The Detour - Yes, Chef

How exciting would it be if you actually tuned into that little voice in the back of your head? The one

telling you to go for the thing you really want, even if it’s probably, most likely, definitely not what’s

expected of you? Aren’t you curious how a girl can go from making pancakes in the kitchen with her

mom one day to suddenly winning MasterChef Junior—only to lose her passion for cooking, then

find her way back to it again? Let’s dive into the story of Jasmine Stewart, who actually did listen to

that tiny voice, took an unexpected detour, and found out where it would lead her.

 

Produced by Aaryan Harshith, Christina Ademasu, and Jenny Huynh

Interview w/ Jasmine Stewart, first African American to win Master Chef Jr.

Bio: Jasmine Stewart, the Season 5 winner of MasterChef Junior, made history as the first African

American champion of the competition. At just 12 years old, she not only claimed the title but also

became the only contestant in the show's history to win after being previously eliminated. Today,

Jasmine continues to break boundaries, pursuing an individually designed major in Black Food and

Multimedia Studies at NYU’s Gallatin School.

 

Acknowledgments for music:

1. 2. 3. 4. King Billy by Blue Dot Sessions

Tell What You Know by Blue Dot Sessions

Castillo by Blue Dot Sessions

The Cornice by Blue Dot Sessions