Episode 18

Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18)

Published on: 28th January, 2026

Jessica Secrest is a mom, content creator, and now cookbook author who’s built a deeply loyal following by doing one thing: showing up as herself. We sat down for a live conversation at Everybody’s Coffee/The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about her new book, Of Course It’s Good!, and the unexpected journey that led her from packing lunches for her son to becoming a viral force across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. She shares the moment she realized she was “onto something,” how a taco potato tot casserole changed her life, and why she’s never missed a day of posting in over two years. We also dig into food memories, family, and why she still does all her filming and editing solo. Enjoy this LIVE episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Jessica Secrest of @applesauceandadhd.

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Beyond the Plate
Culinary Legends, Giving Back
Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today’s hospitality industry.

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