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Chef Cole Lawson is a private chef and culinary producer, known for creating food that is both functional and deeply satisfying. Her relationship with cooking began through personal healing, shaping a philosophy rooted in nutrition, ancestral food knowledge, and intentional preparation.

Before stepping fully into the culinary world, Cole served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a clinical laboratory technician, experiences that built her disciplined, systems-based approach to wellness and performance. Over the past decade, her work has spanned hospitality, private cheffing for top athletes, and experiential dining across the U.S. and internationally.

With a degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and years of experience in experiential marketing, the culinary creator brings a rare ability to blend culinary craft with storytelling and full-scale execution. Whether cooking for professional athletes, producing immersive dining experiences, creating content, or collaborating with brands, she approaches each project holistically, focusing not only on what’s served, but how it’s experienced and remembered.

Now competing on Next Level Chef, Cole continues to bring her signature balance of function, flavor, and intention to a global audience.

Philippe “Whiskey” Trinh is a former fashion designer turned culinary storyteller who channels the flavors, memories, and legacy of his Vietnamese, Lao, and Filipino heritage through food. Under the moniker Whiskey & Booch, Philippe has built a digital kitchen table where recipes are just the beginning—each dish is a deeply personal reflection on identity, family, and tradition. Drawing from the recipes passed down by his parents, many of whom came from refugee-founded kitchens, Philippe brings back the nostalgic dishes that shaped his upbringing, from pho nights and crispy egg rolls to grilled BBQ pork belly and summer rolls. With over 140,000 followers and more than 200 original recipes, his storytelling has resonated across platforms, earning features in Tastemade, Eater New York, The FeedFeed, Parade Magazine, and more. Named one of FeedSpot’s “Top 60 Asian Food Influencers,” Philippe continues to bridge the gap between heritage and modern cooking, offering content that feels intimate, culturally rooted, and emotionally resonant.

Mik Nuzzi is the creative force behind Mik & Cookies—a celebrated cookie decorator, class instructor, and content creator known for making cookie decorating approachable, fun, and confidence-boosting. With a passion for helping others express their creativity through sweets, Mik has taught over 40,000 students worldwide through her top-rated online courses with Now You Know.

A two-time Food Network competitor, Mik has showcased her skills on both the Christmas Cookie Challenge and Halloween Cookie Challenge. Her vibrant social content, step-by-step tutorials, and warm teaching style have built a loyal community of aspiring decorators of all skill levels.

When she’s not piping icing or filming cookie content, Mik is hard at work on her highly anticipated cookie decorating cookbook—designed to inspire even more bakers to pick up a piping bag and start creating.

Brian Gerwig is a passionate home cook from North Carolina who brings big flavors to the backyard grill and beyond. Specializing in crowd-pleasing bites, easy-to-follow recipes, and all your favorite game-day eats, Brian’s cooking is all about making delicious, approachable food that brings people together. Whether he’s firing up the grill, perfecting comfort food classics, or whipping up creative new twists on everyday meals, Brian shares recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Follow along for mouthwatering inspiration, step-by-step tutorials, and plenty of flavor-packed dishes designed for any occasion—especially those game-day gatherings!