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The Ultimate Dish

The Ultimate Dish

From Lockheed Martin to Culinary School

May 19, 2026 · 38 min · 23 segments

In today’s special episode, filmed at Escoffier’s Boulder campus, we sit down with Asia Geeslin, Escoffier student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Asia shares the journey that brought her here, from…

In today’s special episode, filmed at Escoffier’s Boulder campus, we sit down with Asia Geeslin, Escoffier student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Asia shares the journey that brought her here, from serving five years as a Cyber Intelligence Analyst in the Marine Corps to working in cybersecurity at Lockheed Martin, and later exploring more creative paths through youth programs and styling. Each chapter reflects a willingness to evolve, ultimately leading her to pursue her long-time goal of attending culinary school. This conversation is about following curiosity, embracing change, and building a path that feels true to who you are.

In today’s special episode, filmed at Escoffier’s Boulder campus, we sit down with Asia Geeslin, Escoffier student and U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Asia shares the journey that brought her here, from…

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Speakers: Asia GeeslinGuestKirk BachmannHost

Show signals: SuitabilitySafeAudience≈191k followers

First In-Person Podcast Nerves1:22 – 2:01

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:22

Are you ditching class today to be here? Hmm, that tells me a lot.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:27

[laughs]

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:28

[laughs]

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:28

Hey, listen, I am so, so excited.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:31

I don't want you to get nervous, but you are the first not only student-

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:36

Oh

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:36

...

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:36

but person to do an in-person podcast here on the campus.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:41

How does that make you feel?

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:42

That is so special.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:44

It's so exciting.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:45

Um, I feel a little, maybe, maybe a little nervous about that.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:52

Maybe just a little bit.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:53

Don't be nervous.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:53

Yeah.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:53

Don't be nervous.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:54

But I'm very excited.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:55

We're honored.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:56

We're honored.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:56

Mm-hmm.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:57

We're honored.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:57

But, you know, while we're on that subject, tell me about, like, what did it feel like today?

Society
Culinary EducationEducation
Culinary ArtsFood
Self-DiscoveryPersonal Development
Cultural IdentityCulture > Culinary Culture
Cultural InfluencesFood > Culinary Arts > Cooking Techniques
Cooking TechniquesFood > Culinary Arts
Student ExperiencesEducation > Culinary Education > Culinary Schools
Youth EmpowermentSociety > Community
CommunitySociety
Food TraditionsCulture > Culinary Culture > Cultural Identity
Culinary CultureCulture
Personal Development
Personal ExperiencesFood > Culinary Arts > Cooking Techniques > Cultural Influences
Culinary SchoolsEducation > Culinary Education
Career DevelopmentEducation > Culinary Education > Culinary Schools > Student Experiences
Community EngagementCulture > Culinary Culture > Cultural Identity > Food Traditions
Career TransitionsPersonal Development > Self-Discovery > Life Experiences
EmpowermentPersonal Development > Self-Discovery > Life Experiences > Career Transitions
Culinary ProgramsSociety > Community > Youth Empowerment
Cultural ExchangeSociety > Community > Youth Empowerment > Culinary Programs
Education
Food
Culture
Life ExperiencesPersonal Development > Self-Discovery

First In-Person Podcast Nerves1:22 – 2:01

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:22

Are you ditching class today to be here? Hmm, that tells me a lot.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:27

[laughs]

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:28

[laughs]

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:28

Hey, listen, I am so, so excited.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:31

I don't want you to get nervous, but you are the first not only student-

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:36

Oh

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:36

...

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:36

but person to do an in-person podcast here on the campus.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:41

How does that make you feel?

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:42

That is so special.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:44

It's so exciting.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:45

Um, I feel a little, maybe, maybe a little nervous about that.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:52

Maybe just a little bit.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:53

Don't be nervous.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:53

Yeah.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:53

Don't be nervous.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:54

But I'm very excited.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:55

We're honored.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:56

We're honored.

A

Asia GeeslinGuest

1:56

Mm-hmm.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:57

We're honored.

K

Kirk BachmannHost

1:57

But, you know, while we're on that subject, tell me about, like, what did it feel like today?

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