Latest Eatingatameeting Podcast Episodes
216: The Case for (Better Meat)_ Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet
Eating at a Meeting - November 14, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTo close out National Wellness Month in August, Tracy delved deep into the world of sustainable and nutritious eating with Diana Rodgers, a renowned nutritionist, author, and advocate for regenerative agriculture, to explore "The Case for (Better) Meat: Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and G...
215: A Glimpse into Regenerative Agriculture: Insights Shared by a 4th Generation Farmer
Eating at a Meeting - November 07, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn the next Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I’m "sitting down" with Will Harris, a fourth-generation farmer, and custodian of White Oak Pastures in Southwest Georgia. We are going to explore the world of regenerative agriculture as Will shares the farm’s transformative journey from conventional to sus...
214: Vegan is Business
Eating at a Meeting - October 31, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsFrom recently being appointed as a member of the James Beard Foundation and the US State Department's American Culinary Corps to helping curate the first-ever plant-based White House State Dinner, Chef Nina Curtis is using the universal language of food by showcasing the vibrant flavors and hea...
213: Putting Health, Safety, and Wellness First: The Future of Meetings
Eating at a Meeting - October 24, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn an era defined by unprecedented challenges, our industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with a renewed focus on attendee well-being. As we shape the future of meetings, adapting and innovating is crucial, ensuring safety without compromising engagement. I am thrilled to have a...
212: Celebrating National Wellness Month: How to Recharge as an #EventProf
Eating at a Meeting - October 17, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAs August kicks off, we have the fantastic opportunity to celebrate National Wellness Month, a time dedicated to prioritizing self-care, mental and physical health, and overall well-being. 🌿💪 The job of an #EventProf has been named one of the top five most stressful jobs. It is a fast-paced jo...
211: Ensuring Equal Access: How ADA Law Applies to Food and Beverage at Events
Eating at a Meeting - October 10, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin me for a special episode of the #EatingAtAMeeting podcast! 🎙️ On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am thrilled to have Attorney Laurel Francoeur as my guest. 🎉 She will highlight a crucial topic affecting many event organizers, food service providers, and...
210: IACC's Latest Trends Report Reveals the Future of Meetings: Are You Ready?
Eating at a Meeting - October 03, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, Mark Cooper, CEO, IACC, shares the fascinating findings of IACC’s highly anticipated report, "The Meeting Room of the Future." Drawing on the perspectives of 275 meeting planners worldwide, this research examines the evolving role of hotels and venu...
209: Freedom & Independence
Eating at a Meeting - September 26, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAs we reflect on the significance of Canada Day (Canada), Independence Day (US), Bastille Day (France), and Fiestas Patrias (Peru) this month, I wanted to share with you my thoughts on how freedom and independence intertwine with ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive food and beverage experi...
208: Prolifically Problematic
Eating at a Meeting - September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA few weeks ago, on Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I mentioned the research Aurora Dawn Benton is doing on food waste at meetings and events. When chatting with her about the research 🤯, she mentioned they discovered that there are "Prolifically Problematic" food items at EVERY food function. The...
207: What I've Seen & Learned Onsite at Events
Eating at a Meeting - September 12, 2023 04:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI've been onsite working two events over the last two weeks. Let's talk about what I've seen and learned. Connect with Tracy: facebook.com/groups/EatingataMeeting thrivemeetings.com
206: Understanding the Impact, Opportunities, and Limitations of 2022 US Food Code
Eating at a Meeting - September 05, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe 2022 edition of the FDA Food Code was released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December, and it brought significant changes that offer opportunities for the food-allergic community. These changes include: ✓ Addition of sesame as a major food allergen, reflecting the FAS...
205: Expert Food Allergist Shares Insights on Food Allergies and Prevention
Eating at a Meeting - August 29, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsToday is the last day of Food Allergy Awareness Month, so I'm bringing a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Allergist to #EatingAtAMeeting so we can all learn more about food allergies, preventative strategies, and possible treatment. With more than 10 years of experience managing allergic ...
204: Innkeeper Surprises and Delights Guests with 100% Gluten-Free Menu
Eating at a Meeting - August 22, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTwo years ago, The Inn Berlin reopened with a fresh, modern look and a new innkeeper/chef whose attention to detail with culinary likes and dislikes is garnering five-star reviews from guests. Innkeeper/chef Maya Tomasello understands the challenges of eating out and traveling when you have ...
203: Slaying Misconceptions one Meal at a Time to Reduce Waste & Provide Happiness
Eating at a Meeting - August 15, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsChef Martha Morgan is a speaker, writer, content creator, host, and CEO. What comes before all of those roles — and I must say through those roles — is her passion for serving people delicious food. Her culinary point of view is everyone deserves delicious food no matter their diet limitatio...
202: Catering to Special Dietary Needs
Eating at a Meeting - August 08, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsInsights and Strategies for Growing Your Catering Business by Catering to Special Dietary Needs In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, we will explore the business case for catering to special dietary needs with a focus on food allergies and restrictions. My guest, Margaret Brower,...
201: Making Allergy-Friendly Easy
Eating at a Meeting - August 01, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsInsights and Strategies for Growing Your Catering Business by Catering to Special Dietary Needs In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE, we will explore the business case for catering to special dietary needs with a focus on food allergies and restrictions. My guest, Margaret Brower, F...
200: Celebrating 200 Episodes: Tracy & Previous EAAM Guests Talk Food & Beverage
Eating at a Meeting - July 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin me as I celebrate the 200th episode of my Eating at a Meeting podcast with a special gathering of previous guests. In this milestone event — Holy Moly! 200 episodes — we will engage in a dynamic discussion on the current state of food and beverage in creating safe, sustainable, and inclus...
199: Understanding Who's at the Table
Eating at a Meeting - July 18, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHaving just planned a multi-day event where 80% of her attendees had dietary restrictions, award-winning entrepreneur and sales coach, Shannon DeSouza shares her challenges with planning the menus. Using her sales experience as well as this recent personal experience, Shannon will share strate...
198: Hunger Pangs: Managing Food & Beverage Today
Eating at a Meeting - July 11, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsManaging event food and beverage (F&B) today is influenced by the supply chain, staffing, exponentially rising costs, and increased focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG ) guidelines. The struggle is real. In the next episode of Eating at a Meeting LIVE I'm talking with Nata...
197: Catering 30,000 Feet in the Air
Eating at a Meeting - July 04, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsBack in January Delta Airlines announced it was refreshing and enhancing its onboard F&B menu options for the new year to include premium wines, creative cocktails, espresso, plant-based, gluten-free, and locally and seasonally sourced options. “Your onboard meal or beverage should be no diffe...
196: Sustainability - Not Just a Buzz Word
Eating at a Meeting - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThis week on Eating at a Meeting LIVE I'm chatting Simon McMahon, Director of Operations for Wyboston Lakes in the United Kingdom to talk about how the resort is addressing food waste and food and beverage inclusion on site. The resort's People's Pantry and composting system, are just two of t...
195: Reimagine Food Service to Create a New Value Proposition for Guests
Eating at a Meeting - June 20, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHow do YOU define value when eating at a restaurant or attending an event that includes food and beverage? Food and beverage companies have tended to over-serve guests, allowing for take-home food not consumed while dining. With the pandemic cooking up pent-up demand for travel and experienc...
194: Supporting Marginalized People in the Craft Fermentation Industry
Eating at a Meeting - June 13, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhat started as the Women's International Beer Summit in 2020 to connect female homebrewers to other homebrewers during the pandemic is now the certified 501©3 The Women's Craft Fermentation Alliance (WCFA). The organization, co-founded by Melissa McCann and Michele Wonder, is "dedicated to enab...
193: Finding Innovative and Impactful Solutions to Redefine What it Means to Give Back
Eating at a Meeting - June 06, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsLindsey Ofcacek, alongside Chef Edward Lee, started The LEE Initiative in Louisville, KY, in 2018 when they saw how the #MeToo movement was bringing to light what women in the restaurant and food and beverage industry were experiencing. An acronym for Let’s Empower Employment, The LEE Initiati...
192: Using Her Vegan Restaurant to Educate and Empower Others
Eating at a Meeting - May 30, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen I posted on my Instagram account that I was searching for women to highlight for Women's HERstory month, Chef Nina Curtis was the first to reply with the name Chef Karla Ortiz. Then, OMG! The additional "votes" for Karla kept rolling in, and then someone submitted a nomination form for he...
191: Shattering Stigmas Around Not Drinking
Eating at a Meeting - May 23, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJen Gilhoi and Cate Faulkner are the Co-Founders of the Zero Proof Collective in Minneapolis, MN. Sharing the lived experience of sobriety, they are purpose-driven and focused on reframing the “mocktail” experience so guests have plenty of elevated non-alcoholic (NA) options to enjoy, and bars, ...
190: Reclaiming Black Food as Medicine to Ensure Health is the New Wealth
Eating at a Meeting - May 16, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWanting to honor the ancestry within her, Tambra Raye Stevenson, MPH, Founder/CEO of WANDA (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture), is addressing the challenges of our current food system with Sheros and advocating for a Food Bill of Rights. Tambra lost her grandparents in Oklaho...
189: Females And Business: Giving Women the Tools to Navigate the F&B Industry so They can Succee
Eating at a Meeting - May 09, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsRandi Weinstein has been in the hospitality industry all her life, from being a host, bartender, and server to director of events for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. In that last role, she noticed how many fewer female chefs there were than males, locally and nationally. It didn’t make sens...
188: Using her Diagnosis to Help Others Eat Out Safely
Eating at a Meeting - May 02, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsTo kick off the 4th annual Women's HERstory Month (March) series and for Food Allergy Awareness/Celiac Disease Awareness Month (May), Tracy introduces you to Kayla King, founder and CEO of MyMeal, an app she created to help people with food restrictions find safe restaurant meals. Being diagno...
187: Getting to Feed People is a Privilege and Joy
Eating at a Meeting - April 25, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI first met Chef Stephanie Tyson and Vivián Joiner via a Zoom call for Les Dames d’Escoffier North Carolina Chapter during the middle of the pandemic. What I did not know about them, but have come to realize, is they are one of Winston-Salem’s power couples. As the owners of Sweet Potatoes, (Wel...
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