Moses Hernandez Speaker Sheet

Raw Truths from the Kitchen to Life: Stories of Resilience, Recovery, and Growth

Imagine…

**“Tonight’s speaker is Moses Hernandez — a chef with nearly 30 years in the kitchen trenches, an author whose raw memoirs are already finding their way into schools, libraries and recovery programs . He is also an artist whose canvas and custom sneaker work is becoming a visual extension of his story.

He’s lived addiction, grief, obesity, and survival — and come out the other side eight years sober and 140 pounds lighter. His father died from heroin addiction; Moses himself nearly drowned in alcohol. Today, he’s not just alive, he’s thriving: painting, writing, speaking, and using his voice to heal others.

Moses blends hip-hop rhythm, culinary grit, and artistic vision into a message that resonates with students, chefs, and communities alike. He reminds us all: the power isn’t in perfection — it’s in the message. Please welcome, Moses Hernandez.”**

Testimonials
“I'm glad you see now that you survived to help those less fortunate.” — Chef of 60 years, graduate from the first class of
the CIA in Hyde Park, NY, and father to an addicted son
“I wish our students could digest your words like they digest your delicious entrees” — High School Principal

“Some people cook. Chef Moses restores.
In the heat and clang of a school kitchen, he builds a daily ritual of dignity—knife steady, eyes kind, smile easy, standard high. After service, he tells the truth the way truth wants to be told: unfiltered, accountable, hopeful. He feeds bodies; he also feeds courage.
I’ve come to know Chef Moe through our work at Regis High School. He leads with a full heart and a clear spine, passing along the quiet disciplines that keep a team standing: show up, own your mistakes, protect your people, serve the community.”-Freddy Tavares Executive Vice President and General Counsel at New York Historical Society.

About Moses

Moses Hernandez is a chef, author, and speaker with nearly 30 years in professional kitchens. From culinary school to
hospitals, private schools, and convents, he has lived the grind, the pressure, and the fire of the industry.
But behind the chef’s coat was a battle: addiction, obesity, grief, and recovery. Through resilience, creativity, and honesty, Moses transformed his story into books (Raw Truths from a Chef’s Life, The Raw Journey), workshops, and talks that move
beyond food — into the heart of healing, purpose, and growth.
Armed with both lived experience and formal education, Moses blends academic grounding with raw truth. His dual perspective as both practitioner and professional gives him a unique edge in connecting with students, educators, and leaders.
Today, he shares his journey to inspire chefs, students, recovery communities, and leaders to face their struggles, embrace their creativity and find the lessons hidden in the fire.

Speaking Topics
• Tailored to community needs and requests.

Audiences Served
• Culinary Schools & Students
• Recovery & Wellness Programs
• Educational Institutions (High Schools & Universities)
• Corporate & Leadership Retreats
• Libraries, Book Clubs, and Community Centers

Impact
Moses’s books are being read in schools, kitchens, and recovery groups — sparking conversations that blend resilience with creativity. His talks connect deeply with audiences by being wholesome yet raw, relatable yet profound.

Education
Johnson & Wales University
- B.S. Food Service Management 5/2003
- A.S. Culinary Arts 5/2001

Booking Info
- Email: chefmoewrites@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Moses Hernandez
- Website: chefmoewrites.com