My Food Job Rocks!

Taylor Scott is a best-selling author, inspirational keynote speaker, and organizational development consultant. Through his books, workshops, keynotes, and licensed content, he inspires audiences at Fortune 500 companies, Universities, and community organizations nationwide to become their best, deliver their best, and experience the best life possible. Taylor leverages his personal experiences and twenty years working in the hospitality industry for Disney Parks and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels and Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas to connect with and inspire leaders at all levels. Link tree:https://linktr.ee/TaylorScott?fbclid=IwY2xjawNbI4VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBCamkzQ3czalpodlFTTjBVAR4PRXAVjERBeo3DVyrFpCfu6d_euxSOIIuWEGViTmqB2ajuDMWzX1a3tWsx3w_aem__xxSxqpGc1z4TAcKtFQfQQF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Lafleur shares her journey from studying biology to becoming a food scientist and entrepreneur. She discusses her experiences in product development competitions, her time at Mattson, and the challenges of transitioning to a startup. Caroline emphasizes the importance of understanding the target market, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the role of branding in the food industry. She also offers valuable advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs, highlighting the need for resilience, creativity, and a focus on core values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Sebastian Zorn, the head team performance dietitian for the Los Angeles Rams. They discuss Sebastian's journey into sports nutrition, his experiences at various colleges, and the unique challenges and opportunities in professional sports nutrition. Sebastian shares insights on the principles of sports nutrition, the impact of trends like NIL on college athletics, and the future of AI in nutrition. He also provides advice for aspiring nutritionists and discusses the importance of protein in athletes' diets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Myles Powell, CEO of Myles Comfort Foods, discussing his journey from corporate America to the food industry. Myles shares his experiences with product development, transitioning from barbecue sauces to frozen foods, and the challenges of scaling a CPG brand. He emphasizes the importance of clean labeling, navigating retail partnerships, and the impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior. The discussion also covers marketing strategies for food entrepreneurs and offers valuable advice for those looking to enter the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Bollard, Programme Director for Farm Animal Welfare at Open Philanthropy, discusses the critical intersection of technology and advocacy in improving animal welfare. He highlights the alarming rise in chicken consumption and the inhumane conditions in factory farming. Lewis emphasizes the importance of innovative solutions, such as In-ovo sexing technology, and the need for corporate responsibility in animal welfare. He also shares insights from a successful fundraising campaign that engaged new donors in the cause, illustrating the growing global concern for animal welfare and the potential for change in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Robert Irvine shares his journey from a young boy interested in cooking to a renowned chef and television personality. He discusses the leadership skills he gained from his military background and how they shaped his approach to managing teams in the culinary world. Robert emphasizes the importance of food as a vehicle for community building and healing, particularly for veterans. He also highlights the mission of the Robert Irvine Foundation, which focuses on mental and physical health for veterans and their families. Throughout the conversation, Robert shares impactful stories and offers valuable advice for aspiring chefs and leaders, underscoring the significance of relationships and helping others in creating a positive change in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Adam Yee interviews Vincent, an Asian American food innovator and founder of Dang Foods. They discuss Vincent's journey from his educational background at Cornell to the inception of his company, which focuses on coconut chips. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating the food industry, sourcing ingredients, and the importance of product strategy. Vincent shares insights on funding, growth challenges, and the role of Asian brands in the market, as well as advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs. The discussion also touches on international competition and the dynamics of the food market. Learn more about Vincent: Sappan LLC How I Built This How I Built This - Art of Letting Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Jaime Tulley shares her journey from a background in food science and pre-med studies to becoming a co-founder and COO of Hey Day Canning Co. She discusses her early experiences in the food industry, the challenges of launching a canned food brand, and the innovative approaches they are taking to revitalize the canned food aisle. Jaime emphasizes the importance of passion, adaptability, and collaboration in entrepreneurship, as well as the unique marketing strategies that have helped Hey Day gain traction in a competitive market. Jaime is a scientist by training and food manufacturing expert by trade. After spending several years doing nutrition-focused cancer research with the National Institute of Health, she decided to pivot into the world of food manufacturing where she felt she could have a more immediate positive impact on human health.Her first role in CPG was Plant Manager for Columbia Gorge Organic, a nationally distributed cold-pressed juice company. At Columbia George, Jaime got her feet wet (quite literally, often standing in a puddle of juice) managingthe front lines of the plant and overseeing all facets of Quality, Food Safety, and Operations.Seeking a role with more capacity for growth, Jaime joined Sweet Earth as the very first hire to lead Quality, R&D, and Operations. At Sweet Earth, Jaime built out the 30,000 square foot facility that would support the brand’s rise from $1M to $25M in revenue — doing everything soup to nuts from formulating dozens of new products across categories, designing production lines, implementing QA systems, hiring and training production teams, and instilling a culture of continuous improvements to drastically improve margins while maintaining quality. Jaime led the operational merge with Nestle, migrating major product lies from Sweet Earth's facility and launching new Sweet Earth products at Nestle plants all over the country.Prior to starting Heyday, Jaime was the VP of Operations at Catapult Commercialization Services, where she provided R&D and commercialization consulting services for startups in categories including dairy alternatives, meat alternatives, functional beverages, hot sauces, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Buckner, founder and CEO of Foodbevy, shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting from his early ventures in the food industry to the challenges faced with his first company, T-Squares. He discusses the importance of product differentiation, the emotional toll of closing a business, and the transition to building Foodbevy as a community for emerging food brands. Jordan emphasizes the significance of personal mission statements, funding strategies for CPG brands, and the launch of the Foodbevy Insider program, which connects consumers with new products. Throughout the discussion, he offers valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the food industry. Jordan Buckner is on a mission to help food and beverage companies build successful businesses, and launched Foodbevy.com to create a pipeline for companies to grow from startup to scale by reducing the resource and network gaps. Jordan previously co-founded TeaSquares, a line of superfood energy bars designed to help people stay focused and alert so they could achieve their passions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dane Atkinson is the Founder and CEO of Odeko, the operations partner helping independent coffee shops run and grow through smart software, next-day delivery, and a modern supply chain. Since launching Odeko in 2019, Dane has focused on giving small businesses enterprise-level tools, and he led the company through over $280M in funding to further scale that mission. Before Odeko, he served as CEO of Squarespace from 2007 to 2011 and later founded SumAll, a data-analytics platform built for SMBs. A long-time mentor and advocate for entrepreneurs, he regularly shares practical lessons on earning trust, using AI thoughtfully, and building systems that let local businesses compete with national brands. Today, Odeko supports tens of thousands of cafés across the U.S., enabling owners to spend less time on logistics and more time serving their communities. Adam and Dane talk about ADHD, his time at Squarespace and owning a coffee shop, and Table Top Role Playing Games, where Adam pitches his book, Interns in the Dark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices