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Lele Dinner Club is the buzzy new supper club from Pizzana chef and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi, offering an exclusive 10-course Neapolitan tasting menu that's quickly become Los Angeles' hottest reservation. With only three seatings so far and a waitlist already topping 6,000 names, this underground culinary experience is redefining LA fine dining. On this episode of The LA Food Podcast, I take Father Sal behind the scenes of the entire Lele Dinner Club journey—how to get in, what's on the menu, and why this immersive, communal experience is unlike anything else in the city's restaurant scene.In Part 2, we're joined by 13-time James Beard Award winner Steve Dolinsky for an exclusive Pizza City Fest Los Angeles 2025 preview. Happening this weekend at LA Live, Pizza City Fest will feature over 40 top pizzerias from across Southern California. I sat down with Steve at LaSorted's in Chinatown to talk all things LA pizza—what makes it special, how it compares to pizza scenes in New York and Chicago, and why he believes LA is becoming a major pizza capital in the U.S.Whether you're a die-hard foodie, pizza obsessive, or just trying to score a seat at Lele Dinner Club, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Helpful Links:Lele Dinner Club https://www.leledinnerclub.com/Pizza City Fest https://pizzacityfest.com/Jenn Harris on Lele Dinner Club https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-04-21/le-le-dinner-club-italian-food-daniele-uditiNYT's Priya Krishna on restaurant design https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/dining/restaurant-ambience-vibes.htmlNYT's Kim Severson on the return of meat https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/dining/meat-beef-restaurants-politics.htmlEEEEEATSCON 2025 https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angelesAntoni Porowski's cheese raves https://www.eater.com/2025/4/22/24413509/antoni-porowski-interview-queer-eye–Go check out The Lonely Oyster in Echo Park! ⁠https://thelonelyoyster.com/⁠–Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods

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Turning your passion into a household brand that scales, inspires, and seizes opportunity. Jasmine Star and I are back with another collab episode with the incredible Candace Nelson! You might know her as the founder of the iconic Sprinkles Cupcakes and the delicious Pizzana pizza or as a shark on Shark Tank. Told you she was incredible! Today, we talk about:  (5:46) How Candace grew her initial Sprinkles brand into more opportunities  (9:27) The first 3 things Candace did when she pivoted  (12:33) Behind-the-scenes of Candace's Shark Tank experience  (20:49) The elements of a fantastic pitch  (27:55) Tips for navigating necessary risks  (30:14) Advice for finding the courage to do something different and go against the grain  (34:35) 3 things you can do TODAY to overcome imposter syndrome, dream big, and chase those dreams "I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Resource Mentioned In The Episode: How the Cupcake Queen Broke Free of Her Brand Shark Tank Sprinkles Cupcakes Pizzana Sugar Rush Oprah: The Story Behind Sprinkles Cupcakes Gently Soap Thirteen Loon Daniele Uditi Follow Candace Sweet Success newsletter instagram.com/candacenelson linkedin.com/in/candacenelson9 tiktok.com/@candacenelson  candace-nelson.com    Follow Jasmine The Jasmine Star Show podcast instagram.com/jasminestar jasminestar.com Follow Amy Online Marketing Made Easy podcast instagram.com/amyporterfield amyporterfield.com

Join host Nina Westbrook for an inspiring and insightful Do Tell Relationship Podcast season finale featuring the remarkable Candace Nelson! Candace, the brilliant entrepreneur behind Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana, bestselling author, and this season's guest shark on Shark Tank shares her journey from passion to powerhouse business ventures. In this episode, Candace opens up about her path to turning a sweet idea into a thriving empire, the pivotal moments that led her to sell Sprinkles in 2012, and how she tackled feelings of imposter sydrome as she was a young entrepreneur. Dive deep into the dynamic world of young entrepreneurs and discover what's next on the horizon for innovative minds. Plus, Candace reveals her secrets to juggling multiple successful ventures while maintaining precious family time. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a fan of her delicious creations, or simply looking for motivation to pursue your dreams, this episode is packed with valuable insights and heartwarming moments. Tune in and get inspired by Candace Nelson's story of sweet success. Find Candace here: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/?hl=en - Let's Connect! https://www.instagram.com/dotellpodca... & https://www.instagram.com/ninawestbro... Have a question for Nina? Leave yours here: https://linktr.ee/dotellrelationship Want to play the Do Tell Card game too? You can find the Standard and Couples Editing here: https://dotellcardgame.com/collections/do-tell-card-games This podcast is produced by Gotham Production Studios. Check out our website: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com/ and find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gothamproductionstudios/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nina-westbrook/message

Daniele Uditi is the chef and partner behind Pizzana, one of Los Angeles' best and most influential pizzerias. Daniele joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from his upbringing living above his aunt's bakery near Naples, Italy, to his spontaneous relocation to Los Angeles which ultimately led him to meeting Candace Nelson and launching a bona fide pizza empire. We talk about the nitty gritty of dough and sourcing excellent products, but Daniele also offers us a window into the evolution of Los Angeles' pizza scene over the last decade, what it means to lead a business with integrity in this day and age, and what he thinks of all of those pizza lists you see doing the rounds on social media. We learn about what his favorite pizzas in Los Angeles are besides his own of course, and we also hear about how he ideated the Padrino, LA's best Italian sandwich, which is now permanently available for lunch at Pizzana's Marina del Rey location.  But first, a couple of things that caught my eye... David Chang has chili crunched his way into quite the controversy, L.A. Taco is in dire need of our help, and Coachella is upon us, so I break down the 5 eats you absolutely must make time for, if you're headed to the desert this weekend. Helpful links: Pizzana https://pizzana.com/ The Guardian on David Chang and chili crunch https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/apr/04/chili-crunch-trademark-momofuku-david-chang Jenn Harris on David Chang and chili crunch https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2024-04-08/chili-crunch-chili-crisp-trademark-war-momofuku-fly-by-jing Support L.A. Taco https://lataco.com/ Coachella food line-up https://coachella.com/featured-restaurants Miya Miya https://www.instagram.com/miyamiyashawarma/ Mano Po https://www.instagram.com/eat.manopo/ Chipapas https://www.instagram.com/chipapasporvida Grindz https://www.instagram.com/eatgrindz/ Battambong BBQ https://www.instagram.com/battambongbbq/ Pizza City Fest https://www.lalive.com/pizza-city-fest-la -- Shop The LA Food Podcast bundle on House of Macadamias https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods -- Shop First Light Farms, get 10% off on your first order by using the code LAFOOD10 https://www.firstlight.farm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

The event features 40+ incredible pizzerias from all over SoCal (over 20 different ones each day), plus other complementary bites, desserts*, an open bar, and a series of discussion panels and chef demos. Some of LA's hottest pizzerias will be there: Apollonia's, Pizzeria Sei, Petramale, Secret Pizza, Ozzy's, Pizzana, Pi Pizza and so much more. Take a listen!  

Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Michael Fulmer from the Houston BBQ Festival! Eric and Michael discussed... The results of the 2024 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards The opening of Houston restaurant Late August What they expect from Bar Bludorn Plus reviews of Houston restaurants including Prime 131, and Pizzana! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Superica owner fires up new eatery devoted to chicken and tacos near River Oaks Restaurant openings and closings lead week's 5 most popular stories Passionate chef behind acclaimed Katy restaurant has unexpectedly died Favorite Austin-based taqueria cooks up statewide salsa partnership with H-E-B Houston's best restaurant, chef, and more winners crowned at 2024 Tastemaker Awards Aaron Bludorn's New Memorial Tavern Opens with Fried Chicken, Napa Cabs, and Lots of Style

It's a swanky feeling kinda day as Eric is joined by the Swanky Maven herself Felice Sloan to discuss the latest news from the Houston restaurant and bar scene. Felice and Eric discuss Dozier's BBQ & Meat Market closing at the end of March, the closure of Pastore Italian Kitchen, and L.A. based Pizzana opening it's first location in Houston. In the Restaurants of the Week section Duchess is featured.  Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Iconic Fulshear Barbecue Favorite Will Soon Shutter After 67 Years Promising Montrose Italian Restaurant Closing After Less Than a Year Celeb-Backed, LA-Based Pizzeria Sets Opening Date for River Oaks Location Retro-Styled Mini Golf Course Swings into Greenway Plaza with Drinks and Karaoke Houston's 9 Best Restaurants for 2024 Offer Quality and Consistency Houston's 10 Best Bartenders Offer Top-Shelf Service & Delicious Drinks

Tune in to the latest episode of The Cool Mom Code Podcast with host Lizzy Mathis, featuring the incredible Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes & Pizzana, New York Times Bestselling Author, TV Personality, and Guest Shark on Shark Tank. As a cool mama of two teenage boys, Candace shares her inspiring insights on motherhood, navigating teenage years, and finding balance as a mompreneur. Join Lizzy and Candace as they delve into topics like saying no, protecting your energy, digital footprint awareness, encouraging kids to explore, and following your instincts in business and life.  Welcome to The Cool Mom Code Podcast, where motherhood is your keycard to the coolest spot in town! Make sure to subscribe, rate, review and follow us on Instagram: @thecoolmomcodepodcast @thecoolmomco @lizzymathis. Watch this episode in full on Lizzy's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16OsVdIMwSc4ziMlwZHM33-9Ve5a3hiX Follow Candace, Sprinkles & Pizzana on Instagram: @candacenelson @sprinklescupcakes & @pizzana  Buy Candace's Book: ‘The Sprinkles Baking Book': https://amzn.to/3IvC2It  Buy Candace's Book: ‘Sweet Success': https://amzn.to/3TojYGz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to your career, any connection you make has the potential to change your life. And for entrepreneurs Candance Nelson and Kristen Dunning, their paths crossed in a unique way. Candace is the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures, and she most recently joined Season 15 of ABC's Shark Tank as a guest shark. Kristen is a horticultural and agricultural researcher and the founder of Gently Soap – an award-winning line of herbal-infused bath products that Kristen presented on Shark Tank in 2023, securing Candace as an investor. In this interview, we talk about the importance of uplifting those in our lives, Candace and Kristen's entrepreneurial journeys, and the incredible story that brought these two women together. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we discuss:Candace's early career in investment banking and what inspired her to change course, follow her passion, and launch her first business – Sprinkles CupcakesWhat motivated Kristen to begin her research on incorporating botanicals safely into skincare, and how she turned an idea she had during the Covid-19 lockdown into a fully-fledged businessWhat goes on behind the scenes on Shark Tank for both the sharks and the entrepreneurs, and how Kristen and Candace ended up on the showThe next steps in Candace and Kristen's careers, and the plans they have for Gently Soap's futureThe value of partnership in a fast-paced and competitive entrepreneurial world Find Candace Nelson:www.candace-nelson.comIG: @candacenelsonTwitter: @candacenelsonLinkedIn: Candace NelsonFind Kristen Dunning:www.gentlysoap.comIG: @professionalplantgirl; @gentlysoapFacebook: Kristen Dunning; GentlyLinkedIn: Kristen DunningFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube. Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.Thank you for listening.

Join us in this episode as we sit down with the incredible Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, and CN2 Ventures. From her pioneering work in the cupcake industry to her current role on Shark Tank, Candace shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into the world of venture investing. We discuss:  The origins of Sprinkles Cupcakes and the early days of transforming a startup into a nationwide success. (Plus, the story behind the creation of the first cupcake ATM!)  The qualities that excite Candace about an entrepreneur and the key factors she considers when making investment decisions. Insights into time management, self-care, and the evolving nature of entrepreneurship over the years. Learn more about Candace's inspiring story in her book, Sweet Success Need a treat? Find a Sprinkles Cupcakes store near you or order for nationwide shipping within the U.S.  Looking for something savory? Try Pizzana in-person if you're in Los Angeles or Dallas, or take advantage of their nationwide shipping.  Discover more about Candace's investing work at CN2 Ventures and on Season 15 of Shark Tank!   More from Candace Nelson:  Website  Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I fill you guys in on the latest with Hollywood Rides. This weeks Restaurant review- Pizzana. And I walk you through my Friday from hell. Enjoy.

I'm absolutely honored to have Candace Nelson on WITN! Candace founded the world-renowned cupcake bakery Sprinkles and continued her success with her pizza palace, Pizzana. As a serial entrepreneur, Candace has graced us with her book, Sweet Success, and her presence on shows like Netflix's Sugar Rush and the infamous Shark Tank. With a plethora of wisdom and wit, Candace inspires me and is sure to inspire you, too! Find Candace here - https://candace-nelson.com/ https://instagram.com/candacenelson

Host Bryan Ford is joined by the host of Hulu's Best in Dough, and owner of the critically acclaimed Pizzano restaurant, Daniele Uditi.  Daniele became practically an urban legend when he moved to LA and started serving the city's best pizza to local celebrities in his friend's backyard. From there, he swept the pizza lovers of the city off their feet with his neo-neapolitan style. Originally from Naples, Italy, Daniele had a long road to become a world class chef, including seven months spent living out of a van on Venice Beach. He'll tell Bryan all about it over his most nostalgic meal, Spaghetti Al Pomodoro.  Watch Bryan make his version and Subscribe: Youtube Recipe from today's episode can be found at Shondaland.com Join The Flaky Biscuit Community: Discord  Daniele Uditi IG: @danieleuditi Bryan Ford IG: @artisanbryan You can donate to or volunteer with The Los Angeles Children's Hospital at chla.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniele Uditi is a pizza rock star, establishing his uniquely personal Neapolitan pizza technique (along with his signature Cacio e' Pepe pizza) at Pizzana, his destination Los Angeles restaurant (with more locations popping up around the country, as you will hear). Daniele is also the head judge for the popular Hulu competition show, Best in Dough. He shares his journey and all the Pizzana news with Peter on this new episode of Pizza Quest, recorded at the recent International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.Click here for the video versions of Pizza Quest. If you count on HRN content, become a monthly sustaining donor at heritageradionetwork.org/donate.Pizza Quest is Powered by Simplecast.

This episode is what the kids call "a banger." Brant Cox of The Infatuation joins us to talk about how he became one of LA's most trusted food critics, how The Infatuation goes about rating restaurants, and why anonymity in food criticism is no longer a must. He talks us through EEEEEATSCON, The Infatuation's upcoming behemoth of a food festival, which is coming in hot May 20 and May 21 at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar. Father Sal and I proceed to then recap an epic food crawl we took through LA last weekend, which took us from noshing on smashburgers in Santa Monica to gnawing on Thai fried chicken in Sherman Oaks. Helpful links: EEEEEATSCON (including ticket links!) https://www.eeeeeatscon.com/los-angeles Brant Cox bio https://www.theinfatuation.com/contributor/brant-cox Brant Cox Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brantcox/?hl=en Infatuation LA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/infatuation_la/?hl=en Flavors From Afar https://www.flavorsfromafar.co/ Tail O The Pup https://www.tailothepup.com/ Heavy Handed https://heavyhanded.la/ Crudo e Nudo https://www.crudoenudo.com/ Pizzana https://pizzana.com/ Angler https://anglerla.com/ Mother Wolf https://www.motherwolfla.com/ Poltergeist https://www.buttonmashla.com/ Anajak Thai https://www.anajakthai.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

First up are Pizzana co-owners Candace and Daniele, who sit down with Jordan to talk how it all started at a Hollywood dinner party, "dough to go," Sprinkles ice cream rests in peace, frosting shots are alive and well, Pizzana brunch is coming, the perfect Caesar, and how the Pizzana Jordan pizza was born. Then, Jordan is joined by Pizza City Fest founder and James Bread award winner Steve Dolinsky, to talk LA vs. Chicago and New York, hot honey vs. ranch, pan pizzas reigning supreme, Steve's top 5 LA pies, and the first annual Southern California best of the best pizza celebration taking place April 29-30 at LA Live. Click here for Pizza City Fest LA tickets, and use code: FANDF to receive $10 off!    

Solo pod alert! We're a third of the way through the year, dear listener, and I want to tell you about four incredible dining experiences that I've had of late. From handmade cavatelli to wood-fired kanpachi, you're gonna want to have your DoorDash app open cuz impending hunger is guaranteed. Helpful links: Uncle Paulie's - https://site.unclepauliesdeli.com/ Mirate - https://www.mirate.la/ Isla - https://www.isla-la.com/ Pasta Night at Pizzana - https://pizzana.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Author of the WSJ bestselling book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe for Turning Your Passion into Profit, Candace revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in corporate finance to launch Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. She followed with Pizzana, a growing chain of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pizzerias leading the third wave of pizza in the U.S. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures.

A special Oscar Week Episode. The day before Jimmy Kimmel was asked to host the 2023 Academy Awards, he joined Phil and David for a very special, entertaining and emotional "Lunch" that literally made headlines around the world due to some comments about a certain former American President. So this week -- as we countdown to Oscar Night and what we know will be a great hosting job by Jimmy Kimmel -- Phil and David discuss this "Lunch" heard around the world -- as well as their past guests Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and the "Everything Everywhere All At Once." Then as they share a feast prepared just for them by Daniele Uditi of Pizzana and Best In Dough at the Sirius Garage, Phil, David & Jimmy retrace how they all first met and other shared history in show business. This is a wide-ranging conversation about television, comedy, food, family, David Letterman, Huey Lewis and the state of our union. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

The 24/7 Cupcake ATM, anyone?!Team Peri is starting off this year's 2023 Women's History Month with the brainchild and co-founder of Sprinkles, Candace Nelson. Candace is a self-described serial entrepreneur, author of the Wall Street Journal's bestselling book, “Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit,” an Angel Investor, mentor, and a mother to two boys among other things. You might recognize her from her days on Cupcake Wars and her Netflix series, Sugar Rush, where she enjoyed being the talent as well as behind the camera. Today, you will find Candace with her business partner/husband developing Pizzana as she continues on the unconventional path of a successful entrepreneur. The events of 9/11 and the slowing down of the economic 90s dot-com boom, was the impetus for Candace to step out of line to follow her passion and become a pastry chef. As Candace stated about her mindset at that point in time, she realized that everything in life was fleeting and that she wanted to shift gears and do something that brought her joy and “injected more meaning into the world even if that was a small piece of cake”. This dream led her to create her own opportunities and gave her clarity to hone in on her ideas and when to pursue them. Only the ideas of which she is truly passionate about are the one's that she follows through with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are thrilled to welcome Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom, Candace Nelson to The Style That Binds Us podcast! Candace is the founder of Sprinkles & most recently, the author of Sweet Success. Did you know Sprinkles was the first-ever cupcake bakery? The state of cupcakes when Candace launched Sprinkles was not luxurious or high-quality by any means, and she saw a huge white space in the market she alone could fill. We can't wait to hear about launching and growing Sprinkles, her book and so much more. Candace's book: Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit Link to our Mini Mag: https://thestylethatbindsus.lpages.co/february-2023-mini-mag-issue/ Want to try Pizzana? https://thestylethatbindsus.com/sprinkles-founder-candace-nelson-on-starting-the-worlds-first-cupcake-bakery-her-book-sweet-success/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

Candace Nelson, a serial entrepreneur, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, and author of Sweet Success, got laid off during the dot-com bubble, leading her to reevaluate her career path. Growing up baking, Candace decided to fill her unemployed free time by attending pastry school. This experience unlocked her passion, making her realize that she needed to pursue a career that brought fulfillment and joy. She took a considerable risk and poured her life savings into creating the world's first cupcake bakery. As the original trailblazer transforming the cupcake from a commodity to a luxury experience, Candace was a pioneer. She also came up with the idea of the cupcake ATM, which allows customers to purchase cupcakes 24/7, a solution to her problem of not being able to get her hands on a cupcake late at night while having a pregnancy craving. But as you'll learn from this episode and her new book, you can't just rely on your one big idea. Innovation doesn't sleep, and competitors are just one step behind you. Candace has now expanded into pizza with a brand called Pizzana. Her book, Sweet Success, is a comprehensive guide to entrepreneurship, not a sugarcoated version--she shares the mishaps, mistakes, and hard-earned lessons she learned. In this episode, Candace speaks about the importance of perseverance and resilience and reminds listeners and aspiring entrepreneurs that before a 'yes,' there will be many more 'no's.' She also shares her approach to decision-making, which includes using her gut, heart, and mind, and emphasizes the importance of being intentional in everything. As we face an economic downturn, many people worldwide are forced to reevaluate their careers and what direction they want to go in life. Candace's story and Sweet Success are the perfect inspiration and toolkit for anyone who wants to build a brand.

On this epic POD DEBUT, I give you the 411 on what the heck the Countdown is, and why I'm embarking on a quest to eat 100 iconic LA sandwiches in 365 days. We're then joined by Friend of the Countdown Cousin Salman to talk about the James Beard Awards' semifinalists, and why we should even care about these kinds of awards in the first place. Sponsored by TUMS. Not really. Find The LA Countdown on TikTok and Instagram at @thelacountdown: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelacountdown https://www.instagram.com/thelacountdown/ News discussed during this episode: - James Beard Awards Semifinalists - https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2023-james-beard-awards-semifinalist Restaurants mentioned : - Little Coyote - https://www.littlecoyotelbc.com/ - Da Michele - https://damicheleusa.com/ - Pizzana - https://pizzana.com/ - Langer's Deli - https://www.langersdeli.com/ - Bay Cities Deli - https://order.bcdeli.com/ - Philippe The Original - https://www.philippes.com/ - Kamp Social House - https://www.kampseattle.com/ - Moo's Craft BBQ - https://www.mooscraftbarbecue.com/ - Pijja Palace - https://www.pijjapalace.com/ - Jitlada - https://jitladala.com/ - Holbox - https://www.holboxla.com Food personalities mentiond : - Aimee Rizzo @ The Infatuation Seattle - https://www.theinfatuation.com/contributor/aimee-rizzo - Kenji Lopez-Alt - http://www.kenjilopezalt.com/ - Evan Funke LOL - https://felixla.com/evan-funke - forkingaround.tv - https://www.instagram.com/forkingaround.tv/ - Fat Phuck - https://www.instagram.com/fat_phuck/?hl=en - Rick Lox - https://www.instagram.com/ricklox/?hl=en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, NYT bestselling author, and WSJ Contributor. She is best known as Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM and Pizzana, a chain of award-winning pizzerias. In her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit, she shares her secrets on “launching nimbly,” combating imposter syndrome, and the importance of building a strong network around you. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: Candace-Nelson.com INSTAGRAM: @candacenelson FACEBOOK: /sprinklescandace

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, NYT and WSJ bestselling author, WSJ contributor, angel investor, TV personality, executive producer, and mom. She started her career working in investment banking and the internet start-up scene before completely shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. In 2005, she opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery. Despite early naysayers, their 600-square-foot bakery in Beverly Hills disrupted the legacy bakery industry and ignited a worldwide cupcake phenomenon! In 2012 Sprinkles introduced its Cupcake ATM, a cutting-edge contactless cupcake delivery system. Later that year they sold Sprinkles to PE firm KarpReilly. Today, Sprinkles has sold over 200 million cupcakes, has over 20 stores, 30 Cupcake ATMs, and 1000 employees. In 2017, Candace co-founded Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias, leading the “third wave” of pizza in the US. Pizzana cemented Los Angeles as a pizza destination and revolutionized pizza takeout with its innovative heat and slice at-home method. Pizzana also ships its frozen pizza nationwide. In 2021 she co-created and executive produced Best in Dough, a Hulu show starring Pizzana Executive Chef Daniele Uditi, which began streaming in the Fall of 2022. Today, through her company, CN2 Ventures, a family office, and venture studio, she has backed a diverse portfolio of startups in the specialty food, retail, health, wellness, and early childhood spaces with a focus on female and underrepresented founders. Candace is also the executive producer and star in Netflix's Sugar Rush and Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit was published by HarperCollins Leadership in November 2022. Website: Sprinkles LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/candacenelson9/ Twitter: @candacenelson Instagram: @candacenelson/ TikTok: @candacenelson YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/SprinklesCandace Her new book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into ProfitHer NYT bestselling cookbook, The Sprinkles Baking Book Topics Covered by Candace Nelson in this Episode Candace's unconventional path to starting Sprinkles and elevating the cupcake Her decision to choose a new career path despite other people's expectations Identifying the market opportunity for cupcakes Getting Sprinkles off the ground and early organic growth Early product development Bootstrapping and the challenge of finding a retail location Launching their first location with no retail experience and how scarcity drove demand How they leveraged celebrity marketing How they approached growth and expansion, and establishing themselves as market leaders Franchising vs owning distribution Avoiding founder's syndrome and deciding to sell Sprinkles How Candace went on to co-found Pizzana Investing through CN2 Ventures and as an angel How Candace views brand building Brand strategy during expansion Candace's most recent book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212

Entrepreneurs are “dream big” people. No risk no reward! But how do you know if you truly want to make a career out of your passion? Candace Nelson was always a joyful baker, but she also ended up revolutionizing the entire baking industry and judging everybody else's cupcakes on The Food Network's Cupcake Wars. In her new book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit, and here with Ali, she shares the story behind the Sprinkles phenomenon, what she believes is the crux of entrepreneurship, the importance of branding in an Amazon world and some keystone advice for new entrepreneurs. Happy New Year! If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) Links of Interest: Candace's Website Candace's Book: Sweet Success, a Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit Best in Dough,  featuring Pizzana co-founder and master pizzaiolo Daniele Uditi now streaming on Hulu  Step Up Women's NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Author of the WSJ bestselling book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe for Turning Your Passion into Profit, Candace revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in corporate finance to launch Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. She followed with Pizzana, a growing chain of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pizzerias leading the third wave of pizza in the U.S. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures.

If there is such a thing as an "OG girlboss", Candace Nelson would be it. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she left investment banking to cofound the cult favorite cupcake brand Sprinkles which has sold over 200M+ cupcakes since it was founded in 2005 & has been beloved by Hollywood celebrities from Jessica Alba to Blake Lively to Oprah. She sold the company in 2012 and went on to become executive producer of Netflix's Sugar Rush, a judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, and executive producer of Hulu's upcoming Best In Dough. Most recently she is known for cofounding the award-winning pizzeria chain Pizzana. She is an active angel investor, the NYTimes bestselling author of The Sprinkles Baking Book and now the author of the new manual for aspiring entrepreneurs, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit. In this episode we discuss: How Candace went from investment banking in Silicon Valley to pastry school Why she's passionate about food & the food business The sacrifices she made in the early days of Sprinkles How Candace uses competition to fuel her innovation Why she decided to eventually sell Sprinkles in 2012 How she balances being an entrepreneur with being an online personality AKA "creator" What the process of writing a book was like Sweet Success (book) Pizzana (restaurant) Sprinkles Cupcakes Candace's personal website Candace's Instagram & TikTok Try Lyvecom for 1 month free

Welcome to a VERY foody episode of  "Naked Lunch" -- recently nominated as Best Food Podcast for 2023's iHeart Podcast Awards! Next year, we hope to be nominated for Best Naked Podcast! Chef Daniele Uditi -- the acclaimed and lovable chef of Pizzana and beloved pizza judge on Hulu's "Best In Dough"  -- who fantastically overfed Phil, David and Jimmy Kimmel a few episodes ago, is the main course for this special "Naked Lunch" that Phil and David recorded in the kitchen area of Pizza in Beverly Hills. As part of this year's exciting Los Angeles Times Food Bowl, the public was invited to feast along with our hosts. This event benefitted one of Phil's favorite charities, Project Angel Food food bank, while the delicious food prepared by Daniele and his extraordinary staff benefitted anyone who got to eat that night. Daniele tells his inspiring and sometimes hilarious success story coming to America, while Phil, David and Daniele answer some questions that the guests at Pizzana jotted down in between courses. Dig in! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

It was a joy having my pal Candace on the pod today, talking about her latest creation, the beautiful book Sweet Success.If you have big creative plans for 2023 - this is for you! Candace Nelson is a wildly successful entrepreneur known for co-founding Sprinkles, the world's first high-end cupcake bakery and cupcake ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias.Candace is also a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, author of the New York Times Best Seller "The Sprinkles Baking Book," co-creator and executive producer of Hulu's upcoming "Best In Dough," executive producer and judge on Netflix's "Sugar Rush" and judge on 100 + episodes of Food Network's hit show "Cupcake Wars."Fun fact, Candace is also a Five Minutes to Famous student!And I also want to give you FREE access to my signature course, Slay Your Year (usually $997)! All you have to do is: Leave a review of this podcast. Email a screenshot of your review to info@susie-moore.comSimple as that! 

As you know by now, personal development is our jam at Sub Box Basics. We built an entire subscription box business around it. There's so much to learn from other entrepreneurs, especially those that pepper FUN in the game!In today's episode, Julie interviews Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, judge of Cupcake Wars and author of Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit. (which just came out Nov 8th!)Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership in November 2022. Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pizzerias leading the third wave of pizza in the US. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and Norwich terrier, Willy.LINKSGet Candace's book, Sweet Success, at https://amzn.to/3F2qifXv (affiliate link)Learn more about Candace Nelson at https://candace-nelson.comhttps://www.instagram.com/candacenelson https://twitter.com/candacenelson https://www.tiktok.com/@candacenelsonTo be eligible to win Julie's copy of the book, screenshot this podcast episode and share on Instagram, tagging @candancenelson and @subscriptionboxbasics. We'll pick a winner on December 5th, 2022. Head over right now to boxbesties.com where you can sign up for the waitlist for our newest program that will be part group coaching, part mastermind, part girls trip. There will be limited spots available and you do not want to miss this. Join the waitlist at boxbesties.com so you are first to get all the details. BoxBesties.comSupport the show

After a stint in the corporate world, @candacenelson opened up her bakery, Sprinkles.com, and Pizzana.com. Her book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit, is out now! candace-nelson.com

Candace Nelson is the entrepreneur who put cupcakes on the map as their own category. She is the Founder of Sprinkles and Pizzana, a judge on Cupcake Wars and the author of the new book Sweet Success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candace Nelson is the Co-Founder of Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM. Founded in 2005, Sprinkles has sold more than 75 million cupcakes nationwide. Candace also founded Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neopolitan restaurants, and CN2 Ventures, a venture studio that invests in young consumer businesses. In addition to entrepreneurship, Candace is executive producer and judge on Netflix's “Sugar Rush” and judge on Food Network's “Cupcake Wars.”

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, Wall Street Journal contributor and an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership in November 2022. Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded pizzerias leading the third wave of pizza in the US. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons, and Norwich terrier, Willy.

When Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded the Sprinkles cupcake company, their friends and family thought it was a terrible idea. “We were essentially two out-of-work investment bankers looking to bet it all on cupcakes at the height of a low-carb craze,” Candace said to host Kerry Diamond. Not only did Sprinkles become a huge hit, but the couple sold a portion of the business and went on to launch Pizzana, another company built around a much-loved food. Candace, who today is a much sought-after dessert and start-up expert, has compiled the two subjects into a business book titled Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe To Turn Your Passion Into Profit.Candace joins us to share the challenges faced in getting Sprinkles up and running, the lessons she learned along the way, and some of the wisdom found in Sweet Success.Thank you to Käserei Champignon, the maker of Cambozola cheese for supporting this episode. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Happy birthday to The Cherry Bombe Cookbook! More on Candace: Instagram, Website, Sprinkles Cupcakes, Sweet Success, Pizzana

Candace Nelson is a wildly successful entrepreneur known for co-founding Sprinkles, purveyor of the world's first cupcake ATM, and most recently, Pizanna, a fast-growing chain of award-winning high-end pizzerias. She continues to expand her portfolio of investments with CN2 Ventures, a family office and venture studio which invests in early stage consumer companies.But you may know her as a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Sprinkles Baking Book, co-creator and executive producer of Hulu's Best in Dough, executive producer and judge on Netflix's Sugar Rush, and/or as a featured judge over a hundred episodes of Food Network's hit show, Cupcake Wars.More than all of that, she's my friend! A mentor and inspiration to my own career, Candace is the total package – mommy, business builder, investor – not to mention, an exquisite baker.That's where we kick this one off, as she elects to attend pastry school instead of business school (a decision we can all be thankful for). Her entrepreneurial journey from there takes twists and turns, but always comes back to passion.We chat about her latest book, Sweet Success, the behind-the-scenes story of building Sprinkles, from the very first cupcake through the eight years she spent scaling it across the country – and everywhere in between.She encourages us all, and encourages me all the time, to go for our dreams, to put them out into the world and build on the positive momentum from there. If you have an idea, or even if you're just curious about starting a business in the future, this is the podcast episode for you. You will learn about...Kelly and Candace's early relationshipDeciding on pastry school instead of business schoolReinventing the cupcake a la SprinklesMaking the call to sell stake in SprinklesAdvice: Prove your thesis on a smaller scale, firstGetting the product and branding rightPutting your biggest dreams out into the worldWhat's next? Pizzana and pivoting to other projectsTaking joy in elevating simple pleasures The humbling nature of entrepreneurshipWhy mindset is so importantShe's still got it! Going viral on TikTokThe importance of pulling the curtain back on failure Visualizing your goals Achieving balance (or not)The toolbox needed to support the natural flux of lifeAdvice for early entrepreneurs – do itBuilding intentional community and support systemsCandace on parenting and family lifeWhat's next for CandaceResources:Read: candace-nelson.com/sweet-successInstagram: @candacenelsonTikTok: @candacenelsonWebsite: candace-nelson.comYouTube: Candace NelsonPizzana: pizzana.comSprinkles: sprinkles.comConnect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook:

Candace Nelson is a Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom. She started her career working in investment banking and the internet start-up scene before completely shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Here's what happened next… In 2005, She opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery. Despite early naysayers, their 600-square-foot bakery in Beverly Hills disrupted the legacy bakery industry and ignited a worldwide cupcake phenomenon! In 2012 Sprinkles introduced its Cupcake ATM, a cutting-edge contactless cupcake delivery system. Later that year we sold Sprinkles to PE firm KarpReilly. Today, Sprinkles has sold over 200 million cupcakes, has over 20 stores, 30 Cupcake ATMs, and 1000 employees. In 2017, She co-founded Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias, leading the “third wave” of pizza in the US. Pizzana cemented Los Angeles as a pizza destination and revolutionized pizza takeout with its innovative heat and slice at-home method. Pizzana also ships its frozen pizza nationwide. In 2021 She co-created and executive produced Best in Dough, a Hulu show starring Pizzana Executive Chef Daniele Uditi, to begin streaming in the Fall of 2022. Today, through her company, CN2 Ventures, a family office, and venture studio, she has backed a diverse portfolio of startups in the specialty food, retail, health, wellness, and early childhood spaces with a focus on female and underrepresented founders. You may have seen her on the small screen where she is the executive producer and star in Netflix's Sugar Rush and Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership on November 8th, 2022. Check it out and pre-order your copy here ➡️ https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ Book her to speak ➡️ https://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/candace-nelson Follow her on other social media channels: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ TikTok ➡️ www.tiktok.com/@candacenelson YouTube ➡️ https://youtube.com/user/SprinklesCandace Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/sprinklescandac You can grab her NYT bestselling cookbook, The Sprinkles Baking Book here ➡️ https://amzn.to/3QzmGFS Want more great content from the "Who is Your Momma Podcast?"    Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/whoisyourmommapod/   Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod/

Zibby interviews (in person!) Sprinkles co-founder, “Cupcake Wars” judge, and New York Times bestselling author Candace Nelson to discuss her new book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit, a business book she refers to as a cupcake MBA! Candace shares what it was like to start her cupcake business from scratch (almost like raising children!), the stories behind the names Sprinkles and Pizzana, and how important it was for her to build a network of women–friends, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs–to guide her along the way. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3FTnQclBookshop: https://bit.ly/3NGSIPeSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can something you love become the most magical, delicious business of your dreams? Candace Nelson, cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, CN2 Ventures, NYT bestselling author, exec producer & Sugar Rush judge didn't expect her cupcake business to skyrocket when she began baking in her tiny West Hollywood kitchen. Multiple empires later, she's now revealing the ingredients that made her companies soar in her new book, Sweet Success. She teaches you how to make a brand that creates customers, why it's advantageous to start small, how to grow by being the least knowledgeable person in the room, how to see the possibility in your vision despite the doubters, and why you should bet on your dream. - Join Cathy's program Abundant Ever After with the presale discount! Cathyheller.com/join - Get your copy of Candace's new book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit - Follow Candace on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn @candacenelson - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DREAMJOB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Achieve sweet success in small business with entrepreneur Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles cupcakes. Candace shares highlights of her exciting entrepreneurial journey, including founding Sprinkles cupcakes, and valuable insight into what it takes to achieve sweet success as a small business owner. Candace is a Serial Entrepreneur, New York Times Bestselling Author, Wall Street Journal Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer and Mom. Candace worked in investment banking and then at an internet startup before shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. In 2005, she opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery. Despite the early naysayers, her tiny bakery in Beverly Hills disrupted the legacy bakery industry and ignited a worldwide cupcake phenomenon. In 2012 Sprinkles introduced its Cupcake ATM, a cutting-edge contactless cupcake delivery system. Today, Sprinkles has sold over 200 million cupcakes and has over 20 stores, 30 Cupcake ATMs and 1000 employees. In 2017 Candace co-founded Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias, leading the third wave of pizza in the US. Pizzana cemented Los Angeles as a pizza destination and revolutionized pizza takeout with its innovative heat and slice at home method. Pizzana also ships its frozen pizza nationwide. Henry Lopez is the host of The How of Business podcast – helping you start, run and grow your small business. The How of Business is a top-rated podcast for small business and entrepreneurs. Find the podcast, resources and trusted service partners for small business owners and entrepreneurs at our website.

Candace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur and a New York Times bestselling author. Candace is well-known for co-founding Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning pizzerias. She is also an expert in turning one's passion into a profitable business and has a book launching on November 8th called Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn Your Passion into Profit.Today's conversation is jampacked with actionable advice from Candace, including tips on how to mobilize yourself when you are feeling stuck, questions to ask yourself when you're looking to find your purpose, and more. Listening in, you will hear the ups and downs of her incredible story of starting Sprinkles and why she describes the process as ‘launching nimbly'. We also touch on how to combat imposter syndrome, the power of building your personal brand, how to approach competition in your space, the importance of building a network & community while building your empire, and so much more.In this episode, we'll talk to Candace about:* Candace's relationship with rebellion growing up and how that translates to her work today. [02:21]* How moving around a lot as a child taught her independence and confidence in new environments. [03:35]* The story of how Candace overcame one of the lowest moments of her life. [04:42]* Questions to ask yourself when you are looking to transition to a different career. [07:15]* Why Candace decided to test the waters before diving into a career in pastry. [08:37]* What she wanted to perfect before she took her product to launch. [09:51]* Her husband's role as co-founder. [10:37]* What ‘launching nimbly' looked like for Candace in the early days of Sprinkles. [13:52]* The benefits of testing the waters with a single product to find your target market. [17:57]* How she navigated the chapter of her life where every moment was dedicated to Sprinkles. [22:21]* Bringing a startup mentality to a bakery and finding like-minded people. [23:33]* Why it's not constructive to get too focused on your competition. [25:40]* The role of Candace's father-in-law in mapping out the business plan. [27:25]* Why mentorship is important and how Candace includes it in her life. [30:04]* What she would have done differently to keep her finger in the world of startups. [34:05]* The problem of lack of confidence and imposter syndrome across industries. [35:10]* Why Candace is committed to never resting on her laurels. [37:53]* Why it is important to be aware of your skills and hire for your weaknesses. [39:54]* How the experience of starting Pizzana has differed from starting Sprinkles. [40:20]* Why building your personal brand can be a competitive advantage. [42:18]* Candace reminds listeners that they have exactly what it takes to build their own empire. [44:38]Follow Candace: * Candace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/* Sprinkles cupcakes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sprinklescupcakes/* Website: https://sprinkles.com/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

About This EpisodeCandace Nelson is a successful serial entrepreneur best known for co-founding Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and ATM, and most recently, Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. She discusses her transition from the financial world to pastry school and her journey of discovering and embracing her passion for food and bringing people together. Moving around a lot during childhood, Candace learned early on how to count on herself, particularly in the difficult times. She states this as a key for making bold decisions- knowing that no matter what happens, you can bet on yourself. Part of feeling this way is celebrating all your wins, especially the little ones because even the smallest of wins are the building blocks of confidence. Candace also addresses imposter syndrome, particularly for female entrepreneurs, and how you can overcome it and turn your ideas into actions. She believes that anyone with a passion and a plan can be an entrepreneur. And in her new book, Sweet Success, she walks you through her recipe for success, from ideation and developing the mindset of an entrepreneur to sales and growing your own personal brand. Listen in to hear Candace's incredible journey taking an innovative stance on simple, handheld foods like cupcakes and pizza and growing them into the thriving and widely-recognizable brands they are today.  About Candace NelsonCandace Nelson is a serial entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal contributor, and expert at turning one's passion into a profitable business. Her debut book, The Sprinkles Baking Book: 100 Secret Recipes from Candace's Kitchen, was a New York Times Bestseller and her forthcoming book on entrepreneurship, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe for Turning Your Passion into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership on November 8, 2022. Candace received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Wesleyan University, and a professional pastry certification from the former Tante Marie's Cooking School in San Francisco. Additional ResourcesBuy Her New Book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe for Turning Your Passion into Profit: https://www.readsweetsuccess.com/InstagramLinked-InFacebookTikTokYouTubeTwitter

This week, Phil and David are thrilled to do "Naked Lunch" with the Emmy-winning host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" --  television host, comedian, writer, and producer Jimmy Kimmel. Over a very special feast prepared just for them by Daniele Uditi of Pizzana and Best In Dough at the Sirius Garage, Phil, David & Jimmy retrace how they all first met and other shared history in show business. This is a wide-ranging conversation about television, comedy, food, family, David Letterman, Huey Lewis and the state of our union. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. 

Candace Nelson is a Serial Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, WSJ Contributor, Angel Investor, TV Personality, Executive Producer, and Mom. She started her career working in investment banking and the internet start-up scene before completely shifting gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Here's what happened next… In 2005, She opened the doors to Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery. Despite early naysayers, their 600-square-foot bakery in Beverly Hills disrupted the legacy bakery industry and ignited a worldwide cupcake phenomenon! In 2012 Sprinkles introduced its Cupcake ATM, a cutting-edge contactless cupcake delivery system. Later that year we sold Sprinkles to PE firm KarpReilly. Today, Sprinkles has sold over 200 million cupcakes, has over 20 stores, 30 Cupcake ATMs, and 1000 employees. In 2017, She co-founded Pizzana, a fast-growing chain of award-winning Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias, leading the “third wave” of pizza in the US. Pizzana cemented Los Angeles as a pizza destination and revolutionized pizza takeout with its innovative heat and slice at-home method. Pizzana also ships its frozen pizza nationwide. In 2021 She co-created and executive produced Best in Dough, a Hulu show starring Pizzana Executive Chef Daniele Uditi, to begin streaming in the Fall of 2022. Today, through her company, CN2 Ventures, a family office, and venture studio, she has backed a diverse portfolio of startups in the specialty food, retail, health, wellness, and early childhood spaces with a focus on female and underrepresented founders. You may have seen her on the small screen where she is the executive producer and star in Netflix's Sugar Rush and Food Network's Cupcake Wars. Her book, Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit will be published by HarperCollins Leadership on November 8th, 2022. Check it out and pre-order your copy here ➡️ https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ Book her to speak ➡️ https://www.harrywalker.com/speakers/candace-nelson Follow her on other social media channels: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ TikTok ➡️ www.tiktok.com/@candacenelson YouTube ➡️ https://youtube.com/user/SprinklesCandace Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/sprinklescandac You can grab her NYT bestselling cookbook, The Sprinkles Baking Book here ➡️ https://amzn.to/3QzmGFS Want more great content from the "Who is Your Momma Podcast?"    Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/whoisyourmommapod/ Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/whoisyourmommapod/

Serial entrepreneur Candace Nelson revolutionized the baking industry when she started Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and of course the Cupcake ATM. Nelson followed with the launch of Pizzana, a growing chain of pizzerias. Now she is an author of the incredible book Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe For Turning Your Passion Into Profit. I can't wait for you to hear more about her entrepreneurial journey, best tips for existing and future entrepreneurs and of course some incredible stories including some which aren't part of her terrific book Sweet Success. You absolutely will not want to miss this incredible episode. Tune in now to #TheKaraGoldinShow. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/309 List of links mentioned in this episode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candacenelson9/ https://www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ To learn more about Candace Nelson, her book Sweet Success and to purchase: https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400231507 https://www.readsweetsuccess.com

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 celebrity owned restaurants to know about in Southern California. His list includes: Chingon Kitchen in Highland, Herd Burger in Torrance, Clutch Roadhouse in Venice, Beignet Box in Studio City, Blue's Fish and Soul in Santa Clarita, Hart House in Westchester, Trejo's Tacos in Hollywood, A Restaurant in Newport Beach, Pizzana in Brentwood and Tagine in Beverly Hills.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawlSupport the show

Candace Nelson, Co-Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana, reinvented the cupcake... and she's going to tell us her recipe for sweet success! Candace recounts how she quit her investment banking job to start the world's first cupcake shop, and why nobody thought something like that could succeed (especially during the low-carb craze!). She gives us a lesson in creating a brand versus a product, how to price yourself in a competitive market, and why betting on yourself isn't as hard as it sounds. She also describes how she knew it was time to move onto her next big idea, and Robin and Candace chat about pizza, television, and investing! This is one of our sweetest episodes yet! More info at www.ivegotasecretwithrobinmcgraw.com Episode Resources: Candace on IG: www.instagram.com/candacenelson Candace's Book: www.candace-nelson.com/sweet-success Candace's Website: www.candace-nelson.com Sprinkles Cupcakes: www.sprinkles.com Pizzana: www.pizzana.com Best in Dough: https://www.hulu.com/series/best-in-dough Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode of WorkParty I'm talking with Candace Nelson, Los Angeles-based food entrepreneur, accomplished pastry chef known for co-founding Sprinkles, and co-owner of her newest venture Pizzana, a Michelin Bib Gourmand Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations sprinkled throughout LA.  When Candance isn't working her magic in the kitchen, she's also an amazing author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” an executive producer of and judge on Netflix's “Sugar Rush,” and host of her own podcast “Live to Eat.” She has a new book that is coming out in November called Sweet Success, which is a book for entrepreneurs inspired by her journey that showcases how to turn your passion into a business. Fueled by her passion for supporting other entrepreneurs, Candance also co-founded CN2 Ventures which invests in early-stage and growth-stage startups in the retail, food, direct-to-consumer, and branded consumer product sectors, harnessing her knack for elevating simple concepts into breakthrough brands. Prior to founding Sprinkles, Candance pursued a career in investment banking but shifted gears to follow her passion and attend pastry school. Her love for approachable, nostalgic food drives her business endeavors, and her admiration of contemporary art influences her branding philosophy. Today, we're talking about embracing your entrepreneurial spirit, from connecting with your inner passions to turning those hobbies into a lucrative business, all so you can have your cake and eat it too.   Sponsors: • Clare | Visit Clare at www.clare.com/party to get started. And receive 10% off your order. That's www.clare.com/party for 10% off. • Zocdoc | Go to Zocdoc.com/PARTY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours. That's Zocdoc.com/PARTY.   Resources: • To join the WorkParty click here • To connect with Candace Nelson click here • To connect with Jaclyn Johnson click here • To follow along with Sprinkles Cupcakes click here • To follow along with Pizzana click here • To pre-order her new book Sweet Success click here • To follow along with Create & Cultivate click HERE • To submit your questions call the WorkParty Hotline: 1-(833)-57-PARTY (577-2789) Produced by Dear Media   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

With another new MDM show out on Hulu, Pizzana chef and 'Best in Dough' judge Daniele Uditi weighs in on great pizza, bizarro pizza, and pizza that should probably be called something else entirely. Then Dave, Chris, and Noelle dive into their own 'Best in Dough'-inspired pizza reveries. Plus, working in kitchens vs. working in TV, Manhattan cyclist Dave Chang, breakfast pizza, matzoh pizza, the wellspring of pizza authority, when a game becomes your life, dipping some bread in the Sunday gravy, the Neapolitan formula, sushi on pizza, baked-bean pizza, Daniele's inner Super Mario, why fermented dough is like a 5-year-old child, Anthony Mangieri, NYC water, and the Proustian pizza Dave still dreams of. 'Best in Dough' is out now on Hulu. Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying Guests: Daniele Uditi and Noelle Cornelio Producer: Sasha Ashall Additional Production: Jordan Bass and Lala Rasor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicole sits down with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles (the world's first cupcake bakery), and Pizzana (a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias). Chef's kiss! Nicole and Candace talk about how founders can carve out space for their companies in the food industry, and what lessons from Candaces' cupcake MBA we can apply to any business.     You can find Candace's book here: https://candace-nelson.com/sweet-success/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nora and Scott chat with entrepreneur and angel investor Candace Nelson, the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, which launched in 2005 as the world's first cupcake-only bakery. Candace parlayed Sprinkles' success into becoming a television personality, serving as a judge on “Cupcake Wars” and “Sugar Rush.” Her latest food venture is Pizzana, a chain of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias. For more info on our presenting sponsor, check out grayscale.com/businesscasual Hosts: Nora Ali & Scott Rogowsky Producer: Bella Hutchins  Video Editors: Mckenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Fact Checker: Kate Brandt  Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer  Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

This week on Inside Julia's Kitchen, host Todd Schulkin welcomes entrepreneur Candace Nelson, who co-founded Sprinkles, the world's first cupcake bakery and the company behind cupcake ATM machines. Nelson is also the author of the New York Times best-selling cookbook, “The Sprinkles Baking Book,” and was a judge on Netflix's “Sugar Rush” and Food Network's “Cupcake Wars.” Todd and Candace discuss turning cupcakes into serious business, how she's helping other food entrepreneurs and her newest culinary venture, Pizzana, a Neo-Neapolitan pizzeria with three locations in Los Angeles, and Dallas opening soon. Plus, Candace shares her Julia Moment.Photo Courtesy of Amy NeunsingerInside Julia's Kitchen is Powered by Simplecast.

Hungry for more Food Network? Check out an episode of Food Network's new podcast, The Best Thing I Ever Ate where you'll hear about America's best dishes that just might burst your buttons.  Episode content: Anne Burrell faces off against a gut-busting club sandwich from Little Goat Diner in Chicago  Courtney Rada takes you to Harold's New York Deli Restaurant for the XL corned beef & pastrami sandwich in Edison, NJ.  Katie Lee Biegel needs her stretchy pants when eating the cacio e pepe pizza at Pizzana in Brentwood, CA. Kardea Brown heads to The Pig & Pint for the cola glazed ribs in Jackson, MS. Justin Brunson raves over a delicious fajitas and stew dish from Adelitas Cocina y Cantina in Denver, CO. Jernard Wells gets weak in the knees when confronted by a massively unbelievable cake from Southern Art and Bourbon Bar in Atlanta. Antonia Lofaso ventures to the heart of Los Angeles for heavy-hitting Korean barbecue at Park's BBQ.    Listen wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America's best dishes just might burst your buttons. Episode content:Anne Burrell faces off against a gut-busting club sandwich from Little Goat Diner in ChicagoCourtney Rada takes you to Harold's New York Deli Restaurant for the XL corned beef & pastrami sandwich in Edison, NJ.Katie Lee Biegel needs her stretchy pants when eating the cacio e pepe pizza at Pizzana in Brentwood, CA.Kardea Brown heads to The Pig & Pint for the cola glazed ribs in Jackson, MS.Justin Brunson raves over a delicious fajitas and stew dish from Adelitas Cocina y Cantina in Denver, CO.Jernard Wells gets weak in the knees when confronted by a massively unbelievable cake from Southern Art and Bourbon Bar in Atlanta.Antonia Lofaso ventures to the heart of Los Angeles for heavy-hitting Korean barbecue at Park's BBQ.Hungry for more Food Network? Go to discoveryplus.com/bestthing to start your free trial today. Terms apply.

When you don't feel "ready," how do you take the next step forward? Candace Nelson, cofounder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, Pizzana, executive producer & judge on Netflix's Sugar Rush, and podcast host had checked off all the boxes, only to realize that still didn't guarantee job security or happiness. So she leaned into her love for baking and Sprinkles Cupcakes was born. She returns to the show to teach you how to raise your prices and gain customers, communicate your values and story through branding, stop comparing yourself to everyone else, and bet on yourself. - Join Made to Do This before prices go up tomorrow! http://madetodothis.com/ - Watch the episodes on our YouTube channel http://youtube.com/c/CathyHeller - Follow Candace on Instagram @candacenelson - Follow Sprinkles Cupcakes @sprinklescupcakes and Pizzana @pizzana - Watch Sugar Rush on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80201328

Meet master pizza maker, Daniele Uditi! He's the head chef at Pizzana in Los Angeles and a master of all things dough, sauce and cheese. In this episode, Daniele and Kelly chat about: What inspired Daniele's legendary “slow dough” and how he perfected with a 65-year-old starter How Daniele has defined the neo-Neopolitan pizza style at Pizzana Daniele's reaction to the first slice of pizza he ever ate in the United States How Daniele transforms classic Italian pasta dishes into pizza toppings Daniele's reinvention of pineapple on pizza, inspired by tacos al pastor  For more details about this episode, visit: https://www.justataste.com/just-a-taste-podcast-daniele-uditi-pizzana/

This week the We Know Weho team is joined by arguably the King of Sunset Strip, Sol Yamini Sol is the CEO of Pink Dot and has owned and operated the company since 2004. PinkDot is a household name which has been around since 1987. PinkDot is the pioneer of grocery and liquor on demand delivery known for delivering groceries, liquor and food in about 30 minutes all over Los Angeles with its flagship store on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Pink Dot is infamous for their iconic signature delivery fleet of pink and blue polka-dotted, propeller-topped Volkswagen Beetle and has appeared in several movies and television shows, including HBO's Entourage and the location on Sunset Strip is where Jimmy Fallon and Kobe Bryant did a beer run in 1999. Sol is very active in the community and is on the board of the sunset strip business improvement district (BID).He was also awarded 4 cannabis licences by the city of West Hollywood through their very competitive application process when they opened up the city to expand cannabis businesses after the California law went into effect for legalization in November 2016 through prop 64. Sol serves as the Chair of the Cannabis Council formed by the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and is the secretary of AURA - the Adult Use Retailers Association of West Hollywood. Sol has a long-running partnership with Postmates that has recently entered a new phase with three adorable wheeled robots rolling down the streets of West Hollywood to deliver your Pink Dot order. Sol is a big supporter of local businesses and carriers their items on the Pink Dot menu for delivery including Nonna's Empanadas, cupcakes from Cake & Art, Gelato Festival gelato, Zooie's Cookies, and macaroons from Chef Josette who delivers her famous fresh baked Normandie Bakery baguette's daily to Sol's team for their homemade sandwiches. SHOW NOTE LINKS: Pink Dot https://pinkdot.com/ HiHo Burger https://www.hiho.la/ Burger Daddy (Pop up at Naughty Pig) https://eatburgerdaddy.com/ Melrose Umbrella Company https://www.melroseumbrellacompany.com/ Cake Monkey https://www.cakemonkey.com/ Pizzana https://www.instagram.com/pizzana/ Vanity Girl Hollywood https://www.vanitygirlhollywood.com/ Netflix Stranger Things Drive Thru https://strangerthingsdriveinto.com/ Woodland Hills WonderLAnd Lights https://www.socalwonderland.com/ Gillette Ranch in Malibu Holiday Light Show https://www.socalwonderland.com/

Trish chats with Pizzana chef and incredibly joyful Daniele Uditi. He grew up in culinary family : mom was a chef, his aunt was a bread maker, and his grandfather was a pastry chef. He moved to America in 2010, lived in a van in Venice Beach and not quite sure what he would do, although he knew it would involved being in the kitchen. Word spread quickly about his pizzas and his talent, and before he knew it, he was invited over to the house of actor Chris O'Donnell to cook for him and his friends. Those Sunday suppers eventually led to the introduction of his future business partners and Pizzana was born. Daniele talks about the importance of ingredients, paying respect to the food, and his love of making pizza (and carbs).

Danile Uditi of Pizzana joins us this week on the podcast. For more podcasts episode or marketing help visit http://www.smartpizzamarketing.com Or https://thebruceirving.com/ Be sure to subscribe for more video ----> https://www.youtube.com/smartpizzamarketing   Subscribe to the SPM Podcast: Itunes: http://www.smartpizzamarketing.com/Itunes Stitcher Radio: http://www.smartpizzamarketing/stitcher   Subscribe the Local Business Podcast: Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-local.../id1492927865   Follow along on social:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartpizzamarketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smartpizzamarketing/ Bruce Irving: https://www.instagram.com/theBruceIrving Twitter: https://twitter.com/Irvingmedia Website: http://www.smartpizzamarketing.com/

West Hollywood business tips for residents including Shake Shack, Pura Vita, Otus Thai, Pizzana, Unplug Meditation, and F45.

The kick off episode of West Hollywood Insider podcast! Weekly tips and insights for West Hollywood residents cover food, fitness, fashion and more. In the food segment hear us dish about Tesse, Pizzana and Otus Thai and F45 and Dogpound in our fitness focus. Featured in the Weekly Do Good are Voda Spa, Revolver, Employees Only, Conservatory and Healthy Spot.

This week on California Cooking, Jess is hanging out with the executive chef of Pizzana, Daniele Uditi. Chef Daniele is living out the American dream, but his road to success hasn't been the easiest. It all started out with Daniele and his brother moving to the U.S. From Italy. They fell on some hard times and even had to live out of their van for while. Everything changed when Daniele made a pizza for a famous actor, and the rest is history.

Italian dough legend and chef of Pizzana talks his journey from living in a Venice Beach van to cooking for celebrities, Jonathan Gold, and opening two restaurants. We're also joined by co-host and Pizzana superfan Zoe Winkler, who runs down menu highlights, plays pizza trivia with Daniele, and helps Jordan create Pizzana's next great pie. AIR JORDAN: A FOOD PODCAST is sponsored by Goldbelly and RC Provisions. Visit their Instagram profiles & websites for more info.  

Amanda and Jeremiah interview Candace Nelson the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and judge of Sugar Rush and Cupcake Wars. She's also the co-founder of Pizzana in Los Angeles. The three discuss everything from how to start a baking business, the next big trends in baking, a day on the set of Sugar Rush and some of Candace's favorite holiday flavors! Connect with Candace: Instagram: www.instagram.com/candacenelson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sprinklescandace/ Twitter: twitter.com/StyleSweetDaily Sprinkles Cupcakes: www.sprinkles.com Pizzana: https://pizzana.com Candace's podcast Live to Eat: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-to-eat-with-candace-nelson/id1466308274 Candace's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sprinkles-Baking-Book-Recipes-Candaces/dp/1455592579/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O7ONG5TKCN7B&keywords=candace+nelson&qid=1571693128&sprefix=candace+nelson%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1 Pomegranate (Russian restaurant in San Diego): https://www.pomegranatesd.com Connect with Amanda: Website: www.amandaefaber.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/amandaefaber/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/amandaefaber/ Twitter: twitter.com/amandaefaber Connect with Jeremiah: Website: www.jeremiahbakes.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeremiahbakes/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/jeremiahbakes/ Twitter: twitter.com/jeremiahbakes Follow Flour Hour: Facebook: www.facebook.com/FLOURHOURpod/ Twitter: twitter.com/FLOURHOURpod "Flour Hour Theme Song" composed by Jeremiah

What's the recipe to a thriving business that revolves around the simple, classic treat of a cupcake? Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles, Pizzana, pastry chef, podcaster, and Sugar Rush producer & judge never knew where her food entrepreneurship would take her when she started baking in her tiny condo kitchen. She shares how she found the right customers for her $3 cupcakes, how Sprinkles got into the hands of Oprah, how story educates your audience about your product, and how to let the voice of fear guide you to your next adventure. - Message Cathy on Instagram @cathy.heller for more details about her private 1-on-1 coaching or the partial scholarship for the Glow Retreat! - Thanks Kettlebell Kitchen! Kettlebellkitchen.com, code dreamjob for $50 off your first 2 orders - Thanks to Netsuite! Netsuite.com/dreamjob for your Free guide - Thank you Zapier! Try Zapier free at zapier.com/dreamjob - Thanks Honey! Get Honey for Free at joinhoney.com/dreamjob

Daniele Uditi arrived in Los Angeles from his native Italy in 2010. It was only supposed to be a 6-month stay for a consulting gig, but nine years later he’s very much still here and gaining a deep, devoted following as the chef-pizzaiolo for the popular Pizzana restaurants. We catch up with Steve Sladkowski, guitarist for Toronto punk band PUP. Steve called into the show during a stop on the band’s current tour to talk about jerk chicken, collard greens, Del Taco and of course, Hawaiian red fruit punch. PUP’s latest album is the critically acclaimed, Morbid Stuff. Snacky Tunes is powered by Simplecast.

Daniele Uditi grew up in a small town outside Naples, learning the art of bread making at the hand of his aunt. Today he helms Pizzana, our Michelin Bib Gourmand- rated restaurant here in Los Angeles. Daniele and I chat about his rebellious new style of “Neo” Neapolitan pizza, marrying his Southern Italian heritage with a Southern California philosophy, and what it’s like to achieve the American dream.

Our guest for this episode is Candace Nelson, who skyrocketed to culinary fame after she and her husband Charles launched Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills in 2005. Candace is the quintessential entrepreneur. She is someone who is daring enough to break from the mold, and built an empire with sweat, ingenuity and a dream. She continues to generate ideas and chase new opportunities -- just because that's who she is. In addition to Sprinkles, Candace recently launched her newest culinary venture, Pizzana, a critically-acclaimed pizza restaurant with a location in Brentwood and a second location that just opened in West Hollywood.Candace's entrepreneurial talents aren't just limited to what she can bake in an oven. She just launched a men's athleisure brand with her husband called Willy, and she’s also built a massive media career. She is the executive producer and judge of a new Netflix baking competition show, Sugar Rush, after being a longtime judge on Food Network's Cupcake Wars. She’s also launching a podcast with Dear Media called Live to Eat. And if that weren't enough, she and her husband make early stage investments in innovative retail and consumer brands through Cm2 Holdings. Candace's career spans brick and mortar retail, e-commerce, media and investing. Her philosophy is that if something is well-made, people will want to pay for it and indulge, and all of her ventures have proved this to be true.

A rare food-focused episode of the pod, featuring two of the preeminent pizza specialists working in the United States today: US-born Dan Richer of Jersey City's Razza and Italian-born Daniele Uditi of Brentwood's Pizzana. While Daniele was on the East Coast to collaborate on a special dinner with Dan, the two took time out from their preparations to sit down with Andrew and talk about how they found their way to pizza-making, what makes their individual approaches distinct, and the obsessiveness their work demands. Andrew Talks To Chefs is powered by Simplecast.

Changing things up a little this week to share the first episode of Steve Dolinsky’s new podcast, Pizza City.

Steve travels to Los Angeles to talk with Daniele Uditi, the Pizzaiolo at Pizzana, in Brentwood. Uditi comes from a small, Italian village, where he first learned how to bake with his “auntie” but later, came to America and worked at various restaurants, before settling on his own style of pizza – a kind of artisan-meets-Neapolitan, with a slightly lower oven temperature than traditional Neapolitans, that results in a slightly longer baking time. A chance meeting with actor Chris O’Donnell (and a series of pizza parties at his home for friends and colleagues) led to a partnership with both the O’Donnells and the owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes. They eventually opened Pizzana in Brentwood. The late L.A. Times critic Jonathan Gold was a huge fan of the pizzas, and a glowing review led to even more success. The partners have also opened a second location on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood.

Candace reveals her thinking behind the world-famous cupcake ATM, the impact of celebrity advocacy and the evolution of UGC in product marketing.

Jessica visits with Candace Nelson, co-founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and Pizzana restaurant. Candace shares how she left her career as an investment banker to pursue her dream of opening her own bakery, and also explains how a pizza party inspired her to open her newest venture, Pizzana. Jess and Candace also whip up some tasty treats from The Sprinkles Baking Book. Full show notes available at http://ktla.com/cooking.

On today’s show we meet food entrepreneur Candace Nelson.In 2005, Candace founded the world’s first cupcakes only bakery— Sprinkles —which now has 24 locations nationwide. Sprinkles are the Tesla of cupcakes: artfully decorated and made with premium ingredients. With celebrity fans like Oprah and Blake Lively, Candace quickly became known as the Cupcake Queen—and she’s gained even more exposure on TV. Candace is an Executive Producer and Judge on the new Netflix baking show Sugar Rush. She’s also appeared on the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. Candace shares the story of how her love of baking inspired her to get out of investment banking and go to school to become a pastry chef and how her hunch that people would treat themselves to a high-end cupcake and— in fact drive to a bakery that only serves cupcakes to get it—paid off big time. Plus, the two lucky breaks that made Sprinkles a worldwide brand and why she focused these days on Pizzana restaurant which she co-owns with actor Chris O’Donnell.

Founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and "Cupcake Wars" judge Candace Nelson steps into the Walk In to talk about her role in the cupcake craze, her success as both an entrepreneur and a mother, and the story behind her ingenious idea of creating the 24-hour Cupcake ATM! She also talks about trading in a muffin tin for a pizza paddle in her new restaurant venture, Pizzana.