Maria Kast of Core Leadership Development joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss the importance of connecting with your inner coach, avoiding burnout, and fostering a mindful culture in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries.

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Alisha Albinder-Camac, fourth-generation owner of Hudson River Fruit Distributors, joins Maureen on the Spilled Salt podcast to discuss her diverse background in finance, marketing, and retail, and the role of technology in agriculture.

Jacob Fox, a regenerative systems consultant, joins Maureen Ballatori on the Spilled Salt podcast, to discuss demystifying agriculture and promoting sustainable farming methods. Listen in as Jacob advocates paying farmers for ecosystem services to ensure a resilient future for agriculture.

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Brian Nicholson, CEO of Red Jacket Orchards, shares the story of the company's growth, its focus on quality, and the challenges of building a successful food and beverage brand.

In this episode, Tim McDowell, COO of Bristol Extracts, joins host Maureen Ballatori to share his journey in the cannabis industry, from Colorado to New York, and the challenges of running a cannabis business amidst changing regulations.

Matt Horn, Director of Municipal Services at MRB Group, joins Maureen in a conversation about leveraging economic development in the food, beverage, and agriculture industries to strengthen brands, farms, and local communities.

Linda Alvarez, CEO of Levelle Nutrition, joins Maureen Ballatori to discuss her company's focus on creating nutritional products for female athletes. Recognizing the lack of options for women, Levelle Nutrition offers safe and healthy products for active women at all stages of life. Their first product line, energy purees, has gained popularity among athletes and busy women seeking convenient and healthy snacks.

In this first episode of Spilled Salt, Dan Rao, the CEO of Healthier Way Foods and president of Assured Edge Solutions, shares his unique entrepreneurial journey. 

From wireless networks to sustainable food products, Dan’s journey emphasizes passion, partnerships, and strategic pivots in building successful businesses.