Best Kim Bryden Podcasts (2025)

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The Tidbit Hotline: I think I have a good business idea, where do I start? 43:50

9M ago43:50

43:50

To mark the ending of this season of The Tidbit, the hotline is open once again and answering the most commonly asked question among aspiring entrepreneurs: I think I have a good idea for a food business, where do I start? On today’s episode, we have FIVE Cureate Facilitators, Kim Bryden, Tessa Velazquez, Julia Raymond, Walton Smith and Candy Schib…

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What Legal Concerns Small Businesses Should Keep In Mind 28:04

10M ago28:04

28:04

Entrepreneurs of all types deal with a myriad of concerns about legal issues, like risk mitigation, trademark law and intellectual property, to name a few. These topics are especially prominent in the competitive food and beverage industry because legal rules about label and marketing claims are strict. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, host Kim Br…

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The Tidbit Hotline: How Do I Decide When to Add New Specialty Products? 42:12

11M ago42:12

42:12

The Tidbit Hotline is open once again! On today’s episode, hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are teaming up with guest Vance Reavie of Junction AI to continue the conversation from last week’s episode about how AI can help small businesses. Small business owner Jon Henry of Jon Henry General Store in Virginia, called in wondering how to best add…

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How AI Can Benefit Your Small Business 28:52

11M ago28:52

28:52

Artificial Intelligence or AI has been hyper prominent in the news for the last few years because it is changing the way we work. On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we are diving into all things AI, including how small business owners can use it to their advantage. Host Kim Bryden speaks with Matt Scharpnick, Associate Director at BCG X, the tech bu…

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The Tidbit Hotline: How to scale a small business when making an artisan product? 37:43

12M ago37:43

37:43

The Tidbit Hotline is back! Hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez are answering entrepreneurs' questions about everyday challenges they are facing. On today’s episode, a Northwest Arkansas chocolatier is looking for advice about how to grow her small business — especially when scaling a labor-intensive product! To help answer her question, two scrat…

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How Improv Helps Entrepreneurs Navigate Uncertainty 33:55

1y ago33:55

33:55

To be successful in business, entrepreneurs need to be able to adapt to change, communicate clearly, build trust, and handle any unexpected challenges that come their way. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with Mary Lemmer about how improv can help entrepreneurs navigate difficult situations, reduce stress and teach us important life lesson…

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The Tidbit Hotline: What can new farmers consider regarding access to land? 36:01

1y ago36:01

36:01

The Tidbit Hotline is officially open! In this new format of The Tidbit, entrepreneurs send in challenges they are facing and hosts Kim Bryden and Tessa Velazquez brainstorm solutions and suggest actionable ideas along with special guest experts. On today’s episode, a mushroom farmer new to Northwest Arkansas is struggling to find a permanent place…

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What 10 Years of Entrepreneurship Has Taught Kim Bryden 38:20

1y ago38:20

38:20

Cureate is celebrating 10 years this Fall! To honor the occasion, for the first time on The Tidbit podcast, our founder Kim Bryden is sharing her story. Tessa Velazquez, Cureate Facilitator + Coach, takes over the host mic to interview Kim about how Cureate got its start and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship! Tessa and Kim reflect on a decade o…

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Storytelling & Advocacy: Making a Name for Yourself with Randy Wilburn (LIVE) 50:21

1+ y ago50:21

50:21

This is the 100th EPISODE of The Tidbit —and our season finale! In this special live episode, Tessa Velazquez, Cureate Facilitator + Coach, spoke with Randy Wilburn, a communication strategist, entrepreneur, host of the “I am Northwest Arkansas” podcast, and founder of ONBoardNWA, a hyper-local jobs board. Randy shares strategies on how to stand ou…

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Storytelling & Advocacy: Institutional Sourcing with Sara Hoverter & Kai Abelkis 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

The two final episodes on this season of The Tidbit are focusing on goal setting and the future of your business using your unique positioning. On today's episode, we explore how to position your business in a B2B (business-to-business) context —specifically with institutional buyers. We address sustainability in the workplace, specifically when it…

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Leadership & Emotional Resiliency: SEEK with Scott Shigeoka 47:18

1+ y ago47:18

47:18

On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim talks to Scott Shigeoka about his new book SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World. Scott says curiosity is key as a small business owner, and staying curious can help cure the disconnection and dissatisfaction in the workplace that has been so commonplace since the global pandemic. Host: …

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Leadership & Emotional Resiliency: Finding the Words with Colin Campbell 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

27:46

On today’s episode of The Tidbit, we don’t want to do “business as usual." With everything transpiring in the world today, between global wars, the rise of hatred and vitriol, and overall mental health crises at an all time high, we thought it important to have a discussion around complex and profound emotions like grief, sorrow and loss. Kim speak…

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Mastering Your Craft: Scaling Production with Teresa Velazquez & Stephanie Long (LIVE) 43:22

1+ y ago43:22

43:22

The Tidbit is live! In this special episode, Kim hands over the host mic to Tessa Velazquez, coach and facilitator at Cureate. Tessa moderates a conversation with Teresa Velazquez, owner of iconic D.C. bakeries Baked & Wired and A Baked Joint, and Stephanie Long, owner of home-based artisan bakery The Cake Occasion. As bakers and entrepreneurs, Ter…

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Mastering Your Craft: Oyster Sommelier & Co-Founder of The Oyster Master Guild, Julie Qiu 25:45

1+ y ago25:45

25:45

It is no surprise that individuals in the food, farm and beverage industry are masters of their craft. Through this mastery, they are able to differentiate themselves in the marketplace and provide education to consumers about their highly specific goods or services. On this episode of The Tidbit, Kim speaks with oyster sommelier Julie Qui about wh…

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Arkansas Entrepreneurship: Agriculture Innovation with Philip Powell 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

Traversing the U.S. from Mid-Atlantic to the Heartland, you’ll pass by many farms and rural communities. The large majority of these farms are family owned and small to mid-sized operations that don’t see large profits. How might we improve economic conditions, growth opportunities and access to new market channels for these entrepreneurs? On this …

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Arkansas Entrepreneurship: Building Inclusive Ecosystems with Philip Adams & Jeannette Balleza Collins 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

35:55

The Tidbit is back! Last season, The Tidbit went on a cross country roadtrip to see how small businesses were innovating and adapting during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The trip was transformative for Kim, and for Cureate, which now has a second hub of operations in Northwest Arkansas. The new season of The Tidbit is going to reflect that…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Zephyr Rose Anders, Rio Abajo Rio 📍Hillsboro, NM 36:04

3+ y ago36:04

36:04

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim finishes her…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Krystal & Patrick, Palace Coffee 📍Amarillo, TX 36:43

3+ y ago36:43

36:43

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim grabs a drin…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Angela Chase 📍Oklahoma City, OK 41:29

3+ y ago41:29

41:29

Caption: You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been adapting and innovating. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Kim sit…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Erin Rowe, Ozark Culinary Tours 📍NW Arkansas 25:13

3+ y ago25:13

25:13

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, Erin Rowe blends history,…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Ohun Ashe, For the Culture STL 📍St. Louis, MO 36:56

3+ y ago36:56

36:56

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and cities had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we had the absolute pleas…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Steve Ewing, Steve's Hot Dogs 📍St. Louis, MO 26:29

4y ago26:29

26:29

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we chat with the own…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Chef Rob Connoley, Bulrush 📍St. Louis, MO 45:26

4y ago45:26

45:26

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. On this episode of The Tidbit Takes the Road, we learn about Chef …

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Marika Josephson, Scratch Beer📍Ava, IL 46:17

4y ago46:17

46:17

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people t…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Kim Huston, The Rebirth of Bourbon 📍Bardstown, KY 38:18

4y ago38:18

38:18

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people t…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Kitty Dougoud, Main Street America 📍Georgetown, KY‬ 46:46

4y ago46:46

46:46

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people t…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - Mayor James Smith 📍Cynthiana, KY‬ 34:27

4y ago34:27

34:27

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people t…

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The Tidbit Takes the Road - The Wonder Jam 📍Columbus, OH 47:06

4y ago47:06

47:06

You are tuning into a special series, The Tidbit Takes the Road. In October 2020 Kim Bryden, CEO of Cureate and Host of The Tidbit, decided to hit the road on a cross-country listening tour to learn more about how non-coastal small businesses and small towns had been faring in 2020. How were they adapting and innovating? What new ways were people t…

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Wired This Way Author Jessica Carson on Living with Complexity, Light and Darkness 33:43

5y ago33:43

33:43

What is this duality? The duality of grief, and also seeing the silver lining. How can one hold that two-sides of the same coin feeling?It’s something I feel so deeply and wonder: is it a trait I was born with or a skill I have cultivated? Does this have anything to do with me being an entrepreneur and running my business for nearly 6 years? Perhap…

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How to Build a New Localized Food System 9:34

5y ago9:34

9:34

The resiliency of a community depends on engagement with local and regional stakeholders. Tune into this minisode for our three tidbits on how we can build a new localized food system equipped to help communities overcome times of uncertainty. **IMPORTANT NOTE** We’re spearheading a local supply chain audit. Whether it's the coronavirus pandemic or…

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Supply Chain: Marketplace Analysis with Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business 26:47

5y ago26:47

26:47

By Kim Bryden

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Supply Chain: Sustainable Sourcing with Sarela Herrada, Founder of SIMPLi 26:40

5y ago26:40

26:40

By Kim Bryden

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For the Love of Food: A Strategy to Strengthen the Food Workforce with Ona Balkus, DC Food Policy Director 23:11

5y ago23:11

23:11

By Kim Bryden

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For the Love of Food: Intergenerational Family Business with Co-Owners of Indique and RASA 30:42

5y ago30:42

30:42

By Kim Bryden

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Small Batch to Big Time: How to Cultivate Newsworthiness & Strategic Collaboration 27:05

5+ y ago27:05

27:05

What makes a product, a person, an initiative newsworthy? How do you stay relevant and tap into our cultural zeitgeist to get on the radar of journalists and media professionals? We sit down with Kara Elder, food and cooking writer (The Washington Post, Vox, Eaten: A Food History Magazine, and more!), to talk about her collaboration project - SMALL…

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Small Batch to Big Time: Building Valuable Relationships = Your Ability to Weather the Storm 35:51

5+ y ago35:51

35:51

Building a business is a lot like dating. It’s also pretty much the same as maintaining any relationship in your life - with friends, with family, with intimate partners. How are we showing up? How are we maintaining respect and being mindful of one’s time and boundaries? What about just small touches of care and comfort? These are all important - …

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Economic Development: What are Main Streets, and Who is Supported? 37:19

5+ y ago37:19

37:19

Main Street Programs aim to revitalize their downtowns and commercial districts through preservation-based economic development and community revitalization. On this episode, we debunk the myth that Main Streets are dead. We’re joined in-studio by a group of incredible individuals who are in the fight to keep Main Streets alive — especially here in…

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Economic Development: Fostering Inclusive Innovation & Breaking Down Barriers to Entry with City Government Support 28:29

5+ y ago28:29

28:29

As defined by Investopedia, Public-private partnerships involve collaboration between a government agency and a private-sector company that can be used to finance, build, and operate projects. We sit down to discuss inclusive innovation and breaking down barriers to entry with Joy James, Tech & Innovation Portfolio Manager for the Office of the Dep…

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Farming in America: Federal Policy, Regulations and How They Affect Your Business 36:12

5+ y ago36:12

36:12

It can seem impossible for small to midsize farmers to survive in this world because they aren’t provided the monetary runway that big machines of businesses are afforded. It has always been hard, but especially with the increase of unpredictable weather, trade wars, and monopolies along our supply chains - it’s becoming increasingly difficult to m…

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Farming in America: A Restaurateur's Journey of Building a Thoughtful Supply Chain 29:20

5+ y ago29:20

29:20

What does it take to build a business with thoughtful sourcing practices in mind, while working on sustainable growth and financial responsibilities? We sit down with Dave Wiseman, Co-Founder of Little Sesame, to talk about working with his partners Chef Ronen Tenne and Nick Wiseman, how he left his corporate career to do so, and why they made cert…

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Systems Change: Crowdsourced Placemaking & Community Ownership with Neil Takemoto 31:06

5+ y ago31:06

31:06

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Systems Change: Seven Unlikely Cities That are Changing the Way We Eat with Food Town USA Author, Mark Winne 37:03

5+ y ago37:03

37:03

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How to Create an Environmentally Sustainable Food Business 22:19

5+ y ago22:19

22:19

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Access to Opportunity: Non-Traditional Financing and the Importance of Social Capital with Natasha's Just Brittle and Mama Biscuit 33:24

5+ y ago33:24

33:24

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Access to Opportunity: Building Community Through Business with B'more Kitchen and Well Crafted Pizza 41:07

5+ y ago41:07

41:07

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Food as Medicine: Healing Our Planet through Thoughtful Agriculture & Sustainable Supply Chains 34:21

5+ y ago34:21

34:21

On our last episode we talked about food as medicine — for the body. I want to explore this idea of food as medicine... but for the planet. I'm perhaps making up this metaphor but with impending climate catastrophe we really need to take a hard look at our supply chains and how we can produce food for the health of this planet. We've gotten ourselv…

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Food as Medicine: Personalized Nutrition, Holisitic Living, and Diet/Allergen Market Opportunities 40:06

5+ y ago40:06

40:06

At Cureate, our mission is to shift purchasing dollars in institutions - like universities, hospitals, sports arenas - back into local, small business through food & beverage procurement. Every day I am researching the latest trends in food & retail and how this intersection of big and small business can work together. When I learned that Mount Sin…

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Tips for Combating Self Doubt in Entrepreneurship 17:45

5+ y ago17:45

17:45

We surround ourselves with stories of the “one who made it”. We become fascinated with the idea of the struggle and endless hours of grinding to achieve the ultimate goal. For some entrepreneurs, the path to success can take 1 year — for others it could be 5, 10, or 20. And during that journey, you will be faced with an onslaught of emotions that i…

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Understanding Your UVP: Food + Technology/Design with Killa Cakes and Punch Digital Strategies 47:38

5+ y ago47:38

47:38

There has been a movement slowly building over the past decade around food and design that is now coming to the forefront of general consumers consciousness. On this episode of The Tidbit, we explore this intersection with Bria Taylor of Killa Cakes and Joe DePalma of Punch Digital Strategies. Tune in to learn more about their creative process, too…

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Understanding Your UVP: Sustainable Snacking with Amäzi Foods and Shroom Jerky 44:23

6y ago44:23

44:23

When creating a business, it's of the utmost importance for you to understand and define your Unique Value Proposition (UVP). On this episode, we feature two different entreprenurs in the sustainable snacking space who are creating thoughtful, intentional business models through Direct Trade relationships, supply chain transparency, education and o…

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