In foodservice, the story behind the plate sells the spec. In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea sits down with chef-educator and entrepreneur Rose Cowell (Founder, Twenty Bites) to unpack how culinary storytelling, disciplined process, and smart content can turn stainless boxes into real sales, while spotlighting a partnership between two women entrepreneurs driving the industry forward.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
• How “slow down to go fast” (the Twenty Bites ethos) improves content, recipes, and results
• Ways to bridge marketing and culinary: hands-and-pans video, food styling, and proof-point recipes that sell equipment
• Positioning with reality: aligning brand aspiration with how customers experience you
• The power of women partnering in foodservice entrepreneurship—and why community beats going it alone
• Using personal discipline (yes, triathlon training!) to fuel creative momentum and client delivery

👉 Watch the full episode on YT @craeveco

🔗 Learn more about Craeve & Co: https://craeve.com and twentybites: https://twentybites.com/

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Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea Stuck sits down with Tyler Stambaugh to explore why emotional capital and attention are the new drivers of customer relationships.

From moving beyond transactions to building loyalty through authentic engagement, Chelsea and Tyler dig into:

• Why emotional capital is becoming the foundation of customer relationships
• The shift from transactional selling to relationship-driven marketing
• How to cut through digital noise and capture meaningful attention
• The role of technology in creating authentic customer engagement
• Why retention and loyalty are more valuable than constant acquisition
• How new platforms and visual storytelling are changing the game
• Lessons from Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey adapting to market shifts

“You can’t outspend everyone on ads anymore,” Tyler explains. “But you can out-care them.”

Whether you’re leading a sales team, scaling a startup, or rethinking your marketing strategy, this episode offers practical insights for building customer relationships that last.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start investing in the kind of capital that really matters.

🔗 Connect with Chelsea and Craeve & Co.: https://craeve.com/ 

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Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea Stuck sits down with Dan Nestle—host of The Trending Communicator podcast and longtime marketing leader—to talk about why executive positioning matters now more than ever.

From navigating reputation crises (yes, even the dreaded kiss-cam moment) to building credibility in a noisy digital world, Chelsea and Dan dig into:

✨ Why executive presence online is a business necessity
✨ The difference between personal brand and corporate brand
✨ How to avoid “AI slop” and use AI as a tool to enhance authenticity
✨ Practical ways leaders in sales, foodservice, and beyond can start shaping their voice
✨ The concept of “mineable assets” and how to uncover content you already have

Whether you’re in the foodservice industry, managing sales teams, or simply trying to lead with impact, this conversation is packed with insights, stories, and strategies you can put into practice.

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start building the positioning that sets you apart.

🔗 Connect with Chelsea and Craeve & Co.: https://craeve.com

🔗 Connect with Dan: be-inquisitive.com
 | The Trending Communicator podcast

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Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

What if collaboration isn’t the problem—but how we practice it is?

In this episode of Curiously Stuck, I sit down with Lauren Colbert of Filament to unpack why most meetings fail, how space and structure shape our thinking, and what leaders can do to make collaboration a strategic tool—not just a buzzword. From the “Three C’s” of team culture to reframing failure as tuition paid for the future, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for anyone building a team, scaling a vision, or navigating distributed (aka "hybrid") work environments with sales and marketing teams.

If you're a leader who's just tired of meetings that go nowhere, Lauren offers a powerful reframe: collaboration is a muscle—and it’s time to train it. 

Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

🎙️ Episode 1: Part 2: Keeping Your Feet on the Ground with Philip Chao

What does it really mean to lead through uncertainty? In this second part of our conversation, Chelsea sits down again with Philip Chao—Chief Investment Officer of Experiential Wealth and founder of Nexus 338—to dive even deeper into the mindset and strategies that help leaders navigate economic headwinds and personal challenges.

From the importance of liquidity and reserve funds to the art of pivoting your business model when circumstances demand it, Philip shares candid, actionable insights on staying grounded—while still keeping an eye on the stars. This episode explores the balance between grit and adaptability, why business plans are about process (not just charts and graphs), and how to challenge your own assumptions to build a future-ready business.

Whether you're leading a small team or managing a multi-million-dollar operation, this conversation blends hard-won wisdom, humor, and a healthy dose of optimism—equipping you to lead confidently through any storm.

Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

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Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

🎙️ Episode 1: Facing Uncertainty with Philip Chao

What happens when the markets shift, tariffs spike, and business leaders are left without a clear path forward? In this first episode of Curiously Stuck, Chelsea sits down with Philip Chao—Chief Investment Officer of Experiential Wealth and founder of Nexus 338—to explore how smart leaders navigate chaos, separate signal from noise, and build resilience when the economic outlook feels foggy.

Whether you're steering a manufacturing company, leading a sales team, or just trying to future-proof your business strategy, this conversation blends economic insight, personal growth, and a few good laughs to help you lead with clarity—especially when you're curiously stuck.

Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.

Welcome to Curiously Stuck

Every founder, executive, and creative leader has been there—that pivotal moment where you don’t know the next move, but you know something has to change. Curiously Stuck is a podcast for those moments. Hosted by Chelsea Rae Stuck, brand strategist and founder of Craeve & Co., this series dives into the honest, often messy stories behind leadership pivots, unexpected challenges, and the curiosity that drives reinvention.