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This week on The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with his good friend Jean Carlos, a talented Brazilian pastry chef whose journey has taken him from Brazil all the way to Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship!

Jean has spent more than a decade building a career around his passion for baking, bringing creativity, incredible flavors, and a little Brazilian flair to everything he makes. Along the way, he's worked in professional kitchens, built a life in the United States, and earned the opportunity to compete on national television.

Grant and Jean talk about his upbringing in Brazil, how he discovered his love for baking, the challenges and opportunities of pursuing a dream in a new country, and what it was really like competing under pressure on Food Network.

It's a conversation about friendship, following your passions, embracing where you come from, and believing in yourself even when the road ahead isn't entirely clear.

And that's what The Southern Shmooze is all about: getting to know the people, hearing their stories, and celebrating the connections that make our communities special.

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