Tastemaker Talk

Content, 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 [https://www.instagram.com/alyssa_therecipecritic] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/TheRecipeCritic] * Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/therecipecritic/] * Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRecipeCritic_AlyssaRivers] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssatherecipecritic] And join us for Tastemaker Conference 2027 in San Antonio! [https://eventmobi.com/website/tc2027]

Make 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 [https://Acre.social] * 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 [https://workplaylxd.com] * Check out Jack's Substack! [https://tobeagoodvermonter.substack.com] * Get your TC 2027 ticket!! [https://eventmobi.com/website/tc2027]

Why 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 [http://thesoulfoodpod.com] * shaundnecole.com [http://shaundnecole.com] * Follow Shaunda on socials! @shaundanecole across platforms * Join us in San Antonio for TC 2027! [https://eventmobi.com/website/tc2027]

Bridging 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 [https://kahaub.wixsite.com/kellihaubphotography] * ⁠Follow Kelli on IG⁠ [http://instagram.com/kellifullout] * Explore the Tastemaker Tunes playlist (shoutout Step Up franchise 😝) * ⁠Learn more at TC 2027!⁠ [https://eventmobi.com/website/tc2027]

Turning 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 [https://lesswithlaur.substack.com] * Follow Lauren on ⁠IG⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lesswithlaur/] and ⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@lesswithlaur] * ⁠Visit Lauren's blog⁠ [https://lesswithlaur.com] * ⁠Join us in San Antonio for TC27!⁠ [https://eventmobi.com/website/tc2027]