THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
ADESUWA ELAIHO | EPISODE 129 | SHOW NOTES
FEATURED GUEST
Our V.I.P. Featured Guest Adesuwa Elaiho is the founder and Executive Chef of Asukar, a premier pastry company specializing in artistic pastries.
After receiving her degree in Food Science from Colorado State University, Adesuwa went on to study culinary arts in Paris, France at the Le Cordon Bleu. After she graduated, Adesuwa spent the next five years driving growth and sales for national restaurant brands, such as Hard Rock Café and Longhorn Steakhouse to name a few.
It was during this time, Adesuwa reconnected with her desire to pursue her passion for pastry.
As she lay the foundation for Asukar, she stayed dedicated to her deeply rooted respect for traditional French cuisine. However, Adesuwa was also inspired by the art that surrounded her. She began to experiment with the shape, form and overall design of her culinary pieces.
The result was inspired, and Elaiho was soon sought out by the most elite events requesting these pastry showpieces. From suspended pastries to complex sugar arrangements, Adesuwa has established herself as one of San Antonio’s foremost culinary artists.
Adesuwa is also active in her community serving on the several boards, such as ILEA, where she proudly represents black female owned business owners in the San Antonio area.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
No Limits: Adesuwa takes us through her Silhouettes of Success educational journey and it is sweet! Her ambition and diligence for excellence is awe inspiring. She was highly encouraged and guided with her parents support to pursue a higher education. The journey and quest stayed with her to this day and enjoys learning. Growing up, education was a non-negotiable growing up and she is passing that light forward to her daughter. She has many books, podcast and resources she shares with us, especially favors Audible.
Recipe for Success: Delegation, self-reflection to be present for her daughter and other best practices are key to her daily success. Adesuwa shares that her trusted network starts with her Mom and there is no sugar coating it! She patriciates in several groups on a variety of platforms such as in person, Peloton or Facebook. Other observations she shares are taking note of skill sets in others and how best to help everyone to be impact and successful and knowing how to ask for the right help. She talks about having impostor syndrome, being in a place where she hasn’t placed any expectations on herself and allow what comes her way, giving herself grace along the way…tune in for more insights!
Manifest: Thinking through with the gift of time, she was able to pull together her rebrand and company offerings. Hey… Food Network! This is a story that you need to tune in, take notes and replay over and over. Adesuwa keeps her WHY, the purpose and mission to put her clients in the spotlight, seeing her friend’s success and making someone’s day.
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
Her Daily Mantra: I am just here to be kind to people and treat people with respect.
RESOURCE List
ADESUWA ELAIHO
Favorites:
Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Profit First + Workbook by Mike Michalowicz
Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
Greenlights by Mathew McConaughey
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