MENTOR - ALEXIA SANTAMARIA

FOOD & TRAVEL WRITER AND PR TRAINER

I am a lifestyle journalist for publications such as Cuisine, NZ Herald, Stuff, Radio New Zealand and Kia Ora, and the child of Indian immigrants.

This combination has always given Alexia a soft spot for migrants making their way in their new home country and anyone starting a new food business venture.

She did the artisan column for the Weekend Herald for many years and in that time met so many people sharing a piece of their life, story and sometimes culture through food; these were always my favourite stories to write.

When I saw what Connie was doing at the launch of TKP, I was blown away and have followed avidly since day one.

I love this programme and not only the opportunities it gives entrepreneurs to develop their food products, but the opportunities it gives New Zealanders to experience incredible kai from Aotearoa and all over the world.

Visit Alexia’s online profile here.