Parenthood, The Pandemic, and The Restaurant Business with Emily and Maiko of Bessou

<p>In some ways the start of the pandemic really reminded me of the first few months with a newborn. You barely leave the house, you feel anxious and tired, and you realize at 1 PM that you still haven’t changed out of your sweatpants… Preparing your mind, body and business for a newborn is challenging enough, just imagine adding in fighting for your restaurant's survival during a pandemic.</p><p>Our guests today are doing just that. Maiko, owner, and Emily, chef, of <a href="https://www.bessou.nyc/">Bessou</a> - the amazing Japanese comfort food restaurant  here in NYC - are both 8 months pregnant. We don’t talk enough about the challenges of being a working parent in the hospitality industry or during this pandemic. On today's episode, we change that.</p><p><i>Photo Courtesy of Evan Sung</i></p><p><i>Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by</i><a href="http://heritageradionetwork.org/donate"><i> becoming a member</i></a><i>!</i></p><p><i>Opening Soon is Powered by </i><a href="http://simplecast.com/"><i>Simplecast</i></a><i>.</i></p>