Tastemaker Talk

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Tastemaker Talk is a weekly podcast for food content creators. Join hosts and business besties Abbey Rodriguez & Chandice Probst as they pull the curtain back on what it takes to run a successful ... more

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The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

Tastemaker Talk episodes:

May 18, 2026Content, Community, and Culinary School with Alyssa Rivers (The Recipe Critic)
Alyssa Rivers, founder of The Recipe Critic, shares her inspiring journey through culinary school at age 41, overcoming challenges, gaining confidence, and pivoting her food blogging career. Discover her insights on mastering new skills, embracing vulnerability, and building real community in the digital age.
Show Links
Follow Alyssa on:
Instagram
Facebook
Pinterest
Youtube
TikTok
And join us for Tastemaker Conference 2027 in San Antonio!
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44min
May 11, 2026Make Food Content Value-Driven Again with Jack Thomas
Today Abbey sits down with Jack Thomas to explore the future of food content through an ethical lens, covering everything from social commerce and monetization to transparency, sustainability, and the real impact of AI. Jack shares the mission behind ACRE and challenges creators to think deeper about trust, values, and the “optics of local.” Plus, a candid take on industry buzzwords (watch your back “farm-to-table”) and a few exclusive perks for the Tastemaker community.
Show Links:
Explore what ACRE has to offer creators like you
Use code TASTEMAKER20 for 20% off all ACRE annual plans. Those who join before June 20 will be eligible to win a FREE stay at the farmstead!
Browse educational resources at WorkPlay XD
Check out Jack's Substack!
Get your TC 2027 ticket!!
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39min
May 04, 2026Why Creators Who Treat Their Blogs Like Media Companies Win Long-Term with Shaunda Necole
In this episode of Tastemaker Talk, Shaunda Necole shares her journey of transforming her blogs into a media empire, emphasizing the importance of positioning as a media company, leveraging SEO, and building trust through content. She discusses strategies for creating a recognizable brand, adapting to generative search, and maintaining authentic connections with her audience.
Show Links:
thesoulfoodpod.com
shaundnecole.com
Follow Shaunda on socials! @shaundanecole across platforms
Join us in San Antonio for TC 2027!
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39min
April 27, 2026Bridging Creativity and Technology with Kelli Quinn
Kelli Quinn is the VP of Product, Customer Success, and People Ops at VEOX Inc, and she's also a longtime photographer. Today she's joining Abbey to talk about where creativity meets technology. From her journey into the AI space to practical ways creatives can use it without losing their voice, this episode is all about staying adaptable, thinking for yourself, and using tech as a tool to unlock your best life.
Show Links
⁠Visit Kelli's site⁠
⁠Follow Kelli on IG⁠
Explore the Tastemaker Tunes playlist (shoutout Step Up franchise 😝)
⁠Learn more at TC 2027!⁠
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39min
April 20, 2026Turning Food Content Into a Multi-Income Business with Lauren Less
Ready to move beyond relying on one income stream? In today's episode, Lauren Less sits down with Chandice to talk about building a multi-income creator business. We're covering brand deals, social commerce, blogging, email lists, and how to grow without burning out.
Show Links
⁠Find Lauren on Substack⁠
Follow Lauren on ⁠IG⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠
⁠Visit Lauren's blog⁠
⁠Join us in San Antonio for TC27!⁠
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37min
April 13, 2026How to Refine Your Signature Creative Style with Laura Scherb
Today Abbey is catching up with Laura Scherb, a food photographer and creator behind Page and Plate!
Laura is sharing how she transitioned from food blogging to professional photography over the past decade, highlighting her evolution of creative style along the way. Because we can't get enough, we're also exploring Substack together, with Laura explaining how she uses it to share recipes behind a paywall while alternating with photo essays and behind-the-scenes content every other week. Tune in and then get crafty!
Show Links
Follow along on the Page and Plate Substack!
Follow Laura on Instagram
Visit Laura's website
Join us for TC 2027 in San Antonio for more conversations like this one!
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35min
April 06, 2026How To Become a Full-Time Content Creator with Josh Gale (The Chef Out West)
Josh Gale has spent the last year building @TheChefOutWest into an engaged community, and a full-time career. Today, he's chatting with Chandice about his journey to 1 million followers across platforms. While growth doesn't happen overnight, Josh is sharing the insights you need if you're looking to catalyze the process (without losing your unique POV). Tune in!
Show Links
Follow along on www.theChefOutWest.com
Join us for TC 2027 in San Antonio! 🤠
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41min
March 23, 2026It's Time to Create a Traffic Shift with Christie Vanover
Like so many bloggers, Christie Vanover has seen her organic search traffic decline due to AI. That decline in views equals a decline in ad revenue. So she's been testing an automated way to populate social channels, using her existing blog posts, to shift where her traffic comes from. We're diving into what she's learned as a result on today's episode, along with a candid convo about entering the CPG realm as a creator. Enjoy!
Show Links
Christie's website: girlscangrill.com
The Traffic Shift Course: https://www.thetrafficshift.com/
CPGs: https://shop.girlscangrill.com/
Follow Christie on all socials @girlscangrill
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35min
March 16, 2026The Pep Talk You Need to Hear with Rebecca Johnston
Rebecca Johnston (Devour Dinner) has been to every Tastemaker Conference since we opened our doors in Salt Lake City in 2018. Each year, she and Abbey kick off the conference weekend with a hug, which acts as a powerful symbol of what Tastemaker is all about.
We're chatting all about the impact of community--especially in the context of operating a one-woman creator business--and getting one of Rebecca's specialty pep talks on today's episode. Tune in!
Show Links
Explore Rebecca's site, DevourDinner.com
Best Cookie Recipes here!
Free hugs at TC 2027 San Antonio 🥰
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32min
March 09, 2026Embracing the Joy of Your Younger Self with Naomi Andres
Today we're joined by Naomi Andres! Naomi is the founder of Knead Some Sweets, a baking and dessert blog she started at age 14.
We're exploring Naomi's early interest in baking, her journey into food blogging, and her approach to balancing her blog with a full-time job. We're also chatting about how Naomi plans to grow long-term and her advice for creators who are just getting started.
Show Links
Find recipes and more from Naomi on her blog
Follow Naomi on Instagram
Join us for TC 2027! $599 Early Bird pricing only lasts through Feb 28!
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19min

FAQs about Tastemaker Talk:

How many episodes does Tastemaker Talk have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.