In this episode of the Repertoire Report, Ray starts by discussing the tragic passing of Anne Burrell, emphasizing the importance of mental health awareness in the food industry. He shares personal experiences with mental health struggles in the restaurant industry and stresses the significance of checking in on each other. The second part of the episode addresses the current financial crisis at Johnson and Wales University, analyzing an article that criticizes the school&#39;s administration and program offerings. Ray and Justin provide their perspectives on the future of culinary education and the steps needed to ensure its sustainability. The episode concludes with a call to action for mental health support and a discussion on the importance of culinary schools in offering comprehensive education beyond basic cooking skills.Links: If you or someone you know is in crisis, please reach out for help:<ul><li><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)</a> – Call or text 988 for free and confidential support.</li><li><a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">International Hotlines</a> – Global list of crisis and suicide prevention hotlines.</li><li><a href="https://www.theburntchefproject.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqqxQA09JLzhHaSflVplrPxAJXbIeu8YCo9_kZTtstI9RxWgrAy" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Burnt Chef Project</a> – Mental health resources tailored for hospitality professionals.</li><li><a href="https://humansofthekitchen.org/" target="_new" rel="noopener">Humans of the Kitchen</a> – Peer stories and mental health support for the culinary community.<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/dining/anne-burrell-cause-of-death-suicide.html" target="_new" rel="noopener">Anne Burrell – Cause of Death (NY Times)</a></li><li><a href="https://jamesgmartin.center/2025/06/the-rise-and-fall-of-johnson-wales-university/" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Rise and Fall of Johnson & Wales University (James G. Martin Center)</a>Enjoy the pod? Get more from Repertoire:<ul><li>💌 → <a href="https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter" target="_new" rel="noopener">The Repertoire Newsletter</a></li><li>🎙 → <a href="https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast" target="_new" rel="noopener">Share the Podcast</a></li><li>📸 → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire" target="_new" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>Disclaimer: We earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.🙏Thank you for listening</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>

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