin are the founders of the National Pastry Conference.

Adam and Derek talk about parenthood, hotel openings, higher expectations, the Atlanta pastry scene, and croissant trends with Daniella Lea Rada. Daniella is Executive Pastry Chef of Signa by Hilton, Atlanta.

Adam and Derek talk about education, traveling, competition, and the beauty of natural artistry with Ewald Notter. Ewald is a world renowned pastry chef, innovator, educator, esteemed author, gold metalist, and overal beloved ambassador for the baking and pastry industry.

Adam & Derek talk about taking risks, the spirit of hospitality, true professionalism, competition, and family with Chris Hanmer. Chris is the winner of Top Chef Just Desserts, Pastry Champion, and Chef owner of CH Patisserie in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Adam & Derek talk about life, parenting, surviving pandemics, and all things chocolate and pastry with Katie Bonzer.
Katie is a chocolatier currently residing in Orlando, Florida.