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May 2024
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182. Visionary Celebrity Chef, Restauran...

Emily Jaenson
About this episode

I hope you are doing well! I am reaching out to share a recommended guest for your show: Gocha Hawkins, visionary celebrity chef,  innovative entrepreneur, and owner of Gocha’s Restaurant Group, providing upscale, tantalizing Southern cuisine that promises an unparalleled dining experience. 


Having conquered the beauty industry and collaborated with A-list celebrities, including her role on WE tv’s “L.A. Hair,” Gocha added restaurateur to her resume, drawing inspiration from her grandmother's kitchen. Gocha’s Restaurant Group aims to redefine comfort cuisine, blending the warmth of Southern flavors with progressive cooking. Gocha’s Breakfast Bar recently earned The Golden Spatula Award from Atlanta News First, emphasizing their commitment to top-notch quality. This rare award is reserved for restaurants achieving a perfect score of 100 on their health inspection.

Instagram: @GochaHawkins

Instagram: @gochasbreakfastbar

Gocha talks:

  • Building an Empire: Gocha has built her restaurant chain from the ground up, with three thriving locations. She can share valuable insights from her book, "Gocha’s Blueprint to Business 101," delving into key themes essential for aspiring entrepreneurs.

  • Culinary Expertise: Gocha has a hands-on take with her restaurants, actively involved in day-to-day operations, and personally curates recipes in the kitchen. Gocha can discuss how her culinary journey as a celebrity chef began in her grandmother’s kitchen.

  • From Curls to Cuisine: Gocha's transition from a celebrity stylist to a successful restaurateur is a fascinating journey. After nearly 30 years in the beauty industry, fueled by unwavering determination, she created Gocha’s Restaurant Group from the ground up.

  • Reality TV Show: Gocha is a cast member of WE tv’s "Bold and Bougie," celebrating life, friendship, and the power of self-discovery. The show showcases Gocha’s vibrant personality and entrepreneurial spirit.


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