Guest interviewer Roxanne Scott chats with chef and television fixture Darnell Ferguson about what it means to be the only Black executive chef in Louisville, Kentucky. In this frank interview, Ferguson reveals his approach to mentorship and the work it takes to ensure his message of positivity gets to the people who need it.

Produced by Juan Ramirez. Music by AF the Naysayer and Blue Dot Sessions.

LINKS DU JOUR

• See Darnell’s super dishes on Instagram.
• Follow Roxanne Scott and Darnell Ferguson on Twitter.
• Check out Roxanne’s favorite ice cream shop, Louisville Cream.