Jonathan Mookie & Brett Morant & McKee shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Jonathan Mookie & Brett, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Both Brett & myself are both most proud of the ongoing relationships we get to continue to build with our children. We have 9 between us!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
We are Jonathan “Mookie” Morant & Chef Brett McKee. I’m a 3x #1 author & platinum record producer/songwriter/musician. Brett is a multiple James Beard award-winning master chef and culinary legend. We are in the celebrating the upcoming release of Brett’s memoir “A Chef’s Tale: Real Life Recipes of Redemption”. Co-authored by the both of us. And with this release, the start of our joint podcast, “The Mook and Brett Show”, coming in 2026.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Both answers revolve around one word/one core tenant of human connection: TRUST. Broken trust almost always creates a cavern, even within the closest of relationships. Whereas a foundation based in trustworthiness is sure to weather nearly any storm.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
So many times for both of us. Even recently! It’s always a challenge, a test, to keep going. This is part of the discussion we hope to engage in with folks of every age and demographic. It’s so important to understand the power in not giving up—no matter what!
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Family. Specifically, life as dads to our children.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Ha! We often talk about the fact that we might just have that left, or less! Brett has dealt with 30+ surgeries over the years including near-death experiences even recently. And I’ve faced my health scares as well. I would stop giving any energy to any thing that doesn’t produce LOVE. This is part of our mission, to share our decades of experiences with others, so that they might lean into love more, and begin to take back life as it’s meant to be lived—happily.
Contact Info:
- Website: achefstalebook.com/shop thehappyhasbeen.com brettmckee.com
- Instagram: @JonathanMookieMorant @CheffBrettMcKee
- Linkedin: Jonathan Mookie Morant & Chef Brett McKee
- Facebook: Jonathan Mookie Morant & Brett McKee
Image Credits
Ourselves, Holger Opensus, Dana K Davis, Whitney McDuff
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