Speaking Broadly
A show about the brilliant, powerful women breaking ground in the food world. Host Dana Cowin, former long-time Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine, holds intimate conversations with successful and boundary-pushing female chefs and innovators. These are moving, personal stories of struggles and triumphs, personal and professional, that can provide lessons and inspiration for anyone looking to succeed in any industry.
Thu, November 21, 2024
Progressive Hedonist: Collective Possibilities for a Better Future: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Speaking Broadly listeners, we wanted to share with you the first episode of Dana's new podcast, Progressive Hedonist. We hope you enjoy, and please subscribe to Progressive Hedonist wherever you get your podcasts. With fierce intelligence, wit and an easy charm, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of the instant best-seller “What If We Get It Right?” stresses the urgency of implementing existing solutions to the climate crisis. For her book, Johnson interviewed 20 experts and on Progressive Hedonist, she shares their insights with host Dana Cowin. Listen in to hear about the importance of local and regional systems in everything from food to money to energy; the need for electing climate-conscious leaders and developing an appreciation of followers; and the abundant possibilities that can be created by a shift from individual action to collective efforts.
Fri, October 11, 2024
Progressive Hedonist Trailer
Hi Speaking Broadly listeners, we wanted to share the trailer of Dana Cowin's new podcast, which will premiere on October 16. Please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. A bit more about Progressive Hedonist and the podcast: After two decades as the Editor in Chief of Food & Wine magazine, Dana Cowin launched this platform to bring joy, connection and uplift through food and gathering while tackling one of the seemingly impossible challenges of our lifetime: healing the natural world. On this podcast, Cowin interviews people who also believe in the powerful potential for food to bring change and fuel community.
Mon, May 22, 2023
A Chef Grows in Raleigh: Ashley Christensen
Macaroni au gratin is the dish that star chef Ashley Christensen might be best known for. Served at Poole's Diner in Raleigh, North Carolina, it's dialed in to perfection. Thoughtfully conceived, utterly delicious, memorable, tweaked where necessary, but never overhauled. This attention to detail that shows in every dish at this 15 year old institution is a reflection of Ashley's leadership style. Profoundly human, intensely fair, and earned over time. Listen in to hear more from one of the most talented leaders in hospitality. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Thu, April 27, 2023
The Power of Preserving Place: Gabrielle Eitienne
Through her profound connection to her people and land in Apex, North Carolina, cultural preservationist Gabrielle Eitienne shares the importance of place and the power of archiving the wisdom of your community. Says Eitienne: "I was working in the food industry, I was doing pretty well. I had just gotten a really cool job offer and was climbing this ladder that on paper looked really good to me. I also felt that the real work that I needed to do was elsewhere." With that revelation, Eitienne moved home. Listen in to hear stories of family, gardening, juke joints, sack sausage, and love. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Bonus · Wed, April 05, 2023
Join Dana and HRN on April 12th in Brooklyn
We want to personally invite you to "Foraging Like a Local," an HRN event Dana will be hosting on Wednesday, April 12th at 6:00 PM in Brooklyn. The evening will highlight exciting ways to see, taste and experience the natural world whether among the concrete or the trees. Dana will be joined by Melissa Metrick; Urban Agriculture professor and host of HRN’s Fields, and Tama Matsuoka Wong; Forager, Meadow Doctor, Lawyer, Author, and Owner of Meadows + More. Together they will discuss the beauty and bounty of overlooked, sometimes maligned growing ingredients; how to prepare what we find, how to think about the future through resilient, found foods. This the second in HRN’s Spring live event series taking place on the second Wednesday of each month through May at Farm to People Kitchen and Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Each month, you can join the HRN community for expert panel discussions, hands-on workshops, tastings and live Q&A. HRN's mission is to create a more equitable, sustainable, and delicious world, so tickets to Foraging Like a Local are only $15. If the cost of a general admission ticket is not feasible, please utilize the discounted ticket option for a free ticket. We can't wait to see you there! For more information or to reserve tickets go to heritageradionetwork.org/eventseries
Mon, March 06, 2023
Saving an Industry Before Disaster Happens: Briana Warner
Seeing people adversely affected by not planning for more resilient futures, both in the face of climate change and in the face of inevitable economic change, has shaped Briana Warner 's entire career. From working with the US Foreign Service as an undergrad to now running Atlantic Sea Farms , Bri has sought out solutions today that will make for a better tomorrow. Right now she's throwing all of her energy into growing kelp with the lobstermen on the coast of Maine. "It is the best food you could possibly eat for people and planet, and I don't think that's hyperbole. There are ways to oversell the impacts of kelp. We're not sequestering carbon. We're not going to reverse climate change. We're not going to save the planet with kelp. But certainly anything that you put on the plate that is not kelp is more carbon intensive and worse for the planet." Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Mon, February 20, 2023
Changing Napa: Lindsay Hoopes
Lindsay Hoopes went from working with Kamala Harris on tough cases to taking over her father's Napa Valley winery, which is a job twist she never saw coming. As the CEO at Hoopes Vineyard , she's navigated challenges as complex as those she encountered as a lawyer back in San Francisco. When the 2017 fires blanketed the grapes with smoke, Hoopes had to choose whether to compost the year's crop or find a way to save it. Her move to salvage the vintage with a Napa-appellation Brandy (coined Napagnac) put a spotlight on the future of Napa Valley as the wine industry contends with climate-change related issues among others. Listen in for more on Lindsay's fascinating career and her stewardship of one of Napa's top family-owned wineries. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Fri, December 09, 2022
Juggling Motherhood, Identity and Justice: Beverly Kim
Chicago chef Beverly Kim has forged a path marked by independence and an acute sense of fairness. Growing up, she heard murmurs of disappointment from her traditional Korean parents about not being born a boy (her name was already picked out: David). Beverly set out for culinary school to prove her worth and worked in some of the best restaurants in Chicago including Charlie Trotter's. It was there that her sense of fairness was awakened. She sued over issues surrounding pay — and won. She has also taken on the fight to make the industry a better place for working mothers through her non-profit The Abundance Setting . Listen in to hear about Beverly’s road to acclaim, self-sustainability and inspired food. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, November 29, 2022
Growing Through Grief: Mary Celeste Beall
Humble, powerful, visionary hotelier Mary Celeste Beall shares her unique perspective on grief, growth and parenting six years after her beloved husband Sam died in a tragic ski accident. Beall took over running the legendary Blackberry Farm resort and has navigated how to stay true to Sam's legacy while creating a vibrant future that includes an exciting new venture, Blackberry Mountain. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, November 15, 2022
Bringing the World Closer Together: Rose Previte
Effusive, funny, game-changing, Rose Previte is an award-winning restaurateur who has expanded our knowledge of international street food at Compass Rose as well as with Caucasian, North African, and Middle Eastern dishes at Maydan . She shares details of her highly anticipated new projects including Go There Wines , which highlights the wines of lesser-known wine-making regions including one of her favorite places on earth, Georgia: "When Russia cut off importing wines from Georgia, as punishment for a war in 2006, it really hurt the economy. But I was like, 'I'm gonna flip this on its head.' I'm going to sell as much Georgian wine as I possibly can. It's my little Putin protest." Listen in for more on Rose's fascinating travels, her globe-changing social enterprises, and the story of how a life-changing moment arose on the Trans Siberian railroad in the dead of winter. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Sun, November 06, 2022
The Healthcare Farmer: Christa Barfield
"I worked 16+ hours a day and still had to go home and work because I have a family. So there wasn't enough time for me to sustain myself as well as do all the things for all the people. And I realized that one day while walking to work. I never will forget it. I sat down at my computer around 7:30 in the morning and started to read emails. I got to one from my boss and I started a new thread titled "Resignation." This is how Christa Barfield changed course from exhausted to excited. Tune in to this episode of SB to hear how Christa built her Philly businesses, Farmer Jawn and Viva Leaf Tea , around food justice, regenerative agriculture and a passion for community healthcare. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Wed, February 16, 2022
Using Sugar to Change Minds: Rose McAdoo
Rose McAdoo uses desserts to tell bigger stories. From making crepes on a volcano summit while backpacking solo through Africa, to decorating cakes with men serving sentences for life without parole, to creating a self-portrait dessert on an icy precipice in Antarctica—Rose uses sugar to understand the depths of human connection. Hired to cook at base camp at McMurdo Station, the United States Antarctic scientific research station, McAdoo created the Glacier Collection, translating her experiences there into climate change sweets—making the knowledge she acquired "literally digestible". Listen in to hear Rose's adventures on ice and land, spinning sugar and study into simple and compelling narratives that permanently reshape perception. Photo courtesy of Gabe Bunch. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Fri, December 24, 2021
Roots & Rights: Candace Thompson
Artist, activist, founder of C.U.R.B. , Candace Thompson will change the way you see the natural world around you—if you're ready to pay attention. Candace's trained looking and researching includes an appreciation of spontaneous urban plants, known to many of us as weeds. "Those plants are the ones that are adapting to be able to survive and some of them are wild crop cousins to the plants that we eat everyday. Like black nightshade, it's the wild crop cousin to our tomatoes. At what point are we gonna need to be able to call on some of that genetic legacy and bring it back to our tomatoes?" On this episode, Candace uplifts people working directly with the land and creating abundance, from Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco at the Next Epoch Seed Library to Sheryll Durrant and Renee Keitt of Kelly Street Garden to Nathan Hunter at the Bronx River Foodway. Listen in to hear about urban foraging, optimistic ideas about climate change, and more. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, December 14, 2021
When Vegan Meets Soul: Shenarri Freeman
Shenarri Freeman's vegan soul food at Cadence has lit up New York City—her rolled, fried lasagna was a classic from day one. Yet her success was unexpected. Freeman left a restaurant job in Times Square during the pandemic and was ready to quit the industry altogether when fate intervened and she got a job which led to a series of life-changing events. Listen in to learn about the power of serendipity, the magic of remedial herbs, and what happens when soul food meets vegan. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Mon, December 06, 2021
Catering for Change: Liz Neumark
Through her successful catering company, Great Performances , Liz Neumark has become a powerful advocate for social justice issues in NYC. Listen in to hear how Liz stepped up to help the city feed homebound elderly during the pandemic; launched The Sylvia Center to teach kids about food and cooking; and is steeping herself in issues important to the Bronx community after moving her headquarters there. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Mon, November 29, 2021
The Gifts of Ghana: Zoe Adjonyoh
Chef and author Zoe Adjonyoh is one of the most vocal and visible advocates for Ghanaian food. This position made her uncomfortable for a long while. At the outset, as a third culture kid in London with an Irish mother and Ghanaian father, she even asked herself if she was appropriating her own culture. She only had a small repertoire of dishes she learned from her reticent dad. Eventually a trip to see relatives in Ghana cleared up the notion of one standardized cuisine and freed her to follow her own instincts as she created Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen in the UK. And in doing so found a larger mission. Listen in to hear about the journey from accidental pop-up star to determined social justice advocate through food. And check out her recently re-published book, Zoe’s Ghana Kitchen ! Photo courtesy of Sarah Crowder. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Thu, October 28, 2021
Where Decadence Lives: Claire Olshan
Decadence has gotten a bad name, and Claire Olshan is ready to rehabilitate it. Olshan launched DADA Daily to "make you feel great about snacking, about eating, about entertaining, about being decadent on a daily basis." Listen in as she shares how she went from reluctant art gallery salesperson to founder of a game-changing fashion retail shop ( Fivestory ) and most recently to creator of a maximalist lifestyle brand. How maximal, you ask? Let's just say that body parts are hanging out on the table in the form of candles, chocolates, and surrealistically carved silverware. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Mon, October 11, 2021
A Barista's Perspective on the Business: Ashley Rodriguez
In part four of the Speaking Broadly coffee series, Boss Barista podcaster Ashley Rodriguez shares her thoughts on aspects of the coffee industry that deserve more attention: past-crop coffee, pay transparency for farmers and baristas, why the coffee narrative is centered on do-gooder American importers, along with clever tips on how to make latte art and pull the perfect espresso. Listen in for insights from a barista with a broad and deep understanding of the industry. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Photo Courtesy of Anjali Pinto. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, August 31, 2021
Is the Future of Coffee Frozen? – Rupa Bhattacharya
For part three of the Speaking Broadly Coffee series, host Dana Cowin talks to Rupa Bhattacharya, the head of content for Cometeer , a newly launched company that sources beans from revered roasters (like the godfather of specialty coffee George Howell), makes a strong brew, then flash freezes it in tiny recyclable aluminum capsules. Is this the future of coffee? Listen in to hear about how Cometeer creates a startlingly consistent cup. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, August 10, 2021
The Craft of Coffee: Chi Sum Ngai
In part 2 of the ongoing coffee series, host Dana Cowin speaks to Malaysian-born Chi Sum Ngai, co-founder of Coffee Project New York . Cowin asks a lot of questions about coffee basics and gets an education in return—no surprise since Ngai not only runs several coffee shops and a roastery, but is also a quality expert (a certified Q grader, which is kind of like being a Master Sommelier except for coffee) and helps run a training center in Long Island City. If you want a shortcut to bean-geekdom, listen in! Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Photo Courtesy of Emilee Bryant. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, July 20, 2021
Third Wave and Beyond: Helen Russell
Inspired by the proliferation of great coffee, Speaking Broadly host Dana Cowin kicks off a short series on the Third Wave and beyond with Helen Russell, co-founder of Equator Coffees . Helen launched Equator in 1995 with Brooke McDonnell, her partner in life and business from their home in Marin County, CA. Passionate and entertaining, Helen talks us through the recent history of coffee in the U.S., discusses the role of sourcing and story and imagines the future of the bean. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Sat, May 29, 2021
High Production Values: Fabienne Toback & Karis Jagger
High on the Hog is an extraordinary documentary that is destined to re-shape our understanding of the African American influence on food in this country. Based on Dr. Jessica B. Harris's book of the same name , the Netflix series is essential, honest, moving, painful and joyful. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Karis Jagger and Fabienne Toback, the show's producers, give listeners behind the scenes insight into the production; from what it felt like to walk on the red clay road trod by the enslaved in Benin to pitching the idea for getting it made. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Photo Courtesy of Adam Amengual Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Food Without Borders: Yasmin Khan
Yasmin Khan , a long-time human rights activist, is the author of Ripe Figs, a book focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean — part travelogue, part cookbook, part meditation on the notion of borders in the 21st century. On the pod, we discuss the refugee crisis, what we can do as individuals and as a society to address the issues, and reasons for hope. "I've really grown to understand that there isn't some kind of (new) refugee crisis anywhere. People throughout all of history have migrated as a species when it's been necessary for our survival. It's just an intrinsic pattern of how we exist," Yasmin says. She also describes the spectacular recipes of the region and how they bring a sense of comfort, safety and a shared humanity. Tune in for a comprehensive take on how food crosses borders and bridges, rather than segregates, experiences. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Wed, April 21, 2021
Family Business First: Bricia Lopez
"Anyone who grew up in a family business understands that it's family business first, and then family second. It's about surviving and making it work," says Bricia Lopez , co-owner, with her siblings of Guelageutza , the Oaxacan restaurant in Los Angeles. The story of Bricia, her family and the restaurant are inextricably entwined, each strengthening the other even during the most challenging of times. During the 2008 recession, when their parents were ready to give it all up, Bricia and her siblings took over the place even though they were broke. They persisted and were able to build on the legacy that was recognized by the late critic Jonathan Gold as one of the "best Oaxacan restaurants in the country." As new mothers, Bricia and her sister Paulina launched an incredible podcast Super Mamas to talk about all things maternal. And when the pandemic hit, the family once again banded together, "When 2020 happened, did it shock me? One hundred percent. But was I worried? Probably not. Because I already lost everything once. I know what that feels like. My siblings and I were prepared." The legacy continues with Bricia sharing her lessons about work ethic with her own kids. Listen in to her a story of generational love, struggle, triumph, and joy. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Fri, April 09, 2021
Journey of Chinese Food in America: NYHS Panel
In this special episode of Speaking Broadly, I'm sharing a powerful discussion I had the opportunity to moderate, hosted by the New York Historical Society, titled The Journey of Chinese Food in America. My guests were two powerhouses: Jing Gao, founder of Fly By Jing , and Heather Lee , Assistant Professor of History at NYU Shanghai. Food is the entry point to both of their work. Heather puts today's anti-Asian hate crimes in a historical context: "Chinese lives were so cheap 150 years ago, to the point where their lives were expendable. And despite the sort of physical violence they experienced every day they made an effort to find a space of negotiation. And one of the most viable ones, in which Americans, white Americans in particular, started changing their attitudes towards Asians and Chinese people was through food. And this was done through what I call gastro diplomacy. They said, 'You see me as competition; You see me as disease; You see me as racial pollution. But I'm not those things. I'm respectable, I can have a family. I'm not here to take anything from you. I'm really here to give what I can. And one of the things I can teach you about is food.' Jing is also teaching us all about food—about high-quality, cult-y Chinese condiments like Sichuan chili crisp. Jing was "fascinated by this 5000 year food history that nobody seemed to know about outside of China. I just started by learning and then wanting to share it with others like me. And it was also a way for me to connect with my extended family in China. I'm an only child. I had gotten so distant from my grandparents and my cousins and food was a common language we could speak. It also started as a very personal quest to reconnect with myself" after living all over the world. Listen in to hear their conversation about quality, authenticity, government intervention, and more. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Tue, March 23, 2021
How an Academic Adapted to Entrepreneurship: Kiki Aranita
Kiki Aranita , founder of Poi Dog in Philadelphia is a scholar and an entrepreneur. After closing her beloved brick and mortar restaurant because of the pandemic, she has just launched a new line of Hawaiian style sauces, including Maui Lavender Ponzu and Chile Peppah Water. On Speaking Broadly, she describes the connection between academia and starting a new business: "The Latin Greek Institute greatly informed who I am as a person, how I approach academia and how I pretty much approach anything. In the first four to five weeks, I learned the entire grammatical system of an ancient language, and then spent the following five weeks translating texts. Every single one of those days, I cried. It is the most soul destroying way of learning a language, but it is effective. So now, in order to start something new, I need to get all of the information and digest all of the materials, learn the language of whatever I'm getting into whether that's restaurants or making sauces. I need to become very fluent before I proceed." Listen in for more on Kiki's life as a Hong Kong Handover Kid, Dad sourcing, Hawaiian families and more. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Tue, March 09, 2021
Indigenous Wisdom from the Kitchen: Felicia Ruiz
Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is a kitchen curandera living in Rio Verde, Arizona "reclaiming the healer approach to community health with Indigenous wisdom and whole food cooking". On Speaking Broadly, Ruiz shares her journey to becoming a healer through food. "Being an Indigenous person and taking a class on foraging or wild-crafting from a white person, it was really hard for me. The teacher would refer to the Indigenous tribes that were using plants in the past tense. Saying 'they used them,' as if they were no longer being used, or if the people themselves were extinct." Ruiz is now teaching workshops using her ancestors' approach: we are a part of nature. The plants are our relatives and deserve our respect. Listen in for insights on herbal medicine, Indigenizing the diet, and traveling in a food truck to the tribal nations in the Southwest to share and absorb the wisdom of the elders. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast.
Tue, February 09, 2021
Art and Ayurveda, A Love Story: Carrie Dashow
There is a Madonna in a half-bath tub in a field across from the home serving as spiritual center of artist Carrie Dashow 's newest practice: creating the Atina brand of Ayurvedic condiments with her Kerala-born husband, Suresh, in Catskill, NY. From a chunky ginger-turmeric finishing jam to pickles, their condiments are both grounded in an almost 5000 year old tradition and a modern sense of place. Listen in to hear the magic and wonder that fills so much of Carrie's life from meeting her husband during a cyclone to her performance piece aimed at saying hello to one million people to the unique relationship she has with deepening identity. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, January 19, 2021
The Rules According to V: V Spehar
From auditioning for a Dolly Parton Christmas show as a lark on their birthday, to going to a job interview, soup in hand, moments after totaling their car, to catering for Mitt Romney, V Spehar has made a lot of surprising career moves. Most recently they were head of Impact Programs for the James Beard Foundation, and are currently Executive Director of Everything Food . Listen in to hear about V's approach to changing the rules ("I learned young that having a sound argument for something and making it seem easy for other people was going to be the best way to make it through life as unscathed as possible"), dealing with trauma ("I loved being a helper, I never thought that I would love being helped"), and being a good listener, which is the key to everything. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Tue, December 22, 2020
How To Show Up: Hawa Hassan
Hawa Hassan , author, entrepreneur and champion of community, discusses her path from refugee to model to business owner. Says Hassan: "I really double down on being resilient, but also being soft, letting things happen to me, feeling them and then adjusting accordingly. There's something to be said for people who are able to pick themselves up and carry on. And I think that's what the American Dream used to be." Listen in to hear Hawa discuss her new cookbook " In Bibi's Kitchen " and the power of perspective. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Fri, December 11, 2020
How Agroforestry Helps The Planet: Ariana Day Yuen
After working with coffee farmers in Ethiopia for NGO TechnoServe, Ariana Day Yuen came up with a unique way to harmonize agriculture production with forest conservation. She formed Forested Foods and recently launched its first product, Maryiza monofloral honeys. These honeys are from a single type of tree in a single forest in a single season. The resulting honey is distinct and divine. Listen in to learn more about how Ariana's company is not just preserving tree coverage, but is also creating a demand for biodiversity that could help the planet. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Mon, November 23, 2020
Wine & Race, Grit & Joy: Tahiirah Habibi
The life of Tahiirah Habibi is the journey from the deadly streets of North Philly to homecoming queen AND president at Penn State to sommelier in Miami to founder of the Hue Society in Atlanta, a curated community that serves as a lifestyle hub to all things Black wine culture. A tribute to her smarts, magnetism, intuition and excellence, Tahiirah has created a space for her community, no assimilation necessary. Listen in to hear all she learned along the way. Image courtesy of Andrew Thomas Lee. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Wed, October 28, 2020
The Power of Perfect: Nancy Silverton
Star chef Nancy Silverton of Los Angeles's Osteria Mozza, Pizzeria Mozza and Chi Spacca overcame her fears about baking to become one the greatest pastry chefs in the world. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Silverton describes how obsession born of fear can be motivating: "I figured out how to make what I think is the perfect chocolate chip cookie, therefore, I decided I'd learn how to make the perfect baguette. That was really very stupid thinking, I'll let you know. In any case, I became obsessed out of fear from all of my failures.” Listen in to hear about Silverton's career and her most recent book, Chi Spacca, which has recipes we can all use for every part of our meal. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Wed, October 14, 2020
The Yin and Yang of the Restaurant Business: Ellen Yin
Ellen Yin of Philadelphia's Fork , is one of America's best-loved restaurateurs who is a gifted and giving mentor, partner and boss. Listen in to hear how she has navigated the closing and moving of one of her restaurants during COVID, her relationship with the talented chef-partner who was injured in a life-changing accident, as well as the challenges and opportunities of running a business for the last two decades. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simplecast .
Sun, September 20, 2020
Motherhood, Money and Meaning: Lisa Marie Donovan
Lisa Marie Donovan struggled against poverty, sexism, insecurity, family history to achieve success on her own terms and to tell her story in the recently published book, Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger . Listen in to hear how she went from single mom to world famous baker to published first time author. Most rewarding of all, perhaps, learn about Lisa's supernova of female friendships, a model for community, love, and support. Photo Courtesy of Eric England Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Mon, August 17, 2020
Community Before Country: Carolina Saavedra
Carolina Saavedra is a chef, activist and educator who works both at Stone Barns Center in Westchester and at La Morada, her family's restaurant in the South Bronx. Every day she addresses interconnected issues that affect her underresourced community, including food apartheid, immigration reform, police brutality. Her voice is strong and filled with love, anger, hope and commitment as she talks about a life of service through feeding others. Listen in to hear her compelling story of learning from the indigenous people of San Miguel Ahuehuetitlan, the life-changing moment when a cop came to La Morada and threatened to "flip it," and her fight for justice. Image courtesy of Ben Hider. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Speaking Broadly by becoming a member ! Speaking Broadly is Powered by Simpleca st.
Sun, August 02, 2020
For Failure's Sake: Alex Pemoulie
Is failure the best teacher? In this episode of Speaking Broadly, writer and Director of Finance at Sea Creatures Alex Pemoulie traces the arc of her relationship with failure. She shares her first perceived failures including dropping out of a semester abroad in Paris, cutting ties with the 'good girl' within, and staying too long with an abusive boyfriend. Pemoulie then embraces failure with ferocity while working at Momofuku with Dave Chang, who is master of the art of learning from mistakes. If you've ever doubted the power of taking responsibility for risky choices and their inconsistent outcomes, you need to hear Alex's take on the healthy and not-so-healthy ways of dealing with the F-word. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 22, 2020
The Future of Food Leadership: Preeti Mistry
Preeti Mistry , chef-activist best known for their restaurant Juhu Beach Club , has been fighting injustice since a kid named Aaron pushed them too far in middle school—and they pushed back. As the food industry cracks under the strain of COVID and reimagines ways to confront systemic racism, Preeti offers a holistic view of the way forward. They share refreshing and realistic views on gentrification, reflections about their own role in pay inequity, thoughts on approaching intersectionality as a minority, and many more insights rooted in visions for a more equitable world. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas. Keep Speaking Broadly on the air, become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate . Photo Courtesy of Megan Swann Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, July 08, 2020
Leadership Lessons from a Skater-Journalist-Musician: Jamila Robinson
Philadelphia Inquirer food editor Jamila Robinson learns leadership lessons from her everyday life, whether as a violinist realizing everyone needs to be "bowing in the same direction"; as a skater, remembering to stay centered to accomplish seemingly impossible feats; or as a patient, listening to her body (and ignoring her mind's get-back-to-work rhetoric) after abdominal surgery. Robinson is in tune with ideas that both bring people together and value the needs of the individual. Listen in to hear about her upbringing among musicians, activists and cooks, and also why, when she was 10, this journalist knew that she was the absolute best person to interview Michael Jackson. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas. Keep Speaking Broadly on the air, become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate . Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Tue, June 23, 2020
Cooking for Freedom: Dominique Crenn
"That love, that passion, that authenticity you have within yourself always connects with others." Those are wise words from Dominique Crenn, chef/owner of San Francisco's Atelier Crenn and author of a new book, Rebel Chef: In Search of What Matters . Known as one of the greatest chefs in the world, Crenn's gift is connecting with all humanity through her poetic cooking. It is her philosophy, not technique that brought her to the top. And it's a philosophy that's necessary at this moment of discord, mistrust, and also profound change and opportunity. Listen in to learn what inspired Crenn's pursuit of freedom over and above all else. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! In March, HRN began producing all of our 35 weekly shows from our homes all around the country. It was hard work stepping away from our little recording studio, but we know that you rely on HRN to share resources and important stories from the world of food each week. It’s been a tough year for all of us, but right now HRN is asking for your help. Every dollar that listeners give to HRN provides essential support to keep our mics on. We've got some fresh new thank you gifts available, like our limited edition bandanas. Keep Speaking Broadly on the air, become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate . Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, June 11, 2020
The Value of a Public Culinary Education: Eliza Loehr & Gabby Womack
In a special double interview, listeners will hear how teenage dreams become a reality at Food & Finance High School , the only 4-year public high school culinary program in NYC. Executive Director of the non-profit Food Education Fund that supports culinary-focused high school programs, Eliza Loehr, shares stories of internships, externships and networking opportunities, in addition to discussing the implications of systematic racism on educational institutions. And star student Gabby Womack tells of her growing belief in herself, a confidence gained through her passion and connection to cooking at FFHS. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! HRN will be donating 10% of our membership drive proceeds from now until June 15 to the Philando Castile Relief Foundation. Visit heritageradionetwork.org/donate to make your gift. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Tue, May 26, 2020
These Times Have A History: Megan Elias
In these so-called "unprecedented times," historian Megan Elias explains that there is in fact no such thing. Everything has a precedent. In this wide-ranging interview Elias, the Director of the Gastronomy Program at Boston University , looks at parallels between today's food voices, meat shortages, community cookbooks and past disruptions. Will the experience of COVID-19 change us? History—and Megan Elias—will tell us. Listen in for a glimpse at the future through the past. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, May 13, 2020
Photographer's Eye, and Helping Hand: Melanie Dunea
Photographer-philanthropist Melanie Dunea has produced some of the most iconic images of chefs in America and is always pushing herself into new territory both in images and in work. During the COVID pandemic, she launched Treats Help to bring a moment of joy in the form of sweets to exhausted hospital workers. Her enterprising spirit and relentless drive have helped her cold-call for a range of potential jobs, photo subjects and assignments. On episode 130, Dunea explains what it takes to be a photographer in today's world and shares how having a multi-track mind enriches her personally and professionally. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, April 29, 2020
Death isn't 1, 2, 3: Rozanne Gold
Rozanne Gold is likely best known for cooking for her series of books that taught us how to cook with 3 ingredients—ideal in the time of COVID19. But what might be even more powerful now, is her current work: acting as an end of life doula and writing poetry. As we deal with an unprecedented disruption from a global pandemic, eternal questions about the meaning of life and death come into focus. Listen to epi 129 to hear from a person whose humility and humanity serve as inspiration in troubled times. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, April 16, 2020
The Empathetic Rebel: Claudette Zepeda
Claudette Zepeda is a Mexican and American star chef who's lived at the border of two countries, two food traditions, two ways of life. Instead of creating a bridge between all of her experiences, Zepeda created a parachute. Jumping into new situations, packing up what she learned, and bringing them along on her adventures. She was a mother at 18, which helped her become a great leader and listener in the kitchen. She worked in Italian and French restaurants, and uses those techniques in her cooking today. Check out episode 128 to hear about her childhood challenges with authority, feast or famine finances, and love of the women who are the heart of Mexican food. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Photo Courtesy of Alejandro Ibarra Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, April 02, 2020
Food is Beautiful: Susan Spungen
One of the best-respected food stylists in the country, Susan Spungen doles out advice for gorgeous meals to make from your freezer, pantry, farmers' market and more on episode 127 of Speaking Broadly. Author of the recently published Open Kitchen, Spungen also describes her approach to her career: "When you're driving, you can see the road ahead of you for a little bit, and then you can't really see it anymore. Well, I never really tried having a five year plan, but I just tried to see that bit of road in front of me." It's a strategy that has been effective for her: in the 90s she landed a position at Martha Stewart Living where she stayed for 12 years, as well as a job of food stylist for Hollywood movies including Nora Ephron's Julie & Julia. Spungen makes a great case for only planning life bit by bit. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, March 04, 2020
The Flower Alchemist: Loria Stern
Pretty pressed flowers in shortbread cookies launched the career of Loria Stern . On this week's episode, host Dana Cowin discovers why Stern's early life as a tennis champion translates into her success as a baking entrepreneur. Plus, learn about the perks of cooking with everything from weeds to daisies, and the many medicinal benefits nature has to offer. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast . flowers, loria stern, tennis, bakery, cookies, shortbread, entrepreneur, cooking, weeds, foraging, daisies, baking,
Thu, February 13, 2020
The Fashion and Politics of Food: Rhonda Garelick
The intersecting ideas in feminism, food and fashion are underscored in this fascinating conversation between Dean of The School of Art and Design History and Theory at Parsons, The New School, Rhonda Garelick , and Speaking Broadly host, Dana Cowin. Up for discussion: why women are dressed in bows like candy ready to be unwrapped, why eating salad with a comb can be a powerful feminist statement, and why luxury equals leisure. Plus: Rhonda shares what she learned about gastronomic societal prejudices from having Celiac disease. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Mon, February 03, 2020
Death and Salad: Christine Haughney
How safe is our food? On this episode of Speaking Broadly, host Dana Cowin talks to one of the foremost investigative reporters of food crimes in America, Christine Haughney . For six months as a Boston Globe Spotlight Fellow, she researched a deadly e coli outbreak in leafy greens, embedded with an affected family, and published her alarming findings. Christine shares what she learned about the food system through her reporting, including her pieces for Rotten , the show she created, now on Netflix. Find out what foods you should avoid at all cost, and Haughney's recommendations for how to create a safer and more reliable food supply. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Fri, January 24, 2020
Activism Has No Age: Haile Thomas
She launched H.A.P.P.Y. , a non-profit teaching kids about food and nutrition when she was just 12 years old, and now, 7 years later, Haile Thomas is a voice for her generation and beyond, exhorting her fans to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Magnetic, generous, kind, funny, Haile is an old soul who speaks in memes and motivations, travels the world sharing her message, and is on a mission. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Thomas talks about the responsibilities we all share to heal the planet, her upcoming book, " Living Lively ," and what it's like to work with her mom. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sat, December 28, 2019
African-American Food Past, Present, and Future: Dr. Jessica B. Harris
Teacher, scholar, cook, author, historian, traveler, curator, lecturer, Dr. Jessica B. Harris is an expert on everything from the foods of the African diaspora to the history of enslavement. On this episode, Harris explains the importance of the "table" for “commensality” and shares stories from a life of extraordinary meals, encounters, voyages, and friendships. Listen in as she schools host Dana Cowin on the dishes that serve as the thrumming heartbeat of American cuisine, and on the people who made them possible. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, December 18, 2019
The Business of Marriage: Jen Pelka and Charles Bililies
What happens when two food industry people meet, fall in love over Michelin starred meals, then come back to earth, launch separate, ambitious restaurant businesses and get married? Listen in to hear Jen Pelka of The Riddler and Charles Bililies of Souvla discuss their romance, finances, egos and opportunities. Plus, learn why Bililies calls BS on being excluded from certain women-only events. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate today to become a crucial part of the HRN community. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sun, December 08, 2019
The Case for Meat: Heather Thomason
In light of the onslaught of articles calling for cutting back on meat consumption, host Dana Cowin talks to one of the country's pre-eminent butchers, Philadelphia-based Heather Thomason of Primal Supply Meats about her chosen career. Thomason describes her transition from dancer to designer and finally to butcher in a way that makes this windy path seem inevitable. She also explains the importance of rotational grazing, and how this approach to farming can, in fact, improve the land rather than destroy it the way industrial farming does. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! The holiday season is all about food and community. There’s no better time to show your support for food radio by becoming a member! Lend your voice and help HRN continue to spreading the message of equitable, sustainable, and delicious food – together, we can change minds and build a better food system. Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate today to become a crucial part of the HRN community. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sun, November 24, 2019
Why Pasta Owes Everything to Women: Evan Funke
The exquisite variety of pasta today is because of the ingenuity of women in Italy who experimented with semolina and water every day, according to Evan Funke , renowned chef-owner of Felix and author of “ American Sfoglino ”. Listen in to hear how this master learned from a meastra in Bologna and found his life’s work rolling dough and preserving centuries of tradition. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Fri, November 15, 2019
Life After "The Last Course": Claudia Fleming
What is it like to be one of the most beloved pastry chefs in America, to step away from the spotlight to prioritize your new husband's dream of opening a seaside table and inn, and to have that dream unexpectedly and devastatingly shattered? In this episode, host Dana Cowin speaks to Claudia Fleming about her life since leaving Gramercy Tavern, the reissue of her landmark book, " The Last Course ", and her reinvigorated perspective on life and travel. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, November 06, 2019
British Tea is Sh*t and other lessons: Henrietta Lovell
Mega stars Dave Chang , Rene Redzepi and Richard Hart all rely on her expertise in making dream bespoke tea blends. But more remarkable than her clients are “Tea Lady” Henrietta Lovell's adventures visiting plantations from Fujian to Malawi. Listen in to hear about how Lovell's father's death led her to life-affirming work sourcing tea directly from sustainable growers around the world. And also about her excellent new book, Infused. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala . Photo courtesy of Anette Kay. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sun, October 27, 2019
The Story of Black Food Folks: Colleen Vincent & Clay Williams
Honest, direct, real. Clay Williams and Colleen Vincent of Black Food Folks sit down with Speaking Broadly host Dana Cowin to talk about their collaboration with each other and their powerful relationship with the large, varied and prospering black food community. Tune in to hear their vision for how to change media and embrace the deep and diverse stories of the African diaspora. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala . Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sun, October 20, 2019
From Cookbook Co-Author to Israeli Cuisine Authority: Adeena Sussman
At the moment of "peak Israeli food" in America, host Dana Cowin interviews one of the great American-born experts on the topic, Adeena Sussman . Sussman's just published cookbook includes delicious recipes inspired by the market of beachy, laid-back Tel Aviv. This book is Sussman's 12th and it’s the first one on her own, after co-authoring books with Chrissy Teigen and more. Listen in for a little gossip and a lot of insight into the making of a cookbook author and culinary authority. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @ speakingbroadly and @ fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio . Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame , who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala . Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Fri, October 11, 2019
The Only Native American Winemaker in the U.S. Speaks Up: Tara Gomez
The elders had questions, the community was not entirely supportive, yet Native American winemaker Tara Gomez persisted. When her Santa Ynes Band of Chumash tribe bought land that included a parcel with a vineyard, Tara created Kita Wines . Listen in to episode #114 and hear about Tara's struggles with learning disabilities and distrust, as well as her love of Europe and its winemaking techniques. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, October 03, 2019
One Baker, Rising: Emie Dunagan & Edward Lee
With mentorship, the impossible miraculously become possible. Nice to say, but what does that really look like? On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Louisville chef Edward Lee talks about his employment empowerment project, The Lee Initiative. And award recipient, Emie Dunagan describes how the program facilitated her transformation from a socially-awkward wunderkind Southern baker to a confident pastry chef. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, September 25, 2019
Escape Velocity and Mastering Change: Carla Rza Betts
For winemaker Carla Rza Betts , there's a pattern and a path to personal and professional change. It's uncomfortable and it's effective. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Rza Betts describes the power of building "escape velocity,"—the energy that catapults you into the unknown—the hard parts of coming down from that crazy boost, as well as how she opened up her "brain box" to contemplate possibilities she'd never considered before. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, September 19, 2019
Understanding Myself & Palestine through Food: Reem Kassis
Culinary diplomacy is a form of cultural diplomacy. Reem Kassis, author of the Palestinian Table, shares stories of her people through their food and makes her case one delicious dish at a time. Her approach has won unlikely friends in the American-Israeli community, as well as detractors. On this episode, hear about the challenges of representing a culture, of selling a cookbook when you have no IG following nor previous experience, and of battling your own uncertainty. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Image courtesy of Dan Perez. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, September 12, 2019
From Fan Boy and Burnt Out Star Chef to Dream Business Partners: Sean Feeney and Missy Robbins
On this special edition of Speaking Broadly, host Dana Cowin interviews Missy Robbins and Sean Feeney, the team behind two of New York City's favorite spots, Lilia and Misi . Listen in to hear the touching story of how a burgeoning friendship between neighbors resulted in an inspiring collaboration between equals—one a "raging foodie lunatic" finance guy, and the other, a star chef. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, August 21, 2019
Special Episode: HRN interviews Dana Cowin
At Heritage Radio Network's live podcast taping at Haven's Kitchen in New York City, Kat Johnson interviewed Dana Cowin about her media career including 20 plus years at Food & Wine magazine, and how she willingly jumped into the complete unknown, determined to set a completely new path. Listen in to hear the host of Speaking Broadly become the interviewee rather than the interviewer! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Sun, August 11, 2019
Why Listening is the Best Offense in Activism: Danielle Nierenberg
Danielle Nierenberg, co-founder of Food Tank , is a non-partisan food and ag activist—an anomaly in this hyper-divided political landscape. On this episode, Nierenberg shares the motivation for starting her business: a sense of desperation and urgency to share positive stories of agricultural development around the world. As well as a desire to get industry experts on opposing sides to talk to each other. More listening; less lecturing. Check out the pod to hear Nierenberg describe her role as storyteller and system-changer along with her vision for the future and what keeps her moving forward, even in face of overwhelming odds. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 31, 2019
The Beatles, Saag, and a Chef-Rock Star from Raleigh: Cheetie Kumar
Chef and rock star Cheetie Kumar embraces duality in every area of her life. Immigrant/American, musician/chef, partner/wife—Cheetie is all these and more. In one Raleigh, NC project, she and her husband, Paul Siler fuse music and food: they run a restaurant, Garland , a music venue, Kings, and a downstairs bar, Neptune’s. On this episode, Kumar shares the seeds of her passions—from singing alone as an immigrant kid in her Bronx living room to cooking as a way to connect with her family’s tragic past in post-partition Pakistan. For Kumar, life is about letting herself have it all by ignoring nothing. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 24, 2019
A Writer Rethinks Her Future: Julia Bainbridge
A fantastic podcast, The Lonely Hour; an upcoming, ground-breaking book on no-alcohol cocktails; a stellar writing career. These three accomplishments tell listeners something about Speaking Broadly guest, Julia Bainbridge. She is, by many measures, a huge success. But she doesn't always feel that way. "The truth is that I'm very much in the middle of it and there are lots of questions in the air. Where do I want to live? What do I want to do professionally? What do I want my relationship to alcohol to be?" Listen in to hear how Julia faces these questions without yet having the answers. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Photo courtesy of Audra Melton. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 17, 2019
From Intern to CEO of Dave Chang's Empire: Marguerite Mariscal
As the first-ever CEO of the culinary brand Momofuku, visionary Dave Chang chose Marguerite Mariscal , a 30 year old woman who started at the company as an intern in 2011. Listen in to hear how Mariscal has helped the brand grow up, embrace change, expand and get ready for the future by fearlessly asking the big question: Why? Plus, learn about Mariscal's upbringing as the great grand daughter of Louis Zabar, founder of the retail food empire Zabar's on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Image courtesy of Andrew Bezek. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 10, 2019
Taking Charge in the Shadow of #MeToo: Melissa Rodriguez
"Executive chef Melissa Rodriguez talks in depth for the first time about what it feels like to work under the shadow of a parent company rocked by sexual assault and misconduct charges. Rodriguez is chef at Del Posto, which was founded by now-disgraced Mario Batali and his partner Joe Bastianich. Listen in to hear why Rodriguez stayed even after the allegations, how she manages her team now, and what she's learned about herself as a person and as a cook after 13 years. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Photo courtesy of Natalie Black. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, June 26, 2019
Insights from Blindness: Kim Alter
Kim Alter’s tasting menus at Nightbird in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley tell compelling stories, like the opening “Insight” menu that was all white until the last course, when there was a burst of color. That menu reflects the journey her mother took from descending into blindness—and seeing only blurry outlines of colors—to having an experimental surgery that allowed her to see again. Thus the bright dessert. Listen in to this episode to hear how Alter has shaped her restaurant and her team to bring nuanced flavors and emotions to the table. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, June 19, 2019
A Pop of Good Karma: Krystal Mack
Krystal Mack is a food artist who arrived at her calling by bike. After launching her first business, KarmaPop , Mack devoted herself to baked goods. She rode around her hometown of Baltimore delivering signature pies, attracting the attention of a developer who offered her a brick and mortar space. Mack grabbed it and then regretted it once she discovered she'd been handed a raw deal. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Mack talks about business challenges as well as coming to terms with family illness, ascending out of the spiral of depression, the soothing power of tomato leaves, and an upcoming artist residency where she will investigate the healing power of smoke. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Photo by Matt Freire Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, June 12, 2019
A Survivor's Second Chance: Lauren Friel
Empathy is what makes Lauren Friel good at her job in the hospitality industry and it's what almost killed her. As founder of Rebel Rebel , a feminist wine bar in Boston, and a consultant on many great wine lists in Boston and beyond, Friel is sensitive to the needs of her customers and staff. This sensitivity to the needs of others is part of what kept her from leaving an abusive, suicidal partner. On episode 101 of Speaking Broadly, Friel talks about living "in a movie I wouldn't want to watch," and also shares the joys of the life she built slowly and consciously. Bonus: Friel explains the best way to open a bottle of sparkling wine! Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, June 05, 2019
The Shape of Water Farming: Jen Bushman
With the help of tech, water farmers can listen to fish eat when they’re in the sea. A few sustainable fish farms are now branded in the same way that well-respected cattle ranches are. Host Dana Cowin learns about changes and improvements in aquaculture from expert Jen Bushman on this episode of Speaking Broadly. Bushman also shares her path to being an aqua specialist: her darkest moment seeing everything she’d worked for evaporate, her teenage son’s wisdom, and the power of serendipity. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, May 29, 2019
You can't fool a horse: Jackie Kecskes
"If a horse is doing something contrary to what you want, likely it’s because you’re asking wrong,” explains Jackie Kecskes. Kecskes is the Equestrian Manager of The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana—she understands that honesty, patience, and flexibility are key to getting desired results. Using this powerful philosophy, Kecskes pioneered a program with adopted wild mustangs which she translates to working with people. Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how horses can make you a more effective listener, teacher and human. Don't miss a live podcast taping featuring Dana, as well as other HRN hosts and special guest Jeni Britton Bauer of Jeni's Ice Cream , at Haven's Kitchen on Monday, June 3rd. Get your tickets here . Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Photo by Stuart Thurlkill Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, May 22, 2019
My Mexico: Gabriela Cámara
"Being alive is being worthy," says Mexico City-born restaurateur Gabriela Cámara. She was raised to believe that everyone is capable, and she puts that belief into practice at her two restaurants, Contramar in Mexico City and Cala in San Francisco where she actively hires people who've been previously incarcerated. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, host Dana Cowin talks to Camara about her upbringing, her food philosophy, her new cookbook, ""My Mexico City Kitchen"" and her latest position as advisor to Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, May 15, 2019
A Spritz of Controversy: Rebekah Peppler
An aperitif is a bitter, effervescent drink that eases the transition between daylight and dusk. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Rebekah Peppler talks about this lovely French tradition. Peppler also shares some significant transitions in her life: from food stylist to author; from denizen of Brooklyn to Paris; from straight to queer. And she discusses her controversial, top-trending piece in the New York Times, " The Aperol Spritz is Not a Good Drink ." Peppler's lesson for cocktails: start by following recipes and then think, and drink, for yourself. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, May 08, 2019
America's Newest Outstanding Pastry Chef: Kelly Fields
Newly christened Outstanding Pastry Chef in America by the James Beard Foundation, Kelly Fields of Willa Jean in New Orleans, credits a sassy, sarcastic non-cook as being her champion, her savior and her inspiration. Her grandmother, after whom her restaurant is named, supported her when she came out, and encouraged her to pursue other choices that were not popular with her Southern family. Before launching her restaurant, Fields worked with some of America's beloved chefs including Susan Spicer and Shuna Lydon as well as John Besh, a chef once adored, now reviled, as a result of #MeToo allegations. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, listen in to hear Fields' thoughts on mentors, #MeToo, and making a perfect dough. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Photo by Gabrielle Geiselman Milone Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, April 17, 2019
My America is Indian-ish: Priya Krishna
"Indian-ish," from author Priya Krishna and her mother Ruti, is the definition of an American cookbook. It chronicles the easy-to-make recipes of Krishna's upbringing as the Texas-born daughter of Indian immigrants who fell in love with their adopted state and also traveled extensively. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Krishna describes her mother's seemingly superhuman ability to do it all, her parents' sensible and successful arranged marriage, and her own journey of self-acceptance through embracing her unique family and food history. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, April 03, 2019
Breakfast Champion: Emily Miller
Thirty-seven breakfast tours in 4 countries and 8 states over 4 years. 380 international breakfast recipes in a brand new book . With this kind of exhaustive research and first hand experience, Speaking Broadly guest, Emily Miller is qualified to be called the world’s foremost expert on the first meal of the day. Listen in as creative Miller talks about the most ubiquitous breakfast (cereal—both hot and cold) and the most unusual (cured tuna and grated coconut from the Maldives). And also hear how she dreams up projects, stays motivated and combats the loneliness of creating on her own. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, March 27, 2019
“I Didn’t Want to Explode”: Zahra Tangorra
“I don’t want to feel myself explode.” After a bus carrying her and a rap group went off a cliff and crashed 40 feet below, that was Zahra Tangorra’s first thought. Now, thirteen years later, this horrible accident feels “like an opportunity.” Tangorra used her settlement to fund a career change from visual merchandiser in retail to first-time restaurant owner in Brooklyn. Her place, Brucie , was a huge success and got global attention with special events like a wacky Kimye Valentine’s Day themed dinner. After five years, exhausted by the soul-crushing routine, she eventually closed the restaurant and felt not only that she had failed herself, but worse—that she’d failed all women by not being a young, female, chef-owner role model. Listen in to hear how Tangorra recovered her sense of purpose, pivoted her career (again) and launched “Life’s A Banquet," a witty podcast with Bretton Scott on Heritage Radio Network, adding a new title to her impressive list of achievements: radio host. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, March 20, 2019
Cooking with an Angel: Nini Nguyen
Nini Nguyen feels her younger brother's presence in everything she does even though he passed away tragically and swiftly at the age of 27. Growing up, Nini and her brother went shopping at farmers markets in New Orleans, made meals for their Vietnamese immigrant parents, and fantasized about the future. One of his last wishes was for Nini to pursue her dream of being on Top Chef. When she competed in on season 16, each win was for him. Listen in to hear about how Hurricane Katrina shifted Nini's path, how her mentor at Eleven Madison Park showed her the best way forward, and why 2019 is her Year of Yes. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, March 13, 2019
Wine Against the Odds: Jennifer McDonald
Jennifer McDonald is determined to provoke conversations about racism and sexism, and she's doing it in an unusual way: by making wine in Wichita, Kansas. A black child adopted by white parents, McDonald grew up in a small town in Nebraska, hyper-aware of race issues yet never daunted. She was a track star, a success in her HR job, and an award-winning home winemaker. But after her life got disrupted by her son's debilitating medical condition, she wanted to devote time to something she was passionate about. She launched her business, Jenny Dawn Cellars , to address a problem that was meaningful to her: the lack of female and African-American role models. Listen in to hear how McDonald became an entrepreneur, and overcame the challenges of making wine in a state not known for its vineyards. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, March 06, 2019
How to Give 100%: Jill Donenfeld
The moment that The Culinistas founder Jill Donenfeld was ready to give up, to start over and open a restaurant in Malibu, was the moment that her business was saved. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, listen in as Donenfeld explains how one networking dinner led to a game-changing partnership that reinvigorated her and allowed her to commit whole-heartedly to her business. Before that, Donenfeld got by doing things she loved—offering private chef services to families looking for healthy meals, traveling in India, curing bottarga for chefs, and researching the foods of Madagascar, among others—but never giving 100 percent. Today Donenfeld is focused and confident about the future ahead: ""Having a partner puts a mirror up to you and tells you who you really are."" Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, February 27, 2019
Medium, Rare: Heather Carlucci
After a very successful 30 year career in restaurants, Heather Carlucci lost her passion for the business. So she took a big step: she came out of the woo closet, and shared that she was a lightworker—a medical intuitive (she works with doctors on diagnoses) and psychic. For the last 7 years, she's been a full-time medium. Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how Heather compares her past career in hospitality with her new one (both professions require the gift of empathy and the ability to check one's ego at the door), her earliest memories of being "different," and her experiences as a famous pastry chef as well as owner of an Indian restaurant that was way ahead of its time. Clearly she knew something. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Tue, February 19, 2019
An Indian Dynasty: Anita and Ajna Jaisinghani
One month after opening the New York outpost of her Houston restaurant Pondicheri , Anita Jaisinghani got the horrific news that her husband had stage 4 cancer. Her daughter, Ajna Jai, dropped everything and took over the NYC restaurant's day-to-day operations. And after their immensely challenging year, Jaisinghani and Jai are looking ahead to bringing even more meaning to their work. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, host Dana Cowin interviews this fierce and loving mother-daughter duo about their efforts to elevate America’s understanding of Indian food, the challenges of running a restaurant under the darkness of heartbreak, and much more. "People are the most important thing, not food," says Jaisinghani, as she plans to connect the two in new ways. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, February 13, 2019
But first, Toffee: Valerie Gordon
When she finally healed from multiple surgeries, got a life-threatening infection under control, and emerged from the haze of years of intense pain, Valerie Gordon thought of one word: Toffee. An enthusiastic baker since childhood, she wanted to create a business around this crunchy, beloved sweet. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Gordon tells host Dana Cowin about baking her way to comfort when she was a scared latchkey kid; the illness that consumed her; and about Valerie Confections, the extraordinary Los Angeles-based business that she's built in the last 15 years. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, February 06, 2019
Strong & Soulful: Carla Hall
Bravo’s Top Chef fan favorite, cookbook author and TV host, Carla Hall is known for her vivacious personality and warmth. In her latest book, Carla Hall’s Soul Food , other aspects of this culinary star emerge: the connection to her roots in the South as well as her desire to highlight extraordinary African-American cooks and farmers. In a far-ranging conversation on Speaking Broadly, Hall discusses not only recipes of her ancestors, but how she has overcome challenges including advocating for herself to get a raise on the talk show The Chew and what she learned from opening and closing a restaurant in under a year. Listen in for heart-warming, humorous, empowering stories from one of America’s most beloved cooks. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, January 30, 2019
Iranian Dishes That Bring Memories to Life: Nasim Alikhani
For Nasim Alikhani, co-owner of the Iranian restaurant Sofreh in Brooklyn , cooking both allows the world outside to disappear, and to make lost worlds re-appear. It is the thread that ties together her childhood in pre-Revolution Iran, her 20s in New York when she was a student and nanny trying to make ends meet, and now her life as a restaurateur. On this uplifting episode of Speaking Broadly, Alikhani describes her gratitude for early hardship and later happiness, how optimism grows with experience, and how she thinks about the lifespan of a passion project. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, January 23, 2019
Giving Gathering Some Thought: Priya Parker
World-renowned author and negotiation facilitator Priya Parker grew up shuttling between her mother's Indian, liberal, incense-filled Buddhist-Hindu-New Age household and her father's American, meat-eating, conservative, climate-denying one. Not surprisingly, she never knew exactly where she belonged. Parker channeled that childhood discomfort into a powerful mission: to make people experience a sense of belonging. Parker's recent book author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, focuses on what makes people in groups make meaningful connections, whether at a dinner party or a wedding or peace talks. One hint: the answer isn't the food. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Parker reveals her methods to ensure both engagement and delight. Listen in to hear more about creating (and naming) an event with a purpose, embracing exclusion to maintain deeper relationships and so much more. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in!" Photo by Mackenzie Stroh Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, January 16, 2019
Alcohol—Addiction and Hope: Holly Whitaker
Holly Whitaker was at one time addicted to alcohol, pot, and cigarettes. She was bulimic, depressed, tried to get help. But the services that existed—the clinics and AA—weren’t right for her. Six years ago, she finally hacked her way to her own recovery. Now she’s founded a company called Tempest that is reinventing rehab for a new generation. Whitaker's plan makes recovery affordable, accessible, empowering, self-directed, and non-anonymous. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Whitaker shares intimate details of her own story as well as her pointed opinions about our culture which glamorizes alcohol while demonizing those who have a troubled relationship with it. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Bonus · Wed, December 26, 2018
Bonus Episode: Dana on Inside Julia's Kitchen
This week, we're delighted to share a bonus episode from our Heritage Radio Network sister program, Inside Julia's Kitchen . Dana was recently the guest on the show for their 2018 season finale. In this excerpt of the show's 2nd half, Dana and host Todd Schulkin discuss Dana's experiences making Speaking Broadly, and Dana shares her "Julia moment." If you like what you hear and you want to explore more great conversations, visit Inside Julia's Kitchen ( rss | web ). Speaking Broadly and Inside Julia's Kitchen are powered by Simplecast .
Wed, December 19, 2018
Why Tequila isn’t just for Margaritas: Bertha González Nieves
Do you sip your tequila neat? If you do, there's one woman you'll want to know about: Bertha González Nieves. A true believer who thought tequila should be treated like a fine cognac, González Nieves founded Casa Dragones in 2009, right as this country was experiencing the Great Recession. She sold one product and one product only, a $275 Casa Dragones Juven, for the first 5 years of the company's existence. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how tequila is made, how she changed the course of the spirit's history and her belief in the power of focus. As a bonus, González Nieves, a life-long resident of Mexico City gives us recommendations for a perfect day in her hometown. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Thu, December 13, 2018
Speaking For and Through their Caribbean Ancestors: Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau
Two sisters on a mission to share the stories of their Caribbean ancestors, Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau correct common misperceptions around Jamaican food and culture in their stunning new cookbook, Provisions. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, they talk about the women who reached out to them from beyond the veil to urge them on, like their great great grandmother, Ma Briggs, who worked her way up from washerwoman to restaurateur. They honor their female forebears with vegetarian recipes based on ingredients from the ""provisions"" garden pre- and post-Emancipation. Their own narrative is powerful as well—two extraordinary women with different strengths who've collaborated for more than 20 years on restaurants, tv shows, and books and supported each other through the tough times and the good ones. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @ fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, December 05, 2018
Understanding the Power of Grief: Jody Adams
For Boston star chef Jody Adams , stepping away from Rialto , her award-winning restaurant of more than 20 years, was harder than she'd anticipated, especially as it was combined with her sister's progressing cancer and, ultimately, untimely death. "I went into a dark place," says Adams. Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly, to hear how Adams pulled herself out into the light, her new restaurant projects, and her excitement about the power of purpose, cycling, therapy and travel. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, November 28, 2018
Leading a Tribe of Happiness: Kim Malek
Kim Malek filled out a Small Business Association plan in secret. The idea of telling anyone her dream of opening an ice cream shop in cold and rainy Portland, Oregon, just seemed too hard. Now Salt&Straw is an empire with 17 stores across the country, including one at Disneyland, partnerships with companies like Alaska Airlines, and an investment from Danny Meyer and others. On episode 79 of Speaking Broadly, Kim speaks about how she sustained her entrepreneurial spirit despite her father's bankruptcy, countless rejections from bankers, and persistently looming fears. Tune into this episode for more insight into crazy ice cream flavors (bone marrow included), business advice from Starbucks' former CEO Howard Schultz, and the ingredients that went into fostering Kim's confidence and persistence. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout . Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast.
Wed, November 14, 2018
Vulnerability, Shame, VR and other Motivators in the Kitchen: Jenny Dorsey
When chef Jenny Dorsey creates culinary experiences, she wants the conversation to be about a whole lot more than the food. With projects such as the experimental pop up dinner series, "Wednesdays", and her "It's Disgusting" lunchboxes campaign, Dorsey wants people to be courageously present: to shed their inhibitions, open up to new and uncomfortable ideas, and ultimately leave the meal more empathetic. Her latest undertaking, "Asian in America," is a blend of VR, poetry, and food, where each ingredient is mined for its many layers of meaning. Tune in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to learn more about how Dorsey's struggle with binge-eating and being an introvert led her to culinary school, why she thinks that culinary education needs to be reimagined, and how an acupuncture session led to a now-realized vision of marrying VR and food. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Photo by Hannah Burton and Bustle Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast.
Wed, November 07, 2018
Solving Hunger is a Logistics Problem: Jamila Robinson
Jasmine Crowe's first solo efforts at addressing the problem of hunger involved cooking for hundreds in her home kitchen in Atlanta, and bringing the food to the people. Since then she's found a way to scale up her charitable work by creating a for-profit company, Goodr . The business provides an online solution to match excess food from restaurants to institutions who share the meals. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Crowe tells host Dana Cowin how one friend's empty refrigerator catapulted her into action, and how she built a tech business without experience in the digital realm. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, October 24, 2018
A Sommelier's Trials of "Tenderness": Victoria James
Victoria James started working in restaurants when she was thirteen, dropped out of college at nineteen, became the youngest sommelier in the U.S. at twenty-one, and is currently the Beverage Director and a partner at Cote Korean Steakhouse in NYC. Her trajectory has been fierce and fast and her love of wine has kept her reaching further. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, James tells host Dana Cowin about the harassment she experienced as an insecure young woman just starting out in the industry, overcoming her fear of being considered a dilettante if she wrote a book on rosé (she committed to going deep into quality, artisanal wines), and her plans for changing the hospitality industry into a healthier and more diverse environment. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, October 17, 2018
Recreating Home with a Food Truck: Eden Egziabher
Eden Egziabher’s journey has taken her from war-torn Ethiopia to the streets of New York City to become the first Eritrean-Ethiopian female food truck owner. From her bright yellow truck, Makina Cafe , she serves 'Habesha' food, a term that eliminates the distinctions between Eritrean and Ethiopian tribes and celebrates unity. Tune in to hear Eden talk about the genesis of her popular food truck including her labyrinthine path from entering the US as a 15 year old immigrant who didn’t speak English to becoming an accounting major at USC to being ecstatic when she was fired from her marketing job, convincing her to open her own business. Now that her authentic food has been enthusiastically embraced, Egziabher is focused on giving back. You can follow Makina Cafe (@makinacafe) on all major social media outlets to find the trucks' location each day. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, October 10, 2018
After Personal Trauma a Chef Finds Peace: Jenn Louis
As a star chef in Portland, Oregon, Jenn Louis won industry awards including Food & Wine Best New Chefs, published two successful cookbooks and competed on Top Chef Masters. Then, in an instant, she became better known for a very public arrest for domestic abuse. On Speaking Broadly, Louis reflects on that excruciating time—the pile up of misperception, accusations and frustration—and how she’s found a new sense of calm and purpose in its aftermath. Louis’s journey is one of talent and ambition rewarded, personal transformation from confident to terrified to strong, bringing her to a place of profound optimism. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, October 03, 2018
"I dreamt up a cookie!": Dorie Greenspan
On the eve of publishing her 13th cookbook, Everyday Dorie, food world guru Dorie Greenspan talks about the joys of creating recipes with a little surprise twist, and delighting the home-cook by taking the familiar and turning it into something delicious and new. Tune in to hear Greenspan talk about how the idea for a beloved cookie recipe came to her in a dream, the irresistible intricacies of lemon "goop", and her meaningful memories in the kitchen with Julia Child. Greenspan's cookbook will be available for purchase on October 23rd. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her accomplished yet accessible guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it's free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple's podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in! Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, September 26, 2018
Translating Childhood Insecurities into Award-Winning Food: Bonnie Morales at Feast Portland
Dana Cowin speaks with Bonnie Morales, the chef/owner of Kachka in Portland. From the art of toasting to the intersection between politics and restaurants, Bonnie reveals the many ways that being a child of Belarusian immigrants inspires her work—including the incredible family story that inspired her restaurant’s name. The first-generation American daughter of Belarusian immigrants, Chef Bonnie Morales (née Frumkin) grew up in Chicago in a large family that brought with them the distinctive culture of food and drink of the former Soviet Union. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America, then honed her skills in several of New York and Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants including Tru, where she met her future husband and business partner, Israel Morales. In 2014, the Morales’ opened Kachka in Portland, Oregon – their dream restaurant devoted to the food that Bonnie grew up with, inspired by Russia and former Soviet republics such as Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, and Uzbekistan. The creative, geometric plating of these dishes at Kachka is evidence of Morales’ design background. Thanks to our engineer, Aaron Parecki of Stream PDX. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, September 19, 2018
Scandinavian Stars, The Bi-Coastal Edition: Emma Bengtsson & Kristen Murray
Emma Bengtsson and Kristen Murray may have worked at NYC’s Michelin Star restaurant, Aquavit, a decade apart and currently live on separate coasts, but HRN host Dana Cowin finds the common threads in their extraordinary careers. Tune in to hear about their influential grandmothers and pastry chef beginnings. You’ll come away with a sense of what it takes to make dreams come true in the culinary world. Chef Emma Bengtsson was named Executive Chef of Aquavit in 2014, after four years as Executive Pastry Chef at the restaurant. As Aquavit’s Executive Chef she has garnered (and retained) three stars from The New York Times and two stars from Michelin, the second female chef in the U.S. accorded that honor. Prior to moving to New York, Emma worked at some of Sweden’s most renowned restaurants, including the two-Michelin starred Edsbacka Krog, Restaurant Prinsen, and Operakällaren. Emma attended Stockholm’s Hotel and Restaurant School after years of cooking at home with her mother and grandmother in Falkenberg, on the west coast of Sweden. As a little girl, Kristen Murray grew up surrounded by her great aunt’s vegetable garden: sweet peas, peppers, lettuces, herbs, raspberry bushes, and persimmon, fig and kumquat trees. Kristen’s professional pastry and culinary career has been shaped by adventures in San Francisco, New York City, Boston and France. Prior to moving to Portland, Kristen assisted Les Nouvelles Mères Cuisinières at Le Picnic in Courchevel, France, where she had the opportunity to work with pastry goddess Christine Ferber, who left an impressionable mark to say the least, and Kristin fell in love with the culture and people. Portland has become Kristen’s second home to New England and her travels in France. Her dream restaurant and pastry shop is a deeply personal project for Murray from design, detail, to food. It is to encompass her Norwegian heritage with her love of French culture and cuisine and of course, all things pastry, thus, MÅURICE: A Pastry Luncheonette is born. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, September 12, 2018
The Chef and the Motherhood Conundrum: Sarah Rich
After working intensely and successfully with star chefs like David Bouley and Michael Mina, Sarah Rich and her equally accomplished husband Evan decided to open their own place Rich Table in San Francisco. It was a dream come true, but a dream with an emotional as well as economic price tag when the two had to figure out how to run the restaurant and take care of a child. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Sarah tells the story of struggling to open the business, then the difficulty of coming to terms with handing over daily cooking duties and taking on pastry in order to be home with their infant son. As the restaurant world confronts work-life balance and tries to figure out how to embrace and accommodate working mothers, Sarah’s strong, poignant voice is important to hear. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Thu, September 06, 2018
Breaking Kitchen Barriers: Reyna Duong
One night, after the fall of Vietnam, Reyna Duong's father woke up his wife and 11 kids as well as the rest of his tiny fishing village and orchestrated an escape across the water to Malaysia. Duong, now owner of Sandwich Hag in Dallas, Texas, brings that same compassion, urgency and sense of community to her exquisite walk-up Vietnamese restaurant. She's an outspoken advocate for "people with all abilities," hiring her younger brother who has Downs Syndrome to prep by her side. He is, says Duong, her most loyal worker. And she has a strict zero tolerance policy for sexual harassment in her restaurant derived in part from her own horrific experiences with harassment as a child. Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear Duong explain her belief in the positive power of humanity and how she got there. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, August 15, 2018
No Power, No Water, No Communications: Solving the Hunger Crisis After Hurricane Maria: Erin Schrode
In 2017, when she was just 26, Erin Schrode was chosen by super star chef José Andrés to spearhead his #ChefsForPuertoRico initiative being carried out by World Central Kitchen to help feed the island after Hurricane Maria. In this episode of Speaking Broadly, Schrode explains how, with no power, no water and no communications, World Central Kitchen prevailed, and brought nutritious, hot meals to more than 3 million people. Schrode had never run a hunger relief program, but when she got the call from Andrés, she'd already been a citizen activist for 10 years. At age 13, she and her mom launched "Teens Turning Green." They took on the beauty industry, calling out the products with "dirty" ingredients. At 24, she ran for Congress. Her stories of fierce engagement with an unjust world are moving, and her motto, "I am but one, but I am," will motivate everyone who listens to this podcast." Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, August 08, 2018
From Aiding Refugees to Rejuvenating African Cuisine: The Many Journeys of Selassie Atadika
After a decade of humanitarian work for United Nations, Ghanian-born, American-raised Selassie Atadika has returned to her homeland to become a chef activist. Through small steps, like launching a line of elegant chocolates and hosting pop up dinners in Accra using indigenous ingredients, she is generating huge interest in the foods of West Africa. Atadika is cooking dishes that have been passed down through generations, updating them, and in the process documenting a New African Cuisine. Her goal is nothing less than changing the conversation around African food at a global and local level. Listen in to this week's Speaking Broadly to hear one woman's journey from aiding refugees to rejuvenating her own country's food traditions. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Mon, August 06, 2018
The Curious Case of Katie Button
Success isn't a very good teacher. That's what chef Katie Button learned when she opened her second restaurant, Nightbell, in Asheville, North Carolina and it didn't take off right away. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Button talks about being primed for success by working for the world renowned chefs Jose Andrés and Ferran Adria before opening her award-winning first restaurant, Cúrate , as well as the challenges of shaping a second, highly-anticipated project. Button also shares her best practices for a strong business, including how to deal with you partners when they're also your family. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 25, 2018
How to Make Yourself a Happy Person: Gaby Dalkin
Preternaturally peppy, Gaby Dalkin talks to Speaking Broadly host Dana Cowin about how her parents helped make her a happy person and how she's infused that personality into her mega successful brand. Her most recent book, "What's Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food," debuted at the #1 spot on Amazon and has remained there, a tribute to the do-able, enticing, bright, cheerful dishes, and the rapport that Gaby has created with her avid fans. Like her recipes, Gaby is plucky, fun and practical. Listen in to hear how she cooked for Hollywood celebrities, built her brand, found her husband and more. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 18, 2018
When Going on Hiatus is the Greatest Sign of Success: Elise Kornack
In 2017, after five years of running Take Root, an impossible-to-get-into 12 seat, Michelin-starred tasting menu only restaurant in Brooklyn, Elise Kornack and her wife Anna Hieronimous closed their doors and moved to 2 hours north to regroup, reconnect, get re-inspired and start again. Host Dana Cowin catches up with Kornack as she is on the verge of announcing her next project. Listen in to hear how this quintessentially original chef assesses the benefits and sacrifices of leaving NYC; how she dreams of dishes informed by narratives that only she knows; how the constant state of revision as an art student informs her cooking and her life. For just under an hour, immerse yourself in a world where trends don't matter, and following your truth is everything. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Wed, July 11, 2018
Next Wave Food Media & Why It Matters: Amanda Kludt
The Editor in Chief of the restaurant website Eater , Amanda Kludt, is setting the conversation around cultural topics in food that range from the serious (removing accused sexual harrasser chefs from Eater's site) to the silly (the DOH ban on activated charcoal to color food insta-black). Listen in to hear Kludt's take on today's trends as well as stories about her rise to be one of the most prominent voices in media. Spoiler alert: it involved overcoming painful shyness and also pitching her boss a job that didn't exist. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast .
Tue, July 10, 2018
Banning Pink and Other Smart Tips for Building Standout Brands: Anna Polonsky
Co-founder of MPShift, Anna Polonsky launched one of the hottest branding, concept and design studio in the hospitality industry. She and her partner Amy Morris are credited with creating the defining look of the all day cafe with NYC's Gilda and De Maria and recently completed the logo for Danny Meyer's Tacocina. Polonsky grew up in a food-focused family in Paris and got to know the OG chefs like Paul Bocuse. At the beginning of her career, she took a subversive turn by joining the team at Le Fooding, the France-based renegade food guide. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Polonsky shares her thoughts on overthrowing culinary convention and embracing simplicity. Listen in to hear this trendsetter's predictions about the future of restaurants, chefs, design, travel and style. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, June 25, 2018
Never Coasting: The Maritime Career of Merritt Carey
For Merritt Carey, the general manager of Luke's Lobster in Tenants Harbor, Maine, life-changing ideas just pop into her head. Like the time she was out jogging and realized she wanted to quit her job in publishing and become a sailor. Perhaps the more extraordinary thing is that she follows even her most outlandish instincts, which has lead to a fascinating life that includes being part of the first all-female crew competing on an America's Cup boat. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Carey talks about life on the water and off, and her hopes, dreams and plans for the working fisherman of Maine. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, June 25, 2018
Finding Happiness Among the Sprinkles: Jessie Sheehan
As a Brooklyn mother of two boys, a non-practicing lawyer and a reformed actor, Jessie Sheehan at age 38 offered herself up as an intern at Baked, a neighborhood bakery. A short time after being put to work bagging granola, she found her bliss among the rainbow sprinkles. "This," she thought, "feels like home." Thus began her third career baking, recipe testing and development. Sheehan now creates her own spectacular desserts, many of which are featured in her latest book, "The Vintage Baker". Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how this late bloomer deals with the imposter syndrome, updating old-fashioned recipes, and eating her failures. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Thu, June 14, 2018
Relationships and Recipes in Japan: The Secrets of Nuns, Grandmothers, and Countrymen: Nancy Singleton Hachisu
California-born Nancy Singleton Hachisu went to Japan in 1988 in search of sushi and stayed for love. Over these past three decases she's become an expert in the cuisine of her adopted homeland. For her latest book, Japan: The Cookbook , Hachisu spent years cultivating relationships with those who understood the traditions of Japanese cooking, from nuns to grandmothers. Listen in to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear entertaining stories about cross-cultural understanding, food, starting out as the “resident bride” in her in-laws house and more. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, May 30, 2018
Angela Dimayuga's Mission
Angela Dimayuga's style is entirely original, boundary-busting and holistic. Dimayuga, now Creative Director of Food & Culture at The Standard Hotels, is best known as the Executive Chef of Mission Chinese Food in NYC, but her true calling is that of tastemaker, community builder, artistic collaborator, and queer advocate. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , host Dana Cowin discovers how the second youngest child of six siblings born to immigrant parents in San Jose, California, became one of the most important voices in food, art, design and fashion by age 32. Dimayuga's 90s nostalgia, unique approach to artistic friendships, lessons in self-empowerment, and innovative genius make this podcast unmissable. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, May 23, 2018
From Yeast Engineering to Food Podcasting: Caity Moseman Wadler's Winding Path
There are similarities between being a Research Associate focused on genetically-engineered yeast and being the Executive Director of a food media non profit. That's what host Dana Cowin discovered as she interviewed Caity Moseman Wadler of Heritage Radio Network, who has held both positions. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Wadler explains that tenacity, search for workable solutions, acceptance of failure and appreciation of small victories are applicable no matter the field. Listen in as Wadler shares more thoughts on navigating your career when the path isn't clear. As the head of a listener-supported radio station, Wadler also imparts practical advice for people on the path to podcasting who want to know how to get a show on air. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, May 16, 2018
Embracing Your Sunday Best: Adrienne Cheatham
Chef Adrienne Cheatham has worked behind the scenes at stellar restaurants including Manhattan's temple of haute cuisine Le Bernardin and Harlem's rockin' Red Rooster. After getting to the finale on Top Chef , she's come out from the kitchen to share her voice and her nuanced, evolved vision of Southern food at her pop-up, Sunday Best. Listen to this week's episode of Speaking Broadly to hear host Dana Cowin quiz Cheatham about her Mississippi roots, inspiration board and more. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, April 25, 2018
Bringing Back Culture One Grain-Free Tortilla at a Time: Veronica Garza
Veronica Garza, a sixth generation Texan, grew up as the middle child in a large, close-knit Mexican-American family. So when Veronica was dealing with the effects of a debilitating trio of autoimmune diseases, her four siblings and both parents joined her on a journey to wellness. They all changed their diets, and shared joyous grain-free meals. The only thing that was missed were tortillas! A lettuce wrapping just didn't cut it at Mexican feasts. Veronica experimented until she created her now-famous almond flour based tortillas that helped launched Siete Family Foods. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear about Veronica's insights into overcoming illness, working with your parents and combating shyness. You won't want to miss her advice on how to problem solve for yourself, to solve problems for many. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, April 25, 2018
We're All Just Microbes and More Lessons in Humanity from Eugenia Bone
After years of being a renowned culinary expert, Eugenia Bone threw herself into the intense world of microbial science to write her latest book, Microbia: A Journey into the Unseen World Around You . She went back to college at age 55, and embraced the challenge of being an old student with unfamiliar material. It was, she said, a profound lesson in humility. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Bone shares how rewarding her journey has been as she struggled to learn the role of these invisible organisms. Bone explains how microbes awakened her understanding of the universe's connectedness, a new appreciation of gut flora, and shares some astonishing facts like this one: when you spend time with someone your microbial debris clouds will morph and connect like a Venn diagram that defines friendship and family. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, April 09, 2018
How to Do More with the Voice You Have: Ashtin Berry
In a moment when there's lots of conversation about diversity, food activist Ashtin Berry is committed to helping define a language to understand equity in hospitality and sharing how to take that next step into action. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Berry reflects on how she pushed past her anger to find her own voice in order to fight the inequity and injustice she saw around her in the hospitality industry. Listen in to be moved and motivated to be a part of the change. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, April 02, 2018
Queer Eye for the Food Supply: Taylor Lanzet
Taylor Lanzet is young, queer and an advocate for food system change and inclusivity. In college, Lanzet helped run a CSA-styled program for students and faculty, including funding "shares" for low-income customers. Now 24, Lanzet sources millions of pounds of vegetables for the Dig Inn restaurant group where she's the Director of Supply and Sustainability. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Lanzet discusses how she’s investing her energy—and dollars—to support otherwise marginalized farmers. To learn how to make a difference, no matter your age or experience, listen in. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, April 02, 2018
Great Food for the Greater Good: Martha Hoover's Mission
Martha Hoover, founder of Patachou Inc. in Indianapolis, has spent the past 29 years building one of the most successful and innovative restaurant groups in the country. Recently named Eater 's Restaurant Empire Builder of the Year, Hoover joined Speaking Broadly host Dana Cowin at SXSW for the first ever live broadcast of the show. Together they talk about the power of following your intuition, being an inclusive leader, and doing well while also doing good. And, as a bonus, Hoover's favorite restaurants in Austin. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, March 12, 2018
The Kindness of a Conscientious Butcher: Cara Nicoletti
As the host of Munchies ’ The Hangover Show , Cara Nicoletti makes creative and restorative food for comically hungover friends. Nicoletti is also a fourth generation butcher with the delightfully original recipes for vegetable-heavy sausages. What's surprising is that she's neither a heavy drinker nor a carnivore. Tune in to this week's episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how kindness and caring for others motivates her apparently contradictory lives. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, March 05, 2018
The Invisible Winner: The Untold Story of Baker Vallery Lomas
When Vallery Lomas won season 3 of The Great American Baking Show, she was ecstatic. To prevail over the other competitors, she dug deep inside herself and found a strength and talent she didn't know she had. Not only was she proud of herself, but she was also proud to be a role model for other African American women. And then, months later, she learned the season would never air because of sexual misconduct allegations involving one of the judges. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, listen in as Lomas describes how she is moving forward after the pain and disappointment of an invisible victory. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, February 26, 2018
An April Bloomfield Protégé Makes Good: Chef Christina Lecki
Christina Lecki worked side-by-side with star chef April Bloomfield for seven years at three different Ken Friedman-owned restaurants before becoming executive chef of Brooklyn's Reynard last year. In this podcast, Lecki comments on sexual harassment, improving kitchen culture and using one's own fear as a motivator. Listen in to also hear what she's learned from some of the best chefs in the world, like Francis Mallmann, the wood-fire genius of South America. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, February 12, 2018
Most Dangerous Foods Today: Melissa Musiker, Food Safety Expert
Sprouts--Most dangerous food in America? Raw Water--safe or stupid? Personalized nutrition--Fad or fabulous? These are just a few of the questions answered by Melissa Musiker, APCO Worldwide's expert in food safety, nutrition and lifestyle trends. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear from Musiker about the trendy foods you're eating today as well as her thoughts on how to be a woke eater at home and in restaurants Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Fri, February 09, 2018
Why You Shouldn't Fake it 'Til you Make It: The Education of Jordan Salcito
Jordan Salcito always had intense bosses who helped her become the entrepreneur she is today. From extern experiences wrapping bass with potato 'scales' at Daniel to director of special wine products at Momofuku, Salcito has put her head down and worked hard. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , she shares her wisdom on how to NOT fake it until you make it but instead gain real knowledge to create real confidence. Her latest project is the game-changing spritzer Ramona, a testament to a good idea well executed by a thoughtful, smart leader. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, January 31, 2018
Wine’s Glass Box: Julia Coney
On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Julia Coney shares her experiences as an African-American Women making her way in the wine world - the unwanted invisibility and the insulting assumptions as well as the pure joy of drinking and discovering wines she loves. Listen as she gives advice on bringing along people of color and great suggestions for what to drink now. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, January 31, 2018
A Sense of Purpose and a Pinch of Obsession: Katie Workman
Family is the center of cookbook author Katie Workman's universe, both the family she was born into and the family she created with her friends and colleagues. On Speaking Broadly , Workman shares how she handled the extremely delicate task of telling her father that she wouldn't be joining the family business. And how she has grown her own sassy brand, The Mom 100. Her key: generosity and authenticity. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Mon, January 15, 2018
Lighting the Way for Refugees: Kerry Brodie
When she was the Global Press Secretary of Human Rights Campaign, Kerry Brodie was jolted by the appalling headlines about the refuge crisis. That was in 2016 and the news has only gotten worse. To help improve the lives of immigrants struggling to find jobs in America, Brodie founded Emma's Torch. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Brodie describes how her culinary school education and a grandmother who loved event planning laid the foundation for her current work. We also dive into addressing the challenges facing those in the cross hairs of the Trump administration's policies. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, December 20, 2017
Making Change, The Personal and The Political: Jessica Largey
On today's episode of Speaking Broadly , two extraordinary women teach host Dana Cowin about the power of honest communication. Jessica Largey stepped away from her prestigious chef job at the iconic Manresa in Los Gatos and made it clear to all that she needed a break. What is life like after giving up such a coveted position, against all advice? Listen to find out more, and also to hear from Julia Turshen, author of Feed the Resistance . Turshen tells us calmly and clearly how we can help make change by taking just a few simple steps. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, December 20, 2017
The Pioneering Spirit of Cortney Burns
Cortney Burns is comfortable with being uncomfortable. On this episode of Speaking Broadly the renowned chef best known as a fermentation guru and the co-owner of Tartine in San Francisco, talks about embracing the difficulty of opening a restaurant in the small Massachusetts town of North Adams, far from her partner, farmers, community. Burns welcomes the challenge of a new place, incorporating the surprisingly diverse immigrant history of the area and her own culinary history in the menu. Also on this episode, former Editor-in-Chief of Travel & Leisure magazine Nancy Novogrod relives key mentoring, starting with her time at the New Yorker . Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Fri, December 01, 2017
Tuscanize your Life with Debi Mazar
New York-born Debi Mazar is the consummate entertainer—both on screen (you’ll recognize her from TV Land’s Younger , Entourage , Goodfellas among others) and at home where she hosts parties with her Tuscan husband Gabriele Corcos. On her early attempts at cooking to impress him she says, “he would always take my recipes and make them better. He would Tuscanize them.” On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Mazar talks about their new book, Super Tuscan , and as well as her life with friends Madonna, Keith Haring and more. Her advice for living well: “Chose your path wisely and don’t waste time on things that don’t matter. Be strong, have balls, and do what makes you happy.” Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, November 15, 2017
Untold Stories from Bristol Bay: Emily Nicolson
A fisherman in Alaska two months a year, Emily Nicolson of Iliamna Fish Co. describes the decrepit but magical family camp on Graveyard Point, the tundra of Bristol Bay, the tinny, 20 foot "rowboat", the nets, the 24 hours days of hauling sockeye salmon and the satisfaction of living life on a harvest schedule. Her pristine red salmon sells out every year through a CFS (Community Supported Fishery) model that she manages; restaurant fans include Blue Hill and Diner. Listen to learn how you can buy this exceptional catch! Also on this episode of Speaking Broadly , food reporter for ABC Chicago Steve Dolinsky tell us his criteria for judging pizza and his favorite places in his hometown and NY. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, November 08, 2017
Advocating for Artisan Makers' Micro-Economy: Homa Dashtaki
A desire to spend "frivolous" time with her father led Iranian-born Homa Dashtaki to make yogurt the long, slow way. While talking and sharing stories, they turned just two ingredients into a sublime, handmade product, White Moustache, that immediately found a following. Recently, the company launched in LA's Eataly, where she continues to make small batch, old world yogurt. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Dashtaki talks about the power of "making your art," of finding a like-minded community to support and inspire you, and of the rewards of working with family. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, November 01, 2017
A CFO's Fearless Route to Fulfillment: Lina O'Connor
The Chief Financial Officer of the beloved California-based fast-casual brand, Tender Greens, Lina O'Connor is fiercely focused on growth, both in her personal life and in her career. A math geek born to Russian émigrés and a grandchild of Holocaust survivors, she tenaciously pursued increasingly complex jobs, starting first as an Assistant Controller at Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Recently, she took on a personal challenge--becoming a bat mitzvah--which required a substantial commitment, including learning Hebrew. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , O'Connor shares her strategies for constantly pushing forward to combat stagnation, find satisfaction and deeper meaning. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, October 25, 2017
Bartenders, The Ultimate Entertainers: Pietro Collina, Lindsay Collins & Nikki Anhalt
Recording at the swanky NoMad hotel in Manhattan, host Dana Cowin gets advice from a trio of bar experts. NoMad's bar manager Pietro Collina shares hacks for impressive mini bar cocktails. Lindsay Collins and Nikki Anhalt, charismatic servers at one of Charleston's best restaurants, FIG, bring us drinking trends from the South and secrets to making guests feel extra special. Their gift of entertaining is evident not just on this show, and with customers, but on their own industry podcast, Effin B Radio. Listen to hear hilarious behind the scenes banter. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, October 18, 2017
How Everyone Can Drink Great Cheap Champagne According to Ariel Arce
"Trusting your gut in business is very underrated," says restaurateur Ariel Arce on this episode of Speaking Broadly . Arce admits to muting her instincts when she first launched Air's Champagne Parlor, but has fully come into her own with the super successful, personal Tokyo Record Bar, an omakase with choose-your-own vinyl on the sound system. Listen to talk about her struggles to find her voice and to figure out the balance between believing everything happens for a reason and knowing "the hard work is out there, waiting for you." Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, October 11, 2017
Going Home with Top Chef Judge, Gail Simmons
For 15 seasons on Top Chef , viewers have watched Gail Simmons critique cheftestants' food. Simmons has now cast herself in a new role: cookbook author. Combining lessons learned on the set, her experiences cooking in professional kitchens and extensive notes from her travel journals, she has written Bringing It Home , a cookbook filled with fun, approachable recipes. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Simmons shares how she has overcome uncertainty about everything from writing this book to voicing her opinions on TV to what's next.
Wed, October 04, 2017
Journey to the Center of the Cookbook Universe: Doris Cooper
Doris Cooper, VP and Associate Publisher at Clarkson Potter, is the encourager-in-chief behind some of the most exciting food books this season: Alice Waters' memoir, Alex Guarnaschelli's The Home Cook , Melissa Clark's Dinner in an Instant . Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to learn how curiosity fueled Cooper's rise from xerox-intern-secretary to food world tastemaker and strategist. Though enormously successful today, there were challenges along the way like when she was laid off when she was a young senior editor. To stay interesting, says Cooper, "you need struggle." Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Sun, October 01, 2017
Kristen Kish, Uncensored
Top Chef winner and newly-minted cookbook author Kristen Kish reveals the powerful lasting influence of being adopted from Korea. As she told host Dana Cowin on Speaking Broadly , when she finally figured out who she was as a person, everything fell into place: her cooking, her drive, her joy. Listen to hear about her struggles with depression, sexuality and more, as well as her ultimate triumph. Also on this episode, Emily Staugaitis of Bandhu Gardens shares stories of learning, growing and building community and meaning with Bangladeshi women gardeners in Detroit. After working together, they now supply restaurants with greens and cater events, changing lives. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Thu, September 28, 2017
The Brains Behind the Best Food TV: Lydia Tenaglia
From "Parts Unknown" with Anthony Bourdain to "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent," to "Mind of a Chef," Lydia Tenaglia has helped produce some of the most important, talked-about food documentaries. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Tenaglia advocates "going rogue" to create original work, provides tips on how to successfully ride the rollercoaster of gaining a partner’s trust, and shares the keys to her success. Listen as she embraces faith, tenacity and willingness to do whatever it takes.
Thu, September 28, 2017
The Food Clairvoyant: Kate Krader
Bloomberg Food Editor Kate Krader has every major chef in America on speed dial after decades covering the business. On Speaking Broadly , she talks about the future of eating out and her road to becoming a trend ninja. Plus, Chicago chef Jason Vincent, tells us how he ignored dire warnings of experts and chose to leave his award-winning restaurant to spend time with his family. The unexpected result: two years later, he came back as an advocate for work/life balance in the kitchen, a better dad, and still an award-winner with his new place, Giant.
Wed, August 09, 2017
Detroit's Food Diplomacy: Julie Egan
After years as a Senior Policy Advisor to the US Department of State, Julie Egan has a new diplomatic mission. Based in Detroit, she is bringing together diverse groups of individuals to have conscious conversations while eating a fantastic meal together. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , host Dana Cowin talks to Egan about her start up company called Salonniere, and also introduces listeners to two great Detroit chefs with new restaurants, Thomas Lents of The Apparatus Room and Kate Williams of Lady of the House. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, August 02, 2017
The Future of Food Is Personal: Danielle Gould
Danielle Gould is a food futurist and the founder of Food + Tech Connect. To help us understand what lies ahead, and to accelerate the good food movement, she culls information from the excitingly diverse and intersecting worlds of food, tech, data science, entrepreneurship. On today's episode of Speaking Broadly , Gould shares her thoughts about individualized nutrition, biomes, urban farms and more. Plus she speaks candidly about some of the personal risks of launching a business. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast
Wed, July 26, 2017
How Bob's Big Boy and Ralph Lauren Set the Path for a Successful Entrepreneur: Vicki Freeman
Vicki Freeman is the force behind some of New York City's most enduring and beloved farm-focused restaurants. With her husband chef Marc Meyer she owns Hundred Acres, Vic's and Cookshop. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Freeman reveals the unlikely roots of her achievements: waitressing at Bob's Big Boy, catering for Ralph Lauren, opening a restaurant with no fear or experience. Listen in for her delightful stories of groovy New York restaurant days, unexpected star visits, unfortunate closings and ultimate triumph. Plus, Doug Quint tells host Dana Cowin about the launch of cult Big Gay Ice Cream and their latest foray into grocery stores.
Wed, July 19, 2017
My Business Saved Me: The Story of Ali Cayne
At a very difficult moment in her life, just as this mother of 5 was getting divorced, Ali Cayne poured her energy into creating an beautiful alternate universe that consisted of a cafe, cooking school and event space in New York City. She called it Haven's Kitchen, a haven for her and the community she nurtures. And she says her business saved her. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear Ali's story of going from an impromptu entrepreneur to a bad ass babe boss. Also on the show, a conversation with Denise Cerreta, the founder of One World, Everybody Eats. Cerreta was named James Beard Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year in 2016 for pioneering work that addresses food insecurity by helping people replicate a pay-as-you-go cafe model.
Wed, July 12, 2017
The Gatekeeper: Kelly Krause
Kelly Krause is the gatekeeper for one of the most exciting festivals on the circuit. She is the Conference Programming Manager at SXSW overseeing tracks like fashion, food and wellness. On this episode of Speaking Broadly she described the best ideas to emerge from the event and also reveals her own deep connections to the wellness space. She was over 300 pounds in 2014 when she decided to change her life. Listen in to hear how she took control, committed to kindness and helps others to live their best life. Also on this show, SB's first virtual taste test! We reviewed chocolate-dipped madeleines, croissant and kouign amman twists from Diane Yang of Bellecour in Minneapolis.
Wed, July 05, 2017
Indulgent, Decadent, Primal: The World According to Angie Mar
Chef Angie Mar of the Beatrice Inn in NYC's West Village doesn't care about trends. And although she owns one of the hottest restaurants in the city, she doesn't eat out at buzzy new restaurants herself for fear of being inadvertently influenced by the food of other chefs. Instead she is true to her vision of big cuts of glorious beef, magnificently prepared, inspired by dinners made with her Chinese American father. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Mar talks about the challenges of being a perfectionist in the kitchen but wanting to work on new projects, as well as what she learned about cows from the butchers of France and the UK.
Wed, June 28, 2017
Wine Wonders of the World: Helen Johannesen
Helen Johannesen is the Director of Operations of several spectacular Los Angeles restaurants (Animal, Son of a Gun, Petit Trois, Trois Familia & Trois Mec). In April 2015, she partnered with Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo to open Jon & Vinny’s where, at the back of the space, she has a retail wine store called Helen’s. Though it is likely the smallest wine shop in the world, it has an outsized impact. In her wine cube, Helen holds classes, fulfills club membership and even delivery orders. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Helen expounds on what she learned on her journey to the center of the wine world, what her wine selection says about her, and what to buy now. Also on this episode, journalist Megan Krigbaum shares her new favorites in Old World regions as well as perfect wines for July 4.
Wed, June 21, 2017
Marketing for a Better (RED) World: Deb Dugan
Deb Dugan, CEO of (RED), the organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to fight AIDS in Africa, has overseen some of the most original and powerful charity marketing campaigns from the brand new Eat (RED) Film Fest to turning restaurants "red" for a month. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Dugan talks about inspirations from her trips to Africa as well as her past jobs in music and publishing. Also on this episode, author Emily Kaiser Thelin describes the memorable journey of working on Unforgettable , the biography of culinary adventurer and Alzheimer's advocate Paula Wolfert.
Wed, June 14, 2017
The Natural Entrepreneur: Nicole Bernard Dawes
Nicole Bernard Dawes, co-founder of Late July Organics, almost lost her business because of a legal loophole but never once believed her company would fail. Such is the optimism of natural entrepreneurs. Dawes, who mentors around 100 people a year, gives advice on avoiding rookie mistakes on this episode of Speaking Broadly . Plus, host Dana Cowin names her favorite restaurant meals from her recent trip to Charleston, South Carolina. And Katie Bell, General Manager of Agern, shares the emotional story of how a flood at her restaurant brought out the best in everyone from the staff to her colleagues in the hospitality business.
Wed, June 07, 2017
Farmer Without Borders: Farah Masani
Farah Masani is a visionary farmer who has broadened her impact beyond the boundaries of her own land. Born in Bombay, Masani worked on a sheep farm in the Himalayas, came to the U.S. to study social work and behavioral therapy before connecting with farmers. She now owns Farah’s Farm in Wilton, CT, and is also the Director of Culinary Purchasing for Barteca Restaurant Group, based out of Norwalk, Connecticut. She provides the group with goods from her own garden and farm, and works with purveyors around the world to supply Barteca's 20+ restaurants with top quality ingredients. Continuing her social justice practice, Masani runs a therapy program on her farm for autistic children. Also on this episode of Speaking Broadly , author Clarissa Wei brings to light some of her favorite Asian specialties that are ignored by mainstream journalists. And host Dana Cowin talks about her best meal from a recent trip to Chicago.
Wed, May 31, 2017
The Champagne Champion: Jen Pelka
One of the best Champagne bars in the country, The Riddler in San Francisco, is the brainchild of a fearless optimist who'd never opened a restaurant before. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , host Dana Cowin interviews owner Jen Pelka and gets to the root of her success, which includes raising money from more than two dozen women. Plus, Tina Ujlaki reveals the one all-purpose condiment you need. And Cowin reviews the clubby NYC meat den, 4 Charles Prime Rib.
Wed, May 24, 2017
Confessions of a Party Planning Ninja: Natasha McIrvin
Two of the greatest parties in the country owe at least part of their fun and fabulosity to one woman who works hard behind the scenes. Natasha McIrvin, Director of Creative Projects at Eleven Madison Park, NoMad and Made Nice, talks about the making of the epic Kentucky Derby Party and the hotel-wide Masquerade Ball on Halloween at NoMad, as well as about the empowering philosophy of owners Will Guidara and Daniel Humm. Also on this episode of Speaking Broadly , Anita Lo discusses the legacy of her restaurant Annisa, which serves its last meal this week. And Lindsay Jang of Yardbird in Hong Kong reveals the secrets behind her cult brand and how she works her with both her ex-husband and current boyfriend in an immensely productive partnership. Next up for this team? Launching a new project in Los Angeles. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of stretching, growing, changing in your life and career.
Wed, May 17, 2017
Innovative New Foods: Jordan Gaspar
This episode, host Dana Cowin takes on trends and triumphs in new consumer products. Cowin interviews Jordan Gaspar, Managing Partner of AccelFoods is an investor in innovative and disruptive food and beverage companies. She describes how she chooses between the thousands of products she and her team review every year to find the winners, and why her first investment was in a cricket bar. Gaspar also talks honestly about the challenges of balancing travel, work and young kids. Plus, Army vet turned entrepreneur Kim Jung explains the mission behind Rumi Spice, a company with works with women farmers in Afghanistan: bring peace through saffron. And product expert Tina Ujlaki tells us what to look for in new products on the market.
Wed, May 10, 2017
One of America's Best Beverage Directors: June Rodil
The woman behind some of America's best wine lists is the featured guest on this week's Speaking Broadly . Host Dana Cowin interviews June Rodil of McGuire Moorman in Austin, Texas and learns the secret to great service--and generally being a great human being. Lesson number 1: remember that you are not the center of the universe. Rodil shares her favorite wines and regions, some of which are stellar and sell for around $16. Plus, star chef-restaurateur and author of the recently published memoir, Out of Line , Barbara Lynch tells stories of growing up poor in the Boston housing projects and how that set her up for success.
Wed, April 19, 2017
The Sustainable Kitchen: Andrew Carmellini
This week host Dana Cowin talks to chef Andrew Carmellini about her meal at his newly opened Rec Pier in Baltimore and encourages Eater Editor in Chief Amanda Kludt to rant about unpaid restaurant jobs. Speaking Broadly's Woman of the Week is Elizabeth Meltz. As Director of Environmental Health at the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group, Meltz has been at the forefront of creating a sustainable restaurant kitchen. Everything from plastic straws to paper towels to Meatless Mondays come under her purview. Hear about Meltz's trajectory from CIA grad to keeper of the environmental flame as well as suggestions on how to apply these lessons at home.
Wed, April 12, 2017
Becca Parrish on "Elegant" PR
Host Dana Cowin catches up with chef Alex Stupak to discuss her favorite dishes at his newly opened Mexican restaurant Empellon Midtown. Next, Becca Parrish, the founder of Becca PR, explains why some of the best PR is invisible; how she keeps clients like Eric Ripert and April Bloomfield happy and how she only pitches stories that she knows editors want to say yes to. Bonus: Daniel Gritzer of Serious Eats shares the key to perfect fondue.
Wed, April 05, 2017
Restaurants' Legal Eagle: Jasmine Moy
Host Dana Cowin draws you into her week of incredible eating--single original chocolate glazed doughnuts from Fany Gerson's Dough and super decadent Eggslut sandwiches from Alvin Cailan--before embarking on her interview with restaurant lawyer, Jasmine Moy. Moy's story will inspire anyone hoping to move out of an unfulfilling corporate job into a stimulating and fulfilling one. Bonus: Culinary expert Tina Ujlaki reveals the one condiment you need to buy right now.
Wed, March 29, 2017
Making a Book Deal: Andy McNicol
On today's episode of Speaking Broadly , Andy McNicol gives us an inside look at the life of a book agent. A partner in the literary department at William Morris Endeavor, McNicol puts together deals for some of the biggest cookbook authors around such as Alex Guarnaschelli, and more recently, Chrissy Teigen. She describes her job as that of a train conductor, always heading in a clear direction at maximum velocity. For more lessons on getting an agent, a deal, or simply ahead in a fast paced world, tune in.
Wed, March 22, 2017
Mixologist + Co-Founder of Speed Rack: Lynnette Marrero
Lynnette Marrero is a leader in the cocktail world--star mixologist, now at the Llama Inn in Brooklyn, consultant, co-founder of Speed Rack, a national all-female cocktail competition now in 11 cities. As a leader in a male dominated industry, she has stayed true to herself and thrived. In today's podcast, hear how Marrero found her voice and has helped countless others find theirs. And as a bonus, a round up of the best cocktail cities in the world.
Wed, March 15, 2017
Founder of Hedley & Bennett: Ellen Bennett
Apron entrepreneur Ellen Bennett knows how to make things happen. Ever since she figured out how to pay for culinary school in Mexico (sell canola oil, become a radio announcer, model) she has pursued her dreams with an ebullient intensity. Bennett's first customer was ready to buy aprons before she even had a prototype. She just knew that she could improve both the utility and beauty of kitchen workwear. Ellen's energy is electric. After listening to this episode, listeners will be ready to tackle any project.
Wed, March 08, 2017
Writer & Breakfast Evangelist: Kat Kinsman
This week, Kat Kinsman, Senior Food and Drink Editor at Extra Crispy, former Editor at Tasting Table, and founding editor of CNN’s Eatocracy, discusses her book, Hi, Anxiety , which attempts to eliminate the stigma around mental health issues among members of the food industry. Kat explains how from a young age she offered to feed people in order to combat her loneliness. She discusses her own anxiety as well as her commitment to providing helpful resources and facilitating conversations about mental health within the food community. Kat has been a professional food writer for ten years, and recently, because of her job at Extra Crispy, has become one of the foremost experts on breakfast foods. In this episode she discusses her love for the perfect egg and piece of toast. She also mentions some of her favorite breakfast spots around the country, which range from restaurants to drive-throughs to 24-hour diners. Kat’s advice to budding food writers is to focus on a specific niche within the industry, as well as to be honest and personal on social media platforms.
Wed, March 01, 2017
Mindful Management: Emily Hyland
Emily Hyland and her husband Matt met in college and bonded over a series of pizza dinners. Their combined love of pie foreshadowed their first restaurant together, Emily in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn as well as their second Emmy Squared in Williamsburg, both of which have become beloved neighborhood insititutions and instagram darlings . While Matt is the hit-making chef, Emily is the COO. She brings an unusual set of experiences to this position: She was a public school teacher and a yoga instructor. On this episode of Speaking Broadly , Emily reveals the lessons of mindful management.
Wed, February 22, 2017
Bitten: Naz Riahi
Naz Riahi is equal parts marketer and provocateur. After a decade in advertising and marketing for a variety of clients from fashion to entertainment, she set her sights on the food world and created Bitten, a conference that highlights the vibrant diversity of the culinary landscape. The conference is now held in NY, LA and Boston. Through highlighting a cross-section of visionary leaders in technology, design, products, Riahi hopes to reveal--and even shape-- the future. Listen to this episode to hear one woman's view of how she got here, and where we're going.
Wed, February 15, 2017
Baker Bon Vivant: Allison Robicelli
Allison Robicelli is best known for the insanely decadent desserts that she developed with her husband Matt for their Brooklyn bakery, Robicelli's. Their cupcakes like the Nutella Lasagna became viral hits and their book, Robicelli's: A Love Story with Cupcakes was on a zillion best-seller lists. In the last year, though, the couple closed their shop, moved to Baltimore, and hit the pause button. Allison shares stories of near super-human resilience: thriving after the financial crisis squelched her business, tending to Matt through repeated hospital stays, finding an outlet for anguish and joy through writing.
Wed, February 08, 2017
Actor & Artistic Director: Amy Virginia Buchanan
Amy Virginia Buchanan's faith in herself and the energy of New York changed her life. She jumped from a job at HousingWorks to pursue acting, singing and perhaps most surprisingly a creative partnership called Spring Street Social Society. As artistic director, she helps plot one-of-kind events with musical entertainment in unconventional settings for the group's members. On today's podcast, Buchanan reveals a vulnerable brilliance and uncompromising approach that are essential to her success.
Wed, February 01, 2017
TechTable Co-Founder: Camilla Marcus
Angel investor and co-founder of TechTable, Camilla Marcus has had an intriguingly varied career in the restaurant industry including being the head of business development for the Union Square Hospitality Group. Marcus shares why she thinks it's important to go with your gut, to take risks, and to learn the love language of your friends and colleagues.
Wed, January 25, 2017
Salad For President: Julia Sherman
Julia Sherman is a feminist Tony Bourdain who explores the world through art, writing and cooking. An obsessively creative person, Sherman has charted a unique path from an MFA at Columbia University to a super popular blog Salad For President. Her first book, Salad For President: A Cookbook Inspired by Artists , will be published this spring. Tune in to hear about maintaining artistic integrity while growing a passionate following.
Wed, January 18, 2017
The Ice Cream Dreamer: Jeni Britton Bauer
This episode of Speaking Broadly features the founder of Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, a passionate advocate for the local food movement, an flavor innovator extraordinaire, and a leader who conquered challenges from the FDA and reinvented her business in the process. Hers is a moving story of the intersection of artistry and entrepreneurship.
Wed, January 11, 2017
Marketing Visionary: Christina Grdovic
Host Dana Cowin's first guest on Speaking Broadly is Christina Grdovic, a brilliant strategist and marketer who has brokered TV deals (calling all Top Chef fans), restaurant deals, and a partnership deal including the launch of FWx. An extraordinary innovator & leader, Grdovic shares her lessons from her rock-star career.
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