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In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, culinary icon and bestselling author, Ina Garten, opens up about deeply personal stories from her number one New York Times best-selling, no-holds-barred memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens.
The Barefoot Contessa herself shares details about overcoming a difficult childhood, her love story with her husband, Jeffrey, and lessons she's learned as a woman ahead of her time with a legendary career.
00:01:54 Welcome Ina Garten
00:02:40 Ina’s memoir “Be Ready When the Luck Happens”
00:04:08 How the process of writing changed how Ina feels about her life
00:05:50 Every day we’re creating our life’s purpose
00:07:43 Where the title “Be Ready When the Luck Happens” comes from
00:08:54 Transforming trauma into power
00:11:55 Ina’s husband Jeffrey helped her find her voice
00:14:48 Ina was starving for connection
00:16:31 Ina on starting the Barefoot Contessa (on loving her job)
00:18:12 Why Ina asked her husband for a separation
00:20:10 How therapy helped Ina
00:21:21 What Ina has done every Sunday for 40 years
00:22:17 The importance of trusting your vision
00:24:14 Treat your people well
00:25:09 Ina’s top 2 lessons she’s learned
00:27:12 How bad things can turn into good breaks
00:29:12 Be comfortable with being uncomfortable
00:29:53 Why it’s important to try new things
00:32:00 Foods that nurture Ina
00:33:28 Ina’s recipe inspiration
00:35:08 Throwing dinner parties
00:35:50 Ina’s tip for dinner party conversations
00:36:49 What brings Ina joy now
00:38:23 Ina’s gift to the planet
00:39:31 Leaving a legacy
00:41:32 How to be ready when the luck happens
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