Christina Tosi

Two-time James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Owner of Milk Bar, NY Times Bestselling Author and Television Personality

Topics: Women Leaders, Inspirational & Motivational, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Creativity, Customer Experience, Empowerment, Innovation, Leadership, Storytelling, Success, TED Speakers

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Christina Tosi is a celebrated chef, entrepreneur, and the creative force behind Milk Bar, a bakery known for its innovative and whimsical desserts. Christina Tosi grew up in a family that valued cooking and baking, which fueled her passion for the culinary arts. She initially studied to become an electrical engineer before switching gears to pursue pastry school in New York City. There, she gained experience working in fine dining, including at the renowned Momofuku restaurant, where she launched the dessert program and made her mark with unconventional treats like “cereal milk” ice cream.

In 2008, Christina Tosi founded Milk Bar, which quickly became a hit for its unique creations such as the Compost Cookie, Birthday Cake, and Crack Pie (now renamed “Milk Bar Pie”). She focuses on developing desserts that evoke nostalgia and offer a playful twist on traditional flavors. Christina Tosi has expanded Milk Bar to multiple locations across the U.S. and launched a successful e-commerce platform. She’s also a familiar face on television, appearing as a judge on shows like MasterChef and Chef’s Table: Pastry

Beyond her business success, Tosi is a prolific author and a vocal advocate for creativity and entrepreneurship in the culinary world. Christina Tosi’s books capture her playful, inventive approach to baking and her love for nostalgic treats. Her debut cookbook, Momofuku Milk Bar, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the recipes that made Milk Bar famous, including the iconic Compost Cookie and Cereal Milk Panna Cotta. In Milk Bar Life, Tosi shifts focus to everyday comfort foods, sharing recipes inspired by her home kitchen and her creative upbringing. Her third book, All About Cake, celebrates her obsession with cakes, featuring whimsical creations that range from her signature Birthday Cake to more adventurous combinations. Tosi’s books reflect her passion for experimenting with flavors and encourage readers to embrace the joy of baking.

Her journey showcases her passion for innovation and her commitment to authenticity, making her a role model for aspiring chefs and entrepreneurs alike.

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Unlocking Creativity: Bringing Out the Artist in Anyone

Christina Tosi, the visionary behind Milk Bar, has more than just a knack for tapping into creative potential. In this talk, she shares her unique approaches to fostering creativity, whether it’s through playful experimentation in the kitchen or creating an environment where ideas can flow freely. Christina will reveal how embracing failures, celebrating the ordinary, and finding joy in the process can transform anyone into a creative powerhouse. You will walk away with actionable techniques to ignite your own creative spark and apply it to your own work.

Entrepreneurial Lessons from the Sweet Side of Business

Drawing from her personal journey with Milk Bar, Christina Tosi delves into the highs and lows of turning a passion for baking into a thriving business. This speech explores the essential lessons Christina has learned about leadership, resilience,, and innovation while scaling a bakery into a international brand. She will discuss the importance of staying true to your vision, navigating the challenges of scaling a business, and the power of creating a community around your brand. Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners will gain valuable insights on how to build and sustain a successful venture while maintaining their creative spirit.

Innovating Joy: How to Create Products That Delight

Joy and delight have a profound impact in our everyday lives, and bring out the childlike awe in all of us. Hear how the spark was ignited for Christina’s passion for innovation, which led her to create products and experiences that bring happiness to others. Christina will discuss the importance of understanding your audience, the role of nostalgia and emotion in product development, and how to balance creativity with practicality. This session is perfect for anyone looking to inject a bit of joy into their work and creations, and make their customers smile.

Booksby Christina Tosi

Momofuku Milk Bar

Bake Club

Milk Bar Life: Recipes & Stories: A Cookbook

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