12. Kathy Cacciola, Season One Reflections
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On this episode of “Food Lab Talk”, host Michiel Bakker is joined by Kathy Cacciola, global sustainability lead on the Google Food team. Together, they reflect on their thoughts, impressions and learnings from Season 1, including the importance of community in food systems and practical advice for changemakers. Our favorite takeaway: In complex systems, you learn by doing, so get started!
00:20 Introduction to Kathy Cacciola
02:15 Kathy’s Season 1 impressions: No ego, reframing food challenges
03:30 The personal connection, perspectives and positivity
06:45 Understanding the complexity of food systems
11:20 Community and moving at the speed of trust
14:54 Season 1 practical takeaways for changemakers
16:50 Michiel’s changemaking advice: Frame, orient, mobilize
19:15 Kathy’s changemaking advice: The value of naysayers
20:12 The many roles of changemakers
21:38 Previewing Season 2: Shifting Diets
24:04 Our parting thought: Food creates relationships
Links
- Amy Keister, Compass Group
- Ashley Zanolli, EPA
- James Kanoff, The Farmlink Project
- A-dae Romero-Briones, First Nations Development Institute
- Adam Litle, Sound Agriculture
- Neel Ghose, Robin Hood Army
Don’t miss Season 2 of Food Lab Talk “Shifting Diets,” launching September 2023.
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*The views expressed by the guests in this podcast don't necessarily represent the host’s views, nor those of his employer.
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