White House Chef Opens Up About War, PTSD & Purpose

What does it take to serve four US Presidents… and survive combat? In this episode of BeInCrypto, we sit down with Chef Andre Rush, White House chef, combat veteran, public speaker, and one of the most disciplined figures to ever step inside the presidential kitchen. But this conversation goes far beyond food. Chef Rush opens up about: • Serving under Clinton, Bush, Obama and Trump • Leadership at the highest level • Being bullied as a child • Giving everything away and starting over • PTSD and the reality of mental health • Why resilience starts with looking in the mirror He talks about failure. About purpose. About losing everything and rebuilding it from scratch. And maybe most importantly, about helping others learn how to pick themselves up. This isn’t just a story about the White House. It’s about strength, humility, service, and why nobody gets through life without falling, but everyone can rise. Subscribe to BeInCrypto for real conversations with people shaping culture, leadership, and the world around us. 0:00 Serving 4 US Presidents 2:00 Growing Up in Mississippi 4:45 What It Takes to Work in the White House 6:00 Leadership Styles of Different Presidents 10:00 Empowering the Next Generation 14:00 The Most Important Meal of His Life 18:30 Why Culture Matters More Than Michelin Stars 21:00 Gen Z, Failure & Mental Strength 24:00 Giving Everything Away & Starting Over 28:00 PTSD and Breaking the Stigma 32:00 How to Help Someone Struggling 34:00 What’s Next on Telegram