Latest Foodblog Podcast Episodes
BONUS: Advanced Food Bloggers Falling Through The Cracks (+How to Access the Info We Actually Need) with Melissa Erdelac
Eat Blog Talk - October 31, 2023 07:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn this bonus episode, Megan chats to Melissa Erdelac about why advanced food bloggers are falling through the cracks and how to access the info we actually need. In particular, they explain how their new initiative, The Flavor Media Summit, can help. It is a two day workshop-style event takin...
458: How to Use Substack to Monetize Your Recipes with Laura Scherb
Eat Blog Talk - October 30, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 458, Megan chats to Laura Scherb about how Substack can be used as a replacement for a blog to monetize our recipes or as an additional tool to drive traffic. Laura is a food photographer, stylist, and writer based in Chicago, IL. Since 2017, she’s been taking pictures of food. Laur...
457: Why I Sold My Bakery to Become a Food Blogger (+How to Deal with a Sudden Drop in Traffic) with Andrea Mut
Eat Blog Talk - October 26, 2023 07:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 457, Andrea Mut explains why she sold her bakery to become a food blogger and how to deal with being overwhelmed as we manage Google updates and other unexpected factors that affect our blog’s traffic. Andrea's culinary journey began at age 14 when she worked in her grandparents' th...
456: Why is a Contextual and Seamless Shopping Experience Important to Monetize Your Blog? with Nick Minnick
Eat Blog Talk - October 23, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 456, Megan chats to Nick Minnick about how Chicory’s seamless, contextual shopping experience can help new and veteran bloggers monetize their blogs. As the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Chicory, the leading contextual commerce advertising platform, Nick Minnick strate...
455: The Unexpected Benefits of Seasonal Eating and How to Find Your Niche in Food Blogging with Alessandra Macaluso
Eat Blog Talk - October 19, 2023 07:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 455, Megan chats to Alessandra Macaluso about following our intuition and why she chose her niche of seasonal eating and the impact it has had on her blog and life. Alessandra Macaluso is the author of What a Good Eater!, Lucy the Bee and the Healing Honey, and The Real-Deal Bridal...
454: The Best Planning Strategies to Manage a Full-Time Job and a Successful Food Blog with Brooke Burks
Eat Blog Talk - October 16, 2023 07:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 454, Brooke Burks teaches us tangible strategies to manage a full-time job while growing a successful blog. Brooke Burks is the owner and head dishwasher at TheButteredHome.com. She started her blog in 2018 at the urging of a friend. In the last 5 years, she has juggled this HUGE le...
453: How to Recognize and Deal with Burnout - Manage Your Time and Priorities with Danielle Wolter
Eat Blog Talk - October 12, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 453, Megan chats to Danielle Wolter about how to recognize and deal with burnout by learning how to manage your time and priorities. Danielle has been a food blogger for almost 7 years at Went Here 8 This. She spent the first 2.5 years struggling not knowing anything about blogging....
452: Improve the Quality And Quantity Of Your Work AND Feel Better By Changing Your Perspective with Megan Johnson
Eat Blog Talk - October 09, 2023 07:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 452, Megan Johnson teaches us about the importance of mindset in the growth and success of our blogs and businesses. Megan took a big leap in 2021 and quit her job to become a full-time food blogger. Megan was super optimistic and excited, but then, in her first year, she failed... ...
451: How to Make Recipes More Nutrient Dense - Tips From a Registered Dietitian with Wan Na Chun
Eat Blog Talk - October 05, 2023 07:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 451, Megan chats to Wan Na Chun about how we can develop more nutrient dense recipes, giving our readers healthier options without specific diet talk. Wan Na Chun is a registered dietitian and personal trainer. Her blog, One Pot Wellness, is focused on prioritizing self-care through...
450: Creative Ways to Repurpose Content on Social Media (+What to Do if a Post Goes Viral?) with Rebecca Eisenberg
Eat Blog Talk - October 02, 2023 07:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 450, Rebecca Eisenberg teaches us practical and unique ways to repurpose our content on social media and on our blogs, including what to do if our content goes viral. Rebecca is a journalist turned food blogger who built a career at media and tech companies like Buzzfeed, Upworthy, ...
449: How to Transition From a Corporate 9-5 Job to Full-Time Blogger and Content Creator with Kayla Burton
Eat Blog Talk - September 28, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 449, Megan chats to Kayla Burton about the hurdles she had to overcome in order to become a full-time blogger, quitting her corporate 9-5 job, and ways in which we can make our own blogging journeys easier. Kayla founded the baking blog, Broken Oven Baking Company, in May 2020 after...
448: Should You Give Up on Your Blog? Avoid Discouragement When You Face Blogging Challenges with Michelle Morey
Eat Blog Talk - September 25, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 448, Michelle Morey teaches us how to avoid getting discouraged while blogging, especially when we experience challenges like slow traffic or seeing other bloggers succeed faster. Born and raised as a Mainer, Michelle is a stay-at-home mom who started blogging right before the pande...
447: How to Find Low-Competition Keywords That Will Rank a Post Quickly Using the Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR) with Dalia Escobar
Eat Blog Talk - September 21, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 447, Dalia Escobar teaches us the Keyword Golden Ratio (KGR) method to find low-competition keywords that will increase our traffic by helping posts rank quickly. After bidding farewell to an engineering career, Dalia wholeheartedly embraced her blogging dreams and embarked on a new...
446: How to Manage a Chronic Illness While Running Your Own Business From Home with Karin Collins
Eat Blog Talk - September 18, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 446, Megan chats to Karin Collins about dealing with a chronic condition while building a food blog and how we can do the same by overcoming our own challenges. Karin started her blog with a severe disability. Even though she has MS, she turned her blog into a success so she knows a...
445: Get Ready To Transform Your Business in 2024 with Megan Porta
Eat Blog Talk - September 14, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 445, Megan talks about how you can experience a transformation in your business in 2024 by joining the Eat Blog Talk mastermind experience. Inside the episode you will learn about: The definition of a successful mastermind group. How the EBT mastermind differs from other groups. ...
444: Book TV Food Segments to Target New Audiences and Expand Your Brand with Jessie-Sierra Ross
Eat Blog Talk - September 11, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 444, Jessie-Sierra Ross teaches us how to book TV food segments and why this will help us grow our audience and expand our brand. Jessie-Sierra Ross is a former professional ballerina turned food blogger and home entertaining specialist. A self-taught cook and food stylist from Bost...
443: Why Should I Hire a Food Copywriter for My Blog? (+ Tips to Start Your Food Writing Career) with Michelle Hauck
Eat Blog Talk - September 07, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 443, Megan chats to Michelle Hauck about copywriting for food bloggers, including how to become a copywriter and hiring tips if you’re looking to outsource your copywriting. Michelle is a copywriter for food bloggers so they can focus on their favorite part - creating, testing, and ...
442: Leverage Social Media to Springboard the Development of a Blog or Podcast with Geo Banks-Weston
Eat Blog Talk - September 04, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 442, Megan chats to Geo Banks-Weston about using social media, specifically Instagram, to springboard the development of a blog and/or podcast. Geo Banks-Weston is a food and culture blogger, influencer, and recipe developer based in Philadelphia. In 2014, he launched his blog, Geo'...
441: What is Supplier Diversity and How Does it Benefit Food Bloggers? with Rob Finkelstein
Eat Blog Talk - August 31, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 441, Rob Finkelstein teaches us about supplier diversity and its importance in the recipe development/food photography marketplace. Rob is a lawyer, practicing for over 20 years in NYC. In 2017, Rob decided to pursue his passion of baking and went to culinary school for pastry arts....
440: Why Going Viral is Bad for Your Business and 6 Tips to Stay Motivated as You Grow Your Blog with Tara Smithson
Eat Blog Talk - August 28, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 440, Megan chats to Tara Smithson about why going viral is often bad for your business and 6 tips that will help you stay motivated as you set healthy, long-term goals. Tara enjoys creating quick and easy recipes for busy people, who love the flavor, but lack time. Tara’s intention ...
439: Be Open to Learning About What Goes Into a Successful Food Blog with Tammy Spencer
Eat Blog Talk - August 24, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 439, Tammy Spencer teaches us about being open to learn about all different aspects that go into successful food blogging. Tammy started Scotch & Scones in 2017 as a way to keep track of her whisky-tasting notes and share her experiences of having fun baking. In 2019, she devoted he...
438: How to Get Paid Brand Deals as a Small Creator with Breanna
Eat Blog Talk - August 21, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 438, Megan chats to Breanna about how to land paid brand deals as a small creator. Breanna started on Instagram in January 2023 and then followed with a food blog in February 2023. She always had a passion for writing and cooking but never thought that she would be able to do someth...
437: Help! My Blog Traffic Has Suddenly Dropped - Responding to Declining Website Traffic with Jessica Scully
Eat Blog Talk - August 17, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 437, Megan chats to Jessica Scully about dealing with the uphill battles in blogging, especially when you see a dramatic, instant drop in traffic. Jessica began her journey into food blogging after her family had a house fire and had to move out for 11 months. Blogging became a hobb...
436: A Sales Process that Converts 75% of Cold Pitches to Closed Opportunities with Candice Ward
Eat Blog Talk - August 14, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 436, Megan chats to Candice Ward about how to convert 75% of cold pitches to closed opportunities using a tried and tested sales process. Candice is the Founder of Eat More Cake Dessert Blog, Food Photographer, Educator and Sales Expert. Candice spent over a decade in corporate sale...
435: Modern-day Blogging Success - The Latest Strategies for New Bloggers to Succeed with Carmen Spillette
Eat Blog Talk - August 10, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 435, Carmen Spillette teaches us the latest strategies to grow our blogs and gain success in the food blogging industry, especially if we’re just starting out. Carmen is a food blogger and stay-at-home mom from Canada. Carmen started her food blog in the spring of 2022. It has alway...
434: Imposter Syndrome - Why do We Suffer From it and Tips to Overcome Feeling Like a Fraud with Amy Reid
Eat Blog Talk - August 07, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 434, Megan chats to Amy Reid about imposter syndrome, what causes it, how it affects our businesses and how to overcome it. Amy started her blog, Baking with Granny in 2015, as a way to document her mother's (her kids Granny) recipes. Within a couple of years, Amy gave up full-time ...
433: How to Use RankIQ in Different Ways to Grow Your Blog with Alexis Leonhardt
Eat Blog Talk - August 03, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 433, Megan chats to Alexis Leonhardt about different ways to use RankIQ to grow your blog. Alexis is founder of the blog, Fancy Apron, which shares upscale recipes that everyone can make. She cooks lots of Traeger recipes, weeknight dinners, and shares tips for shopping at Costco. S...
432: 3 Ways to Monetize Your Online Cooking Classes (+Filming and Marketing Tips) with Adam Sobel
Eat Blog Talk - July 31, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 432, Adam Sobel teaches us how to monetize and market online cooking classes as well as the technical details of running such classes. Adam Sobel is the chef and owner of The Cinnamon Snail, an award-winning vegan food truck, restaurant, and catering company serving New York and New...
431: Incorporate Videography into Your Business to Further Create a Captivating Experience for Your Readers with Shanika Graham-White
Eat Blog Talk - July 27, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 431, Megan chats to Shanika Graham-White about how to incorporate videography into our businesses and why it is essential in today’s video-focused social media world. Content creator and recipe developer, Shanika, is part kitchen ‘ninja’ and connoisseur of interior decorating (hence...
430: Take Back Control of Your Time and Design the Life You Want with Jaimee Campanella
Eat Blog Talk - July 24, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsIn episode 430, Jaimee Campanella teaches us how to take back control of our time to meet our goals and lead balanced lives. Jaimee Campanella is a time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is...