In this episode of The SavvyCast, Jamie sits down with Ally Phillips of Ally’s Kitchen—a MasterChef alum, cookbook author, and passionate advocate for adventurous living no matter your age. From her humble Appalachian roots to becoming a culinary influencer in her 70s, Ally shares her incredible life journey, proving that dreams truly have no expiration date.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Check out Ally’s Hallmark Croatian Cheesecake and Živjeli Kata Croatian Cheesecake.
Her powerful story of resilience—losing her father at just 10 years old, enduring the heartbreak of losing her son, and navigating the tragic We Are Marshall plane crash—all while stepping up to care for six children affected by it.
Her time on MasterChef—the behind-the-scenes experience & the funny story of not getting an apron
Transitioning from psychology to acting and then to the culinary world
How she stays active and healthy in her mid-70s
Ally’s fun approach to fitness & her latest challenges
Watch Ally’s broomstick challenge video here!
How she knows Bobby Parrish & their connection in the food world
Advice for midlife women & her best grandparenting tips

Resources & Links:

Order Ally’s cookbook
Follow Ally on Instagram
Explore Ally’s blog
Check out Bobby Parrish’s content | @bobbyparrish

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