​Kitchen Confidence: Meal Prep Made Simple

​Hosted by Mercedes Vargas, Chef and Health Coach

​Cooking at home shouldn't feel like a chore—or a mystery. This practical, hands-on session is designed for busy professional who want to eat well without the stress, guesswork, or daily "what's for dinner?" panic. Mercedes will break down the myths around meal prepping and share a simple framework that actually works for real life—no complicated recipes or hours of weekend cooking required. Please bring your questions.

​Attendees can expect to:

• ​Create a personalized meal prep system that fits their schedule and lifestyle

• ​Learn practical kitchen strategies to save time, reduce waste, and build confidence

• ​Discover how to stock and organize a kitchen for easier, faster cooking

• ​Leave with a clear framework to plan, prep, and execute meals throughout the week

​About the Host: Mercedes is a chef and health coach specializing in maternal health.  With years of culinary experience, she helps busy families (especially mothers) and young professionals build sustainable wellness habits without sacrificing flavor or joy. A natural community connector and art lover, Mercedes believes that true kitchen confidence comes from having the right systems in place—and that nourishing yourself should always include moments of whimsy and delight. When she's not teaching cooking classes, running her meal prep service or in the professional kitchen, you'll find her traveling the world, seeking inspiration from diverse food cultures and wellness traditions.

​​​About She Knows Her Stuff - The SKHS Series:
She Knows Her Stuff is a free, community-led event series created by Work Like a Girl, tapping into the collective knowledge, curiosity, and creativity of our network. Hosted by WLAG members, these peer-led conversations are all about sharing real skills, lived experiences, and honest perspectives – think open dialogue, thoughtful questions, shared stories, and learning from one another.

Every 60-minute conversation is designed to be fun, approachable, and inclusive, covering everything from career growth and visibility to wellbeing, leadership, creativity, and personal development. While Work Like a Girl provides the platform and space for these conversations, the views and advice shared reflect the perspectives of individual hosts and participants.

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