The Taste of Place podcast is where we share inspiring stories from chefs, artisans, and leaders in the culinary and travel industries. Join us as we meet and learn from these unique and fascinating characters in our field. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an entrepreneur thinking about getting into culinary tourism, or a consumer with an interest in our industry, our podcast series will inspire everyone. Hosted by the World Food Travel Association's Executive Director Erik Wolf.
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Ep 70. Allie Bahn - Communication is the Key
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www.missallergicreactor.com Allie's courses: https://allie-bahn-teaches.teachable.com/p/home https://www.instagram.com/miss_allergic_reactorBy Allie Bahn, Erik Wolf
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Ep 69. Daniel Contreras - Making It My Own
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Dos Sucres Restaurant in Cuenca, EcuadorBy Daniel Contreras, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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See Fred's project on Instagram. Meet Fred on LinkedIn. Visit Fred's website (French only). Fred's project on LinkedIn (in English).By Frederic Lizee, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Find Rico on Instagram. Meet Rico on LinkedIn. Visit Rico's website.By Rico Mandel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Ep 66. Darren MacLean - Collaborate Learn Inspire
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Find Chef Darren on his website. Or on Instagram here.By Darren MacLean, Erik Wolf
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Find Jonathan on LinkedIn. Visit Jonathan's professional journalist page on Muckrack. Explore Jonathan's YouTube channel.By Jonathan DeLise, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Ep 64. Jose Luis Santos - Work Builds Character
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Find Jose Luis on LinkedIn here. Learn about Ecostars here. Learn about Ecofoodies here. Follow Ecostars on Instagram here. Also mentioned in the show: ISLAMIC ARTS BIENNALE 2023By Jose Luis Santos, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Find Tammara on her university web page here. Or on LinkedIn here.By Tammara Soma, Erik Wolf
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Ep 62. Selassie Atadika - Change: One Bite at a Time
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Find Selassie on her website here. Anyone based in the USA or Canada who wishes to order a sampler of Selassie's chocolates, use code "WORLDFOODTRAVEL10" for a 10% discount. Or on LinkedIn here.By Selassie Atadika, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Ep 61. Jacquie Chandler - Remember Recover & Restore
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Find Jacquie on her website here. Or on LinkedIn here.By Jacquie Chandler, Erik Wolf
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Find Matricia on her website here. Or on LinkedIn here.By Matricia Bauer, Erik Wolf
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Find Theo on his website here. Or on LinkedIn here.By WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Theo Cromhout
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Ep 58. Nancy Matsumoto - Trust Your Intuition
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Find Nancy on her website here. Or on LinkedIn here or on Instagram here. Photo Credit: Jennifer RowsomBy WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Nancy Matsumoto
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Find Jose on his website here. Or on Instagram here.By WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Jose Gonzalez
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Ep 56. Anita Mendiratta - The Humility of Travel
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Find Anita on her website here. Or on LinkedIn here.By Anita Mendiratta, WFTA, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Ep 55. Yasmine Fofana - So Much to Discover
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Find Yasmine on LinkedIn. Visit Yasmine's website.By Yasmine Fofana, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 54. Ana Ros - After the Rain the Sun Always Comes
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Ana is not on LinkedIn, but you can find her on her website here.By Ana Roš, Ana Ros, Erik Wolf
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Ep 53. Hussein Dehghan - The Guest is King
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Meet Hussein on LinkedIn or on his websites here and here.By Hussein Dehghan, Erik Wolf
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Ep 52. Brighde Reed - Books Are My Passport
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Meet Brighde on LinkedIn or visit her website.By Brighde Reed, Erik Wolf
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Ep 51. - Soumaya Hamdi - Building Bridges with Food
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Meet Soumaya on LinkedIn or visit her website.By Erik Wolf, Soumaya Hamdi, World Food Travel Association
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Meet David on LinkedIn or visit his website.By David Mora, Erik Wolf
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Meet Rosa on LinkedIn or visit her website.By Rosa Jackson, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 48. Tracy Stuckrath - Every Meal Matters
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Find Tracy on LinkedIn or on her website here.By Tracy Stuckrath, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf
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Ep 47. Nuria Ribera - Make Respect a Habit
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Find Nuria on LinkedIn or on her website here.By Nuria Ribera, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 46. Tiffany Kelly - Make Change Happen
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Find Tiffany on LinkedIn or on her website here.By World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Tiffany Kelly
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Find Aashi on LinkedIn or on her website here.By World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel
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Find Roberta on LinkedIn or on her website here.By Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 43. Royce Chwin - Ask Better Questions
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Find Royce on LinkedIn.By Royce Chwin, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 42. Elise Botiveau - To Live is to Try
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Find Elise on LinkedIn.By Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Elise Botiveau
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Ep 41. Hans Entner - The Power of the Smile
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In this episode you will learn: How hotel guests have a different customer experience when the hotel owner lives in the hotel Why hotel guests are treated like family The power of the smile Mentioned in this episode: His WebsiteBy World Food Travel Association, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, Hans Entner
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Ep 40. Yorm Ackuaku - One Foot In Front of the Other
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In this episode you will learn: Why you should not be afraid of the FSD. How to collaborate in order to delegate. The best way to get ahead with any project. Mentioned in this episode: Find Yorm on LinkedIn Yorm's WebsiteBy Yorm Ackuaku, Aashi Vel, Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association
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Ep 39. Kathiana Lejeune - Peace Begins With a Smile
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In this episode you will learn: What is the hardest part of writing a book Why food is a "soft power" in international relations When you reach a hurdle, why you have to jump Why peace begins with a smile Why we should embrace our differences earlier in life Mentioned in this episode: Find Kathiana on LinkedIn Kathiana's Website…
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Ep 38. Rika Nakazawa - Let the Shape Emerge
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In this episode, you will learn: Why there's nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come. Why you should chip away at a stone to let the shape emerge rather than try to chip away to make a shape. How in today's climate you can't fear technology - use it to help drive change. Discussed in this episode: Find Rika on LinkedIn Rika's Company…
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Ep 37. Martina Jamnig - The Sum of Small Things
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In this episode, you will learn: Why team sports teach useful life lessons. What to do when some of an area's best food & beverage products are not exported. How a "transition dish" can make some traditional foods more approachable for visitors. What you will discover if you follow the road less traveled. How to make your dreams a reality. Discusse…
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Ep 36. Marg Leehane - Work Smarter Not Harder
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In this episode, you will learn: Why travel is the best education How conversation is now a lost art Why we need to reconnect with nature Why you should work smarter, not harder Discussed in this episode: Great Bear Lodge / Great Bear Tours Find Marg on LinkedInBy Erik Wolf, World Food Travel Association, Marg Leehane
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In this episode, you will learn: Why you should not fear change How dramatic negative life events can have life-changing positive effects How spas are just a very small part of "wellness tourism" Why consumers need to be aware of 'wellness washing' Why food is a cornerstone of wellness Why you should strive to leave a legacy Discussed in this episo…
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Ep 34. Ewan Henderson - Ride on the Shoulders of Giants
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In this episode, you'll learn: Why you need to move with the times How the actual process of researching affects knowledge retention Why you need to think differently to solve old problems Why people with different perspectives can add value to a discussion and give a better final result Why the pandemic has been an opportunity for many companies D…
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In this episode you'll learn: Why saying "My pleasure" is such a special way to say "you're welcome" Why communication should never be one-way Why it's important to curate your work and personal life activities And more! Discussed in this episode: Ruskin International Philip on LinkedInBy World Food Travel Association, Philip Ruskin, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel
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Ep 32. Isi Laureano - Remember to Love Yourself Along the Way
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In this episode you'll learn: Why you need to build your network of contacts because on experience leads to another, and doing one job could open doors to doing your dream job later Why we can all be food travelers in our own countries Why her greatest foodservice concerns are relentless competition, the logistics of sourcing quality ingredients fr…
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Ep 31. Heidi Yu Spurrell - Keep Learning Every Day
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In this episode you'll learn: Why you should never reveal too much too soon in business Don't be afraid to pivot in a new career direction when the time is right for you Why you should ask what others want from you before you start a new project Why we eat less than 0.5% of Earth's plant species How food and sustainability are inextricably linked D…
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Ep 30. Richard Bagnold - Don't Be a Keyboard Warrior
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By World Food Travel Association, Richard Bagnold, Erik Wolf, Aashi Vel
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Ep 29. Devin O'Sullivan - The Story Matters Most
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By Aashi Vel, World Food Travel Association, Erik Wolf, Devin O'Sullivan
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Ep 28. Zina Sorensen & Vasil Zlatev - The Poison is in the Dose
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In this episode you'll learn: Why a destination needs to diversify its product portfolio to be competitive How the poison is in the dose - nothing in extremes gives great results How new technologies threaten culinary tourism experiences & what can be done to prepare for a sustainable future for our industry Why the personal touch needs to be prese…
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Ep 27. Lauren Aloise – We're the Sum of Our Parts
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In this episode you'll learn: How preserving sense of place is essential to fostering a successful visitor experience, and ultimately, to furthering the advancement of food & beverage tourism Why you need to ask for help early on in life so that you can go further faster How a company is the sum of its parts – everyone plays a vital role Why local …
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Ep 26. James Blick - Build Your Team to Build Your Business
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In this episode, you'll learn: The difference between authentic food and good food, and why you don’t necessarily need to have both or offer both at the same time. Ways to minimize “overfoodtourism” How the act of sharing food or drink together is an accelerator for friendships How speaking directly can be so powerful Why it is in your best interes…
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In this episode you'll learn: Why quality trumps quantity Why consumers will always pay more for quality If you can’t sell something, double the price and watch it sell out How bureaucracy & rules can stymie small business growth How an impressive visitor experience drives sales Why you always need to ask why Discussed in this episode: Ummera Irish…
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In this episode you'll learn: How travel can be transformational for younger people starting their careers The power of video to tell a story The danger of food becoming commoditized How authenticity is about “real people” How to find the “magic” of great storytelling Why it’s important to be persistent Rob's links: GLP Films Rob on LinkedIn…
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In this episode you'll learn: What "linked prosperity" is and how you can work it into your business Why if you’re not living on the edge, you’re taking up too much space! How keeping a simple focus can help you achieve your goals Why plans seldom survive reality and what you can do about it Raj's links: Social Tours Ethical Travel Portal…
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Ep 22. Eric Aebi - Sharing Abundance With Others
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In this episode you'll learn: Why too many visitors can ruin a destination’s authenticity & what to do about it Why we need to promote the value of hospitality careers, to industry, youth and the media How globalization has adversely affected the food-loving visitor experience Why food memories last so long What zero-sum thinking is and why it’s a …
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Ep 21. John Mulcahy - Don't Ask for Permission Ask for Forgiveness
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In this episode, you will learn: How to be part of the solution not part of the problem Why you should take the road less traveled and don't be afraid where it leads. You'll surprise yourself. Not to be scared to make mistakes; it's the only way to learn To follow your heart and the money will follow after. That it's OK to chase the money for a sho…
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