Adventure & Intention: Featuring Jeff Tonidandel & Jamie Brown

Ever wanted to quit your job and travel the world? Have you thought about opening up a restaurant inspired by your favorite places? Have you ever experienced a time where your body was fighting a battle with you and you didn’t know why? If any of these thoughts cross your mind, then this conversation is for you.

This week we are diving into the extraordinary journey of Jamie Brown and Jeff Tonidandel, the husband-and-wife team behind the Tonidandel-Brown Restaurant Group. After getting married, they quit their jobs, traveled the world, and used that inspiration to open their first restaurant with no prior experience. They talk about navigating the unexpected, leaning on their team, and trusting that the next step will appear when you’re willing to take the leap. Jamie also opens up about her battle with food sensitivities and how it shaped their approach to hospitality and the full dining experience. This pair has navigated challenge and changes together successfully with two distinctive personality types. This conversation we learn about the perfect ingredient that makes this recipe for success so right. 

It's time to live boldly. Coffee and Conversations from WBTV is bringing you honest chats between everyday people -- some who happen to be celebrities, others who may be your neighbor. Together, we talk about our lived experiences and the choices that brought us to where we are today. Our goal is to leave you feeling entertained, enlightened, and encouraged to do the damn thing.