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The Perfect BiteWhy Non-Alcoholic Drinks Deserve Complexity with Five Corners’ Benno NelsonWhat if non-alcoholic drinks were just as complex, cultural, and satisfying as craft cocktails?On this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Benno Nelson, co-founder of Five Corners Beverage Company, a Chicago-based brand crafting deeply flavored, globally inspired non-alcoholic canned drinks for adults.Benno shares how his journey into sobriety — paired with a lifelong love of food, beverage, and global storytelling — sparked the idea for Five Corners. Rather than creating sugary substitutes or imitation cocktails, Five Corners honors traditional non-alcoholic drinks from around the...
2026-01-0854 min
The Perfect BiteDesigning Experiences That Build Belonging with Maryam AhmedWhat makes a restaurant, winery, or culinary space truly memorable? It’s not just the food — it’s the experience.In this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company and partner at PLAYTE Kitchen, to explore how experience design, community, and equity intersect across the food and beverage industry.Maryam shares her journey from hospitality operations and wine education to founding a consulting firm focused on inclusive, impactful experiences. From her work at the Culinary Institute of America’s Copia...
2025-12-181h 03
The Perfect BiteBuilding a Better Frozen Waffle with Emily GrodenOn this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Emily Groden, founder and CEO of Evergreen waffles, the better-for-you frozen waffle brand now sold in more than 8,500 grocery stores nationwide.Emily’s story is anything but traditional. After graduating from Yale and Harvard Law School, she became General Counsel for The Alinea Group—one of the most innovative and prestigious restaurant groups in the world. But it was pregnancy, motherhood, and a podcast on frozen waffles that sparked an idea that would change her career — and the breakfast aisle — forever.
2025-12-1148 min
The Perfect BiteWhy AI Can Never Replace the Innate Creativity of Chefs with Paul LiebrandtOn today’s episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with globally renowned chef Paul Liebrandt — the boundary-breaking culinary artist known for plates that blend British punk attitude with Michelin-level precision.Liebrandt became a media and industry legend early — earning three stars from The New York Times at age 24, starring in an Emmy-winning HBO documentary, and redefining fine dining with an unmistakable creative identity.In this deep and unfiltered conversation, Paul opens up about: 🍽 How English boarding school, Chinatown markets, and early memories shaped hi...
2025-12-0451 min
The Perfect BiteDefining the Queer Food Space with Justin BurkeIn this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with pastry chef, food writer, and cookbook author Justin Burke, whose debut cookbook Potluck Desserts is redefining what comfort baking — and queer food — really mean.Justin shares their remarkable journey from self-taught baker and restaurant pastry chef to becoming a nationally recognized voice in food storytelling, and how writing about food through a queer lens unlocked a mission of community, identity, and chosen family.From pop-ups that unexpectedly went viral, to the emotional process of bringing a cookbook in the...
2025-11-201h 00
The Perfect BiteLIVE! At Katalina’s with The Pancake Ball QueenIn this very special LIVE episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Kathleen “Katalina” Day, founder of Katalina’s Café, Columbus’s iconic brunch spot known for its Latin-leaning, Southern-slanted comfort food and 3 million-plus famous Pancake Balls™.Recorded in front of a live audience tasting Katalina’s delicious menu, Sarah and Kathleen talk about how a tiny corner café turned into a three-location local empire, the story behind her signature dishes, and what it really takes to run a restaurant for 15 years through recessions, pandemics, and changing dining trends.
2025-11-1355 min
The Perfect BiteBeth Le Manach's Perfect Bite | How “Entertaining with Beth” Built a Global Brand from Her KitchenIn this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Beth Le Manach, creator of Entertaining with Beth and author of Entertaining 101. Beth shares how she turned her love of home cooking and hosting into a thriving digital media brand — from her early days at Scripps and Food Network to building a YouTube channel with over 600,000 subscribers. They explore the journey behind Entertaining 101, the art of making guests feel at home, and Beth’s lessons from 13+ years in the creator economy. From surviving long days as a mompreneur to creating content that feels eleva...
2025-11-0654 min
Work Less, Earn MoreEp 302: The Team Growth Formula (with Sarah Noked)In this episode, I chat with Sarah Noked, CEO of OBM School, about expanding teams in the digital business realm. Sarah shares her journey from OBM (Online Business Manager) to academy leader, highlighting key moments for hiring support.Key highlights include:When to Hire: Signs that indicate readiness for an OBM or virtual assistant, focusing on achieving consistent revenue around $10,000 a monthCharacteristics of Ideal Clients: Essential traits businesses should possess before hiring an OBM, such as willingness to delegate and a growth mindset.Using Virtual Assistants: Actionable strategies for those not yet ready for an OBMImportance...
2025-11-0456 min
The Perfect BiteCatherine De Orio’s Perfect Bite | Her Recipe for Reinvention through Purpose, Culinary Storytelling, and Giving BackIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Catherine De Orio — food & lifestyle media personality, former host of “Check, Please!” Chicago, executive director of the Foundation for Culinary Arts, and founder of Casa De Orio, a new media brand celebrating la dolce vita.Catherine’s journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and creativity. From her early years in an Italian-American family where food focused on connection and nourishment, to her transition from litigator to culinary school graduate to national TV host, she shares how she’s turned every chapter into an op...
2025-10-3058 min
The Perfect BiteLogan Neisel’s Perfect Bite | Blending History and Art into Unforgettable Dining ExperiencesIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef Logan Neisel, the creative force behind North Coast Culinary Group — known for his innovative Prologue Dinner Series pop-ups and private dining experiences in Cleveland.Logan’s approach to food blends fine-dining precision with personal storytelling, drawing on history, culture, and art to craft meals that are as thought-provoking as they are delicious. From his culinary beginnings to curating one-of-a-kind experiences, Logan shares what inspires his menus, how he brings a sense of art and history to every dish, and why he believes food shou...
2025-10-2355 min
The Perfect BiteZubair Mohajir’s Perfect Bite | Reinventing Indian Cuisine in Chicago, on Top Chef, and BeyondIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef Zubair Mohajir, the creative force behind Lilac Tiger, Coach House, Mirra, and Sarima Café—four of Chicago’s most inventive and culture-forward restaurants.Zubair’s journey is anything but traditional. Born in Chennai, India, and raised in the Chicago suburbs, he went from a career in finance to the kitchens of Jean-Georges, Bouchon, and even Gaggan in Bangkok. His story spans immigration, resilience, mentorship, and the reinvention of Indian cuisine paired with other cultures for a new generation....
2025-10-161h 00
The Perfect BiteMark Elvidge's Perfect Bite | Paving the Allergen-Friendly Space with Vermont Nut Free ChocolatesWhen Mark and Gail Elvidge’s son Tanner had a life-threatening reaction to peanuts, they knew they had to make a change. What started as a way to keep their family safe became Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, a pioneering allergen-friendly confectionery brand founded in 1998.In this inspiring episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Mark Elvidge, co-founder of Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, to talk about building a beloved brand for families with food allergies — and why safe, great chocolate is for everyone.Mark shares:The...
2025-10-0950 min
The Perfect BiteDavid Rabie's Perfect Bite | Building Oprah’s Favorite Smart OvenWhat if dinner could be fresh, delicious, and stress-free—without hours in the kitchen?In this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with David Rabie, co-founder and CEO of Tovala, the smart steam-powered countertop oven and meal service that reimagined home cooking. From humble prototypes to being named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things, Tovala has grown into a national brand that’s changing the way people cook at home.David shares the full journey:Growing up with home-cooked meals and discovering the power...
2025-10-0249 min
The Perfect BiteLaura Gardner’s Perfect Bite | Packing Chicago’s Favorite Flavors into Potato ChipsWhat happens when you mix hometown pride, bold flavors, and decades of CPG experience? You get Local Style Potato Chips, Chicago’s favorite foods reimagined in snackable form. This week on The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Laura Gardner, founder of Local Style, to talk about her journey from Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo to launching a startup that has Chicago buzzing.Laura shares how memories of eating Better Made chips with her grandmother and a honeymoon in Japan enjoying unique chip flavors sparked the idea for Lo...
2025-09-251h 00
The Perfect BiteSapna Punjabi's Perfect Bite | Ayurveda, Dal Chawal, and Finding Balance Through HeritageFood is heritage, healing, and storytelling — and in her new cookbook Dal Chawal, Sapna Punjabi brings all of that to life.In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Sapna Punjabi — registered dietitian, culinary educator, and founder of beSPICED— to talk about her journey from Mumbai to Texas, how Ayurveda shapes her philosophy of food, and the inspiration behind her debut cookbook Dal Chawal.Sapna shares:Why she wrote Dal Chawal and how it celebrates Indian food traditionsEveryday ways to bring Ayurveda practices into y...
2025-09-1853 min
The Perfect BiteCatch The Perfect Bite on Hospitality Bites!I was so honored to join Colleen Silk on Hospitality Bites! You can listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Captivate. Read more about our chat below: In this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk sits down with Sarah Perkins, Cherry Bombe member, founder of Perkins Creative Consulting, and host of The Perfect Bite podcast.Sarah shares her journey from working as the “phone girl” at a pizzeria to building a career rooted in storytelling, creativity, and entrepreneurship. From being ahead of her time in the fashion swap era as a younger...
2025-09-1500 min
Hospitality BitesFrom Startup to Spotlight: Discovering the perfect bite in food, life, and success with guest Sarah Perkins, Startup Founder, Creative Consultant, and Podcast HostIn this episode of Hospitality Bites, host Colleen Silk sits down with Sarah Perkins, Cherry Bombe member, founder of Perkins Creative Consulting, and host of the Perfect Bite Podcast.Sarah shares her journey from working as the “phone girl” at a pizzeria to building a career rooted in storytelling, creativity, and entrepreneurship. From being ahead of her time in the fashion swap era as a younger, successful startup founder, navigating the tech space, to now finding happiness and success in sharing conversations with strangers turned friends.Together, Colleen and Sarah explore the heart of th...
2025-09-1551 min
The Perfect BiteChef Dan Jacobs and Billy Zureikat’s Perfect Bite | Over the Line with Food, Sports & ResilienceWhat do food, sports, and determination have in common? For Chef Dan Jacobs (DanDan, EsterEv, James Beard-recognized Top Chef alum) and Chicago pizza and media entrepreneur Billy Zureikat (Tripping Billy), they’re the foundation of friendship, creativity, and their new podcast Over the Line.In this episode of The Perfect Bite podcast, host Sarah Perkins dives into Dan and Billy’s incredible stories:Dan’s journey from Door County line cook to co-owner of Milwaukee’s acclaimed restaurants DanDan and EsterEvBilly’s path from ESPN Radio producer to pizza entrepreneur and ambassador raising $75,000+ for the Mu...
2025-09-111h 03
The Gen X/Z ExchangeLaunching on LinkedIn with Sarah Burgess - new grad or new job seeker? How to get started on LinkedInIf you’ve thought you need to be doing more with Linkedin, but don’t know how, this episode is for you. Whether you’re a student or new grad building your network, or a mid-career professional starting a job search, we break down how to get the most out of LinkedIn.We’re joined by LinkedIn expert and career coach Sarah Burgess. For over 20 years Sarah has coached everyone from school leavers to C-suite execs, becoming an expert LinkedIn user along the way.You’ll learn:The essentials of building your Linkedin profileLinkedIn etiquette...
2025-08-2749 min
The Perfect BiteMatt Jennings's Perfect Bite | From James Beard Chef to Hospitality Tech FounderFrom a five-time James Beard Award nominee to a tech co-founder reshaping hospitality, Matt Jennings has worn many hats — chef, restaurateur, author, and now tech entrepreneur with MAJC.ai.In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Matt to trace his journey from his early days in New England kitchens to running celebrated restaurants like Farmstead and Townsman, and to now co-founding MAJC.ai — a platform designed to help restaurants recruit, retain, and develop top talent.Matt shares:His path from culinary school to o...
2025-08-211h 00
Shirtloads of ScienceClimate After Net Zero with Prof. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick (437)In this episode, we sit down with Australian climate scientist Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick to explore the story of climate science, how we first discovered the planet was warming, and what we now know about the forces driving it. Sarah breaks down the role of carbon dioxide in trapping heat like a planetary blanket and shares insights from her cutting-edge research on long-term climate modelling. What would happen if we stopped emitting CO₂ today? The answers are sobering, yet they also offer hope, underscoring why optimism remains essential in the fight for a livable future. Linked in: Sarah Pe...
2025-08-0326 min
The Perfect BiteSimple Goodness Sisters' Perfect Bite | Drinking Your Garden with The World's First Cocktail FarmOn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Belinda Kelly and Venice Cunningham, the sister duo behind the Simple Goodness Sisters, authors of the new cocktail recipe book Drink Your Garden.Belinda and Venice share how they went from corporate jobs in tech to creating the world’s first cocktail farm, launching a mobile bar business, and building a thriving CPG brand around their seasonal, farm-to-glass cocktail syrups. They discuss the inspiration behind Drink Your Garden, tips for growing your own cocktail-friendly herbs and edible flowers, and how to ma...
2025-07-311h 03
The Perfect BiteChef Donald Young's Perfect Bite | Michelin Stars to Pop-Ups, Private Dining, and Finding His Culinary VoiceWhat do you get when you mix Michelin-starred training with playful storytelling, rubber duckies, and dry ice? For Chef Donald Young, the answer is Duck Sel—Chicago’s most whimsical private dining and popup experience.In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins dives into Don’s journey: from growing up with a plain palate in the Midwest to training under iconic French chefs (like Roland Liccioni), cooking in France, earning a Michelin star at an incredibly young age, and ultimately creating Duck Sel, his passion project blending high-end cuisine with a sense...
2025-07-2447 min
The Perfect BiteSoul & Smoke's Perfect Bite | From Moto to Chicago's Favorite BarbequeOn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef D’Andre Carter and Heather Bublick, the duo behind Soul & Smoke, one of Chicago’s most beloved barbecue brands.From staging at Moto under Chef Homaro Cantu to running underground dinners, private catering, and eventually pivoting during the pandemic to launch Soul & Smoke, D’Andre and Heather share their remarkable journey. Today, their soulful barbecue can be found across Chicagoland, from Evanston to Soldier Field, alongside their signature sauces and rubs in stores.They open up abo...
2025-07-1751 min
The Perfect BiteJanie Brooks Heuck's Perfect Bite | Building One of the World’s Top 50 WineriesCalling all wine lovers! This is our first episode with a winemaker extraordinaire. On this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director of Brooks Wine, located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and named one of the Top 50 Wineries in the World.Janie shares how she unexpectedly stepped into the wine industry after her brother Jimmy’s passing and how she has carried forward his vision of biodynamic farming, authentic winemaking, and a relentless focus on Riesling. Over two decades later, Brook...
2025-07-1052 min
The Perfect BitePaula Haines's Perfect Bite | How Freedom a la Cart Empowers Survivors Through Food and Workforce DevelopmentIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Paula Haines, CEO of Freedom a la Cart, a Columbus-based café, catering business, and nonprofit that helps survivors of human trafficking rebuild their lives through food and workforce development.Paula shares how her journey from entrepreneurship and marketing led her to lead an organization that blends purpose and business through a unique social enterprise model. Freedom a la Cart offers survivors a pathway to employment, housing, and long-term stability — showing how food can be a catalyst for both healing and empowerment.
2025-07-021h 00
The Perfect BitePalita Sriratana's Perfect Bite | Her Thai Heritage Behind Nam Prik Pao and Pink Salt KitchensHave you ever tried Nam Prik Pao?It’s maybe one of the greatest condiments EVER! In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins talks with Palita Sriratana, the founder of Pink Salt Kitchens and the creator behind the cult-favorite Thai chili jam Nam Prik Pao.Palita’s journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up in Bloomington, Illinois, learning family recipes alongside her grandmother, to walking away from a pre-med path to follow her passion for food, she’s turned creativity, culture, and persistence into one of the...
2025-06-2659 min
The Perfect BiteBJ Lieberman's Perfect Bite | Turning Columbus Restaurants Into Culinary CommunityIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Chef BJ Lieberman, the award-winning restaurateur behind Chapman’s Eat Market, Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, and Metsi’s Wood-Fired Italian — three of Columbus’s most beloved culinary concepts.BJ shares how he transitioned from graphic design to culinary arts, his time earning Michelin stars at Rose’s Luxury and Little Pearl in Washington DC, and the decision that brought him to Ohio to build restaurants that feel as timeless as they are innovative. From neighborhood dining to jazz lounges and wood-fired Italian co...
2025-06-181h 01
The Perfect BiteFranco Fubini's Perfect Bite | Redesigning the Global Food System Through NatooraIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Franco Fubini, founder and CEO of Natoora, the global produce company redefining how we grow, source, and eat food.For over 20 years, Franco has been leading a quiet food revolution — rebuilding supply chains to prioritize flavor, transparency, and seasonality. His new book, In Search of the Perfect Peach, is both a memoir and manifesto for how we can reconnect with nature through food.Franco shares his journey from growing up between Argentina and Europe to working in...
2025-06-1255 min
The Perfect BiteLauren Culley's Perfect Bite | How Fox in the Snow Became a Columbus Icon In this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Lauren Culley, cofounder and owner of Fox in the Snow Café, one of Columbus, Ohio’s most beloved third-space gathering spots. Known for its overflowing pastry cases, warm hospitality, and that legendary egg sandwich, Fox in the Snow has grown from a converted garage into a citywide institution with four (and counting) locations.Lauren shares her unexpected journey from book publishing in New York to the kitchen at Blue Bottle Coffee, where she met her husband and co-founder Jeff. Together, they moved...
2025-06-0559 min
The Perfect BiteChristine Cikowski's Perfect Bite | The Story Behind Honey Butter Fried ChickenIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Christine Cikowski, co-founder and co-owner of Honey Butter Fried Chicken and Sunday Dinner Club, two Chicago dining institutions rooted in comfort, community, and care.Christine shares her unexpected journey from music business graduate to culinary entrepreneur, and how she built one of Chicago’s most iconic neighborhood restaurants. She opens up about the early days of Sunday Dinner Club, the magical accident that led to Honey Butter Fried Chicken’s signature dish, and how she and her partner Josh Kulp turned a hu...
2025-05-2952 min
The Perfect BiteBrett Brohl's Perfect Bite | Investing in the Future of FoodIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins chats with Brett Brohl, Managing Partner of Bread & Butter Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund based in Minnesota investing in the future of food, agriculture, and health tech.Brett’s story is one of transformation—from serial entrepreneur and startup founder to one of the most active early-stage investors in the Midwest. He shares how he built his first e-commerce company from scratch, learned from failure, and eventually turned those lessons into a fund that supports founders reimagining the global food system.
2025-05-2246 min
The Perfect BiteServed App's Perfect Bite | Revolutionizing Food Allergy Transparency in RestaurantsIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins talks with Alana Bralsford and Eve Williamson, the London-based co-founders of Served App, an innovative platform helping restaurants become more transparent about food allergens and dietary information.What started as an engineering project at Imperial College London quickly became a mission to make dining safer, easier, and more inclusive for people with food allergies. Eve, who has lived with severe peanut and tree nut allergies, and Alana, who brings empathy from the hospitality side, have built a platform that bridges communication between restaurants and...
2025-05-1554 min
The Perfect BiteChef Henry Hill's Perfect Bite | From Michelin Star to Recipe Innovation ConsultingIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins reconnects with childhood friend turned Michelin-starred chef, Henry Hill, founder of Hill’s Research Kitchen.Henry’s story spans continents and kitchens — from legendary restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and Dusek’s in Chicago, to his current work driving food innovation and product development at his consultancy, Hill’s Research Kitchen.He shares his early culinary inspirations, his time under some of the industry’s most demanding mentors, and how those experiences shaped his leadership philosophy and passion for innovation...
2025-05-081h 01
The Perfect BiteJake Simon's Perfect Bite | Making Restaurant Kitchens Smarter, Safer, and More SustainableIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Jake Simon, Co-Founder and CEO of ConnectedFresh, a company using IoT sensors and predictive analytics to help restaurants protect their food, save money, and operate more sustainably.Jake shares how a friend’s spoiled produce sparked the idea for ConnectedFresh and how his background at Deloitte’s smart sensor division inspired him to create a scalable, affordable solution for restaurant operators. From real-time temperature monitoring to predictive maintenance and food waste reduction, ConnectedFresh gives kitchens a smarter, safer way to manage thei...
2025-05-0150 min
The Perfect BiteDisha Gulati's Perfect Bite | Empowering Chefs and Food Creators Through Here Here MarketIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Disha Gulati, the visionary founder and CEO of Here Here Market, a Chicago-based online marketplace that helps chefs, artisans, and emerging CPG brands launch products and build profitable businesses.After a decade in corporate roles at Deloitte and Mondelez International, Disha took the leap into entrepreneurship and built a platform that bridges hospitality and consumer goods—giving restaurant creators and food innovators a direct path to market.She shares how a pandemic-era pivot transformed Here Here Ma...
2025-04-2455 min
The Perfect BiteXavier Rocabado's Perfect Bite | How Bairu Is Empowering Restaurants Through Smart Tech in Latin AmericaIn this episode of The Perfect Bite, host Sarah Perkins sits down with Xavier Rocabado, CEO and co-founder of Bairu, a fast-growing food tech startup from Bolivia helping restaurants across Latin America manage sales, communication, and payments through WhatsApp commerce.What started as a simple digital kiosk idea for a friend’s restaurant has evolved into a full-scale platform streamlining restaurant operations in Mexico, Ecuador, and Bolivia — and it’s only getting started.Xavier shares how his team pivoted from hardware to software, integrating AI chatbots, payments (Stripe, Linxer, Mercad...
2025-04-1742 min
Breaking Down PatriarchyThe Basement Talks - with filmmaker Sarah PerkinsAmy is joined by filmmaker Sarah Perkins to discuss her documentary, The Basement Talks, hearing a powerful and pertinent story about women coming together in the wake of violence, recognizing the humanity in our political rivals, and what we talk about when we talk about abortion.Donate to Breaking Down PatriarchySarah Perkins is a filmmaker and PhD student at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, though she currently resides in rural southeast Idaho with her family. Together with her husband, she is the co-director of The Basement Talks. Previously, she worked as production manager on American...
2025-04-0849 min
I Call Bullsh*t with Kristina Braly009: Bots, Lies & Billions: Inside the Great Social Media Scam (with Guest Sarah Perkins)Bots, Lies & Billions: Inside the Great Social Media Scam (with Guest Sarah Perkins)
Host: Kristina Braly – physician, skeptic, and unfiltered guide through the world of corporate scams and social media illusions.
Guest: Sarah Perkins - Talent Manager at Dulcedo
Episode Summary
In this episode, we tackle the “Fake Follower Epidemic” gripping the social media influencer world. From bots and pod engagements to shell accounts, we expose how influencers inflate their metrics while misleading brands and audiences. We also explore how brands lose over $1.3 billion annually to fraudulent social media engagements, and why many say the problem is only g...
2025-04-0441 min
The Perfect BiteScience On Call's Perfect Bite | Behind the Tech That Keeps Restaurants Running SmoothlyMeet Luisa Castellanos and Andy Freivogel, co-founders of Science On Call — the startup that helps restaurants manage everything from point-of-sale crashes to online ordering breakdowns, all while keeping humanity at the heart of hospitality tech.In this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins talks with Luisa and Andy about:Their entrepreneurial journeys from ice cream shops, coffee houses, and IT consulting to launching Science On CallHow they support restaurants through tech failures with empathy and AI-driven solutionsTheir experience launching in 2020 — right as the pandemic hit — and how it shaped their missio...
2025-04-0352 min
The Perfect BiteTilly Bagel's Perfect Bite | Chicago's Own Bagel StoryHave you ever heard of a Chicago style bagel? Thanks to Tilly Bagel, now you have — and they might just rival New York’s bagel crown.In this episode of The Perfect Bite Podcast, host Sarah Perkins sits down with founders Hannah Tillet-Banaszak (pastry chef alum of Top Chef Stephanie Izard's Girl & The Goat and Michelin-starred BOKA) and Mike Banaszak (acclaimed architect turned entrepreneur) to talk about how they turned a pandemic project into one of Chicago’s most buzzed-about food businesses.Hannah & Mike share:How Hannah’s culinary...
2025-03-2751 min
The Perfect BiteWelcome to The Perfect Bite!Welcome to The Perfect Bite podcast, your fusion of food and entrepreneurship. I'm your host, Sarah Perkins.The Perfect Bite isn’t just a bite of my career to date, from lifestyle journalist, to founder, to food & bev marketing enthusiast. It’s also a perfect bite of the different types of folks who bring you the food you love. You’ll hear stories from chefs, restaurateurs, CPG brands and more from the food and bev industry. All of them are at different points in their journeys, talking about their experiences, and how they've cooked up something new.
2025-03-0401 min
Grit#225 CEO Lattice, Sarah Franklin: TrailblazerGuest: Sarah Franklin, CEO of LatticeAs the CEO of a growing company, Lattice’s Sarah Franklin has learned that one of her most important contributions is taking a leap of faith. “You have to have the courage to be the first one to do it,” she says,” and to show that it can be done, and to pave the way so that then your team feels trust.”Sarah cautions, though, that sometimes courage is deciding to stop and go a different direction. As agentic AI becomes more common, the people building companies like Lattice should loo...
2025-01-131h 12
Life On the BrinkFoodie Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!Hello hello, and welcome to Episode 120 of Life On the Brink!We're back again with another installment of the Movie Night series, this time in a celebration of cooking, food, and the gathering that happens around it. I'm once again joined by my sister Sarah as we discuss our favorite "foodie" movies and how a movie night can be an extension of the onscreen meals. So fun, and perfect for this time of year! We have quite a bit in common, mostly that we agree on a lot of our favorite movies and that we l...
2024-11-2844 min
SpeducationWhat Secondary Speducators Wish Elementary Speducators Knew: A Conversation with Sarah HoganIn this episode we talk with Sarah Hogan, a special education instructional facilitator in Sheridan 1, about the differences between elementary and secondary as a speducator.John Hattie's Collective Efficacy
2024-09-3048 min
Grit#193 Former CEO Nextdoor, Sarah Friar: Four CirclesGuest: Sarah Friar, former CEO of NextdoorSarah Friar has worked with some of the top leaders in Silicon Valley, including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Block CEO Jack Dorsey, and most recently Nextdoor founder Nirav Tolia, who just replaced her as CEO in May. And one of the things that sets top performers apart from the rest, she argues, is their compassion and their responsiveness. When her former EA’s husband was diagnosed with cancer, Sarah texted Benioff — who she had just left behind to work at Square — for help. Within seconds, she recall...
2024-06-031h 17
Billion Dollar Moves™ with Sarah Chen-Spellings | Global Venture CapitalCEO Series: Melanie Perkins, Co-founder & CEO of CanvaAs of January 2024, Canva’s design platform attracted around 170 million monthly global users from 190 countries. BUT it was not too long ago that now 36-year-old Canva founder Melanie Perkins was rejected by 100 VCs. Just like some of the best companies today, Canva took awhile to get to an inflection point: between the first idea in 2006, to launching 2013, that was a span of 7 good years.Today, Canva is a $26 billion design startup is ready to take on Microsoft and Google and compared to other behemoths; and people have created over 3 billion designs since.This wee...
2024-05-0223 min
Work Less, Earn MoreEp 196: LONG-TERM SUCCESS: How to Keep Your Business Growing for 10+ Years (with Sarah Noked)In this podcast episode, Gillian Perkins interviews Sarah Noked, an experienced online business manager and the founder of OBM School. They dive into the challenges and rewards of sustaining a business for the long haul. They reveal the strategies for sustaining business growth for over 10 years.Sarah shares her insights on repeatedly launching products, breaking down her process, strategies, and how she tweaks her approach each time. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your business's strengths and weaknesses, advocating for systematic strategies to navigate entrepreneurship. A key takeaway is Sarah's introduction of the SOP...
2023-11-281h 00
The Best Bits Podcast with Julie ReynoldsSCIENCE WEEK 2023 - Assoc. Prof. Sarah Perkins-KirkpatrickAssociate Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is one of Australia’s most highly regarded climate scientists and a world-renowned expert on heatwaves. To coincide with Science Week August 2023, Sarah joined us on Saturday Breakfast to talk more on with the Northern Hemisphere a hot mess at the moment and parts of the world experiencing some of their hottest temperatures on record, what that means for Australia’s upcoming summer period.
Head to www.scienceweek.net.au to find out more and see what activities you can get involved in.
2023-08-2507 min
Rise and GlideEp 3: w/Sarah Perkins - SUP for Science as a Wildlife BiologistWe sit down with Sarah Perkins, a wildlife biologist at Cardiff University with a passion for stand up paddle boarding. Sarah is a keen SUP racer, SUP surfer and windsurfer and tells us how she combines her love for the water with her scientific research. One of the coolest aspects of Sarah's work is how she utilizes her stand up paddle board as her floating laboratory during her research expeditions. She explains how paddling allows her to access remote areas and observe wildlife up close.
It doesn’t end there! Sarah also tells us about her competitive st...
2023-07-211h 07
The Author's ChaosSpecial Guest Alex PerkinsToday D. L Golden and S. F. Rogers talk to the one and only Alex Perkins about all things cover design and working with authors. Thanks for joining us!
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2023-06-211h 10
The Author's ChaosAlex Perkins and Book Covers
Today D. L. Golden and S. F. Rogers speak with Alex Perkins (Perky Visuals) about cover art and all things books. Pardon Sarah's Mic this time, we had some technical difficulties.
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2023-06-201h 10
Explore New Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentDon Perkins: A Champion's Life by Richard MelzerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/673111 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Don Perkins: A Champion's Life Author: Richard Melzer Narrator: William Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 16 minutes Release date: May 9, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Don Perkins led a life as one of the most honored athletes in the history of the University of New Mexico and the Dallas Cowboys. But Perkins's life was far more complex and, at times, controversial. He experienced the traumas of racial discrimination, death, divorce, football-related injuries, and a never-ending search...
2023-05-0930 minLife On the BrinkHow To Throw a Great Party w/ my sister Sarah!Hello hello, welcome to Episode 87 of Life On the Brink!Today we’re talking about celebrating! I mean, who doesn’t love a party?Few things excite me as much as a party, and even more so when I get to throw it! When the time comes to celebrate the special moments in life, there’s so many opportunities to be creative, to nurture others and foster relationships, and even better when you can tie it to a THEME
2023-04-0650 min
Top Fan Rivalry Clubhouse TalkSeason 2 Episode 46: Sarah v Sarah: The Battle for New YorkSarah and Sarah talk Mets/Yankees and the rivalry
2023-03-1337 min
100 Climate Conversations047 | 100 Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick: Investigating heatwavesClimate scientist Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is an expert in extreme events, specialising in heatwaves. As the intensity and frequency of heatwaves increases, Perkins-Kirkpatrick leads research to understand the drivers of this phenomenon and the implications on our health, industries and infrastructure. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick is recorded live in conversation with Pat Abboud at Powerhouse Ultimo. For more information go to 100climateconversations.com/sarah-perkins-kirkpatrick
2023-01-1927 minLife On the BrinkHoliday Movie Night w/ my sister Sarah!Hello hello, welcome to Episode 76 of Life on the Brink!Well, you know what they say: tis the season for cozy movie nights. Christmas movies are one of the many delights of the season, and this month is just so perfect for impromptu movie nights with friends and family. So you know it’s only proper that we have an official Holiday Movie Night episode, featuring none other than my sister Sarah! We have quite a bit in common, mostly that we agree on a lot of our favorite movies and that we love throwing a p...
2022-12-0844 min
Sarah's Bookshelves LiveEp. 111: Dolen Perkins-Valdez (Author of Take My Hand) + Book RecommendationsIn Episode 111, Dolen Perkins-Valdez (author of Take My Hand) shares details about the real-life events that inspired the book about a tragic story and historical landmark in the battle for women's rights. Dolen also talks about her research methods and a couple of key themes from the book. Take My Hand was a 5-star book for me and will be one of my favorite books of 2022! This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). Highlights What compelled Dolen to write...
2022-05-0448 min
Sarah Hagan BackstageSarah Hagan Backstage with Stephen PerkinsStephen Perkins is known as the drummer of Janes Addiction and Porno for Pyros, as well as Think X, MC5, Halloween Jack, and quite a few others, but did you know that he has his own record label, hosts a talk show, and has played drums and percussion on a whole host of other songs- like he played Steel Drums on No Doubts Spiderwebs?? We are going to talk about all of these things, and also go way deep on creativity and inspiration, and the music industry in general, so come along with me as I catch up with...
2022-04-191h 08
GritCMO Samsara, Sarah Patterson: What You Do vs. Why It MattersSarah Patterson, CMO of Samsara, doesn’t believe in keeping your armor up around your coworkers: “You’ve got something else on your mind, it’s going to come through,” she says. While working at Salesforce, she worked with a career coach and discovered that opening up about her personal and professional struggles brought her team closer. And that has also held true in her current role at Samsara, a fast-growing fleet management company that went public in December. In this episode, Sarah and Joubin discuss the silver lining of the pandemic for her family’s co...
2022-02-2859 min
Art SIPstoryPerkins Harnly - S101 Today we are talking about Perkins Harnly a watercolor artist of the 1930s. This is an episode 1 re-do mainly because of the terrible editing, so if you want to listen with better editing skills and the new intro then here you go!Special thanks to my brother for creating the intro/outro, and my last bottle of wine for the breaks.Sources UsedEmphatically Queer Career of Artist Perkins Harnly and His Friends - Book detailsPerkins Harnly Collection
2022-02-0913 min
The AnchorS01 E05: Soccer Players- Sarah Perkins, Drea Rhea, Ahmad Patton, and Benjamin WellsHey guys! This week we welcome Girl's and Boy’s soccer players: Sarah Perkins, Drea Rhea, Ahmad Patton, and Benjamin Wells. Also, we welcome co-host Caslyn Trost along with Kyle. They interview the players about this year's season and their expectations for it. Producers: Brynna Williams, Daisy Noble, and Sarah Kegley
2021-11-0921 minLife On the BrinkSpooky Movie Night w/ my sister SarahHello hello, happy autumn, and welcome to Episode 39 of Life on the Brink! It's that time of year when all you want to do is cozy up with nostalgic fun stories, and, especially in October, a little spookiness adds to the fun. Now, if you're like me, scary movies are a hard pass, but I do enjoy a bit of suspense and mystery. So today I'm joined once again by my movie-loving sister Sarah as we discuss our favorite films for Spooky Movie Night!Today we're talking about:-What makes a spooky movie...
2021-09-2933 min
First Draft with Sarah EnniStephanie Perkins is Not a Thomas Kinkade PaintingFirst Draft Episode #321: Stephanie Perkins Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss and the horror novel There's Someone Inside Your House (watch the Netflix film adaptation Oct. 6!) talks about her newest scary book, The Woods Are Always Watching. This episode is brought to you by Laura Sibson's Edie in Between, a modern-day Practical Magic about love, loss, and embracing the mystical, available now! Links to Topics Mentioned In This Episode: Hear the live episode where Stephanie and Sarah Enni talk about Sarah's debut, Tell Me Everything, at...
2021-09-021h 30Life On the BrinkSummer Movie Night w/ my sisters Sarah + NinaHello hello, happy summer, and welcome to Episode 30 of Life on the Brink!It’s officially summer, wow! And today we are rounding out our seasonal movie night series with a special summertime episode.With each season, my sister Sarah and I have been sharing our favorite movies to watch, kind of the way you save Christmas movies for December. We've talked through fall, winter, and spring, and we're closing it out with summer.Today is extra special , though, because I’m joined by not just one sister, but two! Sarah and I are joined in t...
2021-06-2448 min
Work Less, Earn MoreEP 74: How to Become (or Hire!) an OBM with Sarah NokedDespite my best intentions, the day-to-day operations of my business don’t always come naturally to me.
Back when I was a solo-preneur, there were days when I was full of ideas and passionate about pursuing them. On those days, daily operations seemed less important than making big, important moves to grow my business.
Then on the days when I wasn’t even feeling very motivated or excited about my big ideas, boring day-to-day tasks were the last thing I wanted to do.
Long story short, the houseke...
2021-06-2136 min
The Joy of SUP - The Paddleboarding Sunshine PodcastSarah Perkins - Coral Reef Research, SUP Surf, Citizen Science and the Joy of CakeI'm so thrilled to introduce Dr. Sarah Perkins to you on The Joy of SUP Podcast!Sarah is a wildlife biologist at Cardiff University whose work focuses on wildlife diseases. She works mostly outdoors, in the field, collecting data on everything from small wild mice to (extremely large) polar bears, but no matter the size of the study animal, she’s always got her eyes on the community that lives on, or in, her study species; the parasites. When not studying disease transfer in wildlife, Sarah is a keen SUP surfer and racer living on the...
2021-05-2835 min
Well Being, Well Said.34. Wellness Check with Julia PerkinsI'm so excited to start incorporating more of these fun, laid-back, "wellness checks" with my friends and family! On today's episode, I caught up with my cousin Julia Perkins. We talk about our current sense of overwhelm as we venture back into the "real world" post quarantine. We also reflect on current pop culture topics of conversation - from Demi Lovato to Zac Efron, we're sharing allll of our thoughts and feels. Mental health, relationship adjustments, plastic surgery... nothing is off limits.
Can you relate to any of the mentioned scenarios/emotions/circumstances? Did s...
2021-04-2832 minLife On the BrinkSpring Movie Night w/ my sister SarahHello hello, happy spring, and welcome to episode 22 of Life on the Brink!I come to you on this fine spring day to once again present my sister Sarah! We are continuing our seasonal movie night series with our favorite films to watch during the spring season. This is a nice, long, funny episode full of feel-good movies, and we always have a ball when we do these.**Check out Episode 7 for Autumn Movie Night or Episode 17 for Winter Movie Night**Today we're sharing:-What makes a film an "springtime movie"-Our...
2021-04-0843 min
Venturesome PodcastWomen's History Month Speaker Series featuring Rachel Esterline PerkinsAs part of the Women’s History Month Speaker Series hosted by CMU’s College of the Arts and Media, Sarah Grandstaff interviewed our host, Rachel Esterline Perkins, about her perspectives on public relations, her time at Central Michigan University and her experiences as a woman in the workforce. You can view all of the videos at facebook.com/CMUCAM or through links on the Venturesome blog. Thank you to CMU CAM and Sarah Grandstaff for allowing Venturesome to share the audio from this interview.
2021-04-0218 minLife On the BrinkWinter Movie Night w/ my sister SarahHello hello, and welcome to episode 17 of Life on the Brink!This week I am joined once again by our first-ever returning guest, my sister Sarah, to talk about our favorite movies to watch during the winter season. You may recall our shenanigans in Episode 7 when we discussed our favorite autumnal films, and now we're back with a (much needed, eclectic and cozy) winter edition!This is the time to bundle up on the couch with a hearty meal or big bowl of popcorn and enjoy being inside where it’s warm. This is also the ti...
2021-01-2741 min
Obsessed With the Weather19: The Heat Is On: Dr. Sarah Perkins-KirkpatrickSend us a textJoin Steve as he interviews climate scientist Dr. Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatirck. Dr. Perkins-Kirkpatrick creatively explains the major differences between weather and climate, how extreme drought impacts the earth's weather, and what the climate forecast looks like in the near future. Her research on extreme heat and forest/bush fires is incredible and she explains all of the elements that go into the creation of these climate impacting events. You will love her! Enjoy!Support the show
2021-01-2750 min
Conversation TimeSkin Positivity and Dealing With Acne With Sarah PerkinsThis episode is one very, very close to my heart. Today we are joined by the very lovely Sarah Perkins from Sarah_Skinstory - we talk about everyday struggles with acne to becoming confident in the skin you're in.
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2020-12-1345 min
Armchair HIPAAAuditing: New Service Lines and New Providers with Joanie PerkinsJoanie Perkins truly loves what she does and brings that love onto Armchair HIPAA to talk about auditing rural health clinics. She brushes up on HIPAA regulations regularly so she's always at the top of her game! She's got great advice on how you as a HIPAA Compliance officer should conduct audits, and when you should be conducting them. Listen to Joanie give the run-down on HIPAA auditing before your next HIPAA audit.
Connect with Joanie Perkins on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanie-perkins-75779012/
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2020-11-2517 minLife On the BrinkAutumn Movie Night w/ my sister SarahHello, and welcome to episode 7 of Life on the Brink, and my first ever guest on the show!You know how you only watch Christmas movies within the month of December?Well I sometimes wait to watch any of my favorite movies until the season matches it. It’s not even necessarily the season in which the film is set (though it can be), it’s more the vibe the movie gives me. It's such a lovely thing to look forward to, so today I've brought on my sister Sarah to share:-What makes a fi...
2020-10-0742 min
For Little SaintsThe sermon about how to be good like Jesus instead of hiding like a rabbit (3 Nephi 12-16)When Jesus came to the Nephites do you think they were excited? Did they jump up and down and say, “Hurray hurray”? They did not. They did not even say hello. Instead, they fell flat on their faces and tried not to move. They were hiding like rabbits. And like rabbits their hearts were beating really fast and they were really nervous. Perhaps they were thinking, “If we don’t move, He won’t see us.”
Now you might think that this is strange to try and hide from someone who is hovering above you, shining like the sun. Of...
2020-09-2306 minFor Little SaintsThe terrible, horrible storm, and then in the morning, JesusThe signs of Jesus birth were these: A new star would appear and there would be two days with no night in between. And the sign of his death was the opposite. There would be a new and terrible storm, and two nights with no day in between. And so when the new star arrived and there were two days in a row without a night, you might think that everyone decided to believe Samuel. Because a new star and a two days with no night is what you call a miracle. And who can doubt a miracle? Well...
2020-09-1711 minFor Little SaintsThe stargazers and the down lookers (3 Nephi 1)Samuel the Lamanite was gone. And nobody wrote down his story. And people tried to forget everything he said. And they tried to carry on their lives as if Samuel had never stood on the wall and never told them that Jesus was going to be born in five years. And perhaps they would have succeeded if Samuel hadn’t given such a short and specific time frame.
You might think five years is a long time. And you would be right. If you are five now, you will be ten, five years from now. If yo...
2020-09-0607 minFor Little SaintsThe story of Samuel, who was almost forgotten (Helaman 13-16)The story we are about to tell you was almost forgotten. And it was almost forgotten because it is a story about a Lamanite. And the Book of Mormon is more about the Nephites than the Lamanites. And so even though there were many great Lamanite prophets, we do not know about any of them, except for one. And his name was Samuel.
Listen on for the whole story.
2020-09-0110 minFor Little SaintsNephi, who was no good at hiding (Helaman 6-12)The last story we told you was about how God loved the Lamanties just like He loved the Nephites. And once the Lamanites knew that they were loved, they became kinder, and peaceful, and more loveable.
People are like flowers. And when you love them, you are like the sun. And people bloom when you shine love on them because love makes them feel warm and comfortable and confident enough to be seen. They say, “Here I am!” And they smile. And they bloom.
But sometimes, when you are playing hide and seek, and someone call...
2020-08-2510 minFor Little SaintsThe story of the prison on fire (Helaman 1-5)Moroni and Pahoran would live the rest of their lives happy at home with their families. But they would sometimes remember the war and they would think to themselves, “That war was terrible, so terrible that no one will ever want to fight again. And for that alone, it will have been worth it. Our terrible memories, our injuries, and the people who died have all served a higher purpose. And that purpose is peace. And we will have peace, finally. After all these years.”
And Mornoi and Pahoran will die believing they have established peace. A peac...
2020-08-1709 minFor Little SaintsThe man who had good eyes and gentlest hands (Alma 59-63)This is a story about a man named Pahoran. He was the President of the Nephites and he lived in a big white house where he ran the affairs of the entire Nephite kingdom. He was the one who put Moroni in charge of the army. He liked Moroni. And he trusted Moroni. But when Moroni came to him and told him that they needed to chase Amalickiah out, Pahoron did not know what to do. On one hand, Amalickiah’s ideas were dangerous. But on the other hand, kicking out Amalickiah would not necessarily get rid of his ba...
2020-08-0909 min