Best Margaret McSweeney Podcasts (2024)

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Thaao Penghlis: How Kourabiedes (Greek Wedding Cookies) Changed His Life 28:30

17d ago28:30

28:30

Emmy Award Winning Actor and Daytime TV's favorite villain, Thaao Penghlis, recently released his cookbook: "Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time." This Australian-born Renaissance Man has traveled the world and hosted memorable dinner parties in his Hollywood Hills home with high profile celebrities. While this cookbook imagines the perfect mea…

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Celebrity Chef Dave White Sets Sail with "Salted" 27:55

1M ago27:55

27:55

Celebrity Chef Dave White recently released his first cookbook "Salted:A Recipe Book with a Story to Tell." This new book spotlights 50 of his favorite recipes and adventurous travels (photos included) around the world. Before he was the chef on Bravo's "Below Deck Mediterranean," Chef White cooked in some of the finest kitchens in London and Paris…

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Monica Rothgery: Lessons from the Drive Through 36:23

2M ago36:23

36:23

Monica Rothgery, former COO of KFC US, part of Yum Brands, shares inspiring lessons about excellence along with surprising insights into fast food kitchens. Monica's recent book, "Lessons from the Drive-Thru: Real Life Wisdom for Frontline Leaders" goes beyond optimal team management practices and provides great advice for everyone who is pursuing …

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A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel 16:24

2M ago16:24

16:24

Kitchen Chat Host and Founder Margaret McSweeney is joind by Executive Pastry Chef Riccardo Menicucci for "A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality at Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel". The Beverly Wilshire is a sweet destination, especially during Oscars Week. This year's amenities included a film projector made of Valrhona Manjari, a luxu…

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ENCORE: Alice Waters Queen of the Garden 40:53

3M ago40:53

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As we await the beautiful produce that will soon be arriving at our Farmer’s Markets, I thought it would be a good time to celebrate Spring with this encore piece featuring Alice Waters. Always remember to take a moment and Savor the Day! Chef Alice Waters is a counterculture culinary hero who has helped pioneer the farm to table movement in the Un…

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Sandra Gutierrez: The Julia Child of Latin American Cuisine 34:24

4M ago34:24

34:24

"Latin American Cuisine is like a house. I see Mexico as the front door with all the dishes we are most familiar with. But once you open and walk through that door, you can see twenty other kitchens full of food, vibrancy and amazing ingredients." Sandra Gutierrez. Sandra Gutierrez and I met in the White House Garden in 2015 during an International…

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Chef Florian V. Hugo: A Passion for Notre Dame and French Cuisine 50:33

4M ago50:33

50:33

“Everything changes. The only thing that remains immovable across the centuries and fixes the character of a people is cooking.” Victor Hugo The Cathedral de Notre Dame holds a special place of legacy for Chef Florian V. Hugo and for me. Chef Florian is the great great great great great-grandson of the literary maestro Victor Hugo, author of Hunchb…

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Wyatt Russell: Savor the Sip with Lake Hour Sparkling Cocktail 5:38

4M ago5:38

5:38

"Savor the Day" is the tagline of my life. It's a reminder to find and live your joy while connecting with family and friends. The multi-talented Wyatt Russell exemplifies how to "Savor the Day" and savor the sip with his approach to life and work. In addition to his athletic and acting careers, Wyatt is an entrepreneur as co-founder of Lake Hour, …

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Nancy Brinker: Leading the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer 44:36

5M ago44:36

44:36

"Find a great need in a near edge and act upon it to make a difference" as my father always encouraged. This has proven to be a powerful recipe for action, especially for Nancy Brinker, a three-time Ambassador and New York Times best-selling author, and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient. She launched two impactful charitable organizations fro…

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Lidia Bastianich: "A Celebration of Family and Food" 30:48

7M ago30:48

30:48

What a joy it was to take Kitchen Chat on the road recently to New York's famed Becco and sit down with Lidia Bastianich in celebration of the publication of her sixteenth cookbook! Time with Lidia, a multiple Emmy and James Beard Award winning public television host, author, entrepreneur and fellow member of Les Dames d’Escoffier is always inspiri…

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A Kitchen Chat with Great American Family and Hallmark Star, Jen Lilley and Adua Ring 29:07

7M ago29:07

29:07

Tis the Season for giving. Jen Lilley's heart for children has turned into an unexpected fundraising effort to provide 25,000 toys to children around the globe. Christmas is Not Cancelled is in its third year of bringing joy to the world. The deadline for donations is December 9, 2023. However, you can always donate next year if you miss the deadli…

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Sophisticated Fun with Chef Michael Mignano 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

"Sophisticated Fun" is the mantra for Chef Michael Mignano, Executive Chef/Culinary Director at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel. Since 1930, this iconic hotel has defined "timeless New York City luxury," and Auguste Escoffier was the opening chef and designer of the original kitchen. Chef Mignano continues this outstanding legacy of luxury and hospitality …

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Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality. The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel 15:58

8M ago15:58

15:58

Welcome to the new Kitchen Chat series called A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality. In this first episode, we will visit The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel. This iconic place has defined luxury and hospitality since 1930 in New York City. The culinary history is epic in that Auguste Escoffier, known as the father of the world's chefs, was the o…

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Cliveden House: A Taste of English History 5:06

9M ago5:06

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Nestled amongst 370 acres of gardens and grounds is the grandeur of the historic Cliveden House. Originally built in 1666 by the Duke of Buckingham, the last owner was William Waldorf Astor who rebuilt the estate to what it is today. The National Trust is the owner of Cliveden House which is now a breathtaking luxury five star hotel. Recently, I bo…

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Kitchen Chat® in Antibes with Chef Lee Burton 17:03

9M ago17:03

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Join Margaret McSweeney and Chef Lee Burton at a table by a tree-lined gravel driveway in front of an 18th century villa in Antibes for a special Kitchen Chat. Both Chef Lee and Margaret share Alabama roots and enjoyed connecting the dots of mutual friends and southern childhood taste memories. Enjoy the background sounds of cicadas singing and the…

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Chef Eric Lanlard: Royal Ascot Afternoon Tea 19:11

11M ago19:11

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Highly acclaimed pastry chef Eric Lanlard, owner of Cakeboy Cookery School in London shares some great tips to enjoy an Afternoon Tea. As Chef for the Royal Ascot Afternoon Tea, Chef Lanlard prepared around 6,500 Afternoon Tea servings this season including 20,000 scones. Queen Anne founded Ascot Racecourse in 1711 and even stopped there often on h…

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Butcher on the Block with Chef Matt Moore 25:58

12M ago25:58

25:58

As the grandson of a Butcher, Chef and Southern Gentleman Matt Moore's passion for meat is literally in his bones. As the author of the acclaimed A Southern Gentleman's Kitchen, South's Best Butts and Serial Griller, Chef Moore shares his rich legacy of recipes and methods for both 'low and slow' or 'fast and hot' cooking. Chef Moore shares his lat…

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Compound Butter with Chef Sheana Davis 29:10

1y ago29:10

29:10

Flavored butters from around the globe sound enticing, and as Kitchen Chat discovered they are easy to make and utterly delicious. Trained in the kitchen of M.F.K. Fisher, Chef Sheana Davis shares her priceless recipes and the origin story of her now world-famous compound butter passion in her wonderful new book: Buttermonger. As a young culinarian…

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Sunday Suppers on Max & Friends with Guest Host; James Beard Award Winner & Culinary Enthusiast: Jennifer English 53:00

1y ago53:00

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Join Sunday Suppers on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci and Guest Host: Jennifer English. Jennifer welcomes Pride Month and brings us the scope behind the scenes at The 2023 James Beard Awards. Tune in!By MAX TUCCI

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Tuscan Women Cook: Sharing Abundance and Passion 21:54

1y ago21:54

21:54

If you are passionate about food, wine, family and friends, Tuscany beckons like few places on the planet with rolling hills and luscious abundance. Nestled in the magnificent, ancient province of Sienna, in the village of Montefollonico, is Tuscan Women Cook, an immersive cooking experience destination curated by Coleen Kirnan, which welcomes glob…

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Sunday Suppers on MAX & Friends with James Beard award-winner Jennifer English & Guest: Author and Culinary Enthusiast Margaret McSweeney 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

55:00

Join Host Max Tucci and Co-Host James Beard Award-winner, Jennifer English as they welcome Author and Culinary Enthusiast, Margaret McSweeney to Sunday Suppers- All are welcome to the table, where we discuss family, traditions, hospitality, conviviality and cuisine!By Max Tucci

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Sunday Suppers on Max & Friends with Max Tucci, Jennifer English and guest Chef Katie Chin 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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Max & Friends with Max Tucci Join Max Tucci and Jennifer English as they welcome Chef Katie Chin to Sunday Suppers- All are welcome to the table, where we discuss, family, traditions, hospitality, conviviality and cuisine!By Max Tucci

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"The Delmonico Way" with Max Tucci 51:56

1+ y ago51:56

51:56

"And to the reader, I dedicate this book to you, with hopes that it will inspire you to celebrate life with elegance, grace, laughter, love, and intentions - in the spirit of the Delmonico Way." Max Tucci Hospitality is a way of life for Max Tucci, the grandson of the late Oscar Tucci, owner of the famous New York restaurant Delmonico's. The Delmon…

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Sunday Suppers on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci and James Beard award-winner Jennifer English 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

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Welcome to a new episode of MAX & Friends, a new experience. Once a month Max Tucci along with Jennifer English will be welcoming the best of the best- whether they be culinary experts, sublime hosts or hostesses, or entertaining enthusiasts, they are all invited to inspire you, our listeners, our guest to our table of distinction. A table set with…

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Alan Watts Teaches The Secret of Happiness | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 54:20

1+ y ago54:20

54:20

Alan Watts Teaches "The Secret of Happiness" S14E12 Tune in for a life class with a recording from Alan Watts!By Max Tucci

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James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 52:27

1+ y ago52:27

52:27

She's Back! Jennifer English is back! S14E11 Jennifer English joins Max Tucci to discuss The Delmonico Way!, the hospitality industry and so many wonderful topics! Tune in!By Max Tucci

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Chef Mary Sue Milliken: Living and Leading with Joy 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

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"Joy comes from cooking for other people." -- Chef Mary Sue Milliken. Chef Mary Sue Milliken continues to enjoy her culinary career with great success in owning restaurants, writing cookbooks, and starring in TV shows. In this Kitchen Chat, Chef Milliken shares the joy of her journey and the life lessons she has learned along the way, including spe…

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Felisa ’Latinsoul’ Hernandez, Ancestors | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 55:00

1+ y ago55:00

55:00

Felisa 'Latinsoul' Hernandez, Priestess, Singer, Songwriter on MAX & Friends! S14E10 Tune in to a show that will inspire you to think, talk and love your Ancestors more than ever. Felisa Hernandez joins Max for the first time on MAX & Friends- Max has played her song Ancestors over the past couple of months. The song and Felisa inspired Max to have…

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The Delmonico Way | James Beard award-winning culinary broadcaster Jennifer English | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 54:00

1+ y ago54:00

54:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E9 James Beard award-winning culinary broadcaster Jennifer English joins Max to discuss the making of Max's new cookbook, The Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant that Made New York! Published by Rizzoli, New York. With music by: Felisa Latin Soul | Song: Ancestors…

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Marilyn Alauria : Guides; Mystical Connections to Soul Guides & Divine Teachers | Part 1 on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E8 Part 1 of a Life Class with Author Marilyn Alauria Tune in and learn about Guides, Mystical Connections to Soul Guides, and Divine Teachers. On this episode, you will learn what Guides are and how they appear in our lives. Tune in to Part 2 and learn how to deepen your relationship with your guides. With music by …

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Menudo Forever Young; Ash Ruiz & César Abreu | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 50:00

2y ago50:00

50:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E7 Menudo Forever Young Ash Ruiz & Cesar Abreu former Menudo Band Members Join Max! Ash & Cesar open up about Growing Up Menudo and the new HBOMax Docuseries Menudo Forever Youn, Debut June 23rd on HBOMaxBy Max Tucci

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Simran : Being; The 7 Illusions That Derail Personal Power, Purpose, and Peace | Part 2 on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci | Music by Felisa Latin Soul & Ash Ruiz 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

MAX & Friends S14E6 BEING; The 7 Illusions That Derail Personal Power, Purpose, and Power with Simran on IG @iamsimran1111 Part 2 Lifeclass Download last week's episode; LIVING; The 7 Blessings of Human Experiences Music by Felisa Latin Soul and Ash Ruiz!By Max Tucci

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Simran : Living; The 7 Blessings of Human Experiences | Part 1 on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci | with music by Felisa Latin Soul 53:00

2y ago53:00

53:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E5 LIVING: The 7 Blessings of Human Experiences with Simran on IG @iamsimran1111 Part 1 World Premiere of my new favorite song by Felisa Latin Soul IG @felisalatinsoul Ancestors Tune in!By Max Tucci

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Sky Sheridan: Conscious Conversation on Farming & Life! | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E4 Sky Sheridan is back, join the conscious conversation on life, farming and Sky's new podcast! Tune in!By Max Tucci

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Isabel Mar: You Are Not A Thought! | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E3 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

MAX & Friends with MAX TUCCi S14E3 Guest: Isabel Mar Conscious Conversation on: You are not thought. BIO: Isabel Mar is the founder and creator of Purejoojoo.com. She teaches you how to break free of the story you created about You. In your own mind. From your own thoughts. And she does it by gently guiding you to the Understanding. The Understandi…

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Re-Wilding with Dr. Kristy Vanacore Part 2 | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E2 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E2 Rewilding Part 2 Guest: Dr. Kristy Vanacore IG @vanacore_embodyyourwild Author of: Rewilding: A Woman's Quest to Remember Her Roots, Rekindle Her Instincts, and Reclaim Her Sovereignty This is a LIFECLASSBy Max Tucci

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Re-Wilding Part 1 with Dr. Kristy Vanacore | MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S14E1 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

SEASON 14 Starts NOW! Max WON three, 2022 Communicator Awards -Outstanding Host -Outstanding Music Episode -Outstanding Spiritual Episode Season 14 S14E1 Rewilding Part 1 Guest: Dr. Kristy Vanacore IG @vanacore_embodyyourwild Author of: Rewilding: A Woman's Quest to Remember Her Roots, Rekindle Her Instincts, and Reclaim Her Sovereignty This is a L…

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Guest: Meysa Maleki | Conflict Resolution on MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 53:00

2y ago53:00

53:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci Conflict Resolution S13E30 Guest: Meysa Maleki Author of: "The Conflict Resolution Grail: Awareness, Compassion, and a Negotiator’s Toolbox"By Max Tucci

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Guest: Kymberli Joye / The Joye of Music / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 47:15

2+ y ago47:15

47:15

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci This episode is nominated for three 2022 Communicator Awards Guest: Singer/Songwriter Kymberli Joye joins Max to discuss "The Joye of Music" Kymberli was a contestant on The Voice.. and what a voice she has. Tune in to hear Kymberli's story of life, Music and her journey.…

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Queen of the Coop: Lisa Steele 24:53

2+ y ago24:53

24:53

Did you know that around 10 million in the United States are raising chickens? Lisa Steel, a fifth-generation chicken keeper and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, has a new cookbook The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook: Over 100 Fabulous Recipes to Use Eggs in Unexpected Ways. In this podcast, you will learn about the benefits of a fresh egg, some tips on rais…

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Rohini Dey: Let's Talk Womxn 17:32

2+ y ago17:32

17:32

Let's celebrate International Women's Day with Rohini Day! She is an accomplished businesswoman who has worked with the World Bank, a large consulting firm and even launched the women's program at James Beard Foundation. She left the corporate world to pursue her passion of opening an Indian and Latin American fusion restaurant in Chicago called Ve…

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Guest: Kimberly Meredith / Awaking The Fifth Dimension / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 52:00

2+ y ago52:00

52:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S13E29 Guest: Kimberly Meredith, Medical Intuitive & Author of "Awaking The Fifth Dimension; Discovering The Souls Path to Healing" joins Max to discuss her journey, her Near Death Experience (NDE), and how her gifts of being a Medical Intuitive. Kimberly's new book is a guide that offers ways to help heal the soul. Kim…

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Guest: Lee Tannen: Author of ”I Loved Lucy; My Friendship with Lucille Ball’ / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 51:00

2+ y ago51:00

51:00

MAX & Friends with Max Tucci S13E28 Guest: Lee Tannen; Author of "I Love Lucy; My Friendship with Lucille Ball" joins Max to discuss his friendship with the legendary Lucille Ball. Max & Lee talk about the new film "Being The Ricardos" starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. Lee gives you an inside look at his life with Lucy.…

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Guests: Gordana Biernat & Valerie Love / Living Fearlessly / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

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S13E27 Guests: Gordana Biernat & Valerie Love They are back and together we discuss.. "Living Fearlessly"By Max Tucci

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Guests: Sister Jenna - Emily Hine - Diane L. Haworth / Meditation / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 46:50

2+ y ago46:50

46:50

S13E26 Guests: Sister Jenna, Emily Hine, Diane L. Haworth; Authours of Mediation; Intimate Experiences with the Divine Through Contemplative Practices Together we discuss Meditation and our experiences with meditation and how it transformed our lives. Do you meditate? What does meditation mean to you? Music by: Nandhiji…

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Guest: Dipal Shah / What is Energy Healing / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 44:51

2+ y ago44:51

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S13E25 Guest: Dipal Shah Dipal and Max discuss energy healing, but what does that mean? Can we heal ourselves? We also discuss Meditation and Mind Reprogramming. Max dedicates this show to his pal Andre Leon TallyBy Max Tucci

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Guest: Ash Ruiz / Navigating Through the Fire / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 51:13

2+ y ago51:13

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S13E24 Guest: Ash Ruiz "Navigating Through the Fire" - Ash recently went through the fires in Boulder, Colorado. Ash and I discuss- if you're going through hell, don't stop! What does it mean to go through the fire? What are the fires in your life?By Max Tucci

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Guest: Barri Leiner Grant / Navigating Through Grief / MAX & Friends with Max Tucci 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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S13E22 Guest: Barri Leiner Grant; Certified Grief Coach Navigating Through Grief Barri and I discuss Grief and ask the following questions- How do you grieve? What is grief? Can we grieve for the living beside the dead? Where are you in your grief?By Max Tucci

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Gender Equity and the Food Industry: A Spotlight on Daisy Zeijlon 18:41

2+ y ago18:41

18:41

The data points are staggering. 52% of all restaurant workers are women. 71% of servers are women. 82% of hostesses are women. 54% of all culinary students are women. And only 7% of all restaurants are led by women chefs. Daisy Zeijlon, food and gender scholar discusses the "why" behind these numbers along with the "how" to change them.…

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Best of MAX & Friends with Max Tucci / Guests Jackie Collins & Cara Alwill / Christmas 2014 56:00

2+ y ago56:00

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MAX & Friends with Max Tucci Best of Shows to Christmas 2014 When Jackie Collins joined Max to discuss her new book, New Years, and her life. This was Jackie's last show before she passed. After Jackie. Max welcomed back The Champagne Diet Guru and Author Cara Alwill. Tune in!By Max Tucci

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