For years, Stewart Ginn was known as a stockbroker and financial advisor. Numbers, markets, and deals dominated his world until food reshaped it. Today, he’s recognized as the Broker of Food, an author, storyteller, and soon-to-be podcast host whose culinary journey is about more than recipes; it’s about life, family, and connection.
“I have always wanted people to see that stock is not just Wall Street,” Stewart explains. “Stock is the base of a great soup, the foundation of a meal. In many ways, it’s the foundation of life itself. That’s what I’ve been trying to bring to the forefront with my book and now with the podcast.”
The shift began with travel. Stewart’s work took him around the world, and in the process, he discovered the richness of Asia’s culinary landscape, the spice-filled streets of Thailand, the bustling food stalls of Vietnam, and the quiet rice paddies of Laos. “Every single recipe in my book transports you into the heart of Asia,” Stewart says. “But behind each dish is the story of the people I met, the kitchens I sat in, and the lessons I learned along the way.”
Those experiences became the backbone of Stewart Ginn Broker of Food: 100 Recipes for Health & the Palate, a cookbook set to release in spring 2025. The collection is more than a guide to cooking; it’s a testament to Stewart’s belief that food can heal, inspire, and connect across cultures.
“We have gotten so used to quick and easy ways of cooking that the health aspect has been neglected,” he says. “By making small changes and being mindful of what goes into our bodies, we can make a long-lasting difference.”
For Stewart, food became more than nourishment. It became a way to ground himself, especially with his family. As a father of three, his kitchen is not just a place to cook, but a place to teach. “When I’m in the kitchen with my kids, I see how food becomes more than a meal,” he reflects. “It becomes a memory, a tradition, a teaching moment. That’s the heart of why I do this.”
The Broker of Food identity also serves as a personal reclamation. Stewart acknowledges that online searches for his name often link him to finance, stockbroker, financial advisor, and market analyst. But for him, “stock” means something different. “If you type in chicken stock recipes, you will find soups, sauces, bases, the good stuff,” Stewart says. “That’s the stock I care about. That’s the stock I want my name attached to.”
In both finance and food, Stewart sees parallels in building a solid foundation. Just as a stock portfolio needs diversification and care, a recipe needs the right balance of ingredients and attention to detail. “At the end of the day, whether it’s financial or culinary, people want the same thing, something that lasts, something that gives them peace of mind, something they can share with others.”
Travel, family, and health sit at the core of Stewart’s transformation. He’s candid about how food gave him a new way to connect not only with his roots but also with his loved ones. “It’s about reconnecting with what matters most,” he says. “The kitchen brings us back to each other. The table brings us back to the conversation. And the food itself reminds us that life is meant to be shared.”
That philosophy carries into his upcoming podcast, also titled The Broker of Food. While the book provides recipes and structure, the podcast offers stories and voices. Stewart hopes listeners will hear not just about dishes but about the cultures, friends, and family experiences that gave those dishes meaning.
“The podcast allows me to share the laughs, the mishaps, the real moments that you can’t always capture in print,” Stewart says. “Food is the stock of life; it fuels us, but it also binds us together. That’s the story I want to keep telling.”
From financial stock to chicken stock, Stewart Ginn has rewritten his own narrative. His journey shows that fulfillment doesn’t always come from the boardroom but can often be found in the kitchen, simmering slowly, seasoned with love, and shared around the table.