I Quit University to Become a Chef… Then Social Media Made Me Rich

From growing up in Rome to becoming one of Toronto's most recognizable chefs, Chef Gianluca Ruggieri's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, Gianluca opens up about failing school, quitting university just six exams before graduating, moving from Italy to Toronto, working brutal hours in restaurant kitchens, and how social media completely changed his career. We also dive into: 🍝 The biggest misconceptions about Italian food 🇮🇹 Why Italians hate certain "Italian" dishes in North America 👨‍🍳 The dark side of restaurant culture and toxic kitchens 📱 How social media transformed the food industry ✈️ Why he left Rome to start over in Toronto 🔥 The mindset that helped him bet on himself and build a career he loves Whether you're passionate about food, entrepreneurship, social media, or chasing an unconventional path, this conversation with Chef Gianluca Ruggieri is packed with insights, laughs, and stories you won't forget. Use code "MBH5" at Mintink for a special discount from the boys: https://www.mintink.ca/?utm_source=mo... Check out ZHANNA: Bilal IG:   / zhanna.red   SHOP NEW MBH MERCH: https://mbhtv.com/collections/mbh-mer... SUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT:   / @thembhpodcast   SUBSCRIBE HERE:    / @moneybuyshappiness   LISTEN ON: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZD... HOSTS INSTAGRAM: ERNESTO:   / ernestogaita   ANTHONY:   / anthonysorella   PODCAST:   / moneybuyshappiness