From private dinners to viral TikToks — and now Netflix.In this episode of NEXUS Talks, we sit down with MsJoyceK, the self-taught chef whose journey from hobbyist cook to culinary entrepreneur is as inspiring as her recipes.

Joyce shares how a spontaneous trip to Congo turned into a two-year adventure that sparked her passion for food, how posting her home-cooked recipes online led to a job offer from The Ivy, and how she found herself competing on Netflix’s Five Star Chef — all while staying true to her authentic, flavour-driven style.

We dive into:

🍴 How she built a thriving food career without formal training

🌍 The lessons she learned from cooking across cultures

📱 Turning simple recipes into viral content

💡 Finding balance between creativity, business, and burnout

🔥 Her tips for aspiring food creators and private chefs

This is a story about passion, perseverance, and purpose — and what it really takes to turn what you love into a sustainable creative career.

Instagram: @msjoycek

TikTok: @msjoycek

Twitter/X: @imjoycek

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