Speaking Broadly

As the host of Munchies’ The Hangover Show, Cara Nicoletti makes creative and restorative food for comically hungover friends. Nicoletti is also a fourth generation butcher with the delightfully original recipes for vegetable-heavy sausages. What's surprising is that she's neither a heavy drinker nor a carnivore. Tune in to this week's episode of Speaking Broadly to hear how kindness and caring for others motivates her apparently contradictory lives. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

When Vallery Lomas won season 3 of The Great American Baking Show, she was ecstatic. To prevail over the other competitors, she dug deep inside herself and found a strength and talent she didn't know she had. Not only was she proud of herself, but she was also proud to be a role model for other African American women. And then, months later, she learned the season would never air because of sexual misconduct allegations involving one of the judges. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, listen in as Lomas describes how she is moving forward after the pain and disappointment of an invisible victory. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Christina Lecki worked side-by-side with star chef April Bloomfield for seven years at three different Ken Friedman-owned restaurants before becoming executive chef of Brooklyn's Reynard last year. In this podcast, Lecki comments on sexual harassment, improving kitchen culture and using one's own fear as a motivator. Listen in to also hear what she's learned from some of the best chefs in the world, like Francis Mallmann, the wood-fire genius of South America. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Sprouts--Most dangerous food in America? Raw Water--safe or stupid? Personalized nutrition--Fad or fabulous? These are just a few of the questions answered by Melissa Musiker, APCO Worldwide's expert in food safety, nutrition and lifestyle trends. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to hear from Musiker about the trendy foods you're eating today as well as her thoughts on how to be a woke eater at home and in restaurants Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Jordan Salcito always had intense bosses who helped her become the entrepreneur she is today. From extern experiences wrapping bass with potato 'scales' at Daniel to director of special wine products at Momofuku, Salcito has put her head down and worked hard. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, she shares her wisdom on how to NOT fake it until you make it but instead gain real knowledge to create real confidence. Her latest project is the game-changing spritzer Ramona, a testament to a good idea well executed by a thoughtful, smart leader. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Julia Coney shares her experiences as an African-American Women making her way in the wine world - the unwanted invisibility and the insulting assumptions as well as the pure joy of drinking and discovering wines she loves. Listen as she gives advice on bringing along people of color and great suggestions for what to drink now. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Family is the center of cookbook author Katie Workman's universe, both the family she was born into and the family she created with her friends and colleagues. On Speaking Broadly, Workman shares how she handled the extremely delicate task of telling her father that she wouldn't be joining the family business. And how she has grown her own sassy brand, The Mom 100. Her key: generosity and authenticity. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

When she was the Global Press Secretary of Human Rights Campaign, Kerry Brodie was jolted by the appalling headlines about the refuge crisis. That was in 2016 and the news has only gotten worse. To help improve the lives of immigrants struggling to find jobs in America, Brodie founded Emma's Torch. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Brodie describes how her culinary school education and a grandmother who loved event planning laid the foundation for her current work. We also dive into addressing the challenges facing those in the cross hairs of the Trump administration's policies. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

On today's episode of Speaking Broadly, two extraordinary women teach host Dana Cowin about the power of honest communication. Jessica Largey stepped away from her prestigious chef job at the iconic Manresa in Los Gatos and made it clear to all that she needed a break. What is life like after giving up such a coveted position, against all advice? Listen to find out more, and also to hear from Julia Turshen, author of Feed the Resistance. Turshen tells us calmly and clearly how we can help make change by taking just a few simple steps. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Cortney Burns is comfortable with being uncomfortable. On this episode of Speaking Broadly the renowned chef best known as a fermentation guru and the co-owner of Tartine in San Francisco, talks about embracing the difficulty of opening a restaurant in the small Massachusetts town of North Adams, far from her partner, farmers, community. Burns welcomes the challenge of a new place, incorporating the surprisingly diverse immigrant history of the area and her own culinary history in the menu. Also on this episode, former Editor-in-Chief of Travel & Leisure magazine Nancy Novogrod relives key mentoring, starting with her time at the New Yorker. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

New York-born Debi Mazar is the consummate entertainer—both on screen (you’ll recognize her from TV Land’s Younger, Entourage, Goodfellas among others) and at home where she hosts parties with her Tuscan husband Gabriele Corcos. On her early attempts at cooking to impress him she says, “he would always take my recipes and make them better. He would Tuscanize them.” On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Mazar talks about their new book, Super Tuscan, and as well as her life with friends Madonna, Keith Haring and more. Her advice for living well: “Chose your path wisely and don’t waste time on things that don’t matter. Be strong, have balls, and do what makes you happy.” Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

A fisherman in Alaska two months a year, Emily Nicolson of Iliamna Fish Co. describes the decrepit but magical family camp on Graveyard Point, the tundra of Bristol Bay, the tinny, 20 foot "rowboat", the nets, the 24 hours days of hauling sockeye salmon and the satisfaction of living life on a harvest schedule. Her pristine red salmon sells out every year through a CFS (Community Supported Fishery) model that she manages; restaurant fans include Blue Hill and Diner. Listen to learn how you can buy this exceptional catch! Also on this episode of Speaking Broadly, food reporter for ABC Chicago Steve Dolinsky tell us his criteria for judging pizza and his favorite places in his hometown and NY. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

A desire to spend "frivolous" time with her father led Iranian-born Homa Dashtaki to make yogurt the long, slow way. While talking and sharing stories, they turned just two ingredients into a sublime, handmade product, White Moustache, that immediately found a following. Recently, the company launched in LA's Eataly, where she continues to make small batch, old world yogurt. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Dashtaki talks about the power of "making your art," of finding a like-minded community to support and inspire you, and of the rewards of working with family. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

The Chief Financial Officer of the beloved California-based fast-casual brand, Tender Greens, Lina O'Connor is fiercely focused on growth, both in her personal life and in her career. A math geek born to Russian émigrés and a grandchild of Holocaust survivors, she tenaciously pursued increasingly complex jobs, starting first as an Assistant Controller at Wolfgang Puck's Spago. Recently, she took on a personal challenge--becoming a bat mitzvah--which required a substantial commitment, including learning Hebrew. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, O'Connor shares her strategies for constantly pushing forward to combat stagnation, find satisfaction and deeper meaning. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Recording at the swanky NoMad hotel in Manhattan, host Dana Cowin gets advice from a trio of bar experts. NoMad's bar manager Pietro Collina shares hacks for impressive mini bar cocktails. Lindsay Collins and Nikki Anhalt, charismatic servers at one of Charleston's best restaurants, FIG, bring us drinking trends from the South and secrets to making guests feel extra special. Their gift of entertaining is evident not just on this show, and with customers, but on their own industry podcast, Effin B Radio. Listen to hear hilarious behind the scenes banter. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

"Trusting your gut in business is very underrated," says restaurateur Ariel Arce on this episode of Speaking Broadly. Arce admits to muting her instincts when she first launched Air's Champagne Parlor, but has fully come into her own with the super successful, personal Tokyo Record Bar, an omakase with choose-your-own vinyl on the sound system. Listen to talk about her struggles to find her voice and to figure out the balance between believing everything happens for a reason and knowing "the hard work is out there, waiting for you." Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

For 15 seasons on Top Chef, viewers have watched Gail Simmons critique cheftestants' food. Simmons has now cast herself in a new role: cookbook author. Combining lessons learned on the set, her experiences cooking in professional kitchens and extensive notes from her travel journals, she has written Bringing It Home, a cookbook filled with fun, approachable recipes. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Simmons shares how she has overcome uncertainty about everything from writing this book to voicing her opinions on TV to what's next.

Doris Cooper, VP and Associate Publisher at Clarkson Potter, is the encourager-in-chief behind some of the most exciting food books this season: Alice Waters' memoir, Alex Guarnaschelli's The Home Cook, Melissa Clark's Dinner in an Instant. Listen to this episode of Speaking Broadly to learn how curiosity fueled Cooper's rise from xerox-intern-secretary to food world tastemaker and strategist. Though enormously successful today, there were challenges along the way like when she was laid off when she was a young senior editor. To stay interesting, says Cooper, "you need struggle." Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

Top Chef winner and newly-minted cookbook author Kristen Kish reveals the powerful lasting influence of being adopted from Korea. As she told host Dana Cowin on Speaking Broadly, when she finally figured out who she was as a person, everything fell into place: her cooking, her drive, her joy. Listen to hear about her struggles with depression, sexuality and more, as well as her ultimate triumph. Also on this episode, Emily Staugaitis of Bandhu Gardens shares stories of learning, growing and building community and meaning with Bangladeshi women gardeners in Detroit. After working together, they now supply restaurants with greens and cater events, changing lives. Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast

From "Parts Unknown" with Anthony Bourdain to "Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent," to "Mind of a Chef," Lydia Tenaglia has helped produce some of the most important, talked-about food documentaries. On this episode of Speaking Broadly, Tenaglia advocates "going rogue" to create original work, provides tips on how to successfully ride the rollercoaster of gaining a partner’s trust, and shares the keys to her success. Listen as she embraces faith, tenacity and willingness to do whatever it takes.