In this episode we learn about the power of surrounding yourself with intelligent people, marketing yourself by using actions, keeping your give-a-shit reflex sharpened, and why you need to serve and care for your community. 
Chef Nashan got his culinary start while growing up in his families Northern New Mexican restaurant. Eventually, he would go on to graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. After a number of stages both state side and abroad, Nashan returned home to St. Louis to open Sidney Street Café in 2003. After 10 years in business, in 2013 Sidney Street Café was named Restaurant of the Year. In August 2014 Nashan opened his second location, The Peacemaker. Nashan was named a James Beard Award finalist for: Best Chef Midwest in 2014, after four years as semifinalist