Kathy Hubler

Coach/founder, Ladies Against The Grain; lead bartender, Chelsea Farms Oyster Bar, Olympia, Wash.

Why she's one to watch

Hubler is putting her experience in the industry to amazing use as a certified life coach and founder of Ladies Against The Grain, helping guide those in the hospitality industry.

Her culinary philosophy

"I like to start with the classics, and go from there and keep it simple. Whether I'm in the kitchen cooking or creating a new cocktail, I always start with a foundation that's already a proven success and I tweak things from there."

One woman who has inspired her throughout the years

"When I think of who has inspired me and who continues to inspire me, it is the women I've been fortunate enough to work with," she says. "I have worked with some really amazing women who have gone on to start their own businesse—in the food and beverage world, opening their own restaurants, as well as non-food related businesses."

Accolades

Received a Bacholer of Arts from Indiana University (independent major, the science and culture of foods of Italy) and an associate’s in culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

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