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Nadia G in DIESEL jewelry by Kara Ross NY NADIA G VP Creative at B360 Media / Bitchin’ Kitchen. (Co-creator, co-producer, writer, host and brand manager.) I’m from Montreal, where we dream big (but legally dreams must be at least twice as big in French) - says Nadia G, who’s infectious and very “rock n’ roll” personality lights up the kitchen of Food Network’s prime-time show, “Bitchin’ Kitchen”. Nadia has always loved writing and performing. Before becoming who she is now, Nadia had to play producer for her own show. Producing sketch comedy in 2001, and jumping right in to the internet world (with the help of her parent’s Hi8 video camera) has certainly been worth it.  Getting a media grant from Telefilm Canada was a huge stepping stone in Nadia’s road to success. The second major milestone was selling the series to Food Network Canada – We’re the first show in history to successfully transition from net to network.- says Nadia. Time has really been Nadia’s ally. - At that moment the head of development at Food Network was Leslie Merklinger, who hailed from Comedy Network, perfection! by then, the third milestone was tangible and the series was sold to the US market, where the show has become Cooking Channel’s top show and outside North America the number three show on Food Network UK- says Nadia. Success to Nadia G is certainly more than fame - For me success is constantly challenging yourself, and getting paid to grow creatively. …Oh, and having a massive shoe closet - says Nadia. “Bitchin’ Kitchen” is certainly a breath of fresh air, different from today’s television programming and from any other cooking show. The audience seems to love the show to due to it’s funky touch, sassiness and spicy creative format. We are convinced that “Bitchin” Kitchen” will continue to empower and motivate women of all ages to have fun and jump into the kitchen a bit more often; always encouraging the audience to stay true to themselves and to make the most out of every moment in life. Women Who Inspire Nadia - Oprah, Martha Stewart, Madonna – I respect the empires these women have built despite the odds. Beauty Tip- Ladies, if you don’t know how to tweeze your brows, let a professional do it for you. I don’t know how many times I’ve been befuddled by strange, over-plucked, scraggly brows that look like they’ve been drawn in by a kid who’s coming down from a sugar rush. Nadia’s “Must Have” List: My laptop and my custom-studded Louboutin boots.