Episode 21: Monica Brown: A Power House Behind the Fine Dining Scene
Considered an icon and tastemaker by some of the world’s greatest chefs, Monica Brown has built a career that has taken her to some of the most intimate corners of the globe. What began as the dreams of a young girl from Scotland grew into a vocation that placed her at the heart of gastronomy, helping some of the world’s most visionary chefs achieve success.
While she acknowledges the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, Monica describes her career as “a perfect journey.” She is the founder of Lotus Land, an international communications agency renowned for shaping the global narrative of gastronomy and hospitality. For more than two decades, she has championed talent, launched icons, and redefined how the world experiences food.
Since establishing Lotus Land in 2000, Monica has grown the agency to include offices in the UK and consultants in Los Angeles and Australia. Under her leadership, Lotus Land became the only communications agency to represent two “World’s Best Restaurants” at the World’s 50 Best Awards. Its portfolio spans six continents and includes Michelin-starred legends and emerging culinary voices such as Josh Niland, Jeremy Chan, Santiago Lastra, and Mauro Colagreco.
Follow the adventures of Monica on Instagram and check out her client roster at Lotus Land.
And also, please y’all cook Monicas’s recipe for Scotland’s most comforting fish soup, Cullen Skink, that can weather any stormy weather, just like her!
To learn more about Monica and Lotus Land, please check out these links:
Some of the chefs she has represented: