At the hexclad station at this year’s #JBFA after party at Chicago Union Station, the beardfoundation was joined by Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership alum chef Paulina Lopez-Velazquez (iampaulinalopez) of America’s Classics Award winner laguelaguetza! Watch to hear about chef Paulina’s delicious Oaxacan tortas that were served to hundreds of guests after the Restaurant and Chef Awards, and what the Foundation means to her. Special thanks to HexClad, the Official Cookware of the 2024 James Beard Awards, for supporting this year’s celebrations!