In this week’s episode, Catherine chats with Ashley Moore, food stylist and senior editor at America’s Test Kitchen, about building a creative career with ADHD—and why the way your brain works might actually be your biggest advantage.
Ashley takes us behind the scenes of life at ATK, from fast-paced photo shoots to the precision and organization required to make every recipe (and image) just right. She shares how she found her way into food media, including early experiences working alongside chefs like Emeril Lagasse and Bobby Flay, and what it really takes to stay in the industry long-term.
They also get into the realities of home cooking—what dinner actually looks like with kids, why weeknight meals can feel so hard (even for professionals), and the small, practical tricks that make it easier.
Plus, Ashley opens up about living and working with ADHD: the challenges, the unexpected strengths, and the moments when it becomes a true superpower.
In this episode, we cover:
What it’s really like working at America’s Test Kitchen
Food styling tips you can use at home
Career paths in food media (and how to find your lane)
ADHD in creative work and the kitchen
The reality of feeding a family during the week
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleypwmoore/
America’s Test Kitchen: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/
Not From Concentrate team
Catherine Smart — Host / Executive Producer
Kevin O’Connell — Audio & Video Production
Allie Miller — Associate Producer
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