Spilled Salt

On this episode of Spilled Salt, renowned chef Joel Kraft shares his 30-year culinary journey, from humble beginnings to executive chef at Oak Hill Country Club and later St. John Fisher University. Chef Joel offers insights on industry evolution and teamwork strategies.

Kyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.

Mark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.

Join us in exploring the relentless world of a bicoastal winemaker, Nova Cadamatre, on this episode of Spilled Salt as she orchestrates harvests, reflects on legacies, and contemplates the evolving landscape of the New York wine industry.

Follow along on the inspiring journey of Corey Christman, a retired Air Force veteran turned winemaker, on the latest episode of the Spilled Salt podcast. You’ll hear from Corey as he shares the story of Bravery Winery's rise, their commitment to service, and exciting upcoming ventures.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join us in conversation with Jenny Frederick and Erik Fellenz of Fellenz Family Farm, as we showcase the power of CSAs, sustainable farming, and community support.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, join Maureen in exploring the future of agriculture with insights from Chris Laughton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at Farm Credit East, including leadership programs, innovative initiatives, and the evolving landscape of Northeast farming.

On this episode of Spilled Salt, Alicia Lamb, Marketing and Genetics Manager at Oakfield Corners Dairy, discusses the farm's sustainable 10,000-cow operation, emphasizing cow well-being, genetics programs, agricultural education, and their venture into culturally relevant cheese production.

In this first episode of our second season of the Spilled Salt podcast, Sam Alcaine, a Cornell professor with diverse industry experience, joins our host Maureen Ballatori to discuss his journey from brewing at Miller Coors to food safety at Unilever. Listen in as he shares a career path that took him from corporate to academic and included entrepreneurial ventures, Dos Lusas and Norwhey, demonstrating his passion for fermentation and all things interesting.