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A Recipe for Re-alignment: The Story Behind The Laughing Broccoli

From Financial Planning to Meal Planning

My story of alignment, and how The Laughing Broccoli took root.
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After studying cooking for four years in high school, I ventured into hospitality finance and real estate, a career that allowed me to travel the world. Working and sharing meals with people from different cultures is what shaped me the most into who I am today.
Today, I’m returning back to basics. I am creating a purpose-driven brand to support families in building nourishing, sustainable food routines — in the midst of life’s beautiful chaos.

Woman holding a homemade tart, celebrating wholesome and joyful cooking with The Laughing Broccoli
My Story

Trading numbers for nourishment: finding calm through Cooking and sharing.

For over 20 years, cooking has been my anchor - a space to relax, connect, and create. Whether preparing a quick family dinner or gathering friends around the table, the kitchen has always been my happy place, where wellness begins, one colourful plate at a time.

But the journey to calm, joyful meals wasn’t always easy. I spent years working in hospitality finance and real estate for global brands like Starwood, IHG, BNP Paribas and HVS.
A fast-paced, rewarding career that took me around the world guided by great mentors. I thrived in high-performance environments, but behind the spreadsheets and business travel, I often longed for something quieter: to unwind and to truly be present with my family.
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As a mother of two and founder of The Laughing Broccoli, I guide busy families in creating healthy food habits that foster connection, calm, and confidence at the table, transforming mealtimes into moments of joy rather than stressful chores.

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Happy Clients
Values

For a Happy, Healthy Life

Nourishing
Simplicity

Wholesome ingredients and straightforward cooking for genuine family health, without the fuss.
Master the Habit of Easy Family Dinners

Learn to create stress-free meals, turning chaotic evenings into joyful family time.
Playful Kitchen Adventures

Engaging kids in fun, hands-on cooking to build essential life skills and joyful family memories.
The Laughing Broccoli Mission

Empowering families to eat healthy so that they live their best life

Why did you create the Laughing Broccoli?
To support families in reshaping mealtimes so that stress turns into connection and dinner becomes a joyful pause in the day.
Because children can fall in love with broccoli. And because parents deserve to enjoy these messy, magical moment - not just survive them.
Who are these programs for?
The 1:1 Training programs as well as the Calm Kitchen Reset program are designed for families and parents who want to feel calmer and more connected around food and mealtimes.
Is the Laughing Broccoli a diet or weight-loss program?
No. It’s about nourishment and finding calm. We focus on building joyful, mindful, and balanced relationships with food. The goal is to reclaim peaceful evenings while eating healthy food - all without losing your calm.
How do I know which package is right for me?
Feel free to reach out! I am happy to chat and guide you toward the best fit for your family’s needs.
What if I need help but don’t have extra time for a program right now?
I get it, your agenda is packed. That’s why the one-to-one training is flexible, with calls scheduled around your routine and ongoing support when you need it. The Calm Kitchen Reset can be done at your own pace. This is here to support you, not to add pressure.
What qualifications do you have?
🔶 I am a certified chef through my apprenticeship in Culinary Arts at HLF Krems, Austria (Graduation: 2008).
🔶 I hold a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Finance & Revenue Management from Glion Institute of Higher Education, Switzerland (Graduation: 2010.2).
🔶 I completed a 25-hour training in mindfulness and Yoga Nidra practices for children with the team from Achtsamkeit Rocks, Switzerland (March 2024).
🔶 I am currently studying for my diploma as a Nutrition Trainer at Vitalakademie, Austria.
The Laughing Broccoli

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