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Raise your knife. It’s time to empower women in the culinary workplace. As women, we are reinventing what it means to be a restaurant owner, chef, bartender, server, distributor and more. Women can bake, but we aren’t just baking cakes for bake sales. Women can cook, but we aren’t just preparing dinner for our families. In this podcast, we will explore the powerful females in the culinary world. Join Erica Key, of Eating with Erica, as she hears from women who are cutting their apron string and bringing big things to the table. Subscribe on all podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts!Follow us on social media at @eatingwitherica and @eddpodnetPresented by the Eat Drink Dine Podcast Network

Erica Key


    • Sep 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    Episode 23 feat. Claudia Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 18:33


    Erica is joined by chef Claudia Davis to talk about her cooking journey from growing up in Jamaica to moving to the United States, what goes into her popular seasoning blends as well as how she's changed her life since becoming a cancer survivor.

    Episode 22 feat. Staycation spots in Georgia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 2:37


    Erica unveils her top spots to enjoy a relaxing staycation in Georgia.

    Episode 21 feat. 5 tips for success

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 5:43


    Erica outlines her 5 tips for success including the importance of networking and why detailed planning is an absolute must for any upcoming entrepreneur.

    Episode 20: Morning Routine Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 3:21


    Erica outlines 5 tips for any entrepreneur to immediately improve their morning routine.

    Episode 19 feat. Beverly Beal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 18:13


    Erica is once again joined by lawyer Beverly Beal to talk about how business owners can protect themselves legally as well as how entrepreneurs can transition from working a 9 to 5 job to running their dream business.

    Episode 18 feat. Blaire Dorin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 23:18


    Erica is joined by the founder of Bottega Bene, Blaire Dorin, to talk about how she got into the deli business, the secret behind the perfect spread as well as 5 tips for anyone entering entrepreneurship.

    Episode 17 feat. Monisha Braggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 16:12


    Erica is joined by Monisha Braggs to talk about her transition from working in corporate to entrepreneurship which includes owning a sleepwear line and teaching clients about taxes.

    Episode 16 feat. Monica Awe-Etuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 16:37


    Erica is joined by luxury blogger Monica Awe-Etuk to talk about her 'Awed by Monica' social media presence, what it's like to work with big names in the fashion industry as well as tips to up everyone's fashion game.

    Episode 15 feat. Cynthia Ruff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 22:50


    Erica is joined by Cynthia Ruff to talk about starting off running her own blog and how she moved to create her own company 'CompFident' to help content creators and brands get sponsored and paid properly.

    Episode 14 feat. Tomeka Cherry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 18:08


    Erica is joined by Tomeka Cherry to talk about how she transitioned from a corporate job to running her own fashion blog cherrypickedstyle.com as well as how she balances her work and family life.

    Episode 13 feat. Kayla MaDonna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 23:27


    Erica is joined by Kayla MaDonna to talk about how she juggles her roles as a beauty influencer, photographer and producer as well as tips on how to succeed in each of those 3 fields.

    Episode 12 feat. Danielle Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 23:51


    Erica is joined by Danielle Canada to talk about her role as deputy editor of Bossip, how she got started in the media business and advice for people that are trying to break through in the field.

    Episode 11 feat. Jessica Blunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 8:31


    Erica is joined by Jessica Blunt to talk about her role as Senior Sales Manager at the Waldorf Astoria in Atlanta, how she moved up the ranks starting at the bottom and keeping it cool when working with celebrities,

    Episode 10 feat. Skye Estroff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 27:38


    Erica is joined with Skye Estroff to talk about how she's turned her passion for food and marketing into her own company with multiple contributors and media opportunities.

    Episode 9 feat. Megan Huckaby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 22:38


    Erica is joined by Megan Huckaby to talk about working as a marketing manager with premium whiskey brands, how she handles working as a woman in a male-dominated industry as well as the best food pairings to go with whiskey.

    Episode 8 feat. Coya Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 17:30


    Erica is joined by Coya Houston to talk about the keys to organizing your life as well as how she turned her battle with mental health into a journalling business.

    Episode 7 feat. Beverly Beal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 29:11


    Erica is joined by Beverly Beal to talk about how she balances being a fashion blogger, practicing law, and making lingerie.

    Episode 6 feat. Razia Sabour

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 22:25


    Erica is joined by private chef Razia Sabour to talk about providing catering services for Tyler Perry, balancing work and home life with her family as well as owning her own company Fuller Foods.

    Episode 5 feat. Jourdan Cha'taun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 41:48


    Erica speaks with chef Jourdan Cha'taun about working for high-profile clients such as Diddy and Floyd Mayweather, finding out what her worth is as well as her journey towards improving wellness.

    Episode 4 feat. Ashley Svarney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 16:38


    Erica is joined with Ashley Svarney to talk about how she earned her way into a role as PR manager of the Four Seasons in Atlanta, advice for influencers wanting to work with major brands as well as what to look for when planning travel during the pandemic.

    Episode 3 feat. Chef Stacey West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 12:05


    Erica speaks with Chef Stacey West aka Chef Suga about her journey from nurse to pimento cheese queen and how she persevered in following her dreams.

    Episode 2 feat. Karmen Rydem and Titi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 21:20


    Erica is joined with female entrepreneurs Karmen Rydem and Titi to talk about what friendship means to them as well as what it takes to be a real influencer, plus how they turned their passion into a business and business into profits.

    Episode 1 feat. Suzanne Vizethann

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 14:28


    In the debut episode of Owning Her Seat, Erica is joined by Suzanne Vizethann, chef and owner of Buttermilk Kitchen to talk about how she's pivoting during the pandemic while running her own restaurant and publishing her newest book.

    Welcome to Owning Her Seat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 14:36


    Raise your knife. It's time to empower women in the culinary workplace. As women, we are reinventing what it means to be a restaurant owner, chef, bartender, server, distributor and more. Women can bake, but we aren't just baking cakes for bake sales. Women can cook, but we aren't just preparing dinner for our families. In this podcast, we will explore the powerful females in the culinary world. Join Erica Key, of Eating with Erica, as she hears from women who are cutting their apron string and bringing big things to the table.  Subscribe on all podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media at @eatingwitherica and @eddpodnet Presented by the Eat Drink Dine Podcast Network

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