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On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes award-winning American photographer and author, best known for the book series My Last Supper, Melanie Dunea.Melanie sheds light on the beginning of her interest in photography and writing, as well as the evolution of her career, having grown up with a mother who owned a bookstore and a grandfather who was a newspaper editor. She tells the story of deciding to shoot her shot at being a fabulous photojournalist in Paris before “failing” and going to college back in the states. She shares her candid thoughts on majoring in photography versus being self-taught, as well as what it felt like to realize she wasn't going to be successful in Paris. “How I learned was knowing what I wanted and figuring out how to get there. You don't need a fancy camera… you need to know what you want.” - Melanie DuneaMelanie then highlights the power of listening to people's feedback and following your gut, while speaking on how she used the Don't Play With Your Food series to prove her skills to herself. She reflects on some of her favorite projects and opportunities, her opinions on seeking agency representation, and how the pandemic has shifted everyone's perspective and presence in life.“There are moments when you do need to stop and look at what is happening and see if there is room for you to grow and push… there are moments to also not push, those are hard.” - Melanie DuneaTune in to learn the inspiration and creative process behind My Last Supper, the power in giving back, and the key to building and leveraging your network to reach your potential.Connect with Melanie Dunea:Visit her website: www.melaniedunea.com Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/melaniedunea Connect with her on Facebook: www.facebook.com/melaniedunea Follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/melaniedunea Connect with What Makes You Click:Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick People + Resources Mentioned:Don't Play With Your Food: www.melaniedunea.com/subpage-of-artsMelanie Dunea's Pandemic Diaries: www.melaniedunea.com/shop?category=The+Year+in+Photos+%7C+2020 Photographs by Annie Leibovitz: www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394725972/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i5 Yousuf Karsh of Ottowa: www.karsh.org Sex by Madonna: www.goodreads.com/book/show/302236.SexRichard Avedon: www.avedonfoundation.orgIndustria: www.industrianyc.com Peggy Sirota: www.peggysirota.com Mary Ellen Mark: www.maryellenmark.com James Beard Foundation: www.jamesbeard.org
On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer has another special episode from H.O.S.T. SUMMIT + SOCIAL, our first all-day conference, for and about our dynamic hospitality industry, which took place on Monday, January 27, 2020 at The William Vale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. H.O.S.T. (HOSPITALITY. OPERATIONS. SERVICES. TECHNOLOGY.) featured top culinary and hospitality leaders, who have all been past guests on our show, in informative panel discussions and one-on-one-interviews, creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and innovation. Over 250 hospitality professionals joined us for a full day of programming, which included networking opportunities with fabulous food and drinks. Our overall theme, ""ALL IN”, was carried throughout the day, from our panels to our curated lunch conversations to Shari's keynote address. This episode is longer than our usual shows, as it includes the following four panels from the conference’s Afternoon Session: BEHIND THE DESIGN: A COLLABORATION BETWEEN FRONT- AND BACK-OF-HOUSEGlen Coben, Founder & President, Glen & Co Architecture (Episode #5) in Conversation with Jimi Yui, Founding Partner, YuiDesign (Episode #127) BRANDING IN THE DIGITAL AGEPanelists:Erik Bruner-Yang, Chef/Owner of Foreign National (Maketto, Brothers And Sisters, Spoken English, Shopkeepers, ABC Pony, Hometown Newsstand) (Episode #173)Melanie Dunea, Photographer, Author & Project Queen (Episode #131)Krystle Mobayeni, Co-Founder & CEO, BentoBox (Episode #10)Jen Pelka, Founder & Owner, The Riddler (SF & NYC) / Founder, Magnum PR (Episode #236) Moderator:Dana Cowin, Chief Brand Advisor, Dig Food Group; Host, Speaking Broadly (Episode 129) INDUSTRY NEWS DISCUSSION: THE STATE OF OUR HOSPITALITY BUSINESSPanelists:Aaron Arizpe, Principal, Pocketfork LLC (Episode #53)Lori Balter, CEO of Balter Sales Company (Episode #239)Rita Jammet, Chief Bubble Officer, La Caravelle Champagne (Episode #32)Mark Rosati, Culinary Director, Shake Shack (Episode #204) Moderator:Salvatore Rizzo, Owner & Director, De Gustibus Cooking School (Episode #15) KEYNOTE ADDRESS: WHAT IT TAKES TO BE “ALL IN”Shari Bayer, Founder, Bayer Public Relations; Host & Producer, All in the Industry; Founder, H.O.S.T. SUMMIT + SOCIAL (All Episodes) We realize that a lot has changed in our industry, and the world, since we hosted H.O.S.T. due to Covid-19, and the tremendous impact it has had on restaurants and the entire hospitality space. We hope that you will still find our conversations to be inspiring and valuable in moving forward through this unprecedented time. Many thanks to all of our panelists, partners, team and attendees who helped make our first summit so special. For more information about H.O.S.T., please go to allintheindustry.com, and stay tuned for our video coverage. Follow us @allindustry, #host2020, #hostsummitsocial. Thanks for being a part of All in the Industry®. Stay safe and well.All images courtesy of Ken Goodman Photography.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.
What people see when they first see Melanie Dunea is an established photographer, beloved in the food world, who has rubbed shoulders with and created intimate portraits for the likes of Jose Andres, Anthony Bourdain, and Melissa Clark. What they don’t see is a history of nose-to-the-grindstone work dating back to childhood summers with her grandfather, early days of apprenticeship, or the ongoing effort of fighting for herself and her convictions. (Compassion factors in as well, as I discover quickly.)
Photographer-philanthropist Melanie Dunea has produced some of the most iconic images of chefs in America and is always pushing herself into new territory both in images and in work. During the COVID pandemic, she launched Treats Help to bring a moment of joy in the form of sweets to exhausted hospital workers. Her enterprising spirit and relentless drive have helped her cold-call for a range of potential jobs, photo subjects and assignments. On episode 130, Dunea explains what it takes to be a photographer in today's world and shares how having a multi-track mind enriches her personally and professionally. Want to stay up to date on the latest Speaking Broadly episodes? To hear more conversations with Dana Cowin and her fierce guests, subscribe to Speaking Broadly (it’s free!) on iTunes or Stitcher. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate + review us on Apple’s podcast store and follow Dana on Instagram @speakingbroadly and @fwscout. Thanks for tuning in!Speaking Broadly is powered by Simplecast.
In this episode, it's all about how far some of us will go for the food we love. Celebrity photographer Melanie Dunea tells us the story of an epic trip to Afghanistan to document a saffron harvest in Taliban territory. Chef Dan Felder talks about the creative efforts he goes through to dream up new versions of classic dishes. Food writer Hugh Merwin and his partner, New York Times California dining critic Tejal Rao, bring us the cross-country adventure of man, woman -- and curry tree. Plus, Joe Gitter from America's Test Kitchen explains the madness behind making perfectly clear ice. Broadcast dates for this episode: January 10, 2020
Melissa is joined in the kitchen by her pal, celebrity photographer Melanie Dunea, for a lesson in making the perfect Simplest Green Salad. Melanie asks the real questions: do you wash the prewashed greens? What’s the best way to mince garlic? What’s the best tool for tossing? Together she and Melissa mix up a “shaky-shake” salad dressing that will last a week in the fridge. This episode makes it easy to get a salad on your table every single night of the week. Related Links: My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals (by Melanie Dunea), OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner
On today's episode of Recommended Reading, we preview the sixth annual Food Book Fair with our special guests — and #FBF2017 collaborators — Nicholas Morgenstern, founder of Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream, and Melissa Clark, food columnist for the New York Times and author of Dinner: Changing the Game. They're joining forces for a Saturday night "Art of Dinner" multi-sensory experience, featuring photographs by author and photographer (and event co-host) Melanie Dunea; a special reading with Kevin Young, poetry editor of The New Yorker and director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture; and much more. Bring your appetites, all of them. But first, we talk to Nick and Melissa about what's on their respective bedside tables, what they're cooking from, and why more anchovies and more poetry is always the answer.
This week on All in the Industry, host Shari is joined in the studio by Melanie Dunea. Melanie is an independent photographer and author who travels the world on assignment reporting and photographing the most influential and powerful people in the public eye. In addition to her magazine clients, she has worked with top advertising, entertainment, corporate, and music companies. She's the author and photographer of five books including My Last Supper. Her work has led her to appearances on Mind of a Chef, Top Chef, Charlie Rose, The Today Show, and many more. She has also received numerous photographic awards.
Melanie is known for her iconic portraits of renowned chefs, artists, musicians, celebrities and other prominent figures. Her photography has been published and exhibited worldwide and she has been honored with awards from American Photography, PDN, Communication Arts, Graphis, Society of Publication Design, International Photography and The Lucie Foundation. Melanie has published five successful books including the acclaimed My Last Supper series (www.mylastsupper.com). The success of the My Last Supper brand led to Melanie hosting her own radio show on Martha Stewart Radio and her My Last Supper web series. She has also appeared on Charlie Rose, Rachael Ray, Top Chef, and The Chew. She is currently a global ambassador for the charity Operation Smile and serves on the Food Bank For NYC Marketing Advisory Committee. Melanie lives in New York City and is represented by Creative Photographers inc. Follow her on Twitter @mylastsupper.