Vikki Krinsky

Vikki Krinsky is a Hollywood power-chef turned wellness entrepreneur. Born in Johannesburg and raised in Vancouver, Vikki began her career as an actress before finding her true passion in food and nutrition.

After apprenticing in European kitchens, she returned to L.A. and built a career as a personal chef for celebrities such as Seth MacFarlane, Reese Witherspoon, Tobey Maguire, and Amanda Seyfried. Her clients rely on her to create delicious, nutrient-dense meals that support their demanding lifestyles and promote long-term wellness.

Vikki also starred on the Emmy‑nominated show Recipe Rehab, where she transformed traditional comfort meals into healthier, low-calorie versions—all without sacrificing flavor.

In addition to her culinary career, Vikki founded VK Energy Bar, a chef-formulated, plant-based energy snack infused with Vitamin B12 for clean, lasting fuel without the crash. Inspired by supporting hectic Hollywood production days, her bars come in chef‑driven flavors and are free of added sugars, gluten, dairy, and animal products.

Vikki Krinsky’s path—from actress to elite private chef to entrepreneur—brings a unique blend of storytelling, resilience, and nutritional expertise. She speaks passionately about food as medicine, body positivity, building wellness through intention, and turning setbacks into creative opportunities.

Potential podcast themes with Vikki include:

• Hollywood nutrition, wellness strategy, and performance‑fuel meals

• Lessons learned from switching careers under pressure

• The journey of bootstrapping a wellness food product in a competitive landscape

• Food-as-self-care—nutrition that nurtures both physical and emotional well-being

• Reinventing identity: shifting from performance in front of the camera to behind-the-scenes in business

Her mix of authenticity, innovation, and practical wisdom makes her a memorable guest. Vikki inspires listeners to rethink food, challenge norms, and fuel lives with intention and purpose.