Secrets of Adulthood

Secrets of Adulthood

Finding Your “New Playground”

My conversation with Amanda Hesser about why it’s important to struggle, ask questions, and have fun at work

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Oct 19, 2025
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What a joy it was to sit down with Amanda Hesser! Amanda has had a remarkable career—from cook to writer to New York Times food critic to founder of Food52. I couldn’t wait to hear her Secrets of Adulthood.

You can watch the replay of our conversation and read some of our insights about approaching work, relationships, and personal growth below. You can …

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Amanda is the former CEO of Schoolhouse, Dansk, and Food52 (which she co-founded). She writes Homeward, a best-selling design Substack, and is the author of 7 books. She lives in Brooklyn and Ojai with her husband Tad Friend and their dog, Fiver.
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