Courtney White

White is a storyteller whose main subject happens to be food. Beyond developing innovative food-centric content for discovery+, Food Network, Cooking Channel, their websites, social platforms and even Food Network Magazine, she’s a trusted leader who builds strong relationships with talent and business partners alike. That trust proved vital during the pandemic, and no doubt helped keep the programming pipeline full throughout lockdown. She understands the importance of having the support of those around you. “Allyship, period, makes a difference—male or female,” she says. “Yes, those relationships help your career, round out your perspective, but they also make work a whole lot more fun.”

Do you have an example of male allyship that made a difference to you?
Allyship, period, makes a difference—male or female. Yes, those relationships help your career, round out your perspective, but they also make work a whole lot more fun.

What one female empowerment book do you think every woman should read?
I bet Glennon Doyle’s “Untamed” is going to get a lot of play with this question, and I’m jumping on that bandwagon with the other goddamn cheetahs.

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