Chapter 35: Jen Agg on fussy feminism and ferocious fastidiousness @NeilPasricha1
Chapter 35: Jen Agg on fussy feminism and ferocious fastidiousness  @NeilPasricha1
Uploaded August 2019 | Updated September 2026, 6 minutes ago
Jen Agg is a celebrated Toronto-based restaurateur. She has opened many award-winning restaurants including The Black Hoof, Rhum Bar, Le Swan, and Grey Gardens.

When Jen opens a restaurant, people notice. There are lineups. Buzz. An incalculable feeling that, once again, she’s put her finger on the pulse of what people want.

Jen is also the bestselling author of the memoir “I Hear She’s A Real Bitch” which features the cover blurb from Anthony Bourdain saying “Whatever Jen Agg says is worth listening to.” I agree.

We have this conversation at her restaurant Le Swan on Queen Street West in Toronto.

Jen and I talk about whether fussyness is a virtue, the art of dining alone, how to have a healthy marriage with someone twenty years older than you, and what it was like for Jen growing up with one breast. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg! She challenges me as you’ll soon hear.

I hope you enjoy Chapter 35 of 3 Books.

For show notes, quotes, and more information on this podcast, visit: 3books.co/chapters/35

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Hey there,

I'm Neil and I spend a ton of time thinking, writing, podcasting, and speaking about living intentionally. I'm the New York Times bestselling author of six books including The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation. I've been lucky to speak at places like TED, SXSW, and Google. And I host a huge passion project called the 3 Books podcast.

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