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Focus on Women - S18 E174 Janine Kalesis - Food Stylist

S18 E174 Janine Kalesis - Food Stylist

12/28/23 • 56 min

Focus on Women

Today's guest is Janine Kalesis, a New York-based food stylist whose culinary passion has taken her from the kitchens of Queens to the forefront of food styling. With a background as a chef and a decade-long tenure in the restaurant business, Janine's love for food and diverse flavors shaped her trajectory toward mastering food and prop styling, recipe development, and culinary production.
Hailing from Queens, Janine draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of international flavors that surrounded her in her formative years. Having assisted renowned stylists such as Nir Adar, Wes Martin, and Rick Ellis, Janine combines her instinctual abilities as a visual artist with an adventurous spirit and endless imagination to craft visually stunning and mouthwatering culinary compositions. On set, Janine is a positive and determined force, creating an environment where creativity thrives. In this episode, she shares her recipe for success—dedication to her craft and the unwavering commitment to keeping her clientele happy.
You can see Janine's delectable work by visiting her website and following her on Instagram! You can also check her out on LinkedIn!
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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Today's guest is Janine Kalesis, a New York-based food stylist whose culinary passion has taken her from the kitchens of Queens to the forefront of food styling. With a background as a chef and a decade-long tenure in the restaurant business, Janine's love for food and diverse flavors shaped her trajectory toward mastering food and prop styling, recipe development, and culinary production.
Hailing from Queens, Janine draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of international flavors that surrounded her in her formative years. Having assisted renowned stylists such as Nir Adar, Wes Martin, and Rick Ellis, Janine combines her instinctual abilities as a visual artist with an adventurous spirit and endless imagination to craft visually stunning and mouthwatering culinary compositions. On set, Janine is a positive and determined force, creating an environment where creativity thrives. In this episode, she shares her recipe for success—dedication to her craft and the unwavering commitment to keeping her clientele happy.
You can see Janine's delectable work by visiting her website and following her on Instagram! You can also check her out on LinkedIn!
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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Buzzsprout*
Airtable*
17hats*
Zoom
Podcast Mic*

Support the show

If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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17hats*
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Podcast Mic*

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Keep up with Lauren by following her on Instagram and checking out her website!
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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Check out Darcy's work on her website and the Anchor Artists website. Give her a follow on Instagram to keep up with her work!
Remember to stay safe and keep your creative juices flowing!
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If you would like to get involved with Focus On Women, you can review sponsorship and contribution options here, as well as become a member here.
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