Pete Ferriero is the director of the 2021 documentary film,
“Her Name is Chef” (Hulu). It was inspired by a first hand
experience Ferriero had at a New Jersey female owned restaurant in
which the owner was struggling to prove herself to her male
counterparts. In the film, Ferriero tackles the topic of gender
equality in a male dominated industry through the eyes of some of
the most talented women chefs. The film has garnered wonderful
press around it being discussed on Good Morning America, People,
Bustle, and more. He’s currently Directing a documentary film ‘At
This Performance’ which chronicle the life of understudies on
Broadway. He’s also currently writing a book ’The Price of Film’
that details the behind the scenes of his first independent film,
’The Price of Fame’ as a guide for new filmmakers.
He hosts the popular ‘Beverly Hills, 90210 Show’ podcast with
Original EP and Writers Charles Rosin and Larry Mollin. It was
listed #5 on the Today Show’s ‘Best Pop Culture Things of 2020’.
Ferriero now resides in the Pasadena area, formally he was from the
Meadowlands area in New Jersey.
About the Podcast
Silence Breaker Katherine Kendall hosts courageous, trauma-informed conversations with fellow activists, educators, artists and friends on the front lines of social movements for justice, equity and compassion.