Rose Previte and Louis Caldera on Diversity as Strength
In an episode originally aired in 2018, restaurateur, entrepreneur and author Rose Previte and former Secretary of the Army Louis...
About This Episode
In an episode originally aired in 2018, restaurateur, entrepreneur and author Rose Previte and former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera, talk about leadership, public service, and how diversity is our greatest strength. “As long as we’re true to our principles of equality, and people can develop their talents through education and contribute something, then that’s what we need to do,” says Caldera. Previte’s three DC-area restaurants (Compass Rose, Michelin-starred Maydān, and Kirby Club) are a celebration of diversity inspired by her upbringing with a Lebanese mother and Sicilian father and her own extensive travels. “Street food is the great equalizer. It’s where everyone, whether rich or poor… come together over food,” she says.Resources and Mentions:
Rose Previte
Owner
Rose Previte is an entrepreneur, restaurateur, designer, and author from a food-loving Sicilian-Lebanese family. She owns three DC-area restaurants, Compass Rose, Michelin-starred Maydān, and Kirby Club. She is co-founder of Go There Wines, a social impact wine company, and author of cookbook, “Maydān: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond.”
Louis Caldera
Louis Caldera is former Secretary of the Army and currently a senior lecturer at Harvard Business School. He has held numerous public, higher education, and nonprofit leadership roles, including Army officer, state legislator, and university president. He served as Secretary of the Army in the Clinton Administration and an Assistant to the President and director of the White House Military Office in the Obama Administration.
Maydān
A different approach to dining: one that’s about the food, but also the love, respect, and traditions that go into each dish. The name means “gathering place” or “square” in many different languages. Maydān’s food tells the story of traveling from Tangier to Tehran and Batumi to Beirut, but it also tells the stories of voices that often go unheard. Owner Rose Previte was invited to sit and break bread with strangers, listening to stories and learning tried and true techniques. She wants her guests to feel as welcomed, embraced, and valued as she did during her travels.
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