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In this powerful episode of The Dad’s Group Chat Podcast, we sit down with Stephen Rodriguez, better known as Chef Papi 🇩🇴🔥—a Dominican chef, entrepreneur, and father whose journey is about much more than food.

Before the brand, before the confidence, before the success… Stephen was just a kid from the community chasing purpose. We unpack the story behind the name Chef Papi, the grind before the wins, and the moments of doubt most people never see.

Chef Papi opens up about growing up Dominican, where food wasn’t just nourishment—it was connection, culture, and love. We talk about how cooking became his bridge to his roots, even as life got busier and the pressure grew heavier.

This conversation goes deeper into:

• The humbling moments early in his career
• The fear and doubt behind chasing a dream
• How fatherhood completely redefined his idea of success
• The legacy he’s intentionally building for his kids
• Lessons no business book could ever teach him

We also had some fun with a Dominican rapid-fire round 🌴🍽️—from mangú vs. tostones to judging people for messing up certain dishes 😅

We close with real advice for young people from our communities who have talent but struggle to believe a future like this is possible.

This episode is about identity, resilience, fatherhood, culture, and legacy—served raw, honest, and unfiltered.

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