I’m Lazarus! Therapist, Two-Time Chopped Champion, & Author of 'Son of a Southern Chef.'
Lazarus Lynch (he/him) is a two-time Chopped Champion winner, thought leader, gifted speaker, mental health therapist trainee, social activist, Amazon's Editor's Pick author of Son of a Southern Chef: Cook with Soul, and LGBTQ+ human rights advocate. He is the host of Snapchat's first-ever cooking show, Chopped U, and the Food Network digital series Comfort Nation. He was the first Black queer chef to attend and cook for the Met Gala in 2021. His writings and culinary wisdom are featured in Vogue, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Today Show. His album, Sanctuary, was released in 2021 and debuted on The Tamron Hall Show. Lazarus is a proud 4-H Luminary, a World Food Prize alum, an ongoing brand partner with Meta Platforms, Inc., and a former Reebok Collective member. As a gifted communicator, Lazarus has facilitated national panels at the White House, conducted media interviews, and is a keynote and motivational speaker. His star power and food and mental health knowledge create ongoing meaningful connections with media partners and brands. Lazarus’ ability to make people feel valued, seen, and heard led him to become a social worker and therapist. Today, Lazarus supports individuals and families weekly with the tools to improve their mental health and relationships. He is an MSW candidate at Columbia University and lives in Los Angeles.