Best Taniya Nayak Podcasts (2024)

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How does someones journey in hospitality go from Las Vegas to Dubuque, Iowa with high finance stops in New York, London, and LA? Hear Q Casino's Alex Dixon's inspiring story of perseverance and beating ... 32:34

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He helped close Disney's deal for Pixar, and now runs one of only two non-profit casinos in the United States. President and CEO of Q Casino Alex Dixon on this episode of The Break. Alex Dixon hails from Las Vegas, as a third generation hospitality employee. He left that world to study at Howard University, and work in financial markets in New York…

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TV host and interior designer Vern Yip almost turned down the offer to host the original Trading Spaces on TLC. Hear why, and how he inspired Taniya to pursue a design career on this new episode. 34:19

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Taniya Nayak got into design because of Vern Yip and the TV show Trading Spaces! Her old friend joins her for a deep discussion on how being true to yourself can open up a world of opportunities. Vern started as a pre-med student because he didn't want to let his parents down, who moved from Hong Kong to the US for better opportunities for Vern. Bu…

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From Production Assistant to Production Executive, hear about producer Kris Meyer’s big Hollywood break, and how it led him to the podcast world today. 30:56

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The Break is part of Muddhouse Media, a diverse podcast network, created in part by Hollywood producer Kris Meyer, who joins Taniya on this episode to tell his remarkable story. After 5 years in Hollywood trying to ‘make it’, Kris was working as a bouncer and ready to move back to Boston when his first big break finally appeared. Kris is an Emmy no…

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How did an old jacket transform the life of multi-millionaire and entrepreneur David Meltzer? He lost it all, but is more grateful than ever. Hear why on this emotional new episode of The Break! 21:16

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David Meltzer made a million dollars very quickly working during the explosion of the internet and the first mobile phone system. He then worked for superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg, the agency that spawned the film 'Jerry McGuire'. But he soon lost it all. You'll be surprised to hear what David considers to be his 'big break', the one that a…

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How did Yard Crashers TV host Matt Blashaw go from All-State Football Player, Pre-Med Student, and Disney tech team member to Taniya's co-host on the new HGTV hit show 'Build It Forward'? Find out on this ... 32:15

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Go behind the scenes of HGTV's new hit show "Build It Forward" with co-hosts Matt Blashaw and Taniya Nayak, who didn't even get a screen test together before they stepped in front of there camera! Taniya and Matt worked side by side for 5 amazing episodes on location all around the USA, giving back to those who have given so much to their community…

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Senior Vice President of Programming and Development of HGTV Loren Ruch talks about his amazing journey from game show intern to overseeing production at a major TV network on this episode of The Break ... 42:03

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The first program that Loren Ruch produced on HGTV featured Taniya Nayak, starting a 15+ year friendship. The two talk about the their amazing journeys as 'nice guys who finished first', bucking the stereotype that you need to be mean to succeed in the TV business. "There is a misconception that nice people are weak" Loren says, and talks about sta…

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Chef, TV personality, author, and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan shares her love of food and community in this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 38:19

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You may know Maneet Chauhan as a frequent guest/judge on Food Network shows such as 'Chopped' or 'Guy's Grocery Games', and here she shares the journey that got her into those prime time spotlights. She shares her remarkable story with Taniya in this episode, telling her that "food is the biggest connector in this world". Hear about the Sunday morn…

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Celebrity chef and TV host Robert Irvine talks about Leadership and Inspiration on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 44:22

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Find out why Taniya calls Robert Irvine (Restaurant Impossible/Dinner Impossible/Food Network) her 'brother from a different mother'. Interviewed during the height of Covid-19 after a shoot for 'Restaurant Impossible', Robert shares why passion and work ethic are more important than ever for the success of the hospitality business. He also talks ab…

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Television producer, host, and broadcaster Marc Summers talks about his journey on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 34:53

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You may know Marc Summers as the long time host of Unwrapped on The Food Network, or remember him slinging SLIME as the host of Double Dare on Nickelodeon, but did you know he stared out as a magician, and it took him 13 years to get that show? How did he become a successful smoked salmon salesman? Hear about Marc's incredible journey, including a …

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Part 2: Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 49:27

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Part 2 of Taniya's heartfelt and emotional interview with fashion icon Gretta Monahan. In this episode Gretta opens up about her battle with cancer, and how she actually considered it another "break" in her life. It opened up her eyes to a whole new perspective on life and business. She also talks more about honor, trust, and collaboration with her…

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Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 46:12

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In this heartfelt and emotional Part 1 of 2, Taniya talks with Gretta Monahan, TV personality, lifestyle expert, and fashion icon. Gretta opens up about the incredible hardships she endured in her life from childhood until now, and how it affected her journey to success. Gretta shared her insight on how she built her business, from an eager college…

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American TV personality, author, and lifestyle consultant, Clinton Kelly on this episode of The Break With Taniya Nayak 1:00:39

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Clinton Kelly is an American TV personality, author, and lifestyle consultant. He won an Emmy for his role as the moderator on the popular ABC daytime show The Chew. The Chew was nominated for multiple Emmys and ran for seven seasons. He is also known for his role as co-host on the prime time reality show What Not to Wear, TLC's long-running realit…

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Chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist, Chris Cosentino on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak 50:59

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Passionate chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist, Chris Cosentino is co-owner of two restaurants: Acacia House in Napa Valley, California, and Rosalie in Houston, Texas. He is a partner in the CampoVelo cycling events in California’s wine country. He hosts a weekly podcast and is a regular judge and competitor on food TV. https://www.chefchrisc…

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Chef Karen Akunowicz joins Taniya Nayak on this episode of The Break! 44:39

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Karen Akunowicz is the Chef/Owner of Fox & the Knife and a 2018 James Beard Foundation Award winner. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in 2001, Karen enrolled in the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and earned her degree in 2004. That same year, she embarked on her professional culinary career as a cook making local farm-to-tab…

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Host of "From Scratch" and former child actor David Moscow joins Taniya on The Break 49:24

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Host of "From Scratch" and former child actor David Moscow joins Taniya on this episode of The Break David Moscow started his career as an actor in 1988, playing the character of young Josh Baskin in Big, in which the adult Josh Baskin was played by Tom Hanks. He landed the role of David Jacobs in the 1992 filmed version of the musical Newsies alon…

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Stand up Comedian and TV star Gina Yashere Joins Taniya Nayak on "The Break" 34:39

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Stand up Comedian and TV star Gina Yashere Joins Taniya Nayak on "The Break" Gina Yashere has been a stand up and TV star in the UK for numerous years now, with appearances on iconic TV shows such as Live At The Apollo & Mock The Week, as well as creating & performing the hugely popular comedic characters, Tanya & Mrs. Omokerede on The Lenny Henry …

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Taniya Nayak welcomes good friend and television host, designer & writer, Sabrina Soto on her first episode of "The Break" 32:28

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Taniya Nayak welcomes good friend and television host, designer & writer, Sabrina Soto on her first episode of The Break An incredibly engaging and vivacious personality, Sabrina makes you feel as if she’s stepped out of the TV and right into your living room. Sabrina has been featured on TODAY, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America, Racha…

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How does someones journey in hospitality go from Las Vegas to Dubuque, Iowa with high finance stops in New York, London, and LA? Hear Q Casino's Alex Dixon's inspiring story of perseverance and beating ... 32:34

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TV host and interior designer Vern Yip almost turned down the offer to host the original Trading Spaces on TLC. Hear why, and how he inspired Taniya to pursue a design career on this new episode. 34:19

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From Production Assistant to Production Executive, hear about producer Kris Meyer’s big Hollywood break, and how it led him to the podcast world today. 30:56

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How did an old jacket transform the life of multi-millionaire and entrepreneur David Meltzer? He lost it all, but is more grateful than ever. Hear why on this emotional new episode of The Break! 21:16

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How did Yard Crashers TV host Matt Blashaw go from All-State Football Player, Pre-Med Student, and Disney tech team member to Taniya's co-host on the new HGTV hit show 'Build It Forward'? Find out on this ... 32:15

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Senior Vice President of Programming and Development of HGTV Loren Ruch talks about his amazing journey from game show intern to overseeing production at a major TV network on this episode of The Break ... 42:03

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Chef, TV personality, author, and restaurateur Maneet Chauhan shares her love of food and community in this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 38:19

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Celebrity chef and TV host Robert Irvine talks about Leadership and Inspiration on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 44:22

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Television producer, host, and broadcaster Marc Summers talks about his journey on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 34:53

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Part 2: Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 49:27

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Fashion icon, TV personality, and beauty expert Gretta Monahan on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak. 46:12

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American TV personality, author, and lifestyle consultant, Clinton Kelly on this episode of The Break With Taniya Nayak 1:00:39

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Chef, author, cyclist, and philanthropist, Chris Cosentino on this episode of The Break with Taniya Nayak 50:59

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Chef Karen Akunowicz joins Taniya Nayak on this episode of The Break! 44:39

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Host of "From Scratch" and former child actor David Moscow joins Taniya on The Break 49:24

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Stand up Comedian and TV star Gina Yashere Joins Taniya Nayak on "The Break" 34:39

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Taniya Nayak welcomes good friend and television host, designer & writer, Sabrina Soto on her first episode of "The Break" 32:28

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