In the third episode of our mini-series on the state of labor, Harry Rosenblum, host of Feast Yr Ears and Time For Lunch, talks to Fred Mattera. Fred is currently the Executive Director at the Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, and has been a commercial fisherman for over 4...

Erin Linfonte is a Client Strategist at ForceBrands, the leading strategic recruiting firm for consumer brands. On this episode of ITS, Erin walks Ali through the hiring process: From best practices for job descriptions, interviews, and reference calls, to onboarding and setting both you and your new hire up for...

This week on Inside Julia’s Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes journalist Karen Stabiner, the west coast editor of The Counter, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom, and chef and cooking teacher Sandy D’Amato of Good Stock Farm in Hatfield, Massachusetts. They discuss what restaurants mean to our communities and how communities have...

The challenges presented to restaurant owners during the pandemic have been countless. Some businesses have closed. Others have opted to ditch in-person dining and opted for take-away or delivery models. Both local meal delivery and nationwide shipping of meal kits and pantry staples have gained popularity. A rarer take is...

Heritage Radio Network (HRN) is a nonprofit podcast network dedicated to creating a more equitable, sustainable, and delicious world by expanding the way eaters think about food. We do this through creative, educational reporting and storytelling. Founded in 2009 and inspired by the Slow Food Movement, since its inception HRN...

Armando Fuentes is a clinical psychologist who leads workshops and seminars focused on mental health, diversity, equity, and inclusion. On this episode of ITS, Armando and Ali discuss why DEI work is important, especially as early-stage companies begin to shape their values, and how to approach it. Heritage Radio Network...

Paul De Joe is Co-founder of MUD\WTR, a DTC coffee alternative made of functional ingredients. On this episode of ITS, Paul and Ali talk all about hiring: What to avoid, how to map out the process, and why, as Netflix says "Culture is who you let go." Hint: this is...

It's an honor to host Southern cuisine's true queen - Chef Mashama Bailey. Known for her soulful style in the kitchen of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia, Mashama was recently featured on Netflix's Chef's Table series. She talks her upbringing in The Bronx, her pathway to the South, and more...

This is a broadcast version of last month's Queer the Table Live event, in partnership with the Hetrick Martin House. Nico was joined by Vanessa Parish, Christopher Murray, Andre Springer and John DeBary to talk about the ways in which queer folks, and particularly QTPOC are nourishing their communities through...

Mike Messersmith is the US General Manager at Oatly - the oatmilk company that soared to popularity so quickly it literally created a black market. On this episode of ITS, Mike shares his wisdom on all things operations, innovation, business strategy, sales and hiring. And also how he handled the...