Today we’d like to introduce you to Eddie Zamora.
Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Eddie received inspiration from my parents both fled the island of Cuba for a better life in the United States.
His first broadcasting gig was as one of the hosts on an interactive Latino oriented talk show “Chat” on NBC Mun2. This international exposure to the Latino community inspired him to always keep his Latin heritage close to heart and to continue to connect with his roots.
After moving to Los Angeles Eddie began traveling the globe in search of foods, tastes, and places that move him. TheYumYumFoodie was inspired as a platform to connect with brands and to share all of these experiences with his audience. He’s collaborated with several brands including Toyota, Lexus, Norwegian Cruise Line, Pepsi, American Airlines, Stella Artois, Got Milk, Napa Valley Vintners, The National Pork Board, Don Francisco’s Coffee, Café La Llave, Johnsonville, Mazola, Delsey Luggage, Marriott, Movember, and McCormick Spices to name a few. Currently, he’s one of the judges on the BYUtv cooking competition show “Dinner Takes All.”
His Latin passion and heritage are what inspire him to share foodie life or #VidaFoodie with the world. Eddie will always bring an honest, irreverent, and “No holds barred” approach to life and work.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
There have been many struggles along the way.
– Leaving my mother with Cancer in Miami to pursue my career 3000 miles away. Losing her two years after leaving home.
– Changing careers in 2011-2012 to build “The Yum Yum Foodie” not knowing what that looked like was definitely a leap of faith.
– It’s taken years to earn the respect of the food industry as not just some foodie “influencer” posting food pictures. Credibility is everything.
Please tell us about The Yum Yum Foodie.
My business is “The Yum Yum Foodie.” It’s my social media account that shares my passion for food, wine, and travel. I’m most proud of building my brand to the point of being able to work on television because of the success of my brand on social media. What sets me apart from the others is my experience. From TV experience, travel experience, to cooking experience. I’ve been able to translate this passion and knowledge into a career.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Nothing. My evolution has all happened for a reason. I’m the person I am because of all I’ve done and been through. I’m proud to constantly be evolving as a human being.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.theyumyumfoodie.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/theyumyumfoodie
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/theyumyumfoodie
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/theyumyumfoodie
Image Credit:
Zef Shalaj, People Magazine
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