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This is a Library Selection from 2006 The Banter Francis shares about his visit to Ireland and his motorcycle trip through Austria. The Conversation The Restaurant Guys discuss the mission of Blue Hill at Stone Barns with chef Dan Barber. They dig into the philosophy and practices behind the farm including sustainable agriculture, local sourcing, and the benefits of organic and beyond-organic farming. Hear all of the benefits of using local, seasonal food, not the least of which is deliciousness. The Inside Track The Guys admire Dan Barber's work as a top notch chef and champion of sustainable agriculture. “When you understand who's behind it and the reasons for the history. There's a context, for which to enjoy food, and that only increases the flavor, and as a chef, there's no seasoning, and no cooking technique that I can provide that's more appealing than, than a good story,” Dan Barber on The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2006 Bio In May 2000, Barber opened Blue Hill restaurant in New York City and a few years later, Blue Hill at Stone Barns Pocantico Hills, New York. He received the 2006 James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef: New York City. In 2009 he won the JBF award for Outstanding Chef and was named the Top Chef in America. In the same year Time magazine named him as 100 most influential people. Info Blue Hill at Stone Barns https://www.bluehillfarm.com/ Blue Hill Manhattan https://bluehillfarm.com/family-meal The Bar at the Merchant Hotel https://www.themerchanthotel.com/bars-restaurants Schnapps by Reisetbauer https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/websearch_results.html?kw=reisetbauer Chef Barber @chefdanbarber Our Sponsors: The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center https://www.theheldrich.com/ Magyar Bank https://www.magbank.com/ Withum Accounting https://www.withum.com/ Our Places: Stage Left Steak https://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi https://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wine Shop https://www.stageleftwineshop.com/
How does one go from a multi-unit franchisee to owner and CEO of the company?Tracy's dedication to the mission, vision and values of the organization led her to make the leap from franchisee to CEO.In today's episode, Tracy shares her foray into the franchisee space, and no it didn't start with the Just Between Friends (JBF) franchise!But it was this first step that would lead her to JBF and the powerhouse leader she is today.Tracy dives into her commitment to helping franchise owners succeed through principles like the JBF Way and her reinforcement of core values and team culture.So, if you are ready to be truly inspired by a leader in the franchising space, press play and let's go!Episode Highlights:Tracy's journey to leadership successTransition from a multi-unit franchisee to CEOJBF and it's success storyTracy's success as a franchiseeWhat is the JBF Way?5 principles to help franchisees succeedTracy's emphasis on core values and cultureConnect with Tracy Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale JBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/ Email: podcast@jbfsale.com Connect with Shannon Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/ JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsale
In this Episode of JBF….there is a lot to unpack. Frank touches on the impact Assistant Coach Brett Nelson left on the program after one season in Amherst and now departing for NC State. A new former Head Coach fills his role as UMass is excited to welcome Matt Figger to the Commonwealth. The roster for the season has been completed and Frank touches on the news swirling around this season's MTE and the state of the NCAA. A can't miss episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today on our episode #388 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has a special show with Jean-Georges Vongerichten -- acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author, from their recent live audience event at the James Beard Foundation's Platform by JBF, which took place on Sunday, April 14th in NYC. Their one-on-one conversation centers around Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World, which Jean-Georges in a contributor to; diving into a range of topics from Chefwise which encompass matters applicable both in and out of the kitchen. Known for launching such city-defining restaurants such as his first, JoJo on the Upper East Side, flagship Jean-Georges at Columbus Circle and Tin Building at The Seaport, today Jean-Georges is responsible for the operation and success of over 60 restaurants worldwide. In addition to her latest book and hosting this podcast, All in the Industry, Shari is the founder of New York City–based Bayer Public Relations, which recently celebrated its 20th year. We're happy to share this exclusive event talk with you today. Many thanks to Jean--Georges, James Beard Foundation's CEO Clare Reichenbach who hosted our event, Phaidon, and Posman Books, who supplied Chefwise copies for our book signing, and teams! And many thanks to all who joined us! In addition, today's show features Shari's PR tip to read books, and Solo Dining experience at Four Twenty Five, a new seasonally driven restaurant by Jean-Georges in NYC, with Chef Jonathan Benno. ** Check out Shari's book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon). #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Heather Willensky. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.
Did you raise your hand? Tracy Panase held the distinction of being the top performing franchisee within the Just Between Friends (JBF) system successfully owning and operating four territories in southeastern Pennsylvania. One day while on vacation a system-wide meeting was called to discuss some major changes at JBF corporate. She joined the call. In the meeting, new roles and new leaders were assigned by JBF founder Shannon Wilburn. Tracy's name was not announced. She was stumped. How was that possible? Had she not been considered? When Tracy discussed it with her husband John, he asked: Did you raise your hand? That was the turning point that led Tracy to reach out to Shannon to discuss the possible acquisition of Just Between Friends. Today Tracy is CEO and owner of Just Between Friends. She is dedicated to taking the JBF legacy and making Just Between Friends a household name. Listen to the full story on this episode of The Franchise Woman podcast.
Today on our episode #383 of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is on-location in London, England with her guest Jeremy Chan, chef and co-founder of Ikoyi, a two Michelin-starred restaurant, which he opened with his best friend, Iré Hassan-Odukale, in London in 2017. Known for its original, flavor-driven cuisine, inspired by Jeremy's childhood in Hong Kong, Ikoyi was named the One to Watch by The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2021, and then earned the No. 35 spot on The World's 50 Best Restaurants list in 2023. Jeremy's book, Ikoyi: A Journey Through Bold Heat with Recipes was published in Spring 2023 by Phaidon, and he is also a contributor to Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023, #chefwisebook). Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to be hungry for knowledge; Industry News on The Chef Conference, taking place in Philadelphia from April 12-15; and Shari's upcoming event with Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Platform by JBF at Pier 57 in NYC on Sunday, April 14 at 11AM -- a conversation of inspiration and advice, in and out of the kitchen, related to topics in Chefwise, which Jean-Georges is a contributor to. Tickets are available at platformbyjbf.org. Our show closes out with Shari's Solo Dining experience at Ikoyi. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.
In this episode of "Out of Office: A Travel Podcast," Ryan speaks with Dawn Padmore, Vice President of Awards at the James Beard Foundation, about the newly released list of semi-finalists and how the JBF discovers these exceptional restaurants across the United States. Additionally, Ryan and Kiernan share some of their favorites from the list. The JBF: https://www.jamesbeard.org/ Semi-Finalists List: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2024-james-beard-awards-semifinalists Notre Dame Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/notre-dame/id1438098925?i=1000436877749
In this episode we sit down with President and Founder of the Jared Burke Foundation and discuss some past history of JBF as well as some story's of some of the great things they have been doing. We also go into and talk about what keeps JBF going, and that is their yearly fundraiser and what to expect this year at the fundraiser and how you can participate at home. I encourage everyone to check this one out and try to give them some support. They are a great organization!
Dr. Anne McBride, Vice President of Programs at the James Beard Foundation, discusses the findings of a comprehensive survey conducted by the foundation. The survey gathered responses from chefs across 44 states and highlighted the challenges faced by the restaurant industry, including rising food costs and fluctuating customer numbers. McBride emphasizes the importance of digital presence and content creation for restaurants to connect with customers beyond their physical locations. She also discusses the impact of increased consumer education and the focus on customer experience. McBride highlights the advocacy work of the James Beard Foundation and the resources available to support independent restaurants. Takeaways The James Beard Foundation conducted an in-depth study that gathered responses from chefs across 44 states, highlighting the challenges faced by the restaurant industry. Restaurants can cope with rising food costs by adopting strategies such as selling products like salad dressings and leaning into content creation and social media presence. Increased consumer education plays a significant role in shaping the future of the industry, as customers become more aware of the factors impacting prices and operations. Operators should prioritize the customer experience to create a loyal customer base and increase revenue. The James Beard Foundation provides resources and advocacy for independent restaurants, including webinars, events, and initiatives focused on mental health, financial literacy, and wellness. Chapters 00:00. Introduction and Overview 01:04. In-depth Study by James Beard Foundation 02:04 Challenges Faced by Restaurants 03:36 Importance of Digital Presence 04:50 Trends in the Restaurant Industry 05:36 Fluctuating Customer Numbers 06:38 Coping with Rising Food Costs 07:20 Increased Consumer Education 08:17 Focus on Customer Experience 09:25 Importance of Self-Care for Operators 12:48 Key Takeaways from the Report 18:21 Adapting to Rising Rents 20:23 Advocacy Work by James Beard Foundation 23:39 Upcoming Events and Initiatives 29:08 Importance of Resources for Independent Restaurants 29:31 Final Thoughts and Closing Download the JBF Industry Report here. JBF's Industry Support Page JBF Industry Support Newsletter JBF's Virtual Education Library Upcoming events/initiatives, including: 1/16-1/17: Financial Literacy Workshop for Women 1/22-2/19: Winter Wellness series Additional programs Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership (WEL)Winter Wellness series Opportunities to advocate for industry change Scholarship, Grant, and Tuition Waiver offerings Exclusive Partners Want to learn more about Marqii? Check them out here, and instantly level up your digital presence. Hate paying sales tax? Let DAVO do it for you, so you can pay on time, and sleep at night. Try DAVO for FREE! Connect with Closed Monday Instagram: @closedmondaypodcast Email: kyle@four-turns.com Special Offers Take a screenshot of you listening to the show, and tag @closedmondaypodcast, and I'll send you a FREE Closed Monday t-shirt. Subscribe & Share If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and share it with your friends and network. Your support helps us bring you more actionable insights every week! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/closedmondayshow/message
A lot to discuss on the final JBF of the 2023 year! The Minutemen took down West Virginia in Springfield and then set off for the Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu. UMass won a pair of games in Hawaii and Frank discusses how his team built resolve and responded after a heart-wrenching loss to Georgia Tech. UMass has a shot at winning nine non-conference games for the second consecutive year and we dive in on all of that on the show, presented by the Mass Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of The Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomes James Burke-Frazier from Jack Henry, highlighting his genuine passion for credit unions and service. Burke-Frazier, affectionately known as JBF, is celebrated for his authenticity and dedication to finding solutions that align with the core mission of credit unions. His approach to service drives him to seek out the perfect blend of innovation and practicality in the financial sector.Despite not having a background in technology, JBF's accidental love for tech blossomed from his original intention to teach. This pivot reflects his innate desire to help others grow, a trait that shines through in his personal and professional relationships. His nearly three-decade-long marriage is a testament to the depth of his commitment and the sincerity of his interactions.The conversation explored the importance of in-person connections, especially in a post-pandemic world. Both DeTar and Burke-Frazier shared their experiences of recharging their professional enthusiasm through face-to-face interactions at conferences and on the road. They discussed the unique energy and inspiration that come from engaging with passionate individuals, underscoring the value of personal contact in driving innovation within the digital banking industry.
Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech reality check. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting, a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator to logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management, Organizational Design, and Systems Integration, he has been leveraging these skills to benefit clients since he founded JBF in 2003. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: FreightTech Reality Check Brad Forester provides a FreightTech reality check. During the conversation, Brad and Joe discuss the FreightTech market, impact of AI/ML, logistics technology implementation & post implementation, and a variety of other topic related to logistics technology. JBF Consulting has been helping shippers select, implement, and optimize logistics systems since 2003. The company has over 70 years of combined experience in logistics and TMS implementation. JBF Consulting has a specialized team with expertise in logistics operations, transportation technology, communication, and problem-solving. The company has delivered over 50 successful TMS implementations. JBF Consulting offers a unique approach to TMS implementation that starts with developing a strategic roadmap. The company's implementation process is designed to minimize risk and maximize ROI. JBF Consulting provides ongoing support to help clients optimize their TMS investments. The company has deep expertise in transportation technology and can provide tailored solutions to meet specific needs. Learn More About FreightTech Reality Check Brad Forester | LinkedIn JBF Consulting | LinkedIn JBF Consulting Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester Episode Sponsor: Wreaths Across America Wreaths Across America Radio - Wreaths Across America Episode Sponsor: Lean Solutions Group Outsourced Sales and Marketing with Ryan Mann The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
In the final pre-season episode of JBF, Jay and Frank cover how the team looked in their last scrimmage against D1 opponent Iona. New Rules from the NCAA this season could change the way teams across the country play and we take questions from the fans as the Minutemen get ready for the first game of the season vs. Albany.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Senior editor for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Caroline Murray in Europe talks with her counterpart in Asia Zachary Tia, about the new and continued challenges in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. JBF temporary closure in Belgium is hot topic in Europe China economy falters, new plant start-ups in Asia debatable Middle East buyers hold back, sellers' interest in exports grows
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Wilson Tang, owner and operator of Nom Wah, the century-old New York City brand, who has overseen the brand's expansion over the last decade with outposts in Philadelphia, Nolita, Chelsea, and Shenzhen. To celebrate the restaurant's centennial, Wilson published his first cookbook, The Nom Wah Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from 100 Years at New York City's Iconic Dim Sum Restaurant (October 2020), which celebrates his restaurant and the local businesses around it. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to celebrate lasting brands; Industry News Discussion on The New York Times' The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now, by Tejal Rao; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at the legendary Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, MI, which has been championing local farmers and food purveyors for over 40 years; and the final question. ** Check out Shari's new book, CHEFWISE – Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023, #CHEFWISEBOOK), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! ** Join Shari in Philadelphia on Monday 10/9 for Happy Hour at El Merkury presented by Cookbooks & Convos where she'll be reading passages from her book and signing copies, and small bites and drinks by Delola will be served; tickets available at OpenTable. ** Shari is also celebrating the 20th year of her company, Bayer Public Relations, which she founded in October 2003. Happy Anniversary! **Photo Courtesy of Nat Chitwood.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.
Join us for a conversation with Tracy Panase, the dynamic CEO and Owner of Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. In this captivating interview, Tracy shares her incredible transformation from a dedicated JBF franchisee to the visionary leader driving the brand's success. Discover the unique resale model that sets Just Between Friends apart in the industry and gain valuable insights into the factors behind their remarkable growth. Tracy also reveals the extensive support system provided to franchisees, empowering them to thrive in the competitive children's resale market. Visit Just Between Friends Website: https://jbfsale.com/ Tired of your job? Thinking of starting or buying a business? Take our Biz Quiz to filter through over 10,000 business opportunities today! https://www.vettedbiz.com/quiz-test/ Need help finding the right franchise? Click here: https://www.vettedbiz.com/franchise-search/ #Franchisee #FranchiseFindings If you are looking for more information, you can connect with us through our networks: https://www.vettedbiz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/vettedbiz/ https://www.facebook.com/vettedbiz
When Tracy Panase became a franchisee for the children's consignment business, Just Between Friends, she had no idea she'd someday own the business. Now, Tracy is the CEO and owner of JBF, where she's made incredible progress in growing the business and implementing a mission and values that stick. In this episode, Tracy shares some of the key ingredients that made her transition into ownership a success, along with practical tips for anyone preparing to buy or sell a business. She also talks about the importance of constant learning, the lessons she learned from franchising, and much more. Today we're talking with Tracy Panase, CEO of Just Between Friends (0:00:37) What is JBF, and what made you want to get involved? (0:01:54) What was JBF like when you started, and what did you learn from franchising? (0:8:27) Why are you so passionate about doing hard things? (0:17:08) How have you stayed committed to learning throughout your time with JBF? (0:19:43) Why did you decide to buy JBF? (0:33:14) What advice do you have for a successful transition of ownership? (0:40:35) What are JBF's mission and values, and how do they play out in the business? (1:02:20) What rhythms have made the biggest difference for the company culture? (1:08:04) How to connect with Tracy (1:17:49) Helpful Links and Resources Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth It Wednesday Email Learn more about the 2023 Path for Growth Experience – Leading Leaders Download the Free Reading Guide Just Between Friends Website Connect with Tracy on LinkedIn Join Path for Growth on Instagram for more content.
As serious as we might take food, "it all turns to poop in 24 hours!" Pastry Chef & 6 time JBF nominee Cynthia Wong has a unique perspective on life and business. Here's what you will learn if you listen to Chef Cynthia on this episode? What is stopping you from reaching your dream? How is the London dining scene? Imagine the feeling of drinking champagne inside of a Fabergé egg? Who is on Goldbelly? Where to put yourself in order to succeed- a corner. When growing up Asian in the south wasn't so comfortable. On the mic this week: @trujillo.media @weisswine Join our Facebook family: @NCFandBPod Follow us on Instagram: @ncfbpod Find us on YouTube: NC F&B Youtube Support our Sponsors: Help us welcome SYSCO as our Title Sponsor!! Drink better coffee - get Carrboro Coffee Roasters Here We have our own bitters thanks to Remedy Cocktail Co! Get the NC F&Bitters HERE!
Im Rahmen der “Lob und Verriss” Sommerpause die Rezension eines Buches aus dem Jahr 2015. Ein wirklicher Urlaubsschmöker mit Tiefgang, und natürlich wusste Neal Stephenson mal wieder viel mehr über unsere Zukunft als alle anderen.Holy f*****g s**t, Neal. Neal, Neal, Neal Neal, Neal.. Was machst Du hier mit uns?Neal Stephenson hat einen Roman geschrieben, der unendlich deprimierend ist. Und genauso grenzenlos empfehlbar. Es ist seit langem ein Roman, bei dem man 200 Seiten im Buch nicht das Ende ahnt. Es kommt alles ganz anders. Ganz anders. Deshalb hier mit einem Katzenbild von der Rezension getrennt die Bitte an alle, die Starke Nerven und ein positives Gemüt haben, sofort abzuschalten und sich Neal Stephensons unaussprechlich betitelten Roman “Seveneves”, auf Deutsch “Amalthea” zu holen und wiederzukommen, nachdem die letzte Seite gelesen ist. Ich verspreche beim heiligen Douglas Adams, dass niemand enttäuscht sein wird. Das Buch ist noch nicht übersetzt, aber der Schwierigkeitsgrad is mässig und man vermeidet bei sofortigem Lesen den unvermeidlichen Spoiler, den ein gedankenloser Verleger durch den Deutschen Titel verbrechen wird (was sich überraschend nicht bewahrheitet hat, Respekt!). Neal Stephenson heißt der Autor, “Seveneves” das Buch. und … an alle Fragilen, Daheimgebliebenen, zur Depression neigenden Leser kann ich ohne Angst vorm Spoiler von einem ganz unglaublichen Buch berichten. Ort der Handlung: Die Erde. Zeit der Handlung: Jetzt. Szene: Nacht. Ein Arbeiter genießt seinen Feierabend, schaut in den Sternenhimmel von Alaska. Szene: Nacht. Rio. Menschen amüsieren sich.Szene: Nacht. Eine Party in LA. Kamerafahrt: Blick zum Mond. Action. In einer Sommernacht Anfang des 21. Jahrhunderts verschwindet der Mond. Genauer, ein “Agent”, im Sinne von “eine nicht erklärbare Ursache”, “irgendeine Kraft” spaltet den Mond in 7 Teile. 300 Millionen Tweets während eines Super Bowls sind ein Scheißdreck. Jeder kann es sehen und jeder ist starr vor Schreck und Faszination. Wo gerade eben noch ein Mond war, sind jetzt, etwas größer in der Fläche, sieben verschieden große Mondteile, nicht weit voneinander entfernt, umgeben von einer Halo Mondstaub. Faszinierend. Während der Bürger noch am tweeten ist, der Politiker fragt, wer dran Schuld hat, machen sich Wissenschaftler Gedanken um die Auswirkungen. Bleiben die Gezeiten aus? Die Erde stehen? Keine Sorge, Stephenson erklärt uns kurz das Ding mit Newton, Gravitation. Der Mond ist nur gespalten, nicht verschwunden, solange die Masse halbwegs an einem Platz bleibt, sind die Gravitationskräfte, die auf die Erde und damit die Meere einwirken, die gleichen. Puh. Faszinierend. Problem: Der Mensch. Er hört nur, was er hören will. Das Entscheidende am soeben gehörten Satz war nicht, dass die Gravitationskräfte, die auf die Erde wirken, dieselben bleiben werden. Das Entscheidende war das einschränkende Konditional: Solange die Masse des Mondes halbwegs an ihrem Platz bleibt. Nunja, wo soll der Mond hin, die Gravitationskräfte der Erde wirken auch auf den Mond zurück. Dass sich da sublim etwas verändert über einen kosmischen Zeitraum, sicher, aber kurzfristig sollten die Veränderungen klein sein, schreiben wir den Gezeitenplan halt um. Ein paar Nächte später beobachtet Astrophysiker Dr. Harris, TV-Celebrity und Physikerklärer irgendwo zwischen Bill Nye und Neil DeGrass Tyson dass aus den sieben um die Erde und sich selbst kreisenden Mondteilen durch Zusammenprall zweier derer acht geworden sind. Kurze Zeit später 10, kurze Zeit später 14… Faszinierend.Problem: Entropie. Dr. Harris erklärt: Das Universum neigt zum Chaos, zum auseinanderdriften. Vom Organisierten zum Unorganisierten. Der Mond - gespalten von bis zum Ende des Romans unbekannter Kraft - wird sich weiter teilen, immer kleiner, immer kleiner. Vorbild: Saturn. Ein Mondring um die Erde. Faszinierend.Problem: Gravitation. Kein Mond bedeutet keine Gezeiten. Zumindest nicht das Bekannte, das durch das Eiern des Mondes um die Erde hervorgerufene Gezerre an zähen Wassermassen im Zwölfstundentakt. Klingt beunruhigend und ist völlig egal. Weil...Problem: Gravitation. Vor 4,5 Mrd Jahren haben sich Erde und Mond gefunden oder voneinander gespalten, je nach Theorie, so dass beide in einem Equilibrium sind. Die gegenseitig aufeinander wirkenden Kräfte sind im Gleichgewicht, man tanzt umeinander. Das geht mit sieben Teilen eine Weile gut, mit acht auch noch, mit zehn? Mit vierzehn Teilen? Eines leichter als das andere? Beunruhigend.Frage: Was passiert, wenn man es mit 100, 1000, einer Millionen Mondteilen zu tun hat?Antwort: Nichts, solange diese beieinander bleiben. Masse in halbwegs der gleichen räumlichen Ausdehnung ist im Prinzip die gleiche Masse. Problem: Beim sich gegenseitigen Splitten fallen Brocken aus dem Mond. Sie gelangen aus dem Gleichgewicht. Werden von der Erde angezogen und verglühen als Kometen. Je mehr sich der Mond splittet, desto öfter passiert das. Desto leichter wird der Mondstreusel. Desto eher fliegen Tele aus dem Verbund. Zur Erde. Desto näher rückt der Mond zur Erde. Desto ungleichgewichtiger werden die Gravitationskräfte. Desto einfacher werden Teile aus dem Mond gerissen. Desto öfter. Problem: Exponentialität. Die gerade Linie ist in der Natur unbekannt. Nichts steigert sich linear. Nicht die Anzahl von Blättern an einem Baum. Nicht die Anzahl von Menschen auf der Erde. Nicht die Anzahl von Atomspaltungen in einer Atomnombe. Nicht der Zerfallsprozess des Mondes. Insert: Exponentialität kann man berechnen. Danke Herr Euler (1707 bis 1783). Eulers Number: e=2,71828. Viel wichtiger als Pi.Lösung? Der Gleichung? Kein Problem mit Euler: Masse der Erde. Masse des Mondes. Anzahl von Teilungen pro Zeiteinheit. Eulers Number. Endlösung.Und das ist kein schnippig dahin gesagtes Wort. Höhö. Endlösung, so wie bei den Nazis. Es ist ein Gefühl, das das Buch durchzieht. Es ist alles so grausam. Gruselig, wenn das nicht ein Wort für Kinderbücher wäre. Traurig. Zutiefst. Die Menschheit hat sehr genau noch 2 Jahre. That's it. Alles, was sie der Erde, sich selbst abgerungen hat. noch 720 Tage +/-. Dann kippt die Linie in die Kurve. Die Entropie gewinnt. Meteoriten werden größer, mehr. “Hard Rain” wird der Effekt getauft. Es wird der Tag kommen, sehr genau berechenbar, in 2 Jahren, da wird es nicht einen Einschlag pro Woche geben. Nicht einen pro Tag. Nicht einen pro Stunde irgendwo auf der großen weiten Welt, da wird der ganze f*****g Mond in einem Rutsch auf die Erde fallen. Ok, nicht in einem Rutsch. Es wird ein paar hundert Jahre Steine regnen. Hard Rain. Dann wird es ein paar tausend Jahre Vulkane, kochende Meere, dünne Luft geben. Dann vielleicht wieder Bakterien. Irgendwann. Toll ausgedacht, Neal. Ganz toll. Faszinierend.Zwischendurch beim Lesen wird man einfach wütend. What the f**k. Man recherchiert ein bisschen und begreift, dass so astronomische Katastrophen nicht unüblich sind, im kosmischen Maßstab. Statistisch möglich. Diese Sinnlosigkeit. Es ist einfach nur frustrierend.Neal Stephenson also gibt der Menschheit noch 2 Jahre. Nach kurzer Schockstarre beginnt sich die Welt zu vereinen, in der Anstrengung wenigstens die “Heritage” der Menschheit zu bewahren. Etwas zu Hinterlassen. Alle Anstrengungen werden auf die Errichtung einer “Ark Cloud” gerichtet. Um die Raumstation ISS sollen Pods für jeweils 5-6 menschen gescharrt werden. Lose verbunden wie ein Fischschwarm, um Manövrierfähig zu bleiben. Jedes Land soll per Los proportional zur Weltbevölkerung junge, vermehrungstüchtige Menschen schicken, sich über dem Sturm zu halten, zu vermehren, wenn es sein muss ein paar tausend Jahre lang, bis die Erde sich abkühlt von Mondes Dauerfeuer. Keine Wissenschaftler, berühmte Künstler, oder, Gott behüte, Staatsmänner. Hier geht es um Biologie. Jung müssen sie sein, fruchtbar. Der Plan klingt so verzweifelt und aussichtslos wie er ist. Er ist Hoffnung und Therapie und gibt der “Menschheit” etwas zu tun bis zum Hard Rain. Aber der Gedanke, dass 1000 oder 2000 Menschen über 1000, 4000 oder nur 500 Jahre in ein paar hundert Raumkapseln um die Erde segeln. What are the odds? Und ist das dann noch eine “Menschheit”? Was ein Wald ist, was ein Fluss, was ein Berg, eine Bar, ein Fussballspiel ist Stoff von Erzählungen, dann Videos, dann unverständlichen Bildreihen. Was für eine Scheisse.Aber der Mensch gibt nicht auf, Selbsterhaltungstrieb over alles. Also baut man und stößt auf Schwierigkeiten und überwindet sie. Die Monate vergehen, der Mond wird größer, milchiger, Meteoriten häufiger, Einschläge kommen näher. Es sind nur noch Wochen, man verabschiedet sich von den zu Hause bleibenden, wenn man auf der ISS ist, von den glücklichen, die einen Platz dort gefunden haben, wenn man sein Leben auf der Erde runterzählt. Ein paar verzweifelte graben sich ein in tiefen Steinbrüchen. Atom-U-Boote tauchen in tiefe Meeresschichten. Ein Asteroid. Seit Millionen Jahren im Sonnensystem unterwegs wird ausgemacht. In sechs Stunden kreuzt der die Bahn der Mondwolke. Der Auslöser. Der Schmetterling in China, der den Sack Reis auf die Erde stürzen lässt. Panisch werden in höchster Eile die letzten Pods in die Luft geschickt, zur “Izzy” wie die neue Mutter der Menschheit liebevoll genannt wird. Zur Ark Cloud, ihren Babies. Die Einschläge beginnen um den Äquator herum, astronomische Gründe, die keinen mehr interessieren. In den Kathedralen, Konzerthäusern, Stadien der Welt versammeln sich Orchester. Ein letztes Mal Musik, Volkslieder, Hymnen, Mozart, Bach. Radiostationen übertragen aus London, Paris, Sao Paulo, New York. Man spielt durch, trotz Einschlägen entfernt und immer näher kommend. Man spielt für sich und für die Ark Cloud. Dort hört man das Ende der Zivilisation per Mittelwelle. Paris fällt aus. Sao Paulo. London, trotz Einschlägen spielt weiter. Nördliche Hemisphäre, weiter weg vom Äquator. Ein Tsunami löscht die East Coast aus. Die Erde trägt eine Schärpe aus Feuer. London verstummt. Die Erde schweigt.Neal Stephenson hat uns 400 Seiten lang von einer Sommernacht auf der Erde zu derem Ende als Heimstatt der Menschheit geführt. 2000 Arkies, ein paar tausend Reagenzgläser Sperma, Wasser für ein paar Jahre, nicht wirklich funktionierende Nahrungsproduktion sind übrig geblieben vom Jagen und Sammeln, vom Glauben, vom Aufklären, vom Ausbeuten, vom Bekriegen, vom Spielen mit Atombomben. Wie ausgesetzte Kinder hängt der klägliche Rest der Zivilisation aneinander und bibbert. In aller Ausführlichkeit hat uns Neal Stephenson an diesen Tiefpunkt, den tiefsten den man sich in der Belletristik vorstellen kann, geführt. Tiefer geht es nicht. Denkt man, als das letzte von der Erde gestartete Pod anlegt, sich die Schleuse öffnet und die Präsidentin der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika an Bord kommt. Die nunmehr einzige Politikerin in der Ark Cloud. What could possibly go wrong?Es dauert keine Stunden, da fängt Julia Bliss Flaherty, als POTUS noch sehr schön assoziativ JBF genannt, an "Politik" zu machen und sich eine Machtbasis zu suchen. Die Cloud Ark technisch bedingt geteilt in die recht groß gewordene Mannschaft der ISS, meist Techniker, Genforscher, Psychologen, Piloten und in die "Arkies", das fruchtbare Jungvolk, dass in separaten Raumkapseln und nur durch ein kleines Internet miteinander verbunden hinter der ISS her fliegt. Julia, die nicht wirklich etwas dagegen hat, wenn man sie Madam President nennt, hat den für jeden Karrierepolitiker notwendigen Spalt in der Gesellschaft gefunden.Die Cloud Ark, ISS und die Archies, mögen voneinander getrennt leben, aber sie fliegen gemeinsam und nur gemeinsam können sie überleben. Nach all dem S**t, der die letzten 2000 Menschen in diese verdammte Situation gebracht hat, alle Wunden noch offen vom nacheinander Verstummen der Orchester der Welt, sieht der Leser, was kommen muss: ein egomaner Politiker hat nichts besseres zu tun, als sich auf Kosten der Überlebenschancen des letzten verschissenen Restes der Menschheit zu profilieren. Blutdruck. E-Book weglegen. Unvorstellbar. Was für eine Scheiße.Aber Neal Stephenson ist noch nicht fertig mit uns.In den ersten 500 Seiten von “Seveneves” hat er uns eine Kerntruppe von Charakteren nahe gebracht. Fast alle Besatzungsmitglieder der ISS. Da ist Dr. Harris, der Erklärbär aus dem Fernsehen, der immer mehr sieht, dass die Cloud Ark, verkauft an Todgeweihte auf der Erde, eine Sache ist, die nicht funktionieren kann. Da sind Dinah und Ivy, respektive Robotertechnikerin und ehemalige Kommandantin der ISS, beste Freundinnen, die sich auch mal einen Tequila hinter die Binde kippen und sich ewig aufeinander verlassen können, Moira, die Gentechnikerin, die alles daran setzt den letzten Rest der Menschheit, zusammenklebend in Reagenzröhren, irgendwie zu retten, Tekla, eine russische Pilotin, aufrichtig und kompromisslos, wenn es um die Sicherheit der Cloud Ark geht. Luisa, die Psychologin aus New York, die vielleicht ohne die Erde auskommt, aber nicht ohne ein Strassencafe, eine Dive Bar, einen Tacostand und sich darum kümmert, dass, so Scheiße alles ist, es noch Reste an normalem Leben gibt. Dutzende Typen, mit denen der Leser die letzten zwei Jahre der Erde verbracht hat, an Bord der ISS und der entstehenden Cloud Ark, auf einem "Ausflug" um einen Wasserhaltigen Kometen von weit außerhalb der Umlaufbahn des ehemaligen Mondes einzufangen, denn ohne Wasser braucht man das Projekt Cloud Ark gar nicht angehen. Charaktere, die zu Menschen wurden, dank Stephenson, die sich den Arsch aufgerissen haben gegen alle odds, gegen alle Hoffnungslosigkeit, die gewachsen sind, die auf einmal Dinge können, die ihnen und sich selber niemand zugetraut hat, die jedes Problem angehen, alles unter dem Gesichtspunkt diese f*****g allerletzte Chance zu erhalten, diesen Hauch einer Chance, dass das hier nicht die letzten 1500 Menschen sind, die es je gab und dann kommt so eine B***h von abgefuckter Politikerin, Madam President Julia Bliss Flaherty an Board, mit einer Pistole, Feuerwaffe, mit Kugeln und so. Im Weltraum. Diese grenzenlose Dummheit!Bis diese zum Einsatz kommt, vergehen ein paar Monate. Monate, in denen sie zusammen mit ihrer Bewunderin "Camila" und einem fetten Schwein von Blogger die halbe Cloud Ark Besatzung aufwiegelt, sich von der ISS zu trennen. Camila ist ein Schulmädchen aus Pakistan, ein Medienstar und Beleg dafür, wie gut das "Auslosen" von Arkies in den jeweiligen Ländern funktioniert hat. Camila hat ein Vorbild in der realen Welt: Malala Yousafzai - das Pakistanische Schulmädchen, dass bei einem Talibanüberfall in den Kopf geschossen wurde und überlebt hat und seitdem ihre Bekanntheit dazu nutzt, Vorträge über die Situation von Frauen in der islamischen Welt zu halten, ihre Unkritisierbarkeit jedoch dazu missbraucht, dies in einem derart pathetischen, unhörbaren Duktus zu tun, dass man als TV-Zuschauer nur still in's Kopfkissen schreien kann. Neal Stephenson rächt sich damit, sie zu einem der Präsidentin der USA verfallenen, manipulierten Dummchen zu machen. Ich bin Fan.Zumal sich Camila rehabilitieren kann. Nachdem sich der aufgewiegelte Teil der Cloud Ark selbst und -mörderisch vom Rest des Restes der Menschheit gelöst hat, kommt es zu einem Handgemenge (alles in Zero G) und JBF, Madam President schießt auf Tekla und wird nur durch die mittlerweile augengeöffnete Camilla daran gehindert, diese zu erschießen. Aber eine Pistole im Raumschiff, zusammen mit einem Meteoreinschlag in wichtige Teile der ISS, dezimiert die Menschheit auf die Hälfte. Da waren es nur noch 800. Minus all den gesammelten und tiefgekühlten Spermavorräten. Oups. Kann ja mal passieren. Zwei Teile des Schwarmes machen sich also auf den Weg: der Eine, die Abtrünnigen in eine vermeintlich sichere Umlaufbahn, ein Korridor, in dem man den Mondsplittern entgehen kann - für den Preis, permanent Sonnenstürmen ausgesetzt zu sein - soviel zum Thema "Wenn Facebookuser entscheiden könnten". Der Rest macht sich zusammen mit der ISS zum letzten stabilen Teil des Mondes auf, eine tiefe Spalte im selben, in die man sich schmiegen möchte, geschützt von Strahlung, Meteoriten und Politikern. Problem: Physik. Um sich von der Position der Raumstation ISS in stabilem Orbit um die Erde zu einem Orbit um den Mond, oder was davon übrig ist zu bewegen, braucht es Zeit und Energie. Drei Jahre werden vergehen.Drei Jahre, in denen der abgespaltene Teil der Archies, ganz kalter Krieg, keinerlei Kontakt haben möchte. Irgendwann jedoch fehlt Wasser, die ISS hilft. Bald essen, die ISS hilft. Irgendwann, kurz vor Erreichen des Mondes, es sind noch ein paar Dutzend Menschen am Leben, meldet sich der Schwarm, man möchte wieder nach Hause. Mit letzter Kraft, in letzter Minute, auf der finalen Umlaufbahn um die Erde, bis diese in eine Umlaufbahn in den Mondrest umschlägt, stoßen ein paar wenige Überlebende zur ISS, angeführt von Aida. Eine charismatische Italienerin, Madam President Jula Bliss Flaherty entmachtet, die Zunge mit einem verschraubten Beissring ruhiggestellt. Wir sind alle dankbar. Der Schwarm dockt an, die Schleusenautomatik beginnt, das Intranet des Schwarms verbindet sich wieder mit dem der ISS, die Inboxen füllen sich mit drei Jahr lang nicht abgeholten Postings und denen, die gerade nicht mit der Landung auf dem Mondrest beschäftigt sind, stehen die Haare zu Berge. Was da ankommt, sind keine Überlebenden. Was da ankommt, sind Kannibalen. Vom Hunger getrieben hat der fette Blogger angefangen, sich selbst zu essen. Wer braucht schon Beine in der Schwerelosigkeit. Der erste Tabubruch ist getan, und bald spaltet sich der Schwarm in Kannibalen und Hungernde, Fresser und Gefressene, Tabuisten und Tabubrecher. Angeführt von Aida kommt der Schwarm und fällt über das letzte Dutzend Menschen her, mit ihrem Plan, im letzten verbliebenen Ort im Sonnensystem, auf dem wenigsten die Theorie ein Überleben hergibt. Man kämpft mit allem, was man hat, um alles was von der Menschheit übrig geblieben ist. Und verliert.Ja, es gibt Überlebende. Genau Acht. Acht Frauen. Und kein Sperma. Zugegeben, Neal Stephenson hat uns nie Hoffnung gemacht. Kein wundersamer Mondbeschuss mit Atomraketen wurde uns versprochen, keine Aliens haben uns gerettet, der Vater von Dinah, der Robotertechnikeren, Tochter eines Bergmannes, der sich am Tag 1 des “Hard Rain's" in Alaska eingegraben hat, hat sich nicht wieder gemeldet, der Bruder von Ivy, der Kommandantin, der sich als Chef eines Atom-U-Bootes am gleichen Tag unter Wasser begeben hat, auch nicht. Ein paar Arkies waren zum Mars aufgebrochen, keine Antwort von dort. Die Erde, ein oranger Feuerball, die ISS auf Restenergie in einer Mondspalte, 8 Frauen on the moon. Kein Mann. Moment. Seite 553 von 860. Mh.. What the f**k.Wir sind am grössten Climax der Literaturgeschichte. Neal Stephenson hat uns jede Hoffnung genommen, die Erdbevölkerung von 7 Millarden Menschen auf 8 dezimiert und beginnt nach dem literarischen Mord an 6.999.999.992 Menschen mit einem spektakulären Comeback, zu welchem ich alle deprimierten und labilen Hörer nochmals die Chance gebe, sich Neal Stephensons “Seveneves” zu kaufen und wenigstens die letzten 300 Seiten, brillant wie die ersten 550 zu lesen und wiederzukommen, nachdem die letzte Seite gelesen ist. ich verspreche beim heiligen Douglas Adams, dass niemand enttäuscht sein wird. Acht Frauen sitzen in einer Spalte im Mond. Dinah, die Roboterbauerin, Ivy, die Kommandantin, Tekla, die Sicherheitschefin, Julia “Madam President”, Camilla, Ihr ehemaliger Fan und Aida, die einzig überlebende Kannibalin vom Schwarm. Dazu Luisa, die Psychologin. Und - Moira, die Genbiologin.Alle bis auf Luisa, die schon in der Menopause ist, sind fruchtbar. Seven Eves. Sieben Evas.Die Männer fehlen - aber Moira weiss Rat. Parthenogenese. Die Jungfernzeugung, eine Form der Fortpflanzung durch Zellteilung, die verbunden mit Genmanipulation der Menschheit eine Chance gibt. Ressourcen sind genug da, jetzt wo nicht mehr 2000 sondern nur noch zunächst 8 versorgt werden müssen. Zeit ist da, die Genmanipulation von der Theorie in die Praxis zu bringen. FaszinierendProblem: Heterozygosität. Inzucht für Fortgeschrittene. Wenn der Genpool klein ist, und Sieben ist verdammt klein, kommt es in nachfolgenden Generationen zu Erbgutschäden. Aber wenn man schon für die Jungfernzeugung am Erbut rumspielt, kann man auch dagegen gleich was machen, sprich, die Gene der Eizellen vor der Teilung manipulieren. Problem: Moral. Welche Gene verändert man, welche lässt man lieber in Frieden. An sich klar, man baut starke Menschen, man baut kluge Menschen, man baut weniger aggressive Menschen. Problem: Philosophie. Aggressivität verursacht Konflikte, aber beschützt gegen Feinde. Körperliche Stärke löst Konflikte zu Deinen Gunsten, bis der Kluge mit der Pistole zum Boxkampf kommt. Aber Gendiversifizierung muss sein, sonst Inzucht und aus der Menschheit wird in eine paar Generationen ein Stamm von noch größeren Dummköpfen. Also Genmanipulation. Aber welche?Problem: Gruppendynamik. Seven Eves, Sieben Evas, jeder mit prototypischen Eigenschaften, klug, aggressiv, stark, milde sitzen auf einem Plenum. Fünf sind Freundinnen, eine Ausgestossene und eine ist einfach nur evil. Aber gerade diese, Aida, die Kannibalin, ist die Jüngste, und man kann nicht einfach ein Siebtel der Menschheit euthanasieren. Lösung: Ein Pakt. Jede Eva darf sich eine Modifikation aussuchen, die Moira umsetzt, aber keine weiß welche.Lösung? Oder Problem? Aida, die Kannibalin wider Willen, die Ausgestoßene ahnt: Problem. Sie stimmt zu mit diesen Worten:“Ich künde von einem Fluch. Das ist kein Fluch den ich Euch auferlege. Das ist kein Fluch den ich Euren Kindern auferlege. Nein. Ich war nie so "böse" wie Ihr alle denkt. Das ist ein Fluch den Ihr auferlegt, wenn Ihr das tut, was Ihr tun wollt. Und es ist ein Fluch, den Ihr meinen Kindern auferlegt. Denn ich weiss, ich sehe wie es sein wird. Ich bin das "Böse". Die Kannibalin. Die, die nicht mitmachen wollte. Meine Kinder, egal welche Entscheidung ich treffe, werden für immer anders sein als Eure Kinder. Denn täuscht Euch nicht, was Ihr hier entscheidet ist neue Rassen zu erschaffen. Sieben neue Rassen. Sie werden für immer anders und getrennt voneinander sein, so wie du Moira von Dir Ivy. Sie werden sich nie wieder in eine einzige Menschheit zurück vereinigen, denn so sind die Menschen nicht. In tausenden Jahren werden die Nachkommen von Euch sechsen auf meine Nachfahren schauen und sagen, "Da, schau, da kommt ein Kind von Aida, der Kannibalin, der Bösen, der Verfluchten". Sie werden die Straßenseite wechseln, meine Kinder meiden, auf den Boden spucken. Das ist es, was Eure Entscheidung meint. Ich werde meine Kind formen, meine Kinder, und ich werde viele von ihnen haben um mit diese Fluch leben zu können, um überleben zu können. Um Euch überleben zu können."Womit diese Buchbesprechung, halb Buchvorstellung, zum kreischenden Ende kommt, immer noch 300 Seiten vor dem Schluss. Man fragt sich gespannt, warum soll man ein derart deprimierendes Buch, dessen dunkelster Abschnitt mit einem Fluch auf die Zukunft endet, lesen? Punkt 1: Neal Stephenson. Stephenson begann als Novellist und findet durch seine Arbeit in der TV- und Filmbranche den Rhythmus, den ein Buch dieser Länge braucht, die richtige Menge und Tiefe an Nebensträngen und schafft es, wie schon gesagt, über 550 Seiten nicht im Ansatz zu verraten, was am Ende geschieht. Wovon die Hörer dieser Rezension nun nichts mehr haben. Sorry.Punkt 2: Neal Stephenson. Stephenson hat mit seinen Frühwerken Zodiac und Snow Crash, man beachte: in den 80ern, enormen gesellschaftlichen Weitblick besessen, Umweltkatastrophen und die Machtübernahme durch weltweite Firmenkonglomerate vorhergesehen, hat mit dem letzten Werk REAMDE die Parallelwelt viele Jugendlicher in Massenrollenspielen wie Eve Online oder World of Warcraft begleitet und bündelt in seinem Magnum Opus hier nichts weniger als sein Wissen über die Human Condition. Geschichtsverläufe sind aus deren Mitte heraus schwer zu beurteilen, aber wenn man jemandem diese Kompetenz im Ansatz zugestehen kann, ist es Neal Stephenson. Das Verschwinden des Mondes ist anlasslos, was danach folgt, jedoch mit dem heutigen Wissen um unseren Umgang mit uns selbst ursächlich unvermeidlich. Die Konzentration von Macht und Geld in den Händen weniger ist undemokratisch und für das Wohlergehen in “normalen” Situationen schon problematisch. In extremen Situationen ist sie fatal. Was “Seveneves” dabei so lesenswert macht, ist, dass Stephenson sich das alles schon lange anschaut und trotzdem nicht zum einseitigen Prediger wird: Denn man kann das Argument bringen, dass Machtkonzentration in Situationen, in denen es schnell gehen muss, positiv ist. Stephenson tut es. Er lässt einen Multimilliardär nach dem Vorbild von Elon Musk ein Problem erkennen, zukünftiger Wassermangel auf der ISS, und auf eigene Kosten, mit eigenem Antrieb und schlussendlich unter Opfern des eigenen Lebens lösen: der elon-muskeske Protagonist schleppt einen aus Eis bestehenden Asteroiden aus seiner Umlaufbahn zur ISS und ohne diese heroische Aktion wäre die Cloud Ark nicht im Ansatz bis zum Mondrest gekommen. Aber das Gegenargument folgt prompt in Form der schlussendlich renegaten US-Präsidentin und ihrer Machtspiele, die die Cloud Ark den Zusammenhalt kosten. Der Machtwille einer Person löscht nahezu die Menschheit aus. Das Argument “Demokratie löst alle Probleme” führt Stephenson im nächsten Schritt ad absurdum: Der sich abspaltende Teil der Cloud Ark mag von Madam President manipuliert worden sein, aber am Ende entscheiden sich 1100 Arkies, sich auf den Weg in eine eigene Umlaufbahn zu machen - das Argument, dass man dort an radioaktiven Sonnenstürmen drauf gehen könnte, wurde im Spacebook (dem Facebook der Cloud Ark) gemacht, aber verworfen, denn Klimawandel is for Pussies. 1050 Arkies weniger (oder 50% der Menschheit) kommt der letzte Rest derselben dann final in die Situation, solchen Entscheidungen nicht mehr wirklich unterworfen zu sein. Für Demokratie sind acht Frauen zu wenig, für Diktatorentum erst recht. Es bleibt nur noch der Glaube an wissenschaftliche Notwendigkeit, der alles, inklusive der Moral, untergeordnet wird. Eine Verurteilung von früheren Vergängnissen, die Gefahren von Rassismus werden dem Überleben geopfert und damit die achso schöne einfache Welt der “Lösung der Probleme der Welt aufgrund technischer Analyse und daraus gezogener Konsequenz” auch noch diskreditiert. Danke Neal Stephenson. Am Ende müssen sich “Die Menschen” auf das verlassen, was sie alle eint und ausmacht. Das, sorry, cheesy, “Menschsein”. Das, von dem keiner weiss, was es ist, aber für das jeder irgendwie inherent ein Gefühl hat, was es sein soll. Etwas Gutes. Und das wird auf den letzten dreihundert Seiten erzählt. Diese müssen positiver sein als die vorangegangenen fünfhundertfünfzig. Sind Sie auch, aber Aidas Fluch war kein leerer. Es wird ein Wiedersehen mit alten Bekannten geben, und um die letzten 300 Seiten von Neal Stephensons “Seveneves” nicht auch noch komplett zu verspoilern hier nur die Überschrift über diesen, letzten Teil des Romans: “Der Habitatring, 5000 Jahre nach Verschwinden des Mondes.”Gehet hin und leset dieses Buch. Es ist wichtig und es ist traurig und es ist gut und damit ertragbar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Kris Moon, President and Chief Operating Officer of The James Beard Foundation. In his role, Kris is responsible for all revenue at the Foundation, including building the Foundation's first-ever enterprise-wide partnerships with American Airlines, Capital One, and Windstar Cruises, and helping the Foundation grow its philanthropic support. During his 15-year tenure, Kris has been instrumental in leading the Foundation's Covid-19 response, launching and managing the JBF Food & Beverage Industry Relief Fund that raised and disbursed almost $4.8 million in grants to 312 food and beverage establishments across America; launching the Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change initiative; and spearheading the strategic planning and launch of the Foundation's JBF Impact Programs in April 2016. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to do good; Speed Round; Industry News Discussion on Righteous Eats; plus, Shari's Solo Dining experience at Platform by JBF: Restaurants Shaping America: San Francisco's Brandon Jew of Mister Jiu's x NYC's Jeremiah Stone & Fabián von Hauske Valtierra of Contra & Wildair; and the final question. ** Check out Shari's new book, Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World (Phaidon, Spring 2023), now available at Phaidon.com, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold! #chefwisebook **Photo Courtesy of Jeff Gurwin.Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support All in the Industry by becoming a member!All in the Industry is Powered by Simplecast.
The Fractional C-Suite – the franchise space is on fire right now with Fractional executives … we'll find out why with Fractional CMO Katherine LeBlanc. Then, a candid conversation with Shannon Wilburn, Co-Founder and Brand Ambassador of Just Between Friends and Owner of Shine Executive Coaching, on why she chose the fractional structure for her brand's technology. David Wheeler, VP of Technology, and Guy Myers, Director of Services, at Tsource share how this has been a big win for the JBF brand and the franchisees. Thanks to Serviceminder, Hughes, AnswerConnect, and BIGGBY Coffee.
Today, I have a fantastic guest, Shannon Wilburn, who was co-founder, CEO and today is a board member of the franchise sensation, Just Between Friends.Shannon started her career as a fifth grade elementary school teacher, but as a pastor's wife in need of more income, she pivoted into the life of entrepreneurship. In 1997, Shannon and her co-founder opened their first children's and maternity consignment event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They successfully grew their single location business, and in 2003, they decided to begin selling franchises of their concept all across the country.Over the next 20 years, Shannon and her team built the Just Between Friends franchise to 31 states with more than 151 locations. In 2022, just between friends systemwide revenue surpassed $41 million. Like for many entrepreneurs, the pandemic brought on a variety of business and personal challenges. So when Shannon was approached to be purchased by her largest franchisee, she knew it was time to sell her business.Today, Shannon and I talk about her unanticipated start as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced along the way and her foresight to constantly surround herself with experts and advisors at each step of her entrepreneurial journey. A few episode highlights:(6:25) ... Shannon's "why" for creating Just Between Friends (20:55) ... JBF's reorganization, and how 50/50 partners decided to "slice the pie"(34:34) ... Why 2022 was the right time for Shannon to sell the business(46:20) ... Building the dream team of advisors that set Shannon up to ensure an amazing exitI hope you enjoy my conversation with Shannon Wilburn.
Upon his Beard nomination for Best Chef NW last year, we were honored to have Jonathan Jones on our podcast. Now that the second JBF nom has come his way, and after moving his Salem restaurant's location, we thought it would be worthwhile to revisit our interview with Chef Jones from March of 2022. Jonathan Jones of Salem's Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails makes his first podcast appearance with us just after his recent 2022 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Northwest nomination. He asked us if we could focus on the positive, and for sure we did that, discussing what the nomination means to him, his paths from southeast Pennsylvania to Wisconsin and Vermont to Oregon to garner such an accolade, along with some of the people who helped inspire and instill in him what it took to be not only a great chef, but a responsible restaurant owner and active citizen. Jonathan espouses appreciation for all the places he's lived, and especially for those things that make him satisfied with his and his wife's choice to move to Oregon. We do spend some time on his activism, partly manifested in encouraging reading with the library maintained at Epilogue, as well as the energy required to put forth to be an active person. We talk about what he has learned in promoting the interests of the underserved, and what changes he expects in the marathon of spreading understanding of the meaning and need for the Black Lives Matter movement . We really enjoyed this talk and hope you supplement listening to this episode with a visit to Epilogue Kitchen and Cocktails in Salem to meet Chef Jonathan in person. Zupan's Markets: www.Zupans.com Oregon Dungeness Crab: www.OregonDungeness.org RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com
Our first interview of the new season, which every interview will drop on Thursdays with our normal tomfoolery n shenanigans dropping on Tuesday just like always... double the content, double the fun! Our first guest is James Beard Award-winning Chef, Alex Seidel. Alex is a restauranteur that has multiple fine dining and family friendly options peppered across the metro-Denver area, including the renowned Fruition Restaurant & JBF honored Mercantile as well as his casual concepts Chook Chicken and his newest baby, Roca Pizza and Pasta.Look, the man knows dank eats.. we know this well. So we wanted to learn why he had shifted his focus from fine dining to fam-friendly. Had a heck of a time goofing off with Chef, talking about the newest concepts, the learning curve for pizzerias & even the obscure locations
Jack Brewer, former NFL player and captain, joins Liberty & Justice episode 41. Matt and Jack discuss football, leadership and the Jack Brewer Foundation https://thejackbrewerfoundation.org. Watch every episode of Liberty & Justice at http://www.whitaker.tv.With a deep commitment to “Empowering from Within”, JBF Worldwide encourages its Global Ambassadors to reach beyond their own communities in order to bring resources to the most underserved. Our Global Ambassadors include athletes, artist and influencers from a wide range of industries, who come together to promote global good.Founded by former NFL Team Captain, Philanthropist and Ambassador Jack Brewer, The Jack Brewer Foundation currently supports programs in Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, India, China and the United States. JBF Worldwide is a volunteer based organization that was founded on the belief that influencers could come together in their free time to help solve many of the issues surrounding the extreme poor.To date, JBF has delivered over $70 million in medical aid, supports over 35 orphan care centers, has helped deliver sports equipment to over one million underserved children, implements programs aimed at addressing fatherlessness in America's hardest hit black communities, and helps bring medical care to over 10,000 women and children around the world.Matthew G. Whitaker was acting Attorney General of the United States (2018-2019). Prior to becoming acting Attorney General, Mr. Whitaker served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General. He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush, serving from 2004-2009. Whitaker was the managing partner of Des Moines-based law firm, Whitaker Hagenow & Gustoff LLP from 2009 until rejoining DOJ in 2017. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, between 2014 and 2017. Mr. Whitaker is the Author of the book--Above the Law, The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump. Buy Matt's book here: https://amzn.to/3IXUOb8Mr. Whitaker graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa. While at Iowa, Mr. Whitaker was a three-year letterman on the football team where he received the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor.Mr. Whitaker is now a Co-Chair of the Center for Law and Justice at America First Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation. Matt is on the Board of Directors for America First Legal Foundation and is a Senior Advisor to IronGate Capital Advisors. He is also Of Counsel with the Graves Garrett law firm. Whitaker appears regularly to discuss legal and political issues on Fox News, Newsmax and other news outlets. He splits his time between Iowa, Florida and Washington, D.C.
In this episode, Adam Perlmutter chats with Mike Mulqueen, Consulting Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting. They have a deep conversation around logistic systems and the complexity of selecting the right system. Mulqueen also outlines big logistics technology changes, recent market trends, key technologies/considerations that shippers should be watching, and more! “Our primary clients are shippers… that will use contract freight, LTL,, truck load, parcel. Oftentimes they'll have either dedicated fleets or private fleets, and we help them in a number of ways. My practice is focused on technology assessment and making a determination as to what technology or set of technologies an individual shipper should be using to achieve their desired end state.” - Mike Mulqueen Implementation of TMS The Challenges Due to issues such as bad data, organizational changes, and turnover, businesses often do not reap the full benefits of their TMS. At JBF there is a practice called "Accelerate", which revolves around continuous improvement, providing organizations with training on specific applications, super users, and also doing a decent amount of modeling and acquisition events. Exciting things in the logistics space You get to solve big problems Opportunity to have an impact on shareholder value and transportation Transportation and supply chain has become forefront in everybody's mind The complexities are so grand that you never stop learning Transportation and logistics has so many sub components are very differ, each with their own unique set of problems to solve. Truckload, intermodal, LTL, ocean, air, parcel. Then add to this all the complexity that comes along with geographic variables. If you want to solve big problems, transportation will keep you on your toes! How does JBF Consulting go about determining who is the right fit for clients? Define the desired end state. Look across all key sub-processes of transportation for a shipper and in multiple different lenses. Ex. How do you procure contract rates? What is your process for inbound transportation, be it international or domestic inbound? What is your process for outbound transportation? Figure out what they're doing well and what they're not doing well. Then document what the opportunity is. Understand the KPIs that will be used to determine success is also key in the vendor selection process. That becomes the basis for JBF's vendor selection. “TMS applications are extremely reliant on good data. I need to make sure my rates, my contracts, my customer preferences, my time… all these different pieces are set up accurately, and it's not just a one time setup.”- Mike Mulqueen Key technologies that shippers should be watching Microservices architectures with defined user exits (i.e. web hooks that enable TMS customers to customize the solution) Old paradigm of waiting for the annual release is (or should be) dead Enable the market to build extensions Machine Learning Lots of hype, but this will be important in the long run Focus has been primarily on two areas Pricing Predictive ETAs Requires lots of data Requires new skill sets for ML users, but potential is there. Probabilistic Optimization The world is uncertain. Probabilities need to be taken into account during planning Ex: Should I put my fleet on Load X? Decision is determined based on the probability of a load originating near the termination of Load X. Should I ship this UPS ground if the customer needs it tomorrow? “You want your TMS system almost to have to be thinking like your dispatcher, your dispatcher's got all this knowledge in their head. They know stuff. I'm trying to make it so that my TMS system has that same level of knowledge and can make decisions appropriately.” - Mike Mulqueen About JBF Boutique consulting firm Focus on transportation management technology Primary clients: shippers! Learn more about JBF at https://jbf-consulting.com/
I am interviewing Kelsie Sanchez, owner of Just Between Friends- Lubbock, in today's episode. Kelsie is a busy mom to four kids, ages 4 and under, and is passionate about bringing quality consigned goods to the families of the South Plains. Listen to learn how you can turn your unwanted and unused items into cash at their September event! AND whether you are a first-time mom or a seasoned one, JBF has thousands of items to choose from to meet your growing kid's needs at a majorly discounted price! Just Between Friends Lubbock Just Between Friends Lubbock- FB page Texas Girls and Boys Ranch Mom in the Hub Podcast- IG Lubbock Moms- website Lubbock Moms- FB
The Solutionaries are excited to announce our next Live Show. We have two of Automotive's most familiar faces and voices. These two not only bring the News to all of our industry, but they set a standard of excellence and passion that are unrivaled while encouraging others to do the same. Entrepreneurs Jim and Bridget Fitzpatrick are the co-founders of JBF Business Media. Headquartered in Atlanta GA, JBF owns and operates two B2B media platforms including CBT Automotive Network and ASBN “Atlanta Small Business Network.” CBT Automotive Network is in its tenth year and is now the leading resource for dealership principles, general managers and personnel, for news, information, best practices, training and more.Bridget and Jim can be seen showcasing and interviewing successful dealer principles, general managers and entrepreneurs on both CBT News and ASBN.Bridget and Jim split their time between Atlanta, Ga and Delray Beach Fl. They have 5 children and 5 grandchildren. We are excited to to teach them how to Forgive Focus Fly so the can Keep Growing, so without further adieu, Let's Brew!!!
On today's episode, its Episode 1 of a two-parter this week... Chris & Kip sit down with Chef Jose Avila to talk about his recent nod by the James Beard Foundation & the rise of his very popular taco concept, La Diabla. We start the party off by learning about Chef's travels that led him to Colorado, from leaving his home in Mexico City to hitting the southern hemisphere, living under Communist rule in Cuba & how he made his bones in America. Chef has a truly epic story that we didn't want to cheapen with our shenanigans about July 4th or Kip's new video series (Thats in Part 2 Thursday). Epic journey from a kickass Chef who is taking over the city. If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing Chef Jose's story, tune in.. and if you haven't had the luxury to try one of his Mexican concepts, I urge you to rush over to La Diabla or wake up early on a Sunday for El Borerro Negro. Happy Hour on Wednesday - 2 tacos & a marg for $5Pozole Thursday - 2 for 1 Pozole. Must try!
Mike Wolf and Joe Lynch discuss why freight tech fails. Mike is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting, a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. About Mike Wolf Mike Wolf is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting. Mike has extensive experience in Transportation and Logistics from procurement through operations leadership spanning 25+ years. His experience is deep in transportation and the CPG / Beverage Industry with particular expertise in leveraging change management skills to ensure changes are adopted and maximize the intended value, including implementing new systems, modes, suppliers or shipping points and carriers. Mike earned his BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Tennessee. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: Why Freight Tech Fails Mike Wolf is a Client Engagement Director at JBF Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping shippers of all sizes and across many industries select, implement and squeeze as much value as possible out of their logistics systems. In the podcast interview, Mike describes why freight tech fails and what can be done to improve the situation. Mike and the JBF team have learned that freight tech failures can be separated into 3 categories: Strategic misalignment – selected the wrong technology to solve the problem, inadequate ROI, vague business goals, not knowledgeable of the freight tech marketplace which is complex and everchanging. Implementation issues – lack of freight tech project management expertise in-house, team members not experienced in freight tech implementations, lack of buy-in, poor planning, and host of other problems that ruin projects and careers. Lack of continuous improvement – once the technology is implemented companies want to disband the team and move on, which often leads to under-utilized technology, misguided work-arounds, and a poor ROI. JBF Consulting works with shippers to solve the problems described above. Since JBF only works on logistics and supply chain technology, they have the expertise and experience to solve even the most difficult challenges. JBF uses a proven framework for selecting, implementing, and maximizing the impact of freight technology. Learn More About Why Freight Tech Fails Mike's LinkedIn JBF Consulting LinkedIn JBF Consulting Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
"Waste not want not!" Genius is abundant in this episode. The brilliance of Mei's "open book management," to help create transparency in the restaurant business. What is a Certified Master Composter How simple and delicious a pickle brine is. recipes to save food in your own kitchen Click in to hear about how sisters Irene & Mei Li received the JBF award for leadership. Not only are they leaders in their two businesses Food Waste Feast & Mei Mei Dumplings but their family life is so functioning they wrote a book with their younger brother! Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
The values are Hope, Grow, Share, and Solve. The attitude is Advance and the secret weapon is an advisory board. Listen to Shannon Wilburn, CEO and Co-founder of Just Between Friends talk about starting a business that was an economic necessity as a teen, became a passion as a parent that is now a thriving franchise system helping others save money and care well for their children by taking chances and asking questions and for help.
In conversation with Jamila Robinson Chef and educator Bryant Terry is the author of four vegan cookbooks, including Grub, Afro-Vegan, and Vegetable Kingdom, winner of an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. In 2015 he earned a James Beard Foundation Leadership Award for his food justice activism. The chef-in-residence at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, his writing and recipes have been published in periodicals such as Gourmet, Food and Wine, and The New York Times Magazine, among many other places. San Francisco Magazine selected him as one of the 11 smartest people in the Bay Area food scene and Fast Company referred to him as one of 9 People Who Are Changing the Future of Food. In Black Food, Terry offers a tribute to Black culinary creativity with more than 100 esteemed contributors from around the globe. The assistant managing food editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Jamila Robinson is the chair of the James Beard Foundation Journalism Committee, where she is also a coach and mentor for the JBF fellowship program. She formerly worked as an editorial director for Atlantic Media, as a senior content strategist for the USA Today Network, and as a senior editor for features at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. (recorded 4/12/2022)
Chef Ricky Moore left behind the life of a Michelin Starred chef to open up a Seafood "Joint."- Saltbox Seafood Joint Listen in to find out why Ricky left his lofty position and the reason he's so smooth... Also in this episode- How you get to be a JBF finalist? Ricky's top hip-hop songs? What is a classic Fish Sandwich Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
Part 2 of our conversation with Chef Scott Crawford. Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Chef Scott Crawfords life. Despite coming close to death and nearly succumbing to addiction Chef Scott carved out a piece of the restaurant industry all for himself and his family! Chef Scott has recieved 5 JBF noms, owns 3 restaurants with a 4th coming yet there is still more he wants from this industry... Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
Family, cooking, motorcycles and guitars, are the pillars of Chef Scott Crawfords life. Despite coming close to death and nearly succumbing to addiction Chef Scott carved out a piece of the restaurant industry all for himself and his family! Chef Scott has recieved 5 JBF noms, owns 3 restaurants with a 4th coming yet there is still more he wants from this industry... Support our Sponsors: SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com Need a Gig? Go to GigPro NCFB! and get your first gig, free of charge, from GigPro! Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee! Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com
Clare Reichenbach is the chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's preeminent culinary arts organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and honoring chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In her role as CEO, Clare works with the JBF staff and board of trustees in directing the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the James Beard Foundation. Clare's responsibilities include overseeing a wide range of the JBF programs such as the James Beard Foundation Awards; the JBF Women's Leadership Programs; the James Beard House dinners and events around the United States; the non-profit's scholarship programs; and the JBF Impact Programs, all in pursuit of a more equitable and sustainable food system. Before joining the James Beard Foundation, Reichenbach founded CJJR Consulting, where her clients included New York Public Radio, NBCU, and Samsung. Prior to that, Clare worked at the BBC for over 10 years, both in the U.K. and the U.S. where she was executive vice president of strategy and business development, a position she also held at AMC Networks. Her accolades include being named one of CableFAX's “Most Powerful Women in Cable,” Multichannel News's “Women to Watch,” and Management Today's “35 Women Under 35.” Reichenbach has a bachelor's degree from Oxford University and completed the advanced management program from Harvard Business School. Clare lives in Manhattan with her young daughter. Follow BITB on Twitter and Instagram.
Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. About Mike Mulqueen Mike Mulqueen is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting. Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. His functional expertise is in Multi-modal Transportation Management, Supply Chain Visibility, and Transportation Modeling. Mike earned a Master of Engineering degree from MIT and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from the University of Maryland. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: Freight Tech Trends Mike Mulqueen and the team at JBF Consulting advise and consult the very largest shippers on transportation management systems and technology. Typically, JBF customers spend over $100 million per year on transportation. Because of their large spend, JBF's customers usually buy their own transportation management systems. In the interview, Mike discussed the largest TMS companies and some of the recent mergers and acquisitions. Mike also highlighted the 3 freight tech trends that he thinks are relevant right now. Trend 1: Mergers and acquisitions in the TMS business mean some shippers will find themselves with a new TMS provider, who may not support their application. Some large shippers are faced with painful integrations and implementations that they had not planned as a result of their TMS provider getting acquired or merging with another provider. Trend 2: Migration of on-premise solutions to the cloud. Many large shippers are using transportation management systems that are on-premise solutions, which is installed on the customer's server. As TMS providers migrate their systems to the cloud, some shippers are experiencing disruptions. Many companies using on-premise solutions are very large shippers so any interruption of service can be very costly. Migration to the cloud is also expensive, and time-consuming for very large shippers. Because the migration to the cloud is often like starting over, many large shippers decide to re-evaluate their TMS providers before moving to the cloud. Trend 3: Transportation management systems are evolving to become easier to integrate and implement. TMS solutions are also focusing on being expert at one function (inch wide – mile deep) rather than being mediocre at many functions (mile wide – inch deep). Integrations will still be necessary, but hopefully they will get easier. Companies like Turvo are unifying systems, internal and external, providing one end-to-end platform, which enables companies to use the very best system for the job, while seamlessly connecting to the platform. Learn More About Freight Tech Trends Mike Mulqueen JBF Consulting FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
Sean Fitzgerald is the President of Just Boxing Foundation. JBF is a non-profit organization that supports past and empower future generations of boxers. Sean talks all about when the foundation was created, why and how its assisting many fighters. Tune in to hear more about it and remember No Games, Just Boxing! https://www.justboxing.org https://www.instagram.com/justboxingfoundation/ ********************** "The TAP" Talking Again Podcast: https://linktr.ee/TheTAP Artwork: Mike Dash https://instagram.com/md_designandprint Music by: Popoff https://www.instagram.com/popoff906/ Produced by: TakeNotez https://www.instagram.com/takenotez906/ Source: https://www.instagram.com/streetcraveblog/ http://www.streetcrave906.co ************* --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talkingagainpodcast/message
The esteemed James Beard Foundation (JBF) navigated shifting tides over the past few years as restaurant culture, including toxic work environments and reprehensible behavior, came into sharper focus. To their credit, ongoing calls for diversity and inclusion led to the cancellation of the annual James Beard Awards in 2020 and 2021 to allow for a period of self-examination, an internal audit, and changes to the policies and procedures of the Awards, the equivalent of the Oscars in the culinary world. With a passion for cultural inclusiveness, Liberian-born and New York-based Dawn Padmore joined JBF as Vice President of Awards in 2021, having had extensive experience in culinary events and a decades-long history of working with the James Beard Awards. In her role, Dawn works with the volunteer committees, JBF staff, and trustees to shape the future of the Awards, including the 2022 Awards to be held in June 2022. Prior to joining JBF, Dawn gained extensive experience as part of teams conceptualizing and producing culinary events and festivals such as the New York City Wine and Food Festival and Harlem EatUp!, an annual festival of food and culture that showcases the talents of Harlem-based and nationally acclaimed chefs and personalities. During COVID, with the festival canceled, Dawn served as producer on a one-hour televised Harlem EatUp! fundraising special on ABC7 New York. Listen as Dawn and host, Brad Johnson, discuss the revitalized and more equitable James Beard Awards' focus, policies, categories and application process (Open Call deadline is 11/30/21). Dawn's enthusiasm is encouraging and reflects a commitment to accessibility. We also learn a bit more about this upbeat and affable woman who immigrated from Liberia during a coup d'état, the draw to New York City, her career path leading to her position with JBF, and her other talent as an accomplished, classically trained soprano who was invited to sing at the inauguration of the Republic of Liberia’s President, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, the first female African president, and performed for Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Bishop Desmond Tutu. * * * Please follow @CornerTableTalk on Instagram and Facebook For more information on host Brad Johnson or to join our mailing list, please visit: https://postandbeamhospitality.com/ For questions or comments, please e.mail: info@postandbeamhospitality.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Best Served and JBF as industry pros discuss next generation alternatives and solution to the overall decrease of food losses and persistent plastic waste accumulation in packaging We need to understand how restaurants can be better stewards of their environment and use packaging to amplify their values as a business. We will gather insights on the next generation alternatives & solutions to an overall decrease of food loss and persistent plastic waste accumulation in packaging. With an estimated average of 80 million tons of packaging waste a year, in the US, we have some serious work to do!! Moderators Chef Jensen Cummings Chef Mimi Lan Cory Conners Damon Frank Giannoccaro Heather Jane Michael Dwork Lauren Kennedy Resources Sustainable Packaging with Cory Conners Bio Degradable Institute Food Packaging Chemicals 9 Tips for Seamless Branding Packaged In Pollution Choosing the Right Takeout Containers Verterra Native Pak Giannocaaro Creative
Join JBF and Best Served as industry pros unpack the issues plaguing the hospitality industry today: staffing, hiring, wages, and what it means to have a quality workplace. “Everyone talks about building a relationship with their guests. They need to build one with their employees first.” The hospitality industry's long history of bad pay, lack of benefits, toxic cultures and no path to retirement have been exposed. It is time to build Workplaces Worth Working, that are Equitable, Profitable, Sustainable and invest in their most valuable assets, people. Moderators Chef Jensen Cummings Chef Mimi Lan Christine Chung Kiki Louya Teo Reyes Roc United Abbey Miller Resources JBF website / industry newsletter signup at bottom Safety First playbook Oyster Sunday x JBF resources: Strategies for Hiring and Retaining Employees Oyster Sunday x JBF resources: Reopening Webinar Oyster Sunday Signup for Industry newsletter Legacy Network Women's Leadership Programs Beard House Fellows Program MIT Living Wage Calculator Rob Walker Storytelling Experiment Creative Ways to Solve the Labor Crisis Black Box Study
Dawn Padmore, James Beard Foundation VP of Awards joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio along with Siobhan Flaherty-Haber VP of events for JBF. Hear as Dawn shares excitement for this year’s event in Chicago at the Harris Rooftop and the scope of the foundation’s efforts that go far beyond the awards. Listen as Siobhan fills […]
Shipper Pain Points with Brad Forester Brad Forester and Joe Lynch discuss the shipper pain points. Brad is the Founder of JBF Consulting, which specialize in freight technology – strategy, system integration, implementation and deployment. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management, Organizational Design, and Systems Integration, he has been leveraging these skills to benefit clients since he founded JBF in 2003. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: Shipper Pain Points Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting, which helps shippers of all sizes and across many industries select, implement and squeeze as much value as possible out of their logistics systems. In the podcast interview, Brad describes the 4 shipper pain points that he and the JBF team are hearing about from their customers who are large shippers. The ocean shipping delays caused by the pandemic has disrupted supply chains. These disruptions have prompted large shippers and 3PLs to seek ocean and port visibility solutions. Shippers are also looking for more small parcel and last mile solutions and the associated TMS system integrations. As shippers have come to realize big gain in transportation efficiency and effectiveness via technology, they are looking for additional freight tech solutions. Companies like Emerge (freight procurement) and Turvo (TMS and collaboration) have created solutions that are solving new problems for shippers. Some of the largest shippers were early adopters of freight technology like TMS. Many of these companies have been using TMS for long time, which mean they are using on-premise systems. As time goes on, TMS providers are trying to migrate these large shippers to the cloud, but given their huge shipping volumes and technology investments, the process is difficult, costly, and time-consuming. JBF Consulting works with shippers to solve the problems described above. Since JBF only works on logistics and supply chain technology, they have the expertise and experience to solve even the most difficult challenges. Learn More About Shipper Pain Points Brad Forester Mike Mulqueen JBF Consulting Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
This week on the Obituary: Girl On Cinema, JBF, & BluKroovy discuss how completely over produced the modern pro wrestling product has become. They talk about everything from the stage, to the lighting, to the ring, to the camera work, to the video packages, to pretty much any part of professional wrestling production that you can think of. The WWE is obviously the worst offender of over producing their TV show. But AEW may be going in that exact same direction. Find out just how much overproduction has lead to the death of pro wrestling right here, right now. The gang also reviews the 100th Episode of AEW Dynamite from September 1, 2021, the Go Home Show to AEW ALL OUT 2021. Join Wrestling Obituary on Patreon for full video of each episode plus behind-the-scenes photos, videos, extra content & more! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingObituary Subscribe to Wrestling Obituary on YouTube for video highlights from each episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnroJLgLzBVyfb386CUsB8g Follow Us on Twitter: @WrestlingObitch @GirlOnCinema @BluKroovy Follow Us on Instagram: @WrestlingObituary @GirlOnCinema
This week on the Obituary: GirlOnCinema, JBF, & BluKroovy discuss how political correctness and "cancel culture" have affected the business of professional wrestling. Jim Cornette, Charlotte Flair and especially Max Caster (along with countless others) have felt these effects first hand. But how has PC culture affected the companies like AEW & WWE? Does it help or hurt the pro wrestling business overall? In addition to this topic, the Gang also reviews NXT Takeover 36 and AEW Dynamite August 25, 2021. So enjoy the LAST EVER episode of Wrestling Obituary before we get #canceled. Join Wrestling Obituary on Patreon for full video of each episode plus behind-the-scenes photos, videos, extra content & more! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingObituary Subscribe to Wrestling Obituary on YouTube for video highlights from each episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnroJLgLzBVyfb386CUsB8g Follow Us on Twitter: @WrestlingObitch @GirlOnCinema @BluKroovy Follow Us on Instagram: @WrestlingObituary @GirlOnCinema
This week on the Obituary: GirlOnCinema, JBF, & BluKroovy discuss the importance of height for a professional wrestler, the role it plays in the believability of a wrestling match, and how it affects the perception of the casual viewers. The gang also reviews WWE NXT from August 17, 2021 and briefly talk about AEW Dynamite from August, 18, 2021. Join Wrestling Obituary on Patreon for full video of each episode plus behind-the-scenes photos, videos, extra content & more! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingObituary Subscribe to Wrestling Obituary on YouTube for video highlights from each episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnroJLgLzBVyfb386CUsB8g Follow Us on Twitter: @WrestlingObitch @GirlOnCinema @BluKroovy Follow Us on Instagram: @WrestlingObituary @GirlOnCinema
This week on the Obituary: GirlOnCinema, JBF, & BluKroovy discuss how too many kick outs affect the quality of a wrestling match and the possible impact this has on the professional wrestling business overall. The gang also reviews WWE Monday Night Raw from August 9th, 2021. Join Wrestling Obituary on Patreon for full video of each episode plus behind-the-scenes photos, videos, extra content & more! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingObituary Subscribe to Wrestling Obituary on YouTube for video highlights from each episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnroJLgLzBVyfb386CUsB8g Follow Us on Twitter: @WrestlingObitch @GirlOnCinema @BluKroovy Follow Us on Instagram: @WrestlingObituary @GirlOnCinema
This week on the Obituary: GirlOnCinema, JBF, & BluKroovy discuss the "flippy shit" style of pro wrestling and the part it has played in the death of the business. The gang also reviews AEW Dynamite: Homecoming from August 4, 2021. Join Wrestling Obituary on Patreon for full video of each episode plus behind-the-scenes photos, videos, extra content & more! https://www.patreon.com/WrestlingObituary Subscribe to Wrestling Obituary on YouTube for video highlights from each episode https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnroJLgLzBVyfb386CUsB8g Follow Us on Twitter: @WrestlingObitch @GirlOnCinema @BluKroovy Follow Us on Instagram: @WrestlingObituary @GirlOnCinema
When does the line between realism and entertainment blur? Fearless and Wayne discuss MoneyBagg Yo's ‘Waukesha' and if we should be worried about the up-and-coming rapper. The conversation also delves into the challenges of addiction.
We've always had discussions about our Hip Hop Top 5, but why don't other genres have the same debate? Jimmy B. Fearless and Wayne give their theories why and also give their top 5 for Country and R&B.
The premiere of ‘In The Heights' caused an uproar within the Afro-Latino community. Jimmy B. Fearless, being an Afro-Latino himself, explains why it's warranted and also gives a history lesson on the origins of the Afro-Latino people. We also delve into the resentment of dark skin.
You may be for it, you may be against it, but with the climate of the world changing drastically, having a weapon for protection is vital. But how necessary is military grade weaponry? Join the debate with Fearless and Wayne as one gives reasons why it's needed and the other debates its detriment.
Freight Tech Trends with Mike Mulqueen Mike Mulqueen and Joe Lynch discuss freight tech trends. Mike is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting a company that integrates a supply chain execution strategy and systems for logistics-intensive companies. About Mike Mulqueen Mike Mulqueen is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting. Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. His functional expertise is in Multi-modal Transportation Management, Supply Chain Visibility, and Transportation Modeling. Mike earned a Master of Engineering degree from MIT and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from the University of Maryland. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: Freight Tech Trends Mike Mulqueen and the team at JBF Consulting advise and consult the very largest shippers on transportation management systems and technology. Typically, JBF customers spend over $100 million per year on transportation. Because of their large spend, JBF's customers usually buy their own transportation management systems. In the interview, Mike discussed the largest TMS companies and some of the recent mergers and acquisitions. Mike also highlighted the 3 freight tech trends that he thinks are relevant right now. Trend 1: Mergers and acquisitions in the TMS business mean some shippers will find themselves with a new TMS provider, who may not support their application. Some large shippers are faced with painful integrations and implementations that they had not planned as a result of their TMS provider getting acquired or merging with another provider. Trend 2: Migration of on-premise solutions to the cloud. Many large shippers are using transportation management systems that are on-premise solutions, which is installed on the customer's server. As TMS providers migrate their systems to the cloud, some shippers are experiencing disruptions. Many companies using on-premise solutions are very large shippers so any interruption of service can be very costly. Migration to the cloud is also expensive, and time-consuming for very large shippers. Because the migration to the cloud is often like starting over, many large shippers decide to re-evaluate their TMS providers before moving to the cloud. Trend 3: Transportation management systems are evolving to become easier to integrate and implement. TMS solutions are also focusing on being expert at one function (inch wide – mile deep) rather than being mediocre at many functions (mile wide – inch deep). Integrations will still be necessary, but hopefully they will get easier. Companies like Turvo are unifying systems, internal and external, providing one end-to-end platform, which enables companies to use the very best system for the job, while seamlessly connecting to the platform. Learn More About Freight Tech Trends Mike Mulqueen JBF Consulting FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
Deedra interviews a woman in business she admires, Shannon Wilburn, CEO/Co-Founder of Just Between Friends Franchise System. Learn how Shannon balanced work/mom life and grew JBF into 150 franchises nationwide.
D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”, Small Bites on Wildfire Radio returns this Sunday, April 11th at 635pm EST with a fantastic lineup! #SmallBitesRadio was named #14 out of the Top 30 Best Hospitality Shows on the planet for 2020. A great option for a wonderful gift for #MothersDay would be any Vitamix product to go along with their recipe book “Vitamix 100th Anniversary Cookbook: 100 Whole Food Recipes from our Fans & Family” being released on Tuesday, April 27th. We'll chat with Vitamix's Head Chef Adam Wilson about how to enrich your day with favorites like Ultra-Creamy Cashew Butter Coffee and a savory Carrot Ginger Soup, create sweet touches like chocolate-hazelnut spread and Keegan Allen's “Planet Earth's Best Banana Nut Ice Cream.” These favorite recipes, preparation techniques, and stories from Vitamix and Vitamix fans and celebrities in the Vitamix 100th Anniversary Cookbook will inspire you to make delicious and easily prepared whole foods part of your lifestyle. Make the smoothest baby foods from apple, pumpkin, and pears. Reward your pets with healthier choices like Pumpkin Cat Food Toppers and Frosty Strawberry Dog Treats. This 100th Anniversary Vitamix Cookbook is filled with yummy surprises for everybody in your family! When you use your Vitamix Creations and Tips you can improve your health and wellness and show friends and family you love them by helping them to make smart eating choices and join the happy group of Vitamix Users Then we will talk to International Media Celebrity, Supermodel, Beauty/Lifestyle and Wellness expert Clarissa Burt who has partnered with world-renowned Chef Rita Romano: Authentic Italian Cooking to create “The Gluten Free Gastronomy Cookbook” in hard copy and digital versions. Consisting of 70 sumptuous cucina Italiana recipes without the dangers of gluten, now those with gluten intolerance and Celiac disease can savor mouth-watering Italian food. Clarissa Burt is from the Visit Philly area and is CEO/Founder of In the Limelight multi-media platform for women entrepreneurs. The In the Limelight Media mission aims to elevate the position and condition of women entrepreneurs globally both personally and professionally, providing educative, entertaining, and empowering content. Last, but certainly not least we can't wait to be graced by the presence of two-time James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic Semifinalist Matthew Kern and Owner of Heirloom restaurant Meghan Lee. Nestled in an intimate Victorian house near Delaware Bay Visit Lewes the beloved white house with red shutters Heirloom is known for its emphasis on ingredients from local farms and fishermen. The only JBF nominated restaurant in the State of Delaware - Government, this hidden gem is an oasis in a beach vacation destination when you Visit Delaware. You say you STILL NEED MORE!!! Don't forget we still have our regular weekly segments from author, Courier-Post nightlife correspondent and The New York Times recognized blogger John Howard-Fusco for foodie news of the week, Chef Barbie Marshall who is a Chef Gordon Ramsay Hell's Kitchen Season 10 finalist and has appeared on Season 17 of FOX Hell's Kitchen #AllStars as well named Pennsylvania's most influential chef by Cooking Light will delight us with her observation of the week, highly acclaimed and respected Vegan Chef Christina Martin will delight with her ‘Healthy Bite' of week giving nourishing and wholesome advice, and a joke of the week from legendary joke teller Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling of The Howard Stern Show fame. D & L Coffee Services Inc. and Bluejeanfood.com hope you will use the TuneIn app to listen worldwide or also catch Small Bites Radio syndicated on KGTK 920AM, KITZ 1400AM, KSBN 1230AM, KBNP 1410AM, iHeartRadio, Salem Radio Network, ScyNet Radio, Stitcher Radio, PodOmatic, Indie Philly Radio, Player FM, iTunes, Pandora, and TryThisDish Radio which is the only independently owned and operated international chef-driven foodie and lifestyle radio network in the world. D & L Coffee Services has an expert staff of highly qualified, certified, and experienced office, technical, and sales personnel. D & L Coffee Services are able to provide your business, home, or special event the absolute best from the beans they sell, vendors they work with, Italian delicacies available for delivery, catering on-site for any sized affair, hands-on barista training, equipment available for purchase, and maintenance/repair services for your espresso and coffee machines. You can stop by their warehouse at 7000 HOLSTEIN AVE, SUITE 3, Philadelphia, PA 19153 during business hours or call the office at 215-365-5521 for an appointment, consultation, or any questions. #FoodRadioShowPhiladelphia #FoodRadioShowSouthJersey #TopListedHospitalityShow #BestFood #BestPod
Shannon Wilburn, CFE, is the Co-founder and CEO of Just Between Friends Franchise Systems, Inc., North America’s leading pop-up children’s and maternity consignment sale. Just Between Friends has 150+ franchises in 32 states. Each franchise hosts two or more seasonal sales a year in their community. JBF was founded on the idea that everyone deserves to feel good about providing well for their families. JBF was named to Forbes “Top Ten Franchises in America” for 3 years in a row and has been named in the top franchises for franchisee satisfaction by Franchise Business Review for the last 14 years. JBF has also been named to the list of “Top Franchises for Women,” “Top Ten Home-based Franchises for Stay-at-home Moms” and “Best of the Best Low-Cost Franchises by Franchise Business Review for a fourth year. Interviewed by Michelle Rowan, President, Franchise Business Review.
Most restaurants today are in a constant state of change. Some are closing. Many have already closed. In the midst of difficulty lies opportunity. Rents have and are dropping and landlords are desperate for tenants with backing. Competition is obviously minimized. Talent is available and ready. Can opportunity be made from this shitty year and if so, what other new challenges lie in the wait?Our guest today is Jorge Guzman, chef and partner of Petite Leon in Minneapolis MN. Prior Petite Leon, Jorge was exec chef at Surly Brewing in Minneapolis and was a F&W BNC and a JBF finalist. Jorge and his partners began building earlier their restaurant earlier this year. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Opening Soon by becoming a member!Opening Soon is Powered by Simplecast.
FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers with Brad Forester and Mike Mulqueen Brad Forester, Mike Mulqueen, and Joe Lynch discuss FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers. Brad, Mike, and their team at JBF Consulting advise Fortune 500 companies on the assessment, selection, and implementation of supply chain software. About Brad Forester Brad Forester is the Founder and Managing Partner of JBF Consulting. Brad is a highly recognized senior supply chain leader with over 23 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport technology. He has a unique mix of carrier, shipper, software, and consulting experiences that benefit clients. With functional expertise in Global TMS Programs, Change Management, Organizational Design, and Systems Integration, he has been leveraging these skills to benefit clients since he founded JBF in 2003. Brad has a BA in Logistics Management from Michigan State University. About Mike Mulqueen Mike Mulqueen is a Partner and Strategy Practice Lead at JBF Consulting. Mike is a leading expert in logistics technology solutions with over 30 years of managing, designing, and implementing freight transport systems. His functional expertise is in Multi-modal Transportation Management, Supply Chain Visibility, and Transportation Modeling. Mike earned a Master of Engineering degree from MIT and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/Marketing from the University of Maryland. About JBF Consulting JBF Consulting is a supply chain execution strategy and systems integrator for logistics-intensive companies of every size and any industry. JBF's background and deep experience in the field of commercial logistics technology implementation position them as industry leaders whose craftsmanship exceeds client expectations. JBF expedites the transformation of supply chains through logistics & technology strategy, commercial & bespoke software implementation, and analytics & optimization. Key Takeaways: FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers In the podcast, Brad and Mike explain the process they use for helping Fortune 500 shippers select and implement FreightTech. The process begins with a needs assessment, which is a systematic process for determining and addressing needs, or gaps between current conditions and desired conditions or wants. As part of the needs assessment, the following factors must be considered: Strategic plan for the company to ensure that the technology selected works even if there are acquisitions or rapid growth in locations. Users and their geographic locations. Supply chain resiliency to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions, like COVID. Transportation services required including inbound, outbound, TL, LTL, small parcel, etc. Supply chain visibility. Payment, auditing, and freight claims. Understanding the vision and technology roadmap for potential technology providers to ensure alignment with the shipper. From the needs assessment, a technology vendor is selected and the implementation begins. Implementing freight technology is potentially a high-risk project so a robust implementation framework is required. Custom integrations are typically required to connect systems. Experience and expertise in freight technology integration is a big plus. The return on investment (ROI) only happens only after the "go live" so Brad and Mike emphasize the importance of the stewardship phase. During the stewardship phase, the team focuses on user adoption, improvement, and maintenance. Learn More About FreightTech for Fortune 500 Shippers Brad Forester Mike Mulqueen JBF Consulting The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast
Kris Moon is incredibly talented and now as the COO of JBF, he is focusing all his efforts on Open For Good, their campaign to “help independent restaurants survive this crisis, rebuild better, and thrive for the long term.” The program provides critical resources to help independent restaurants build the capacity to come back stronger, more equitable, more sustainable and more resilient. Now that deserves a toast! #CocktailingAloneTogether and want more recipes to help you make it through this pandemic? Then head over to our library of libations. Don't forget to subscribe, download and review to share your thoughts about the show!
On today's episode of #QuarantineChronicles we sit down with JBF nominated chef, Kelly Whitaker, to talk about how the pandemic has hit his team & restaurants. Just 6 months after getting the nod from Bon Appetit as one of the Top 10 Hottest restaurants in the country, Kelly has had to shut his doors to Wolfs Tailor, Basta (Boulder) & Bruto... while only being able to serve his friends, family & patrons with weekly pop ups in Boulder. Kelly has in turn focused all his resources to help the first responders and healthcare staffs, who are working tirelessly to #flattenthecurve... in addition to talking about the pandemic, we just shoot the shit about our usual nonsense.. great snacks, free time, haircuts.. etc. Great episode with a top tier chef & friend. Tune in, tell a friend & PLEASE support your local restaurants! They need us more now than ever. Cheers.
On our new episode, in our new series.. we will be speaking (virtually) with our friends in the restaurant industry across the Denver metro area. Our first guest, JBF semi-finalist Chef Tommy Lee, proprietor of Hop Alley Restaurants and the two dankest ramen digs in town, Uncle Restaurant. We talk with Tommy about how the citywide shut down has effected business, how his team is making a pivot to help serve the Denver community with take out & delivery, and if this model is sustainable going forward. After the restaurant rundown, we talk it up about best ways to kill time in Quarantine, what shows he's caught up on with his free time, and the other restaurants he supports when he's not in his kitchen helping support us! Tune in, tell a friend & support local restaurants!! They need our help now, more than ever.
It's not impactful enough to start a hyper local brewery using all local ingredients. Inspire and stimulate an entire southern brewer economy based on local agriculture, now that begins to scratch itch. If spending over $500k in local agriculture wasn't enough for Sean and Fullsteam, was spearheading the What about being a 4 time l? Multiple ? What makes Sean tic and what is next for him, click to listen and find out! _________________________________________________________ Welcome our newest sponsor of the podcast, The Folks Foundation! Learn more here: And check out The Butchers Market! Your Neighborhood Butcher & Specialty Grocer. Providing premium meats, local products and excellent hospitality every day. Thirsty for a sweet bite? Well then, we've got your covered. Proof Alcohol Ice Cream allows you to Eat & Drink Merrily all at once! **Need wine or beer... or Proof Alcohol Ice Cream? Of course you do, get it at Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! ___________________________________________________________ Hospitality industry veterans, Max Trujillo and Matthew Weiss, get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&Bpodcast. Max is a front-of-house veteran/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at Eat & Drink Merrily!
On today's episode of All in the Industry, host Shari Bayer's guest is Clare Reichenbach, the chief executive officer of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), the country's preeminent culinary arts organization dedicated to celebrating, nurturing, and honoring chefs and other leaders making America's food culture more delicious, diverse, and sustainable for everyone. In her role as CEO, Clare works with the JBF staff and board of trustees in directing the strategic, programmatic, financial, and management operations of the James Beard Foundation. Before joining JBF, Clare founded CJJR Consulting, where her clients included New York Public Radio, NBCU, and Samsung. Prior to that, she worked at the BBC in the U.K. and U.S. where she was executive vice president of strategy and business development. Her accolades include being named one of CableFAX’s “Most Powerful Women in Cable,” Multichannel News’ “Women to Watch,” and Management Today’s “35 Women Under 35.” Clare has a bachelor's degree from Oxford University and completed the advanced management program from Harvard Business School. Today's show also features Shari's PR tip, Speed Round, Industry News discussion, and Solo Dining experience at Roy Choi's Best Friend at the Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV. Listen at Heritage Radio Network; subscribe/rate/review our show at iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. Follow us @allindustry. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®!Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.Photo Courtesy of Clare Reichenbach.All In The Industry is powered by Simplecast.
Continuing his adventure as a young man in a big city, co-host Zack Fishman makes his way into Midtown Manhattan to catch-up with one of his favorite people (who was coincidentally in town for the weekend), Just Between Friends CEO Shannon Wilburn. In this chat, we talk about mentors who have been impactful in her brand, methods to establish a bond with her franchisees and some of the unique grassroots marketing tactics JBF uses. NOTE: please excuse the noise folks, we tried to find a quiet spot in a Midtown hotel for free, this is the best we could do! SPONSORS: SCORPION INTERNET MARKETING: www.Scorpion.co/mb Named the #1 franchise marketing company in America by Entrepreneur Magazine, Scorpion delivers all-in-one solutions for franchise brands looking to defeat disjointed marketing and increase revenue. As a marketing partner, Scorpion assists franchises in the management of branding, website design, online listings, paid advertising, and more, eliminating the need for multiple vendors. To learn more, visit www.Scorpion.co/mb BDO: www.bdo.co Successful franchise systems are based on a consistent approach to business processes and compliance, as well as sound operational and financial controls. BDO is a leader in franchise accounting and advisory services, providing a comprehensive suite of integrated, value-added services to franchisor and franchisee clients. The complex and diverse issues you face today warrant franchisors, franchisees, owners and senior management to work with a firm that combines substantial resources with practical services. BUSCH GLOBAL: buschglobal.com/ Busch Global is more than a franchise development company. They help you reach your organizational goals through intelligent growth, which comes through understanding your franchise, your concept, your values and vision. The team then builds a plan that identifies the right franchisee targets, and the growth goals that you can successfully support. To learn more about Bush Global, visit www.BuschGobal.com.
Kris Moon is the Chief Operating Officer for the James Beard Foundation, a national culinary non-profit focused on Good Food For Good™. During his tenure, Moon has been responsible for spearheading the strategic planning and launch of the JBF Impact Programs which focus on engaging the culinary community in food policy advocacy.Before moving up the ranks to COO, Moon has held several positions at JBF including: VP; Senior Director, Strategy and Development; Director of Charitable Giving and Strategic Partnerships; and Director of House Operations and House Events.In his role at COO, Moon oversees all revenue, property, IT, and general operations for the Foundation. He has been featured in numerous publications on behalf of the Foundation and also frequently speaks on the Foundation’s work at culinary events and food conferences across America.
We sit down with Nominee chef and the owner of the , . Oscar tells the story of sneaking back into Mexico on a research trip. Chef Oscar’s story symbolizes both his and Charlie's mission of fusing the flavors and culture of Mexico with the produce and bounty of North Carolina. We explore the rise and quality evolution of the Mexican restaurant in America, and the identity crisis of the South Eastern America Latino. In addition to ethnic identity we learn the secret to the Cortez's famous butter beans and what it's like to find out you've been nominated for a JBF award! Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you. Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, and , get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at or Eat & Drink Merrily!
Here's why you want to listen to this episode; You will find out how to become an effective leader and also learn the following: Learn about the How you should choose mayonnaise How to easily make the most delicious that has ever graced your lips. How to become an executive chef. Why you can effect social change as a chef. Do you need any more reasons? Ok here is one more, learn to gracefully and happily ride off into the sunset (retire) without being put out to pasture AKA maintaining relevance and self worth. ****** If you are a female in the culinary world, you should go to FAB is educational and inspirational workshops created by women, for women in the hospitality industry. Welcome our newest sponsor, Bestow Baked Goods, currently located in Fuquay-Varina but soon to open in Holly Springs! Follow them on Instagram @bestowbakedgoods Need legal help in the Food and Beverage industry? Reach out to the Forrest Firm and tell them Max and Matt referred you. Forrest Firm, Business Attorneys Across North Carolina Need wine & beer? Of course you do, get it at Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout! Hospitality industry veterans, and , get behind the scenes of North Carolina's burgeoning food and beverage culture. Hear from local chefs, sommelier's, distillers, farmers, brewers and the whole lot of them in the NC F&B podcast. Max is a front-of-house vet/sommelier that moved from Los Angeles to North Carolina in 2013. Since moving to North Carolina, he's run restaurants, designed wine programs and builds craft cocktail menus and now produces multiple podcasts. Matthew is a certified sommelier from New York. His experience ranges from restaurant/bar to importing some of the finest wines in the world. He moved his family to North Carolina three years ago and works as a wine distributor. For questions, comments and booking, contact us at or Eat & Drink Merrily!
Hooray! Our state's driving force in the culinary industry was recognized as the Outstanding Chef of the Year by the James Beard Foundation for 2019. Ashley's contributions to our state's food culture are unparalleled. We say thank you for the hard work and vision you have brought our state. Watch:
From a living room in Tulsa, OK, in 1997, to Forbes Magazine's list of top ten U.S. franchises for three straight years, (JBF) Just Between Friends co-founder and President, Shannon Wilburn joins us this week on Franchise Today. With more than 150 locations across 30 states, JBF has also been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises for the past six years, earned The Franchise Business Review's, “Franchisee Satisfaction Award” and has landed on FBR’s Top 50 franchise List, for the past ten years. JBF has also been featured on numerous national television shows including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, Fox News, ABC News, CNN, Headline News, Inside Edition and CNBC’s The Big Idea. This week, Shannon Wilburn’s “Bright Light” shines here. Her passion, her story and her love of "life and family," "God and church," "business and friends," will undoubtedly inspire others to live their lives to the fullest, too.
PERFECT EPISODE FOR TRAVELING DURING THE HOLIDAYS... On this episode of "Stoned Appetit" by No Vacancy Colorado, the team sit down with James Beard Award winning Chef, Alon Shaya!!! After Kip gets through his awkward intro & being star struck... this is one of the best episodes to date. The guys ask Alon about his background, how he got into food & how he found his way to Denver. From being a transplant to many cities, to calling NOLA & now Denver home... they dissect his path to the top! They talk about Katrina, the JBF awards, Pom Hospitality... and then they talk about Colorado! In addition to the normal segments of "Dinosaurs: Yay or Nay" & Rapid Fire... We introduce a new segment making fun of "Elite Yelpers" which is hilarious.... and then we also break some big news about 2019!! Pretty awesome episode, all the way to end. Tune In, Tell a Friend, and Have a safe & happy holidays! See y'all in the new year.
James Beard Foundation Kicks Off 2018 Taste America® Ten-City Culinary Series JBF Award Winners Traci Des Jardins, Belinda Leong, Michel Suas, and more than a dozen Taste America chefs launch cross-country culinary collaboration at the James Beard House Tastemakers from across the country joined James Beard Foundation (JBF) CEO Clare Reichenbach last night at the James Beard House to kick off the Foundation’s 2018 Taste America. Spanning six weeks from September 28 to November 17, the sixth annual traveling series will bring unique dining and educational programs to ten culinary destinations across the country. Taste America Honorary All-Star and James Beard Award-winning chef and philanthropist Traci Des Jardins crafted the kickoff’s menu alongside JBF Outstanding Bakers Belinda Leong and Michel Suas. Among the 2018 Taste America chefs in attendance were chefs Karen Akunowicz, Charleen Badman, David Blessing, Stuart Brioza and Nicole Kraskinski, Val Cantu, Andrew Carmellini, Abe Conlon, Nick Elmi, Michael Fojtasek, Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson, and Annie Pettry. Throughout the evening, guests mingled with the 2018 Taste America chefs and explored in more depth the sustainability and food waste initiatives highlighted by this year’s Taste America program, which will directly contribute to the Foundation’s Scholarship programs. Special activations at the kickoff included a raffle by Dinova and sampling stations from Woodford Reserve, El Tesoro, Robert Mondavi, Gloria Ferrer, and Ornua Foods North America. The lineup of JBF’s 2018 Taste America chefs and cities are: September 28-29: New Orleans: Visiting All-Star Emily Luchetti* Phoenix: Visiting All-Star Maneet Chauhan; Local All-Star Charleen Badman*** October 12-13: Los Angeles: Visiting All-Star Andrew Carmellini*; Local All-Star Ludo Lefebvre** October 19-20: Louisville, KY: Visiting All-Star Steven Satterfield*; Local All-Star Annie Pettry Seattle: Visiting All-Stars Stuart Brioza* & Nicole Krasinski*; Local All-Star Edouardo Jordan* October 26-27: Chicago: Visiting All-Star Karen Akunowicz*; Local All-Star Sarah Grueneberg* San Francisco: Visiting All-Star Abe Conlon*; Local All-Star Val Cantu November 2-3: Boston: Visiting All-Star Renee Erickson*; Local All-Star Tony Maws* Philadelphia: Visiting All-Star Jeremiah Langhorne*; Local All-Star Nick Elmi*** November 16-17: Austin: Visiting All-Star Sara Kramer*** & Sarah Hymanson***; Local All-Star Michael Fojtasek New Orleans is celebrating its tricentennial in 2018 and so its dinner will take on a different format with four simultaneous Taste America dinners occurring in iconic restaurants, all on the same night, as the culinary program launches on Friday, September 28. Taste America Visiting All-Star and JBF Board Chair Emeritus Emily Luchetti will create a universal dessert to cap off each dinner. New in 2018, Taste America is joining forces with Feeding America® to reduce food waste and donate otherwise viable food and meals leftover from the weekends’ events to those in need. Logistics will be coordinated with local food waste organizations in each of the ten Taste America cities. The James Beard Foundation’s 2018 Taste America is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and partners, including premier sponsors Deloitte, El TesoroTM Tequila, and Woodford Reserve; supporting sponsors Dinova, Gloria Ferrer, Ornua Foods North America, Robert Mondavi Winery, and Windstar Cruises; patron sponsor Choose Chicago; retail partner Sur La Table; and founding partner Bowen & Company. Additional support for Taste America 2018 has been provided by Chefwear and VerTerra Dinnerware.
Rodney Scott is the first African-American to win the James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Southeast and only the second barbecue cook to win a chef award from the JBF. He joins the HRN Happy Hour crew to talk about his much-deserved recognition, how Rodney Scott BBQ in Charleston is doing one year in, and plans for expansion to Birmingham, Alabama. Our theme song is “Suns Out Guns Out” by Concord America. HRN Happy Hour is powered by Simplecast
You cannot miss this episode. Max and Matt ventured to the Windy City in order to bring you behind the scenes of the ! This episode takes you into the press room in order to hear from the likes of (winner for best chef West region) and her love for North Carolina. Actress chats about her efforts to end food waste with The Farm Project, oh and rapping with . The vivacious makes her 3rd appearance on the show. Max caught up with his old client and newly dubbed Restaurateur of the year . After picked up his best chef southeast award he stopped by to talk with us about his brother from another mother and his love for NC! Finally, we got close to canonization when we spoke with and he discussed what he does for humanity. Chef José humbly attributes much of his success to simply being at the right place at the right time. If you’re still reading this, you’re intrigued so just click the listen button already! Friends & Sponsors: and Hosts: & Producer: Announcer/House Voice: Music: Marketing Management:
Hey hey! First the news: Disney/Tastemade launch digital channel (0:25), France's take on plant-based protein (1:59), frozen food in decline except @ Trader Joe's (5:05) & artichokes aren't kosher? (8:09). Next, 10 Q's for Mitchell Davis, EVP of James Beard Fdn, on his background (13:31), this year's awards ceremony in Chicago (17:35, 32:40), steps JBF has taken post #MeToo (20:07), causes important to JBF & the cost of dining (25:13), & new voices (38:53). To close, comic Fareeha Khan on fried rice (42:16)
On the cusp of the with Katie Button went from being a PHD candidate in biomedical engineering to becoming a finalist for a James Beard Award as best Chef Southeast! In this episode we identify the “aha” moment when Katie decided it was time to enter the culinary world! We learn about what it’s like to work with , and work at the best restaurant in the world . As if that wasn’t enough we get the skinny on the next project Chef Button is working on and what she will he cooking at the JBF awards this coming Monday! Oh and finally we reveal the gender of her soon-to-be arriving second child. Wow, this episode has lots of info but, it’s just the beginning of our foray into the James Beard Awards extravaganza. Listen to this episode and follow along with us on all of our social media outlets in order to discover what its like to be a North Carolinian at the JBF awards! Friends & Sponsors: and Hosts: & Producer: Announcer/House Voice: Music: Marketing Management:
Hey hey! First the news: JBF media winners (0:28), Bob Dylan's whiskey line (2:08), WH Correspondents Dinner (3:45), SF Chronicle's top 100 list (5:26), & McDonalds' stock is up (9:45). Next, 10 Q's for Stephanie Danler & actress Caitlin FitzGerald on "Sweetbitter," the new Starz series based on Danler's bestselling novel (11:58), their hospitality backgrounds (17:42, 27:18, 34:30), wine (19:13), season 2 (28:34) & filming in NYC (31:21). To close, comedian Ian Abramson on the best day of his life (38:06).
Hey hey! First, the news: James Beard noms (0:29), top 50 US beer co's (2:46), USDA withdraws animal welfare rules (3:18), General Mills to build 34K acre farm (5:24), NYT #metoo read (6:36), & Irish food notes from Darina Allen (7:52). Next, 10 Q's for chef Steve Redzikowski on his 3 spots in Denver/Boulder (12:04, 17:24, 21:26), his 1st restaurant burning down & CO's dining scene (14:34), NYC's lure (20:16, 34:44), quality of life in CO (24:43, 31:55), & luxury (27:19). To close, bad Yelp reviews (36:28).
Oh hey! Today Krista's joined by producer Katie Guhl for the news: Alon Shaya's next move (0:33), Applebee's/IHOP closing 100+ locations (1:17), Amy Poehler supports One Fair Wage (4:09), JBF honors Jose Andres (7:19), & it's our 50th ep (7:56)! Next, 10 Q's for NYC's Alex Stupak about his 3 Empellon spots (11:20), a restaurant is like a relationship (15:23), pastry (22:40), tacos (27:33), signature dishes (31:15), David Lynch (34:14), & more. To close, comic Kevin Yee tells a hot cocoa horror tale (40:37).
On today's show we welcome the chef Alex Stupak, owner of Empellon in Midtown, Al Pastor in the E.V. and Taqueria in the W.V. He began his career by washing dishes at age 12 and then attended the Culinary Institute of America on a full scholarship and has worked at Tru in Chicago, the Federalist in Boston, Alinea and wd-50. His restaurants have made top ten lists at New York Magazine, NY Times and Empellon Cocina was named a JBF best new restaurant semifinalist in 2013. Alex was named a Best new Chef by Food and Wine Magazine in 2013 and recently wrote his first cookbook called Tacos and Provocations. The Line is powered by Simplecast
As President of The James Beard Foundation (JBF), the nation's preeminent culinary organization, Susan Ungaro has spearheaded many programs to increase national awareness for JBF, advocate for diversity and gender equality in the foodservice industry, celebrate the nation's culinary talents and nurture future talent through scholarships. She discusses her role for the past eleven years that has introduced initiatives such as the JBF Leadership Awards, Food Summit and Women's Leadership Programs.This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 2PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).
If you know anything about children's consignment, then you are sure to have heard of Just Between Friends. What started out as a great idea and simple gathering of moms, JBF has become an award-winning, highly sought-after national franchise with Shannon Wilburn at the helm. In this episode, you'll hear Shannon's story of how JBF got started, it's evolution and huge success, struggles she's faced and things she's learned along the way. Her enthusiasm and joyful spirit is sure to nourish you today!
The oldest of six children, Susan Ungaro was the first in her family to graduate high school and college. She served as editor-in-chief of "Family Circle" magazine for 12 years before becoming president of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), where she spent the last 10 years expanding the organization's national and global reach through scholarship programs, membership and thought-leadership initiatives. Among other things, JBF is responsible for the prestigious James Beard Awards which highlight outstanding chefs. Ungaro has been named one of Adweek's 30 Most Influential People in Food and she gives advice on how to make your mark in the culinary world. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2ks4f90 Check out our other podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa Susan Ungaro on Twitter: @SusanUngaro James Beard Foundation: https://www.jamesbeard.org James Beard Foundation on Twitter: @BeardFoundation James Beard Foundation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beardfoundation
Here it is folks. My Golden Fork Awards for 2016! What did I eat that was noteworthy? A lot of stuff evidently. Here are the 10 dishes so tasty I remember them even months later. Which is how I construct the list each year and every year since 2009. It’s not a perfect method, just my own. Let me know what you think. Do you agree? Disagree? What did I miss? Thank you so much for your support, suggestions, and comments. I continue to be astounded and amazed at the amount of food talent in our region. I’m beyond grateful for the opportunities my own version of the “Amsterdam Chess Club” have afforded me. 2016 in Edacious World? Not so bad. I launched a new website, talked with some big names, judged the JBF book awards, won a pie contest. I took my chosen vocation to the next level by just showing up. In launching a podcast I’ve learned so much about our food community, but even more than that I’ve gained insight into my own being which was entirely unexpected. The only resolution I’m making is to continue these connections. To do more with these conversations. To go deeper. It’s been a wild ride and one I hope you’ll continue to take with me in 2017. Happy New Year. Best of 2016 Golden Fork Award Winners! Caromont Farm Fleurie Arley Cakes ThreePenny Café Farm to Table Restaurant Splendora’s Gelato Potter’s Craft Cider Keevil & Keevil Grocery and Kitchen Albemarle Baking Company The Pie Chest Lampo Edacious Golden Fork Hall of Fame 2014 – BBQ Exchange - Smoked Turkey 2016 – BBQ Exchange - Fried Chicken 2016 – Bodo’s Bagels - Pastrami and swiss sandwich on an Everything with lettuce, tomato, and mustard What were the 2016 winning dishes? Three ways to find out: Listen to the full episode above or at iTunes. Sign up for my email list. Become a Patreon sponsor. Any amount, no matter how small, guarantees this podcast continues to strengthen our food community and remains edacious. Thank you! SHOW NOTES – Links to resources talked about during the podcast: L'Auberge Des Deux Ponts - I discovered my favorite restaurant in the world in 2016. Chef Claude serves up French country peasant food in a 20-seat space on the Ile St. Louis in Paris. Entirely on his own with no help. Go on a weeknight, late, and have the meal of your life. Sage Pet Services - Dr. Cheryl Thorpe offers hospice care to your pets in your own home. The care she gave my darling Dolly a few weeks ago was extraordinary. I'll never forget it. Thank you Dr. Thorpe. This episode is sponsored by MarieBette Café and Bakery and listeners like you who donated their support at Patreon, who wants every creator in the world to achieve sustainable income. Thank you.
This week's Special Sauce guest, bread baker extraordinaire Jim Lahey, is a man of strong opinions, provocative ideas, and many talents. He's not on the fence about anything. So I figured that if we just gave Jim a mike and let him rip, serious eaters would be in for a treat. It turned out I was right. You'll hear about how Jim came to bread baking after suffering through 37 bad jobs; how he started his baking business by setting up a folding table in New York's Greenwich Village after baking all night in his barely habitable apartment; and how he happened upon his revolutionary no-knead bread recipe by accident. This year, he was inducted into the JBF's Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America. So take a listen to this no-holds-barred episode of Special Sauce—at the very least, you shouldn't miss the great baker's Bernie Sanders impression.
The Single Mom Podcast - Single Parent Advice, Support & a Little Bit of Humor
As a single mother I am always looking for various ways to save money and one of my biggest expenses is clothing for my kids. Especially with how quickly my daughter is growing. As a baby she was growing out of her clothes every few months it seemed. So when I found out about a local consignment sale I was very excited to see what that was all about. I had looked into consignment stores in the past, where you take your items in and they stay at the store until someone comes in and buys them – but I was never really a fan. There is no guarantee of if there will be customers coming in and where will your items be stored or displayed? And on top of that, how long will it take for my items to sell (if they ever sell at all)? So when one day I found the ad for the Denver Just Between Friends sale I became very interested. JBF is a franchise that runs consignment sales across the country where people can buy and sell gently used items twice per year. (Other locations may have sales more often – I can only speak to the Denver sale on frequency.) The very first time I logged into their site I was very impressed with the way they ran the sale and decided that I would try it out and have participated in every sale since! Here are the top 5 reasons I love consignment sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Takeo Spikes joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Takeo Spikes was an outstanding linebacker at Auburn University from 1995-1998. He became a first round draft pick in the 1998 NFL Draft (13th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals and had an amazing 15 year career in the NFL with the Bengals, Bills, 49'ers and Chargers. In his NFL career, Spikes recorded 1,423 tackles, 29 sacks, 19 interceptions and 15 forced fumbles. Spikes had a great NFL career and is a roel model off the field asa well. Currently, Spikes is affiliated with the Jack Brewer Foundation which helps impoverished communities in the United States and abroad. Spikes recently returned from a trip to Haiti which JBF brought much needed relied to the country in helping people recover from the devastating earthquakes.
Takeo Spikes joins Joe Lisi on The Weekly Blitz. Takeo Spikes was an outstanding linebacker at Auburn University from 1995-1998. He became a first round draft pick in the 1998 NFL Draft (13th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals and had an amazing 15 year career in the NFL with the Bengals, Bills, 49'ers and Chargers. In his NFL career, Spikes recorded 1,423 tackles, 29 sacks, 19 interceptions and 15 forced fumbles. Spikes had a great NFL career and is a roel model off the field asa well. Currently, Spikes is affiliated with the Jack Brewer Foundation which helps impoverished communities in the United States and abroad. Spikes recently returned from a trip to Haiti which JBF brought much needed relied to the country in helping people recover from the devastating earthquakes.
We talk post-JBF (and upcoming!) as well as Ben's unemployment and Nick's first anxiety attack!
Just a quick update from Ben on Day 2 of the JBF sale! The line isn't bulked up yet so GET OVER HERE!
Onlangs maakte BNN het thema programma FC Gay rondom de sociale acceptatie van mensen met een homoseksuele voorkeur in de voetbalwereld. Ongeveer 10 tot 15% van de mensheid is homoseksueel, maar op het grasveld spelen praktisch geen homo's.Blijkbaar blijven homo's liever in de kast tijdens het voetballen, want uit de kast komen kan vervelende tot dramatische consequenties hebben in een wereld, waarin homoseksualiteit nog te weinig geaccepteerd wordt.De John Blankenstein Foundation verbetert de sociale acceptatie van homo's in met name de mannelijke amateur teamsporten. Opgericht door Karin Nederpelt-Blankenstein. Zij woont bij Den Haag en vertelt je graag meer. Ze hebben ook onze club MVV bezocht!Klik hier om te luisteren!27 augustus 2012 / 20 min.(mp3)Topscheidsrechter en homo-activist John Blankenstein.
Disc Two. Flashback to 2003 - 2007 Day-club Vocal House. For more in this series head to www.markalsop.com . In 2003, a small club opened it's doors underneath the famed JBF building at Taylor Square, Sydney. It's name : Manacle. Within a few months the idea of a Day Club emerged. At first it was slow going and I remember playing to only a few people, but as word spread, all that was to change.Within the next six weeks it quickly became THE place to be. The name Manacle was on everybody's lips and the new Day Club "BENT" was born.People arrived after dancing all night in the nightclubs as well as those that would miss the Saturday nights entertainment along Oxford Street, so that they could awake at 6.30am and be fresh faced for the opening of BENT at 7am on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings.Manacle not only saw the emergence of BENT, but also other regular events like D2D (Dusk@Dawn), Man Hole and Manoeuvres. Throughout the history of Manacle I also became the Friday night resident and saw the birth of an extremely popular night entitled BOYZONE and then the later famed GRUNT.I hope you enjoy this journey back to those days. The double CD was originally entitled UNITY. The triple set was FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY. The earliest recording done in 2003/04 is called League. ALL these releases were only given to friends and the most loyal customers. This is the very first time that they have ever appeared digitally and available on the internet.I sincerely hope you enjoy this Flashback to the music that helped create the most popular and notorious Day Club in Australian history.A special thank you to Andrew Clarke & Stuart Fraser for creating such an amazing piece of Australian Gay history and for also providing the logo! For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook group click here For i-Tunes subscriptions click here
Disc One. Flashback to 2003 - 2007 Day-club Vocal House. For more in this series head to www.markalsop.com . In 2003, a small club opened it's doors underneath the famed JBF building at Taylor Square, Sydney. It's name : Manacle. Within a few months the idea of a Day Club emerged. At first it was slow going and I remember playing to only a few people, but as word spread, all that was to change. Within the next six weeks it quickly became THE place to be. The name Manacle was on everybody's lips and the new Day Club "BENT" was born.People arrived after dancing all night in the nightclubs as well as those that would miss the Saturday nights entertainment along Oxford Street, so that they could awake at 6.30am and be fresh faced for the opening of BENT at 7am on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings.Manacle not only saw the emergence of BENT, but also other regular events like D2D (Dusk@Dawn), Man Hole and Manoeuvres. Throughout the history of Manacle I also became the Friday night resident and saw the birth of an extremely popular night entitled BOYZONE and then the later famed GRUNT.I hope you enjoy this journey back to those days. The double CD was originally entitled UNITY. The triple set was FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY. The earliest recording done in 2003/04 is called League. ALL these releases were only given to friends and the most loyal customers. This is the very first time that they have ever appeared digitally and available on the internet.I sincerely hope you enjoy this Flashback to the music that helped create the most popular and notorious Day Club in Australian history.A special thank you to Andrew Clarke & Stuart Fraser for creating such an amazing piece of Australian Gay history and for also providing the logo! For a complete listing of Podcasts please navigate to www.markalsop.com Join the MA15+ Facebook group click here For i-Tunes subscriptions click here
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