In the realm of business, connections are crucial, and relationships hold great significance. Lives can transform in an instant through the people we encounter. Today was no exception; Bev and I were thrilled to meet Tamara and Leigh, the KY Taste Buds, hosts of Lex TV Talk Show, and the 2024 Best Bloggers and Social Media Influencers in Lexington, KY.

Come along as we explore their behind-the-scenes experiences in this episode of Peddlin' Pork with Patti’s.

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"Surviving the Apocalypse: Conversations with a Walking Dead Star" is a thrilling podcast that takes listeners on a journey into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Join us as we sit down with a Lee Vervoort, a cast member from the hit TV series, who will share his personal experience and behind-the-scenes stories.

Beyond the on-screen drama, "Surviving the Apocalypse" also delves into the actor's own journey in the entertainment industry and the unique challenges of working on a long-running series.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead or simply fascinated by the art of storytelling, this podcast steps behind the scenes of the TV show by a cast member living our his own dream of acting in the TV series.

Surviving the Apocalypse: Conversations with a Walking Dead Star" is a thrilling podcast that takes listeners on a journey into the post-apocalyptic world of The Walking Dead. Join us as we sit down with a Lee Vervoort, a cast member from the hit TV series, who will share his personal experience and behind-the-scenes stories.

Beyond the on-screen drama, "Surviving the Apocalypse" also delves into the actor's own journey in the entertainment industry and the unique challenges of working on a long-running series.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of The Walking Dead or simply fascinated by the art of storytelling, this podcast steps behind the scenes of the TV show by a cast member living our his own dream of acting in the TV series.

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Who leads the amazing team at Patti's 1880's Settlement?   When we answer, a woman, and then disclose there are 2 of them, eyebrows raise for sure!  How does it work and is it working out?   On this episode of Peddlin Pork with Patti's - Take 5, Beverly talks candidly with Ann Martin and Terri Vaughn, coCEOs, asking 5 impromptu questions on how they became the coCEOs of one of the number one Restaurant Destinations in Kentucky.

How many female CEOs are there in the bustiness world today?
A year-long research found that the percentage of women filling senior management positions has grown to 29% in 2019, the highest to be recorded thus far (Grant Thornton, 2020). There has also been a noticeable increase in female CEOs over the last decade. According to an analysis by Challenger, Gray & Christmas (2019), the apparel industry hired the most female CEO replacements (67%), followed by real estate (42%), financial services (24.5%), and the food industry (23%).
While there are still more male executives than females, the corporate world seems to move gradually toward a direction that puts more women behind the chief executive officer (CEO) desk.

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10 years in and a life time to go! Makayla started right out of high school, worked through the fire and rebuild and now absolutely loves the new restaurant! She gives us details on the Karens she has served and why she returns day after day! 

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I get asked often, why did you start this Podcast?  My answer, with so many cool employees that work behind the scenes, its so fun to bring them in to record a podcast without any notice! Unscripted and off the cuff, we bring employees in and hit the record button and we never know what is going to happen.  Rick kept us laughing with details of how he went from retirement to Patti's employee al in a day! This one was so fun, we knew it would be as soon as Rick sat down with his check 1,23...let the laughs began!

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Once a Dining Room Manger, now a Gift Shop Manager, but all things Patti's, Mel has been a Patti's employee for 24years. Starting on Thanksgiving Weekend she was seasoned very quickly! Being a Server at Patti's is like no other place in the world, listen as Mel describes her worst day as a server and what makes her look forward to year 25!

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You've met Laurel on a previous podcast, now meet her counter part, Miss Molly! These two are completely behind the scenes but definitely two important people when it comes to everything you see at the Settlement not in the restaurant itself. Imagine 15 pallets of Christmas decor delivered in ONE DAY! 

All the products sitting on the shelves or hanging in the Boutiques at Patti's, has to be unboxed, unwrapped, barcoded and put into the inventory system prior to any guest seeing it.  How funny it just happened to be Molly's work anniversary and we were proud to learn a little more about Molly's world outside of Patti's and what Patti's means to her! 

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Early morning, February 5th, 2018 I had the unbelievable phone call that Patti's was on fire. My first thought was of course the safety of our staff and guests.  Then secondly, where do we go from here.  We were blessed that the few staff that were in the building (it was early morning, prior to opening) safely left the kitchen with no injuries.  Our charming unique old restaurant was not as fortunate.  Once the building was deemed safe to enter, the damage found was beyond repair and the start of the long rebuild would begin.  But were do you begin if you have no historical operating or payroll information to start?
In this episode we discuss how the Smartpath Superheros were able to retrieve critical backups allowing us to merge the "Old Settlement computers" with the "Brand new Restaurant computers" A unbelievable task, with all the fun of working along side cats and critters that lived on the 6 acre tract that is the home of one of the most visited tourist attractions in the State of Kentucky, Patti's 1880's Settlement. A super fun chat with Smarthpath Superheros,  Willie and Charlie on our latest episode of Peddlin Pork Podcast.

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Imagine your Grandparents and how hard they worked to start a business and it grow with the help of their children and god willing great grandchildren. That is the  American dream. Now imagine it all being taken in just a few minutes. A very sad part of the story of both Patti’s from the fire and Carr’s Steakhouse from the Tornado,  but not the end.  I was delighted to have  Daniel Carr, Owner of Carr's Steakhouse (Mayfield KY) and Stacy Roof, President and CEO of Kentucky Restaurant Association join me  on Patti’s Peddlin Pork.  Learn how Carr’s plans to rebuild after the devastating Tornado, get the latest on what’s happening  in the Industry since Covid and all that we have learned losing a business and rebuilding from the ground up. It’s definitely an emotional journey. 

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