Case File #174: Body of Work

Award-winning chef Karyn Tomlinson built a culinary empire – only to face an impossible choice. Diagnosed with scoliosis at 14, she managed her condition until her mid-30s. As her restaurant Myriel thrived, her health declined – leading to a major decision. Chef Tomlinson shares triumphs and tribulations about her body and body of work with host Roshini Rajkumar. Discover her lessons of resilience from choosing complex surgery a month after winning the 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest. Gain inspiration and insights into succession planning as she turned a physical challenge into a source of purpose and power.