Why Chefs Hate President Trump But I Don’t

By: Zach Francis

Narrated by: Andrew Lord

This is not a typical kitchen story. It’s about what happens when the fire, pressure, and chaos of the culinary world meet the search for discipline, purpose, and truth.

Told by a former Michelin-starred chef who walked away from the chaos to rebuild his life, this memoir takes you from the heat of elite kitchens to the stillness of Muay Thai gyms in Thailand. It’s a story of breaking down and rebuilding stronger — not just as a chef, but as a human being.

Inside, you’ll discover:

• What really happens behind the doors of top kitchens — the stress, the ego, and the price of perfection
• How discipline replaces chaos and why structure can set you free
• Lessons from combat sports that sharpen focus, resilience, and self-control
• The mindset shift that turns pressure into purpose and pain into progress
• Why leadership starts within, long before it ever reaches others

This isn’t about cooking. It’s about confronting yourself — about mastering your craft, your habits, and your mind.

If you’ve ever chased excellence, lost yourself along the way, and still refuse to settle for mediocrity, this story will speak to you.

Listen to it as a reminder that discipline is freedom — and that true mastery begins the moment you stop running from the fire and start standing in it.

©2026 Zach Francis (P)2026 Zach Francis