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Focus on WomenS22 E213 Tori Spadaro Weintraub - Creative Director and ProducerSay hello to Tori Spadaro Weintraub, a photographer, creative director, and producer for photoshoots and music video shoots! Tori's passion lies in crafting content that sparks wonder and captures authentic emotion. Her dynamic approach allows her to create visually compelling stories that resonate deeply with audiences. After initially pursuing a career in nursing, Tori found her true calling in creative direction and visual storytelling. Tune in to learn about her journey, her creative process, and how she brings each project to life.You can see Topri's incredible work on her website or by following her o...2024-10-2434 min
The Hollywood Second Act Club PodcastS1. Ep #7 Wait, You Cook Soup?– with Audience Switcher + Restauranteur , Traci WeintraubFriends! If you have ever had to navigate working in the industry with a chronic illness…OR dreamt of opening your own restaurant , you aren’t going to want to miss today’s episode! I’m a huge Super Fan of this week’s guest, Traci Weintraub.Traci is an audience switcher for television sitcoms, writer, POTS + Lyme warrior AND six years ago she opened her own kitchen in Los Angeles called Gracefully Fed , where she makes AMAZING soups and meals for health and healing. Traci has So much to share about her own healing journey, what she's learne...2024-04-1135 min
Soup SwitcherEpisode 16 - Terri Sarris & Nick Hall (GO BLUE!)So I sat down with Terri Sarris, my all time favorite professor from the University of Michigan. I can without a doubt say that most people who have had her class feel the same way about her that I do! She’s simply the best! My last class with her was a sitcom class that I got to take with my friend Nick Hall, executive producer and first roommate I ever had in Los Angeles. Nick’s resume is nothing short of amazing. He’s produced shows like the Comeback, Enlightened and most recently White Lotus. We talk college, TV, ho...2021-09-111h 11
The Lyme 360 Podcast: Heal+EP 70: Food Essential to healing from Lyme with Gracefully Fed Founder Traci WeintraubTraci Weintraub is a cook, author, and Lyme warrior whose diagnosis and battle with Lyme inspired her to build an immuno-supportive lifestyle that is just as delicious as nutritious. She created Gracefully Fed to spread her recipes and healthy approach to delicious food and meals. Gracefully Fed is organic gluten and dairy-free soupery that offers local pickup in LA and nationwide shipping. Her brand mission is inspired by her healing journey and the desire to heal her chronic symptoms while maintaining a happy and not a limited lifestyle.Please tune in to hear about Traci’s journey fr...2021-08-3126 min
Soup SwitcherEpisode 15 - Lindsey KraftLindsey Kraft is a television actress who you can catch in SO many shows including Grace & Frankie on Netflix. She’s currently writing her first musical that she herself composed. She even gives me a sneak peak at one of the songs. If you have a chance, please tune into this episode where we talk about connecting the dots, acting and of course, soup and eating healthy on set.2021-08-2834 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 14 - Mayim BialikI met the wonderful Mayim Bialik on the set of The Big Bang Theory where she rooted me on as I went from assistant to my first job as video switcher. Mayim is an accomplished actress, neuroscientist, podcaster, recently announced Jeopardy host!!! But did you know she also makes SOUP!!!
I loved talking with her, catching up and talking all things food and health. Hope you enjoy this one as much as i do!
Traci2021-08-1434 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 13 - 1st ADs; Michele Azenzar, Rhiannon O'Hara, Nikki WrightThis is one of my favorite chats with some of my favorite kick ass ladies. I’ve worked with these ladies on some of the best shows on Television, Two and Half Men, The Big Bang Theory, Mike & Molly, Living Biblically (thought I’d throw one in there you might not recognize).
While they are all currently directing, they ran so many stages as 1st ADS which is a position on set that is lucrative to the show. Listen in and join our conversation, find out more, see if they like the cookies i sent and enjo...2021-07-3102 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 12 - Tori PiskinDo I stalk Tori and her TikToks? Yes. Do I want to be as hip as she is? 100 percent. Are we starting our own version of MTV’s The Challenge called Chronically Challenged? Perhaps. So glad I got to chat with Tori and also have coffee with her, spot a housewife, then stare at said housewife while sitting in silence. All things that fascinate me and should fascinate you too.
Tune in to this episode and then go watch her TikToks!2021-07-1630 min
Tick Boot CampGracefully Fed - an interview with Traci WeintraubTraci Weintraub is a 40-year-old entrepreneur and sitcom television entertainment professional from West Hollywood, California. Originally from the Long Island, New York region of the east coast Lyme belt, Ms. Weintraub moved to California after she graduated from college. She enjoyed an active professional, social and athletic west coast lifestyle until she began to suffer leg heaviness and pain, migraines and POTS symptoms shortly after she ran a half marathon in memory of a deceased friend. Her diverse symptoms caused her to treat with 19 doctors on both coasts before she was prescribed an IGeneX Lyme disease test by an...2021-07-101h 25Soup SwitcherEpisode 11 - Melissa FumeroTune in today as I chat with actress/director, @melissafumero. Yes, she’s amazing and hilarious in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and bonus, she's also amazing and hilarious on One Day at a Time where we met! Highly recommend both shows, if you’re looking for a little summer binge-watching. Grab a bowl of soup and join us!2021-07-0329 min
Slightly Spiritual PodGracefully Spiritual: Traci Weintraub Gets Real About Love, Loss and FearWhat do you do when your life is turned upside down from chronic illness? If you’re Traci Weintraub- you use it to start a business. When Traci was diagnosed with POTS and Lyme disease, she was working in the TV industry as a Audience Switcher for TV Sitcoms. Fast forward to 2021, and Traci is the founder of national soup delivery service, Gracefully Fed.
In this episode, Ali and Cindy leave no topics untouched- love, health, business and family are all discussed at length with Traci- who is open, honest- and has very strong guides that come through from the ot...2021-06-221h 32Soup SwitcherEpisode 10 - TV Script Supervisors Ellen Deutsch, Rebecca Blum and Sorel KaireIf you’ve ever worked on set, you have definitely befriended your script supervisor. They are the hub. The epicenter. We all rely on them for notes, dialogue, time code, continuity and for me…gossip, I mean they are the center of everything. I had the pleasure of talking to some of my favorite scriptys today. They have been such amazing forces in my life and I I’m sorry you only get to hang with them for this episode. There jobs on set are crucial but these woman have been support, friendship, love and all the good things to me...2021-05-2830 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 9 - Dr. Steven BockToday I got to talk with Dr. Steven Bock, my lyme literate doctor who has been treating me for many years. I thought since it is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, who better to educate us on diagnosing lyme, treating lyme and contracting lyme. It took me 19 doctors before I was diagnosed and then I finally met Dr. Bock, whose patience and willingness to listen to ALL of my symptoms changed the course of my health. I’m thankful for him for my ongoing wellness and I’m thankful he was able to chat with me today. I urge you to t...2021-05-1432 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 8 - Jonny ImermanJonny is the founder of the non-profit organization, Imerman Angels. An organization that envisions a world where cancer is not a solitary experience. He is also the founder of the non profit Cloz Talk which helps other non profits get their swag on. Jonny himself is an angel. I’ve never met anyone who can’t not smile. He lights up every room with his positivity and has been a family friend for years. Check out our convo in this new episode!2021-05-0736 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 7 - Reno WilsonReno is one of the nicest actors I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. I was lucky to meet him when I worked on MIKE AND MOLLY and I was super lucky to talk to him on this weeks episode of Soup Switcher. While working on the show I noticed he was incredibly good eating on camera. It has been concluded he might be the best at it. Tune in to see…2021-04-3004 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 6 - Jen D'AngeloAn executive producer and professional lego put togetherer. Guys, Jen D’Angelo, writes for YOUNG ROCK, is scribing the new HOCUS POCUS film and she was almost eaten by a bobcat on the Warner Bros lot. These are all things you’ll want to hear about on the next episode of Soup Switcher. If you don’t, you’re really missing out. She’s also really funny and patient as I talk her face off. God bless her.2021-04-2332 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 5 - Carly HughesI met Carly at a friends wedding. I fell in love with her on the four hour ride home to LA. In the car ride I also discovered she was on Broadway, my ultimate dream of dreams. Her voice is amazing, she dances and yet never took a dance class, she’s everything I wanted to be when I grew up. I love her but I secretly am severely jealous of her. We talk about this along with cooking as she does that too!! Tune in to this episode and become as jealous as I am!
#carlyhughes #br...2021-04-1732 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 4 - Sue Bird and Brian PinkowHigh School seems like a distant memory but I could have sworn I was an all-star athlete. Unfortunately, even at my best, I was no Sue Bird. Today Varsity Football player, Brian Pinkow and myself…bench warmer Traci get to talk with our High School Friend, Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA champion, NCAA champion and lover of Gracefully Fed’s Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies. We talk Syosset, the diner, the ice skating rink, proposals and beepers.
2021-04-1058 minSoup SwitcherSoup Switcher - Ep 3 Beth SchwartzBefore Beth was a Showrunner on Arrow and was pitching her own ideas at networks, she was an ice cream scooper at Stuccis in Ann Arbor Michigan. We’ve been friends for a long time and our career paths have been very similar but also very different. Today while eating my carrot cake, she sheds some light on getting to where she is now and gives me hope that maybe one day she will cast me in one of her shows. She might have been kidding whereas I was totally serious. But most important…GO BLUE...2021-04-0326 minSoup SwitcherEpisode 2 - Boomer Dougherty and David DechantThis was fun. Boomer Dougherty and David Dechant are camera operators in the Television Industry. I’ve been lucky enough to work with them on multiple shows. As a video switcher you are constantly watching the cameras and how they move from shot to shot and Boomer and David have helped me get better at anticipating their shots and knowing what to expect. Today they try some soup but also give us some tips on how to break into working behind the camera.2021-03-2719 min
Soup SwitcherEpisode 1 - Tricia O'Kelley and Alex KappToday I got to talk with best friends Tricia O'Kelley and Alex Kapp. I had the pleasure of meeting them on the set of The New Adventures of Old Christine. You probably have seen them on things like Seinfeld, Friends, Gilmore Girls...the list goes on. They let me creepily watch them eat and also gave some insight to new aspiring actors who are getting into the biz. Hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did!2021-03-2029 min
Being a Woman... for Men"Alienating Guys With Comedy, Living With Lyme Disease, And The Importance of Platonic Friendships"Writer, director and performer, Traci Weintraub comes on the podcast to talk about how being funnier than your date can cause issues with men, what it's like to not be believed by doctors when you're sick and how she's living with Lyme disease. Traci shares her stories and recent journey to discovering her illness and how she's dealing with it with a supportive family and some outstanding friends.2017-10-1800 min