Leo Schaltz is a cofounder of BonBon, a Swedish candy store with four locations in New York City and a cult following on TikTok.

Aimee France is a cake baker and internet personality based in Brooklyn.

Kelly Mencin is the pastry chef and owner of Radio Bakery, a cult-followed destination for filled croissants and focaccia sandwiches.

Dan Giusti is the founder and CEO of Brigaid, an organization bringing restaurant chefs to school cafeterias and senior centers.

Woldy Reyes is a New York–based chef and founder of the boutique catering company Woldy Kusina.

Mehreen Karim a Brooklyn-based pop-up chef, recipe developer, and food writer.

Meera Sodha is a cook and food writer based in London.

Giovanni Cervantes and Tania Apolinar are partners in life and in two amazing New York City taquerias