Best Zoe Z Podcasts (2024)

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474: Samantha Irby & Clare de Boer 1:28:12

2h ago1:28:12

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Samantha Irby is a humorist, a TV writer, and the author of an incredible new essay collection, Quietly Hostile. In this episode, we talk about so many things: Chicago pizza, living in Michigan, Bosnian food in Grand Rapids, car wash dudes in Kalamazoo, and what it’s like to write lines for Carrie Bradshaw (as well as give her diarrhea). Clare de B…

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473: Ina Garten Stops By! 30:17

1d ago30:17

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Ina Garten joins us in the studio for a really fun conversation that dips into her excellent new memoir, Be Ready When the Luck Happens, which is out this week. While the story covers Ina’s whole technicolor life—from a difficult childhood through her time working at the White House, to opening her specialty food store, Barefoot Contessa, to her co…

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Bonus Q&A with Matt Elliott, Chief People Officer at Bank of Ireland 12:11

2d ago12:11

12:11

In this bonus Q&A with Matt, he shares: His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so far A trend that he is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on his life One piece of career advice he has for you Matt Elliott is Chief People Officer for B…

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472: How Gen Z Really Thinks About Food with Casey Lewis 1:22:28

3d ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Casey Lewis is an expert on Gen Z and writes the colorful Substack After School, which covers youth culture and trends. We wanted to have Casey on the show not just to talk about “how the kids are eating and drinking and shopping for food” but to dig into her reporting on today’s rapidly shifting culture. It’s a fascinating talk about CPG, restaura…

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Cultivating a Happy Organization through a Culture of Care with Matt Elliott 46:00

4d ago46:00

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Today we have a transformative episode featuring Matt Elliott, the Chief People Officer for the Bank of Ireland Group. With over two decades of experience in HR, Matt has led significant cultural transformations, particularly focusing on inclusion, diversity, and well-being. In this episode, we delve into: The competitive landscape that goes beyond…

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471: Washington Post Food Editor Life with Joe Yonan 1:05:08

5d ago1:05:08

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Joe Yonan is the food and dining editor of the Washington Post. It’s a big job, covering an outstanding food city, so it’s pretty remarkable that Yonan finds time in the margins to write cookbooks every couple years. Much respect, Joe. In this episode, we talk about his latest cookbook, the ambitious Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking, among …

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470: Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Baking with Jessie Sheehan 38:39

8d ago38:39

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Jessie Sheehan is all about baking. She’s host of the baking podcast She’s My Cherry Pie on Radio Cherry Bombe and the author of four baking cookbooks, including her newest: Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes. This book ventures into all-savory territory, from biscuits and scones to what she calls “toasty handhelds,” kinda like fancy hot …

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Bonus Q&A with Julie Winkle Giulioni 12:07

9d ago12:07

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In this bonus Q&A with Julie, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so far A trend that she is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on her life One piece of career advice she has for you Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion f…

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469: Bodega Bakes with Paola Velez 53:24

10d ago53:24

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Paola Velez is an award-winning chef, activist, and author based in Washington, DC. She’s the cofounder of the viral grassroots bake sale Bakers Against Racism and the author of a great debut cookbook, Bodega Bakes. We brought Paola into the studio to talk about her impressive career, including acting as a culinary diplomat for the State Department…

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Moving Beyond Traditional Promotions and Embracing Modern Career Development with Julie Winkle Giulioni 36:07

11d ago36:07

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Today we are thrilled to welcome back an incredible guest and champion for workplace growth and development, Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is a keynote speaker, international bestselling author, and a highly praised expert in leadership and career development. In this episode, we dive deep into: The evolving landscape of career development in the wo…

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468: New York Pastrami, Romanian Pastramă with Carolina Gelen 43:51

12d ago43:51

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Cookbook author and online personality Carolina Gelen is on a mission to share her love of food, which comes into focus in a great new cookbook, Pass the Plate: 100 Delicious, Highly Shareable, Everyday Recipes. Carolina’s journey began in Transylvania, Romania, where she was born and raised. In 2021, she immigrated to the United States to pursue h…

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467: Zoë François Bakes It All 55:51

14d ago55:51

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Zoë François is a professional pastry chef, recipe consultant, cookbook author, food photographer, and baking instructor and the host of Zoë Bakes on Magnolia Network. We recently spoke with her live at Rizzoli Bookstore in New York City to talk about the subject of her latest book: cookies. Her new book is Zoë Bakes Cookies, and it’s one of our fa…

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466: Fall Cookbooks with Suzy Karadsheh of The Mediterranean Dish & Jeremy Salamon of Second Generation 1:29:06

17d ago1:29:06

1:29:06

Today we have two great conversations with two of our favorite recent cookbook authors. Have you found your way into the world of Suzy Karadsheh and the megapopular YouTube channel and website The Mediterranean Dish? We sure have, and it’s changing the way we cook. Born and raised in the cosmopolitan Mediterranean city of Port Said, Egypt, Suzy gre…

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Bonus Q&A with Inga Staniune 10:24

17d ago10:24

10:24

In this bonus Q&A with Inga, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so far A trend that she is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on her life One piece of career advice she has for you Inga Staniune is a visionary CHRO know…

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465: America's Best New Chefs & Restaurants with Kate Kassin (Bon Appétit) & Raphael Brion (Food & Wine) 1:03:23

19d ago1:03:23

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Today on the show we are talking all about restaurants in America with two talented editors. First up is Kate Kassin who along with the staff at Bon Appétit just released their list of the best new restaurants in America. Kate talks about the rigorous process that goes into selecting the restaurants, shares stories from the road, and offers some gr…

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The Power of Self-Awareness in Leadership Training with Inga Staniune 39:49

18d ago39:49

39:49

Today we have a fascinating conversation lined up with Inga Staniune, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Avia Solutions Group. Inga brings nearly two decades of HR expertise, coupled with a unique psychotherapeutic approach, to our discussion on leadership and self-awareness. In this episode, Inga shares: Her journey from starting the internatio…

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464: How Cute Food Took Over the Internet with Elyse Inamine 51:50

19d ago51:50

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Elyse Inamine is a writer and editor based in New York. A former restaurant editor at Bon Appétit and Food & Wine, she’s now writing some of our favorite food stories across the internet, including here at TASTE. It’s so fun to have Elyse on the show to talk about her TASTE story on the rise of cute food, her view on restaurant reporting, and more.…

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463: Restaurant Hype Man with Eater, Resy, Blackbird Founder Ben Leventhal 53:20

22d ago53:20

53:20

As the cofounder of online restaurant watchdog and chronicler Eater, as well as reservations booker Resy, Ben Leventhal has been at the center of all things dining out for nearly 20 years. On this episode we catch up with Ben about his latest company, Blackbird, a restaurant loyalty program that is rethinking the way hospitality and online culture …

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Bonus Q&A with Dr. Bernhard Kaumanns 16:45

23d ago16:45

16:45

In this bonus Q&A with Bernhard, he shares: His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so far A trend that he is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on his life One piece of career advice he has for you Bernhard is the Founder & Ceo of Leade…

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462: Building an Apron Empire with Ellen Marie Bennett 55:14

24d ago55:14

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Ellen Marie Bennett is the founder and chief brand officer of Hedley & Bennett, a beloved apron and kitchen gear company that’s found in top restaurants around the world. She’s also a chef and the host of Kitchen Glow Up, a new kitchen renovation show from Tastemade. It’s so fun to have Ellen on the show to talk about Hedley & Bennett’s evolution, …

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Gen Z, Purpose-Driven Roles, and Creating Healthy Performance Organizations in the Workforce with Dr. Bernhard Kaumanns 35:59

25d ago35:59

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Today, we're thrilled to bring you a captivating conversation with Bernard Kaumanns, the founder and CEO of Leaders Who Care. As a medical doctor turned executive, Bernard brings a unique, holistic perspective on the critical topics of mental health, well-being, and burnout in the workplace. In this episode, we discuss: The mindset and communicatio…

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461: It's a Big Fall Cookbook Preview with Eater's Rebecca Flint Marx 44:56

26d ago44:56

44:56

Fall cookbook season has arrived, and there’s nobody better to talk about the busy time than Rebecca Flint Marx, editor of Eater at Home. Rebecca just dropped Eater’s thoughtful fall cookbook preview, and we go over a number of her selections in this episode. We also talk about Rebecca’s journalism career and what she has been excited about in the …

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FFAtoZ S5 Ep9 Ross' Sandwich 37:24

27d ago37:24

37:24

**Note that this episode was recorded before the untimely death of Matthew Perry** We had one of our favourite things with this episode: seeing it in a new light and with more layers than before. We learn that the edit choices around Ross’ sandwich have resulted in a creative magnifier that unfairly taint the episode in our memories, there’s endles…

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460: Giada De Laurentiis & Julius Roberts 1:15:56

28d ago1:15:56

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Giada De Laurentiis is in the studio for an all-time classic conversation. She is the Emmy-Award-winning television personality of Food Network’s Everyday Italian (among many other shows) and the author of nine New York Times best-selling cookbooks, including her most recent, Eat Better, Feel Better. And check out our online retail store, Giadzy. I…

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459: The Weekday Vegetarian Game Is On with Jenny Rosenstrach 47:55

29d ago47:55

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We are always so happy to hang out with Jenny Rosenstrach, the talented writer and editor behind a highly enjoyable newsletter and a series of cookbooks. On this episode, we talk with Jenny about her terrific new book, The Weekday Vegetarians Get Simple. We get into some of the recipes that drive this creative cooking plan, and how the challenge to…

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Bonus Q&A with Zoe Poulton 14:38

1M ago14:38

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In this bonus Q&A with Zoe, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so far A trend that she is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on her life One piece of career advice she has for you For over 20 years, Zoe has taught, coac…

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Influence Weekly # 51 - 2024's Top 25 Creators, First Influencer Degree, & AI Startup's $19M Viral Leap 2:51

1M ago2:51

2:51

Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that keeps you plugged into the pulse of the influencer and creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today’s milestone 50th episode, we're celebrating the movers and shakers of 2024 with a rundown of the 25 most influential creators—from TikTok celebrities to YouTube legends. We'll also explore an exciting devel…

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458: Whole30 Starts Over with Melissa Urban 48:23

1M ago48:23

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Melissa Urban is the cofounder and CEO of Whole30, a megapopular 30-day elimination diet program. She’s a six-time New York Times best-selling author and just released a new book: The New Whole30. We had Melissa on the show to reflect on the Whole30 universe and how it’s evolved alongside food culture over the past 15 years. Also on the show, it’s …

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Bridging Military Precision and Corporate HR in Change Management with Zoe Poulton 34:06

1M ago34:06

34:06

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Zoe Poulton, an expert in change management and leadership development with an impressive background spanning over 20 years in the Royal Air Force and corporate consulting. Zoe’s military career saw her handle roles in air defense, instruction, HR, and leadership development, including a major project t…

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457: Fresh Food TV with Matt Goulding 37:24

1M ago37:24

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Matt Goulding is in the studio, and we have a great chat about his new series on Apple TV+, Omnivore. Matt has known Matt for years and really love his writing, which came to life in a series of memorable travel books as well as in the online magazine he cofounded, Roads & Kingdoms. We talk about Spain, Italy, Japan, and how he covered each country…

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456: Cook Like a Food Stylist with Pearl Jones 37:08

1M ago37:08

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Pearl Jones is a food stylist based in New York City. She’s spent over a decade making food look delicious in commercials, magazine editorials, cookbooks, and more, and she’s also one of Aliza’s close friends. I’ve obsessed over the contents of Pearl’s food stylist kit and kitchen for years, and it’s so fun to have her on the show to pull back the …

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Bonus Q&A with Klaus Scheile 13:41

1M ago13:41

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In this bonus Q&A with Klaus, he shares: His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so far A trend that he is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on his life One piece of career advice he has for you Klaus is on a mission to make people rema…

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455: It’s Jell-O But Better with Oddball’s Sophia Cheng 42:46

1M ago42:46

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Oddball is an exciting new product that aims to reinvent jelly snacking, taking away market share from the dominant Jell-O with a vegan superfood snack. On this episode, we catch up with Oddball's amazing founder, Sophia Cheng. We met Sophia earlier this year on the floor of the Natural Products Expo West trade show, where she was hustling the pouc…

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Reskilling the Future: Sustaining Talent in a Shrinking Workforce with Klaus Scheile 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Today we're diving deep into the pressing issues surrounding the future of the workforce with special guest, Klaus Scheile. Klaus is the Vice President of Global Learning and Development at T Systems, a division of Deutsche Telekom, and he brings a wealth of knowledge on sustainable people development, upskilling, and reskilling employees. In this …

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Influence Weekly #50 - MrBeast's Secret Guide, TikTok Tops YouTube, & Influencers Flood DNC 3:50

1M ago3:50

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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we delve into the latest in influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's packed episode, we're unraveling the secrets behind MrBeast's 36-page guide to YouTube success and the controversies it's stirring up. We'll also discuss how TikTok has edged out YouTube, becoming the …

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454: Dining in Disguise with Priya Kirshna, Interim New York Times Restaurant Critic 48:45

1M ago48:45

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Priya Krishna is a reporter and video host for New York Times, where she’s currently acting as the co–interim restaurant critic. She’s the author of the best-selling cookbooks Indian-ish and Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids and the host of the YouTube series “On the Job.” We’ve all been admirers of Priya’s work for years, and it’s so…

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453: Ham El-Waylly & C Pam Zhang 1:32:29

1M ago1:32:29

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Today on the show we’re sharing two singular conversations, one with chef and cooking personality Ham El-Waylly and one with novelist C Pam Zhang. Ham is a staple on the NYT Cooking YouTube channel, with an all-star restaurant résumé from Momofuku’s Ando to the new Fort Greene seafood destination Strange Delight. C Pam Zhang is the author of the tr…

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452: Is Milly’s Pizza in the Pan Chicago’s Best Pizza? 46:13

1M ago46:13

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Robert Maleski opened Milly’s Pizza in the Pan in 2020 as a way to show Chicago pizza fans that there was more going on in their city than deep-dish. Now, of course, any true Chicago local knows this, but nonetheless, when Matt first tasted Robert’s pie at his Uptown location, he was blown away by its understated excellence. In this episode, Robert…

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Bonus Q&A with Sushmita Mishra Sahoo 11:57

1M ago11:57

11:57

In this bonus Q&A with Sushmita, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so far A trend that she is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on her life One piece of career advice she has for you Sushmita Mishra Sahoo is an HR lea…

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451: Alison Roman Is Back! 44:56

2M ago44:56

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It’s so much fun when Alison Roman drops by the studio. We recently had her in to talk about her excellent newsletter writing—you should be subscribing—and her newly relaunched YouTube show, Home Movies. We also talk about where she’s been dining out in New York City, her life upstate in rural New York, who she is reading on Substack (Jason Stewart…

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Mastering Change and Performance Management with Sushmita Mishra Sahoo 40:50

2M ago40:50

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In today's conversation, we dive deep into the crucial realm of performance management and the often-overlooked need for comprehensive talent management strategies in organizations. Sushmita Mishra Sahoo brings over 20 years of international HR leadership experience across various industries, including engineering, healthcare, fintech, and computer…

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Influence Weekly #49 - TikTok vs. Snap Battle, Biden's Creator Summit, & Zoé Mahfouz's Rise to Fame 4:25

2M ago4:25

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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast that keeps you at the forefront of influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're dissecting the strategic moves by TikTok and Snap as they aim to outpace Meta's stronghold on influencer agencies. We'll also dive into the highlights from President Biden's first-ever …

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450: We All Scream For Durian Vanilla Ice Cream with Nicholas Morgenstern 46:34

2M ago46:34

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Nicholas Morgenstern is the owner and operator of Morgenstern’s Finest Ice Cream, a beloved small-batch ice cream parlor in New York City with nationwide delivery. After a decade of operations in the city, he stopped by the show to talk about how the cult-followed ice cream gets made, and how ice cream tastes have shifted over the past few years. D…

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449: How the Hell to Judge a Wine with The New Wine Review's Jon Fine 53:15

2M ago53:15

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Jon Fine is here! He’s a longtime journalist, cultural critic, and touring musician, and now he’s the editor in chief of The New Wine Review, an exciting publication that digs into the world of low-intervention wine. In this conversation we talk about what’s exciting in wine today and how The New Wine Review is changing the way wine is written abou…

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Bonus Q&A with Case Thomas 19:16

2M ago19:16

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In this bonus Q&A with Case, he shares: His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so far A trend that he is following in Talent Development right now The biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development today Books that have made a big impact on his life One piece of career advice he has for you Case is humbled to lead an amazing crew th…

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448: How a Hollywood Agent Eats So Very Well with Priyanka Mattoo 54:54

2M ago54:54

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Priyanka Mattoo is the author of Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones, a wonderful memoir about food and place and how moving around the world inspired volumes and volumes of stories. We so loved having Priyanka into the studio, and we covered some serious ground. We discuss her upbringing in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, and her journey to …

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Navigating Leadership Challenges in Downturns with Case Thomas 51:17

2M ago51:17

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In today's episode, Andy Storch and Case Thomas discuss the nuances of leadership and talent development during challenging times. Case Thomas, Vice President of Global Learning, Development, and Performance at Seagate Technology, shares invaluable insights from his extensive career, encompassing roles in the military, law, and education. Listen in…

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Influence Weekly #48 - Trad Wives Drama, Influencers Redefine Travel, & Hot Jobs in Creator Economy 3:33

2M ago3:33

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Welcome to Influence Weekly, the podcast where we delve into the heart of influencer marketing and the creator economy. I'm Kailani, and in today's episode, we're unpacking the ongoing controversy surrounding 'trad wives' and the backlash faced by TikTok star Nara Smith. We'll also explore how influencers are revolutionizing the travel industry, in…

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447: Vietnamese Coffee Is Poppin’ Off with Sahra Nguyen 41:35

2M ago41:35

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Sahra Nguyen is the founder of Nguyen Coffee Supply, a progressive coffee company that is bringing Vietnamese coffee into focus in the coolest way. On this episode we talk with Sahra about why she decided to focus on robusta, a species of coffee that is grown widely in southeast Asia but lesser known in the United States. This is rapidly changing t…

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446: Claire Saffitz & Andy Baraghani 1:38:29

2M ago1:38:29

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Today on the show we have two conversations from two of our favorites from the cookbook and online world, Claire Saffitz and Andy Baraghani. Claire is the author of a great recent cookbook, What’s For Dessert, and she’s truly one of our favorite cooking instructors and personalities on the internet. Andy’s rich story and sharp recipe writing chops …

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