Paul Cullen | Life After the Limelight: A Recipe for a Second Act

Many know Paul Cullen as the former bassist for the iconic rock band Bad Company, but his second act as a "Renaissance Man" is a masterclass in passion and reinvention. After touring the world, Paul traded his bass for a chef's knife and a sommelier's tastevin, channeling his Italian heritage into a thriving culinary career. This episode explores Paul's multifaceted life, from his exclusive in-home chef services, where he creates a "trifecta" of gourmet Italian food, curated wine pairings, and a private nylon-string guitar concert, to his own line of private-label Italian wines. We dive into how he transformed a love for food and wine discovered on the road into a series of successful ventures that bring people together through unforgettable sensory experiences. 

At the heart of Paul's mission is a powerful synergy between business and philanthropy, embodied by two key initiatives: his non-profit, Paul Kares, and the intimate 62-seat music venue, The Room at Cedar Grove. Paul Kares is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting aspiring young musicians and culinary artists by providing them with scholarships and the essential "tools of the trade." The engine that funds this mission is The Room at Cedar Grove, a unique supper-club style venue where all proceeds go directly to the non-profit. In this conversation, Paul shares the inspiration behind this innovative model and how attending a dinner and show directly invests in the next generation of creative talent. 

Paul continues to compose and perform music, having released five solo albums since 2007. 

To support the Paul Kares non-profit organization, visit https://www.paulkaresde.org.  Make sure to follow Paul on Instagram and Facebook (@PaulCullenRocks) and visit his site https://www.paulcullen.rocks/ for your own personal in-home chef experience!  

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