Best The City Cook Inc Podcasts (2024)

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Episode Fifteen: Aric Rasmussen "Cook, Corps Member, Consultant" 49:50

10M ago49:50

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Aric is a business analyst in the Deloitte Digital Banking practice and a former City Year Corps Member for City Year Chicago where he served at the Dewey School of Excellence in Englewood. There, he focused on interventions with 18 students specifically in mathematics, streamlined classroom small group sessions, and coordinated in-kind donations t…

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Episode Fourteen: Casey Kapklein "City Year, Civic Engagement, Visionary" 50:56

10M ago50:56

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Casey is a former Civic Engagement Project Leader from City Year Seattle where she oversaw service projects for over 200+ volunteers, raised over $50,000, and navigated the complexities of corporate partnerships during COVID-19. Prior to joining City Year, first as an AmeriCorps Member, Casey graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Ma…

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Episode Thirteen: Daniel Thompson "Syracuse, Engineer, Business Development" 1:07:50

11M ago1:07:50

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Today we’ll be having another special episode on the program – piloting a new format to center more closely on discussion. We’ve gone ahead and compiled the best questions from our previous interviews to ask today’s guest Daniel Thompson. Daniel is a Business Development Manager for Siemens AG, a German multinational tech conglomerate where he focu…

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Episode Twelve: Lexi Johnston "Academic, Team Leader, Business Analyst" 1:04:15

11M ago1:04:15

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Lexi is a former Team Leader for City Year Columbia, one of City Year’s smaller, but no less impactful, sites. Prior to serving as a first-year Team Leader at Sandhills Elementary School, she graduated from the University of South Carolina in Economics & English with a 4.0 GPA, earning herself a membership to Phi Beta Kappa and earning herself the …

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Episode Eleven: Special Host Edition with Derek Qiu 1:07:43

11M ago1:07:43

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Special Host Edition Episode with Derek Qiu. My name is Derek Qiu and I’m a former educator for the non-profit City Year. I served as a first-year team leader at Isaac Newton Middle School in East Harlem where I led 6 AmeriCorps members in holistic service of 400+ students. I served in 6th grade Mathematics and Technology classrooms, amplifying the…

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Episode Ten: Nicole Ventrone "TFA, Policymaker, Wharton Student" 51:13

11M ago51:13

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Nicole is an MBA candidate at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and a former Teach for America Corps Member. Nicole graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania and as a TFA Corps Member she earned her Master’s in Elementary Education and Teaching from John’s Hopkins University, before serving as a classro…

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Episode Nine: Sophie Schnietz "Rice, Peace Corps, Architect" 58:20

12M ago58:20

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Sophie Schnietz is a student at UC Berkeley, in the process of earning her Master of Architecture, and a former Peace Corps volunteer. Sophie served in Rwanda as an English Language instructor for Middle & High School Teachers at Muhazi Secondary School. Furthermore, she taught multiple sections of 7th and 8th grade students, pioneering new program…

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Episode Eight: Michelle Rajan "Pre-Med, Educator, Healthcare Consultant" 50:18

12M ago50:18

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Michelle Rajan, Healthcare Consultant and former City Year AmeriCorps member. Michelle graduated from Muhlenberg College where she majored in Neuroscience and Creative Writing, serving as the 2021 Commencement Speaker. During her time at Muhlenberg, she was the creator and host of her own show “Continental Drift” which combined international cultur…

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Episode Seven: Zach Fishman "Corps Member, Team Leader, AmeriCorps Director" 45:29

12M ago45:29

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Zach Fishman is Director of AmeriCorps Member Experience for City Year New York. After graduating from TCNJ with a degree in Psychology, he served as development associate for a small non-profit called LifeTies which intervenes to provide care to youth in crisis due to sexual orientation, gender, and abuse. That same year, Zach would get begin his …

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Episode Six: Kyra Stefin "City Year, DEI, Government" 38:29

1y ago38:29

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Kyra is a Human Capital Consulting Manager, specializing in DEI, and former City Year Corps Member, Team Leader, and Staff Member. Kyra started her service with City Year in the City of Chicago, after graduating from the University of Michigan with a degree in Cultural Anthropology. After her back-to-back Corps years serving as an AmeriCorps member…

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Episode Five: Tom Yake "TFA, Managing Director, Consulting" 49:32

1y ago49:32

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Tom Yake is a former Corps Member and Senior Managing Director from Teach for America. Tom graduated from William and Mary as a double-major in economics and history, as a TFA Corps Member he earned a master’s in secondary education from Arizona State University while serving as lead teacher for Omega Schools in Phoenix Arizona. Tom would go on to …

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Episode Four: Melissa Chang "Educator, Fundraiser, Strategist" 55:05

1y ago55:05

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Melissa is Senior Associate Director at Orr Group, a non-profit fundraising and consulting firm, where she not only advises on fundraising strategy but also serves as a frontline fundraiser, securing grants worth up to $10M for organizations like the Obama Foundation and Echoing Green. Earlier in life, Melissa graduated from American University bef…

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Episode Three: Elizabeth Stein "Author, Changemaker, Founder" 35:31

1y ago35:31

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Elizabeth Stein is a Strategy Consulting Manager, Founder & Principal of Elizabeth Stein Consulting, former City Year staff member, and former City Year AmeriCorps member. Prior to City Year, Elizabeth graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colgate University with a degree in English & creative writing. Upon graduation, she would join City Year as an Ameri…

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Episode Two: Ben Coben "Rice, City Year, Consulting" 39:45

1y ago39:45

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Ben Coben is a Strategy Consultant and a former City Year AmeriCorps Team Leader. Before joining City Year, Ben graduated Cum Laude from Rice University with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He served two years with City Year, first as an AmeriCorps member at P.S. 83 in East Harlem before serving another as Team Leader, supporting e…

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Episode One: Daria Preston "Alaska, Peace Corps, Consulting" 35:47

1y ago35:47

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Daria Preston is a human capital consulting manager and a former Peace Corps volunteer. In this episode of the Charity Inc. Podcast, Derek and Daria discuss the future of Peace Corps, the impact of an MBA on post-service career opportunities, and the long-term influence of service programs.By Derek Qiu

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Alex Hitz and Occasions To Celebrate

1+ y ago

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Alex Hitz, author of Occasions To Celebrate: Cooking and Entertaining With Style, talks with us about his book and how to be a more successful host.By The City Cook, Inc.

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Plant, Harvest, Cook! with Mary Ann Esposito

2y ago

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Mary Ann Esposito, host of PBS’s Ciao Italia and author of 14 cookbooks about the Italian kitchen, talks with us about her latest book, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!, what it means to plant and harvest a backyard vegetable garden and how to bring its bounty into our kitchens.By The City Cook, Inc.

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Meike Peters and Everyday Cooking

4+ y ago

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James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and blogger Meike Peters talks about her approach to daily cooking and her second cookbook, 365: A Year of Everyday Cooking and Baking.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Steven Jenkins Talks Olive Oil

5y ago

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Steven Jenkins, founder and partner of Olive Oil Jones, talks about olive oil – how to choose a great one, what all that terminology on the label means, what it should cost, and why early harvest matters.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Mary Ann Esposito's My Lifelong Food Adventures In Italy

5+ y ago

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Mary Ann Esposito has hosted Ciao Italia, PBS’s longest running cooking show for thirty years and is the author of Ciao Italia: My Lifelong Food Adventures in Italy, her thirteenth cookbook. In this conversation, she talks about what makes Italian food defiantly regional, she debunks the image of Italy as having a red sauce culture, and she shows u…

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The Interview: Tia Keenan On the Art of Cooking Cheese

5+ y ago

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Tia Keenan, author of Melt, Stretch & Sizzle: The Art of Cooking Cheese, talks about the pleasures, techniques, and satisfying flavors of cooking cheese.By The City Cook, Inc.

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Ep#10: How Critical Is Property Inspection In a Multi-Family. Interview With Gregg Cook 47:58

6y ago47:58

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"Property Inspection is a key step in buying a Multi-Family Property. There are many units and you need to make sure you understand the condition of the apartment. Keep in mind the sellers are going to hide all problems and Property inspection is one way to find some big problem.In this podcast, I interview Gregg Cook who is a professional Property…

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Ep#9: What is the difference between Single Family Vs Multi-Family Investments? CashingDoors 15:27

6y ago15:27

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"Does your mind instantly think of “Home” as an investment? Have you been only advised by your Realtors to buy single family home for investments? How about a Condo? ??Most people do not understand the missed opportunity of a single family home vs a multi family apartments? There are some fundamental differences and I break it down here in my podca…

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Ep#8: Why To Look At Investment As Business Vs. Passive Investments? CashingDoors Podcast Episode#8 10:31

6y ago10:31

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"A lot of people think of Investment as PASSIVE. The term passive almost get attached to investment by default which is WRONG. I learned this the hard way.??In this podcast, I share my learnings on why looking at investment as a business produces big returns in future ….Listen in and please share…? If you are interested in learning about Multi-Fami…

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Ep#7: Why Don’t You Find Good Multi-Family Deals In Big Cities? CashingDoors Podcast 12:10

6y ago12:10

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"I got question from 2 people today on my Facebook post that they are looking for deals in big cities but can’t seem to find one that makes sense. They are RIGHT.??In this podcast I share my personal experience of going through same challenge and then finding an alternate buying strategy that met my personal investment goals that is to produce Net …

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Ep#6: What is Your Best Investment? CashingDoors Podcast 7:29

6y ago7:29

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"Most of the people do not think about what is their best investment and instead go with the normal or average understanding. This leads to a lot of missed opportunities and many years to get to their income goals.In this podcast I share a simple exercise and a workbook that I have used to create my Magical Multifamily 101 course, that is intended …

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Ep#5:When To Look For No Money Down Multi-Family Deals? CashingDoors 15:49

6y ago15:49

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"A common question I get from people, how to buy multi-family deals with no money down. Is this even possible? The Big question is “When” to look for deals with no money down in your Multi-Family journey.??In this podcast, I share my view and experience with this financing question. Listen in…"? If you are interested in learning about Multi-Family …

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Ep#4:What Is Your Family Impact Of A Multi-Family Investment? CashingDoors 18:38

6y ago18:38

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We all look to take care of our family and as responsible parents we want our young kids to learn more from us. But the question is how do we do that? We send them to good schools, take courses, etc. But how about we surround them with a form of environment of learning that is virtually impossible with any other forms. Your family will pick up some…

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Ep#3:What is the Main Difference Between a Stock Vs. Real Estate? CashingDoors 20:31

6y ago20:31

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"Have you ever wondered what is the main difference between stocks vs. Real Estate. Most people do not understand this one thing that makes the big difference. Make sure you understand that and take that into consideration when you make your decision.In this podcast, I share my 10 years of experience and having invested hundred of thousands of doll…

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Ep#2:What Is A Multi-Family Property? CashingDoors 20:05

6y ago20:05

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"You may have heard the term “Multi-Family” and it may give you some thoughts that may have limited you to seriously consider this form of investment. It happened to me and I ignored this for too long. ??In this podcast I share simple view of multi-family and some myths around it so you can factually make decision if this is right for your or not. …

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The Interview: Andy Fisher's Wine Choices For Thanksgiving

7y ago

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Andy Fisher of Astor Wines & Spirits/Astor Center chooses wines for our most iconic meal.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Judith Jones On The Pleasures of Cooking for One

7y ago

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In The Pleasures of Cooking For One, the seventh book published under her own name, Judith Jones shared a lifetime of experience as a home cook.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Tia Keenen and The Art of the Cheese Plate

8y ago

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Cheese expert and author Tia Keenan talks with us about all things cheese -- how to buy it, serve it, pair it, and enjoy it. No matter your appetites or your budget, she has much to tell us to enhance the satisfying experience of eating cheese.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Clodagh McKenna Talks About Modern Irish Cooking

9y ago

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Irish food writer and chef Clodagh McKenna talks with us about Ireland's re-charged food culture and the triumph of ingredients and hospitality.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Jacques Torres Talks Chocolate

9+ y ago

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Chef Jacques Torres talks with us about why we love to eat chocolate and tips for buying and cooking with it.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Thanksgiving At DiPaola Turkeys

9+ y ago

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Dan DiLeo of DiPaola Turkeys gives us a reminder about what's important to know when you buy and cook your Thanksgiving turkey.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Wines from Burgundy

12y ago

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Brian Flanagan of The Burgundy Wine Company talks about the wines of Burgundy and the Rhône Valley.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Eugenia Bone and Canning in City Kitchens

12y ago

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Eugenia Bone, Author of Well-Preserved, Recipes and Techniques for Putting Up Small Batches of Season Foods, talks about canning in city kitchens.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Shax Riegler and Dish

12+ y ago

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The author of Dish, 813 Colorful, Wonderful Dinner Plates talks with us about the richly eclectic, decorative, and historic world of dishes.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Arthur Schwartz and Cooking For Passover

12+ y ago

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Arthur Schwartz, author of Jewish Home Cooking, talked with us about the recipes, meaning and nostalgia of cooking for Passover.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Lou diPalo On Parmigiano-Reggiano

12+ y ago

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Lou DiPalo of DiPalo's Fine Foods talks with us about Parmigiano Reggiano.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: How to Buy a Steak

12+ y ago

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He's been a New York City butcher for more than 30 years. Known to all as simply Schatzie, he talked with us about the king of meats -- steak.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Barbara Kafka and The Intolerant Gourmet

12+ y ago

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Barbara Kafka, award-winning cookbook author of The Intolerant Gourmet, talked about how to make glorious food without gluten or lactose.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Paula Wolfert and The Food of Morocco

12+ y ago

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Paula Wolfert, award-winning cookbook author of The Food of Morocco, talks about the traditions, flavors, cooking techniques, and hospitality of Moroccan cooking.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Champagne and Sparkling Wine

12+ y ago

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Robin Kelly O'Connor, Director of Sales and Education for Sherry-Lehmann Brothers, talks about Champagne and sparkling wines.By The City Cook, Inc.

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The Interview: Christopher Kimball

13y ago

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The founder and editor of Milk Street, and co-founder and former editor of Cook's Illustrated and America's Test Kitchen, shares candid advice about home cooking.By The City Cook, Inc.