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Pro Food Maker30: Tips for getting your product into grocery stores w/ Planted Foods Co.Getting your product into grocery stores takes time and requires networking with retailers & buyers in the food industry. Ashley Kirk, Founder of Planted Foods Co, a plant based food company walks us through: How to get your products onto store shelves by networking and other strategies The consumer research Ashley conducted to decide the products she would sell Her winding career path that led to going vegan and building a plant based food business Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-1543 min
Pro Food Maker30: Tips for getting your product into grocery stores w/ Planted Foods Co.Getting your product into grocery stores takes time and requires networking with retailers & buyers in the food industry. Ashley Kirk, Founder of Planted Foods Co, a plant based food company walks us through: How to get your products onto store shelves by networking and other strategies The consumer research Ashley conducted to decide the products she would sell Her winding career path that led to going vegan and building a plant based food business Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-1543 min
Pro Food Maker29: How to find investors for small food businesses w/Kube Nice CreamYou won’t be able to bootstrap your food business forever and might need investors, says Kai Nortey, co-founder & CEO of Kube Nice Cream. This Black owned vegan ice cream manufacturer explains: Why venture capital (VC) may not be right for you as a food business owner The types of conversations you might have with potential investors Potential problems working with co-packers & getting into grocery stores Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-0839 minPro Food Maker29: How to find investors for your business w/Kube Nice CreamYou won’t be able to bootstrap your food business forever and might need investors, says Kai Nortey, co-founder & CEO of Kube Nice Cream. This Black owned vegan ice cream manufacturer explains: Why venture capital (VC) may not be right for you as a food business owner The types of conversations you might have with potential investors Potential problems working with co-packers & getting into grocery stores Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-0839 min
Pro Food Maker28: Food truck marketing w/ The Food Truck ScholarAre you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers using her podcast Opportunities for current and future food truck owners The importance of insuring your deposit for events Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-0145 minPro Food Maker28: Food truck marketing tips with The Food Truck ScholarAre you a food truck owner having trouble with marketing and keeping your social media pages updated? Ariel D. Smith, The Food Truck Scholar, has quick & easy tips for you. Ariel also chats about: How she created an audio diary for food truckers using her podcast Opportunities for current and future food truck owners The importance of insuring your deposit for events Full show notes at profoodmaker.com
2021-04-0145 min
Pro Food Maker27: Get more press features without hiring PRInterested in getting more press for your business? Mercedes outlines common mistakes we make when pitching to media outlets and tips on how to successfully pitch to journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and bloggers. Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/how-to-write-a-media-pitch
2021-03-2519 minPro Food Maker27: Get more press features without hiring PRInterested in getting more press for your business? Mercedes outlines common mistakes we make when pitching to media outlets and tips on how to successfully pitch to journalists, podcasters, YouTubers, and bloggers. Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/how-to-write-a-media-pitch
2021-03-2519 min
Pro Food Maker26: Navigating social media to grow your brand with Geo’s TableGeo Darwin, a Philadelphia-based food & lifestyle blogger and content creator, is on a mission to highlight underrepresented people in food & beverage. We chat about: Being consistent as a content creator Why blogging isn’t dead and the evolution of blogging The Philly food scene Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/geos-table
2021-03-1841 minPro Food Maker26: Navigating social media to grow your brand with Geo’s TableGeo Darwin, a Philadelphia-based food & lifestyle blogger and content creator, is on a mission to highlight underrepresented people in food & beverage. We chat about: Being consistent as a content creator Why blogging isn’t dead and the evolution of blogging The Philly food scene Full show notes: https://profoodmaker.com/geos-table
2021-03-1841 min
Pro Food Maker25: Before Mo Better Brews, there was Houston Sauce Co. vegan food truckCourtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow their business and who they need to hire how much a food truck costs Mentioned in this episode $2 tacos, Drippy Southwest Burger, the lump crab gumbo, and the garlic parmesan wangz Texas Southern University Food Network’s Chopped Max’s Wine Dive restaurant New York Film Academy Bizarre Foods with Andrew...
2021-03-1145 minPro Food Maker25: How much does it cost to buy a food truck? w/Houston Sauce Co.Courtney Lindsay is the chef & owner of Houston Sauce Co, a super popular vegan food company in Houston, TX. Courtney shares: how a hot sauce turned into a food truck, BBQ trailer, storefront, and more what food truck owners need to do to grow their business and who they need to hire how much a food truck costs Mentioned in this episode $2 tacos, Drippy Southwest Burger, the lump crab gumbo, and the garlic parmesan wangz Texas Southern University Food Network’s Chopped Max’s Wine Dive restaurant New York Film Academy Bizarre Foods with Andrew...
2021-03-1145 min
Pro Food Maker24: How much does it cost to open a restaurant? w/Felicia Middleton, owner of Urban AestheticsHow much does it cost to open a restaurant? A lot. Learn restaurant start up costs and best practices from Felicia Middleton, an architectural designer for food spaces, specializing in food service design. Hear about: The costs for equipment, renovations, etc How to open a restaurant: steps & tips Common mistakes & misconceptions about opening a restaurant Listen to this episode Apple Podcasts | Libsyn | Soundcloud | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Subscribe to the RSS feed: http://profoodmaker.libsyn.com/rss Connect with Felicia Middleton & the Foodie Builder Instagram: @foodiebuilder
2021-03-0455 minPro Food Maker24: How much does it cost to open a restaurant or food space?Want to open a restaurant, bakery, cafe, food hall, or food space/facility? Learn restaurant start up costs and best practices from Felicia Middleton, an architectural designer for food spaces, specializing in food service design. Hear about: The costs for equipment, renovations, etc The steps you need to take to open a restaurant Common mistakes & misconceptions about opening a restaurant Listen to this episode Apple Podcasts | Libsyn | Soundcloud | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Subscribe to the RSS feed: http://profoodmaker.libsyn.com/rss Connect with Felicia Middleton & the Foodie Builde...
2021-03-0455 min
Pro Food Maker23: Kyle's Good Finds: Tokyo, Japan Black Owned Bakery w/ Kyle SextonMeet Kyle Sexton, owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends who will support you Mentioned in this episode Rhode Island School of Design - Photography Minshuku - Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run Mandarake - popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and toys. Nakano Sun Plaza - Hotel in the Nakano neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan that has a con...
2021-02-2545 minPro Food Maker23: Tokyo Black Owned Bakery w/ Kyle's Good FindsMeet Kyle Sexton, the owner of Kyle’s Good Finds, a Black owned bakery in Tokyo, Japan. We chat about: How and why Kyle moved to Tokyo 30 years ago His bakery’s best sellers which includes carrot cake The importance of having true friends who will support you Mentioned in this episode Rhode Island School of Design - Photography Minshuku - Guesthouse accommodations that are family-owned and family-run Mandarake - popular used goods chain in Japan. Mostly known for their comics and toys. Nakano Sun Plaza - Hotel in the Nakano neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan that has a...
2021-02-2545 minPro Food Maker22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me AnythingWelcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long-Term guide Ep 17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik The Food Truck Scholar Podcast 20 Food Podcasts by Black Women on soulphoodie.com Pro Food Maker was featured in MOFAD, Food + Tech Connect, Washington City and more (Pro Food Maker Press page) Pro Food Maker was featured by Apple Podcasts...
2021-02-2532 min
Pro Food Maker22: Season 2 Sneak Peek & Ask Me AnythingWelcome to Season 2! Mercedes talks about highlights, media features, and collaborations from Season 1. She finishes the episode with an Ask Me Anything segment and a sneak peek for the new season. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long-Term guide Ep 17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela Malik The Food Truck Scholar Podcast 20 Food Podcasts by Black Women on soulphoodie.com Pro Food Maker was featured in MOFAD, Food + Tech Connect, Washington City and more (Pro Food Maker Press page) Pro Food Maker was featured by Apple Podcasts...
2021-02-2532 minPro Food Maker21: Season 2 Announcement + Listener ChallengeThe new season of Pro Food Maker launches this month! Find out how an extra 15 seconds of your time will lead to a bonus episode. Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram @profoodmaker. Thank you for listening and for your support.
2021-02-0201 min
Pro Food Maker21: Season 2 Announcement + Listener ChallengeThe new season of Pro Food Maker launches this month! Find out how an extra 15 seconds of your time will lead to a bonus episode. Subscribe to this podcast and follow us on Instagram @profoodmaker. Thank you for listening and for your support.
2021-02-0201 minPro Food Maker20: How to grow your hospitality career with mentorship & coachingIf you are looking to grow your career in hospitality, food & beverage, you need a mentor. Lorraine Copes founded Be Inclusive Hospitality, an organization that supports and promotes Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in the hospitality sector through education, coaching, and mentorship. Lorraine walks us through: how and why she created Be Inclusive Hospitality how you can join the Be Inclusive Hospitality community Note: The name of the organization has changed from BAME in Hospitality to Be Inclusive Hospitality Mentioned in this episode BAME: Acronym used in the UK that stands for Black, As...
2020-08-0643 min
Pro Food Maker20: How to grow your hospitality career with mentorship & coachingIf you are looking to grow your career in hospitality, food & beverage, you need a mentor. Lorraine Copes founded Be Inclusive Hospitality, an organization that supports and promotes Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities in the hospitality sector through education, coaching, and mentorship. Lorraine walks us through: how and why she created Be Inclusive Hospitality how you can join the Be Inclusive Hospitality community Note: The name of the organization has changed from BAME in Hospitality to Be Inclusive Hospitality Mentioned in this episode BAME: Acronym used in the UK that stands for Black, As...
2020-08-0643 minPro Food Maker19: Centering Black chefs & Black owned restaurants with Black Food FolksWhere can Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and professionals in the food, beverage & hospitality industry go for professional development, collaboration, and support? Colleen Vincent and Clay Williams founded Black Food Folks, a fellowship that centers Black people, our accomplishments, and our growth in food & drink. Colleen & Clay walk us through: the food industry's gatekeeping and how that affects opportunities for Black people media's obsession with one Black chef at a time how and why they created Black Food Folks immediate changes they want to see in food & beverage how you can support Black chefs, writers, creatives, etc M...
2020-07-1642 min
Pro Food Maker19: Centering Black chefs & Black owned restaurants with Black Food FolksWhere can Black chefs, Black owned restaurants and professionals in the food, beverage & hospitality industry go for professional development, collaboration, and support? Colleen Vincent and Clay Williams founded Black Food Folks, a fellowship that centers Black people, our accomplishments, and our growth in food & drink. Colleen & Clay walk us through: the food industry's gatekeeping and how that affects opportunities for Black people media's obsession with one Black chef at a time how and why they created Black Food Folks immediate changes they want to see in food & beverage how you can support Black chefs, writers, creatives, etc M...
2020-07-1642 minPro Food Maker18: Create & customize your own cookbook using your phone with Shaun Chavis of LVNGbookYou don’t need to be a celebrity chef to create your own cookbook. LVNGbook, created by Shaun Chavis, a former cookbook editor, offers culturally-inclusive customizable cookbooks for people with a chronic disease. Shaun walks us through: the importance of customer discovery when building your app how to find developers to build your app potential revenue streams for your app Mentioned in this episode Health Magazine Master’s Degree in Gastronomy at Boston University ABC 11 WTVD news Digital Undivided Kemiko Lawrence of Kemboocha MyPlate U.S. dietary guidelines Brazil dietary guidelines Intentionally Good Project - Goodie Nation...
2020-07-0244 min
Pro Food Maker18: Create & customize your own cookbook using your phone with Shaun Chavis of LVNGbookYou don’t need to be a celebrity chef to create your own cookbook. LVNGbook, created by Shaun Chavis, a former cookbook editor, offers culturally-inclusive customizable cookbooks for people with a chronic disease. Shaun walks us through: the importance of customer discovery when building your app how to find developers to build your app potential revenue streams for your app Mentioned in this episode Health Magazine Master’s Degree in Gastronomy at Boston University ABC 11 WTVD news Digital Undivided Kemiko Lawrence of Kemboocha MyPlate U.S. dietary guidelines Brazil dietary guidelines Intentionally Good Project - Goodie Nation...
2020-07-0244 minPro Food Maker17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela MalikAnela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission statement. The equipment and apps she uses to create food content. The importance of networking as a content creator and how to genuinely build relationships. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long Term on ProFoodMaker.com Ben’s Chili Bowl DMV Black-Owned Restaurants Open During COVID-19 on FeedTheMalik.com Ho...
2020-06-1845 min
Pro Food Maker17: Improve your food photography skills with food blogger Anela MalikAnela Malik is a food blogger & food writer who focuses on food politics and telling diverse food stories. Anela chats about her work that supports Black owned restaurants and walks us through: How to plan your content based on your mission statement. The equipment and apps she uses to create food content. The importance of networking as a content creator and how to genuinely build relationships. Mentioned in this episode How to Support Black Owned Restaurants & Food Businesses Long Term on ProFoodMaker.com Ben’s Chili Bowl DMV Black-Owned Restaurants Open During COVID-19 on FeedTheMalik.com Ho...
2020-06-1845 min
Radio Cherry BombeBlack Lives Matter. Black Voices Matter.We’re not airing an episode of Radio Cherry Bombe today. Instead, we’d like you to take the time you spend listening to our show and seek out new voices, in particular food podcasts by Black women. Some suggestions: Afros + Knives by Tiffani Rozier, The Food Truck Scholar by Ariel Smith, the Pro Food Maker Podcast by Mercedes Gosby, A Hungry Society by Korsha Wilson, and Dinner for One by Sutanya Dacres. There are many, many others and we’ll be seeking them out and listening as well. If you know of other Black female-fueled food podcasts, please share...
2020-06-0601 minPro Food Maker16: How a stuffed waffle maker was invented by a software engineerMike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle iron that lets you make waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance Lessons learned from finding the right manufacturer for your invention How to save money on filing for your patent How he was able to get feedback from chefs & food media Mentioned in this episode NSF certified Steven Harvey’s Funderdome Connect with Mike Bradford & Wonderffle Instagram: @wonderffle Twitter: @wonderffle Webs...
2020-06-0540 min
Pro Food Maker16: Black inventor creates Wonderffle stuffed waffle maker w/Mike BradfordMike Bradford, Founder & President of Wonderffle, is a software engineer who invented a stuffed waffle maker that lets you create waffles with your favorite foods inside. Mike walks us through: Cost estimates for manufacturing your kitchen appliance Lessons learned from finding the right manufacturer for your invention How to save money on filing for your patent How he was able to get feedback from chefs & food media Mentioned in this episode NSF certified Steven Harvey’s Funderdome Connect with Mike Bradford & Wonderffle Instagram: @wonderffle Twitter: @wonderffle Webs...
2020-06-0540 minPro Food Maker15: Popcorn entrepreneur turns $53 into $500,000 and will help Black owned businesses grow with new digital marketplaceDe J Lozada, Founder of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn, and Black business advocate, knows that selling online can be difficult and expensive for business owners. She is launching Shop Kemet, an online marketplace that connects Black owned businesses with customers who want to buy Black. De J talks about: What it takes to generate $500,000+ in sales for your food business The features available on Shop Kemet that other marketplaces don’t offer Why Black owned businesses need an online presence Connect with De J Lozada, SoulPopped, & Shop Kemet Instagram: @weshopkemet and @soulpoppedpopcorn F...
2020-05-2139 min
Pro Food Maker15: Black owned Soul Popped Popcorn turns $53 into $500,000 w/De J LozadaDe J Lozada, Founder of Soul Popped Gourmet Popcorn, and Black business advocate, knows that selling online can be difficult and expensive for business owners. She is launching Shop Kemet, an online marketplace that connects Black owned businesses with customers who want to buy Black. De J talks about: What it takes to generate $500,000+ in sales for your food business The features available on Shop Kemet that other marketplaces don’t offer Why Black owned businesses need an online presence Connect with De J Lozada, SoulPopped, & Shop Kemet Instagram: @weshopkemet and @soulpoppedpopcorn F...
2020-05-2139 minPro Food Maker14: How a Howard alum runs a pop up soul food restaurant around the worldWant to open a restaurant? You don’t need a brick and mortar location or even a food truck. Fred Corder, Co-Owner of Maryland Chickan, walks us through how #DeepFriedWatermelon does pop ups at night markets and food events in Southeast Asia and the U.S. Fred also talks about: Why Black entrepreneurs need to do more business internationally The importance of decentralization of business and media and why this is the best time to be a food entrepreneur Why pop up restaurants are profitable and don’t have to be a stepping stone to a food truck or p...
2020-05-0751 min
Pro Food Maker14: How a Howard alum runs a pop up soul food restaurant around the worldWant to open a restaurant? You don’t need a brick and mortar location or even a food truck. Fred Corder, Co-Owner of Maryland Chickan, walks us through how #DeepFriedWatermelon does pop ups at night markets and food events in Southeast Asia and the U.S. Fred also talks about: Why Black entrepreneurs need to do more business internationally The importance of decentralization of business and media and why this is the best time to be a food entrepreneur Why pop up restaurants are profitable and don’t have to be a stepping stone to a food truck or p...
2020-05-0751 minPro Food Maker13: How this kombucha brewmaster left the tech industry & started a kombucha business w/Kemiko Lawrence of KemboochaKombucha brewmaster and yoga teacher Kemiko Lawrence, founder of the kombucha brand, Kemboocha, breaks down: How she turned her hobby kombucha home brew into a kombucha brand Focusing on prioritizing in life and in business instead of trying to find balance The importance of building your own table instead of waiting to be accepted by others ------------ Mentioned in this episode Harmony Wellness Angels How I Built This podcast Side Hustle Pro Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (book) University of Georgia food science & technology classes Answerthepublic Small...
2020-04-1648 min
Pro Food Maker13: How this kombucha brewmaster left the tech industry & started a kombucha business w/Kemiko Lawrence of KemboochaKombucha brewmaster and yoga teacher Kemiko Lawrence, founder of the kombucha brand, Kemboocha, breaks down: How she turned her hobby kombucha home brew into a kombucha brand Focusing on prioritizing in life and in business instead of trying to find balance The importance of building your own table instead of waiting to be accepted by others ------------ Mentioned in this episode Harmony Wellness Angels How I Built This podcast Side Hustle Pro Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't (book) University of Georgia food science & technology classes Answerthepublic Small...
2020-04-1648 minPro Food Maker12: How to start a food business from home in 2 monthsToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her food brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ **Get your free episode recap: https://profoodmaker.com/12 ------------ Mentioned in this episode Winners Eat Breakfast Vicky Cakes Pancake Commercial (YouTube video...
2020-04-0243 min
Pro Food Maker12: How Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix launched in 2 months w/Christian SargentToday, we chat with mompreneur, Christian Sargent, co-founder & CEO of Vicky Cakes Pancake Mix, on how she launched her Black owned breakfast brand in two months. Christian breaks down: • The 5 main steps to plan & launch your packaged food business • The story behind the Vicky Cakes Pancake & Waffle brand - her mother’s 40 year old family recipe • How to find a commercial kitchen that fits your schedule & budget ------------ Mentioned in this episode Winners Eat Breakfast Vicky Cakes Pancake Commercial (YouTube video) Connect with Christian Sargent & Vicky Cakes Website...
2020-04-0243 minPro Food Maker11: Top mistakes food entrepreneurs make with their food business w/Chelsea RaineyYou need more than passion to successfully run your food business. Today, we chat about the common mistakes that restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs make, with Chelsea Rainey. She is the founder & owner of Culinistics, a company that helps food entrepreneurs launch and scale their food brand. Chelsea breaks down: Market research and how it’s a vital component of your food business How your business needs to be rooted in strategy and not just passion Introducing focus into your business and how to stop “doing too much” ------------ Mentioned in this episode National Restau...
2020-03-1934 min
Pro Food Maker11: Top mistakes food entrepreneurs make with their food business w/Chelsea RaineyYou need more than passion to successfully run your food business. Today, we chat about the common mistakes that restaurant owners and food entrepreneurs make, with Chelsea Rainey. She is the founder & owner of Culinistics, a company that helps food entrepreneurs launch and scale their food brand. Chelsea breaks down: Market research and how it’s a vital component of your food business How your business needs to be rooted in strategy and not just passion Introducing focus into your business and how to stop “doing too much” ------------ Mentioned in this episode National Restau...
2020-03-1934 min
Pro Food Maker10: Pivot your business in a recession with celebrity baker Warren Brown of Spark BitesIs your food business ready for the recession? Warren Brown, founder & owner of Spark Bites, previously the founder of CakeLove and host of Sugar Rush on Food Network, talks about the difficulties of running a business, especially during a recession. Warren breaks down: How he transitioned from practicing law to running his bakery, CakeLove, full time The necessity of having a support system as a food entrepreneur How customer feedback allowed him to pivot into another food business during a recession ------------ Mentioned in this episode CakeLove in a Jar website Food Network’s Su...
2020-03-0537 minPro Food Maker10: Pivot your business in a recession with celebrity baker Warren Brown of Spark BitesIs your food business ready for the recession? Warren Brown, founder & owner of Spark Bites, previously the founder of CakeLove and host of Sugar Rush on Food Network, talks about the difficulties of running a business, especially during a recession. Warren breaks down: How he transitioned from practicing law to running his bakery, CakeLove, full time The necessity of having a support system as a food entrepreneur How customer feedback allowed him to pivot into another food business during a recession ------------ Mentioned in this episode CakeLove in a Jar website Food Network’s Su...
2020-03-0537 minPro Food Maker9: Food, Tech & Design w/ Product Designer Bianca Jackson of Bianca BakesWhat is food experience design and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great American Baking Show ------------- Mentioned in this episode Design Thinking - article from Nielsen Norman Group...
2020-02-2045 min
Pro Food Maker9: Food Tech & Food Design w/ Product Designer Bianca Jackson of Bianca BakesWhat is food experience design (food tech & food design) and how can it grow your food business? Bianca Jackson, founder of Bianca Bakes and a contestant on The Great American Baking Show, talks about her work at the intersection of food, tech & design. Bianca breaks down: How to get feedback from customers, the types of questions to ask, and the questions to avoid asking Working as a Product Designer for a kitchen appliance Her experience on the baking competition show, The Great American Baking Show ------------- Mentioned in this episode Design Thinking - article...
2020-02-2045 min
Pro Food Maker8: How this mompreneur started a coffee business from home with Fly Carmichael of Boss Blend CoffeeFly Carmichael, CEO of Boss Blend Coffee, walks us through how she started her coffee business and the key to a successful business launch. Fly breaks down: Her experience searching for someone to teach her about the coffee business Why it’s important to take control of your content as a content creator How her coffee pays homage to her mother Educating herself on commercial real estate as she prepares to open her coffee shop Mentioned in this episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - CultureCon episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - Episode with NYC Food Muse Fly’s YouTube...
2020-02-0648 minPro Food Maker8: How this mompreneur started a coffee business from home with Fly Carmichael of Boss Blend CoffeeFly Carmichael, CEO of Boss Blend Coffee, walks us through how she started her coffee business and the key to a successful business launch. Fly breaks down: Her experience searching for someone to teach her about the coffee business Why it’s important to take control of your content as a content creator How her coffee pays homage to her mother Educating herself on commercial real estate as she prepares to open her coffee shop Mentioned in this episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - CultureCon episode Brew Thoughts Podcast - Episode with NYC Food Muse Fly’s YouTube...
2020-02-0648 minPro Food Maker7: How to review & learn from 2019 to level up in 2020Mercedes gives a recap of the good and the bad in 2019 and suggests resources and strategies to help you level up at work and in life for 2020. ------------------ In this episode, Mercedes covers: Using social media to learn about your industry & to connect with people in your industry Why you need a mastermind group or an accountability partner The benefits of having more quiet time How to know when it is time to rest How to plan & budget for events you want to attend Getting out of your own way Mentioned i...
2020-01-3028 min
Pro Food Maker7: How to review & learn from 2019 to level up in 2020Mercedes gives a recap of the good and the bad in 2019 and suggests resources and strategies to help you level up at work and in life for 2020. ------------------ In this episode, Mercedes covers: Using social media to learn about your industry & to connect with people in your industry Why you need a mastermind group or an accountability partner The benefits of having more quiet time How to know when it is time to rest How to plan & budget for events you want to attend Getting out of your own way Mentioned i...
2020-01-3028 minPro Food Maker6: How former NFL player’s soul food brand landed Walmart.com in 3 months with Reggie Kelly of KYVAN FoodsReggie Kelly, former NFL player, discusses the similarities between playing pro football and running a food business. You’ll learn: Strategies to overcome marketing & brand awareness challenges The importance of conducting research before developing products How to get your children involved in the family business KYVAN Foods, is a line of seasonings, sauces, jams & jellies, and salsas. Reggie Kelly is a former football tight end, and played for the Cincinnati Bengals & Atlanta Falcons. ------------------ Timestamps [3:01]: How Reggie & his wife Sheila started KYVAN Foods. [5:25]: Reggie and Sheila’s kids are also...
2020-01-2443 min
Pro Food Maker6: How NFL player Reggie Kelly got KYVAN on Walmart.com in 3 monthsReggie Kelly, former NFL player, discusses the similarities between playing pro football and running a food business. You’ll learn: Strategies to overcome marketing & brand awareness challenges The importance of conducting research before developing products How to get your children involved in the family business KYVAN Foods, is a line of seasonings, sauces, jams & jellies, and salsas. Reggie Kelly is a former football tight end, and played for the Cincinnati Bengals & Atlanta Falcons. ------------------ Timestamps [3:01]: How Reggie & his wife Sheila started KYVAN Foods. [5:25]: Reggie and Sheila’s kids are also...
2020-01-2443 min
Pro Food Maker5: How the “Modern Day Milk Lady” brings almond milk to Houston communities w/Jornae RideauxJornae Rideaux, better known as the Modern Day Milk Lady, is a public health professional and the owner of Produce Milk, a dairy-free and plant-based almond milk brand based in Houston, Texas. Jornae discusses: Her recipe development process for her almond milk flavors The importance of collaborating with other food entrepreneurs in Houston How Jornae applies her Masters in Public Health (MPH) experience to running her food business ------------- Timestamps [1:32]: How Jornae got started with Produce Milk. There were several months of trial and error for Jornae when she developed her almond milk r...
2019-12-1234 minPro Food Maker5: How the “Modern Day Milk Lady” brings almond milk to Houston communities w/Jornae RideauxJornae Rideaux, better known as the Modern Day Milk Lady, is a public health professional and the owner of Produce Milk, a dairy-free and plant-based almond milk brand based in Houston, Texas. Jornae discusses: Her recipe development process for her almond milk flavors The importance of collaborating with other food entrepreneurs in Houston How Jornae applies her Masters in Public Health (MPH) experience to running her food business ------------- Timestamps [1:32]: How Jornae got started with Produce Milk. There were several months of trial and error for Jornae when she developed her almond milk r...
2019-12-1234 minPro Food Maker4: How this Food Video Producer is changing food media representation w/Kiano MojuKiano Moju is the owner of Jikoni, a culinary creative studio in Los Angeles, and previously worked as a food video producer at BuzzFeed’s Tasty. Kiano talks about: Her journey as a food content creator and how she opened a food studio in California Plans to create food shows and travel shows to sell to streaming platforms The importance of underrepresented people in food telling their own culinary stories Timestamps [1:29]: What it means to be a Recipe Writer and Food Video Producer. [8:08]: How media representation, the food scene in London, blogg...
2019-11-2740 min
Pro Food Maker4: How this Food Video Producer is changing food media representation w/Kiano MojuKiano Moju is the owner of Jikoni, a culinary creative studio in Los Angeles, and previously worked as a food video producer at BuzzFeed’s Tasty. Kiano talks about: Her journey as a food content creator and how she opened a food studio in California Plans to create food shows and travel shows to sell to streaming platforms The importance of underrepresented people in food telling their own culinary stories Timestamps [1:29]: What it means to be a Recipe Writer and Food Video Producer. [8:08]: How media representation, the food scene in London, blogg...
2019-11-2740 min
Pro Food Maker3: How to prepare for a food business consultant meeting and what to expectA food business consultant (or coach or advisor) can help you start and grow your food business or beverage business. The host shares her experience searching for and working with a food business consultant for her early-stage food brand. She explains: Where to find free business consultants Example questions you can ask during your meeting Questions that your food business consultant may ask you during your first meeting with them -------------------- Mentioned in this episode Small Business Administration SCORE (free business resources) Kiano Moju (website) Jikoni (culinary creative studio) S...
2019-11-1517 minPro Food Maker3: How to prepare for a food business consultant meeting and what to expectA food business consultant (or coach or advisor) can help you start and grow your food business or beverage business. The host shares her experience searching for and working with a food business consultant for her early-stage food brand. She explains: Where to find free business consultants Example questions you can ask during your meeting Questions that your food business consultant may ask you during your first meeting with them -------------------- Mentioned in this episode Small Business Administration SCORE (free business resources) Kiano Moju (website) Jikoni (culinary creative studio) S...
2019-11-1517 minPro Food Maker2: Free business & career resources for your food business or food jobStarting a food business? Need help with your restaurant business plan? Looking for a job at a bakery, restaurant, or food truck? Your public library, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and local food community are great resources for your food business and food career. Librarians help food entrepreneurs conduct market research and customer research The SBA and other organizations provide free business coaching and business workshops ------------------ Timestamps 0:38 - 1:00: Episode 1 recap. 1:11 - 1:41: Why an episode on free career and business resources? 1:42 - 2:26: Resource name, availability, and cost va...
2019-10-3120 min
Pro Food Maker2: Free business & career resources for your food business or food jobStarting a food business? Need help with your restaurant business plan? Looking for a job at a bakery, restaurant, or food truck? Your public library, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and local food community are great resources for your food business and food career. Librarians help food entrepreneurs conduct market research and customer research The SBA and other organizations provide free business coaching and business workshops ------------------ Timestamps 0:38 - 1:00: Episode 1 recap. 1:11 - 1:41: Why an episode on free career and business resources? 1:42 - 2:26: Resource name, availability, and cost va...
2019-10-3120 minPro Food Maker1: We amplify Black owned restaurants & Black food businessesA podcast introduction that includes who I am, why I started this food podcast, why we need to support Black owned businesses as a lifestyle, not a special occasion, and episode topics you can expect: The steps a food entrepreneur took to start their food business How to conduct market research How to price your products How to write a business plan How to get customer feedback Navigating food and safety laws The types of funding available and how to secure funding for your business --------- Today’s guest is...no one! Hey everyone. I’m Me...
2019-10-0715 min
Pro Food Maker1: We amplify Black owned restaurants & Black food businessesA podcast introduction that includes who I am, why I started this food podcast, why we need to support Black owned businesses as a lifestyle, not a special occasion, and episode topics you can expect: The steps a food entrepreneur took to start their food business How to conduct market research How to price your products How to write a business plan How to get customer feedback Navigating food and safety laws The types of funding available and how to secure funding for your business --------- Today’s guest is...no one! Hey everyone. I’m Me...
2019-10-0715 minPro Food Maker0: For food entrepreneurs, foodies, and food industry professionalsThis podcast is for people who are starting a food business, looking to grow their food business, want to explore careers in the food industry or want to discover Black owned food businesses they can support. ------------------ Welcome to the Pro Food Maker Podcast, hosted by Mercedes Gosby. You'll hear from Black food professionals & entrepreneurs on how they made a career out of making food and how you can do the same. If you're looking to: explore careers in the food industry or start and grow your food business ...
2019-10-0700 min
Pro Food Maker0: For food entrepreneurs, foodies, and food industry professionalsThis podcast is for people who are starting a food business, looking to grow their food business, want to explore careers in the food industry or want to discover Black owned food businesses they can support. ------------------ Welcome to the Pro Food Maker Podcast, hosted by Mercedes Gosby. You'll hear from Black food professionals & entrepreneurs on how they made a career out of making food and how you can do the same. If you're looking to: explore careers in the food industry or start and grow your food business ...
2019-10-0700 min