Episodes

July 13, 2021

86: Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service

Heather Landex is Food Safety Expert, Inclusivity Consultant & Trainer for Restaurants & Food Service Industry in Denmark

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July 6, 2021

85: How to Host a Virtual Cocktail & Tasting Event

Cocktail and tasting events are important aspects of many events. Now that we've been virtual for a year, what are the best practices for doing them online with attendees from all over the world? How can we ensure those who don't drink alcohol or have...

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June 22, 2021

83: How Choosing to Go Vegan Changed Her

Swimming champion, author & competitive performance expert Deborah Gardne

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June 15, 2021

82: Mindful Eating - Is it Possible at an Event?

Corporate Well-Being Consultant Liz Cohen

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June 1, 2021

80: Negotiating Food & Beverage for Events

Claire Gould has been planning culinary events for major companies such as Delta Airlines, IBM, Coca Cola, and Kimberly Clark, helping meeting hosts decide what guests are going to eat, as well as gives advice on food and beverage choices negotiations...

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May 27, 2021

79: Tracy Reviews a Catered Event

Tracy recently attended a conference in person. Listen to her talk about two food and beverage functions she attended. How accessible they were. Labeling, Consistency of presentation and accessibility. Check out the thrive! meetings & events blog...

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May 25, 2021

78: The Celiac Project

Michael Frolichstein

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May 20, 2021

77: How to Feed a Kid (And Adults)

Chef Asata Reid MPH, MS Ed

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May 13, 2021

75: Taking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team

In this episode, Tracy dives deep with Chef Keith Norman, food safety manager and assistant executive chef at South Point Casino, Las Vegas. Together, they explore the critical need for serious, team-centered approaches to food allergies and celiac disease in hospitality. Chef Keith shares how he b…

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May 6, 2021

73: May is Food Allergy Awareness and Celiac Disease Awareness Month

Allergy Awareness and Celiac Disease Awareness Month

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April 27, 2021

70: What Food Safety Means for Those with Celiac Disease

Margaret Clegg, author of MI Gluten Free Gal

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April 22, 2021

69: Creating Earthy-Friendly Eating Experiences

Earth Day: Chance Thompson of VIRIDESCENT

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April 20, 2021

68: Encouraging Healthier, More Inclusive Food Choices with Laura Lee…

Laura Lee Cascada - Campaigns Director for the Better Food Foundation

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April 15, 2021

67: Food & Beverage Trends for 2021

Mark Cooper & Felicia Trujillo

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April 13, 2021

66: Sustainable Seafood

Virginia Willis, chef, James Beard Award-winning Cookbook Author

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April 8, 2021

65: Focus on What you CAN CONTROL with Event Food & Beverage and Atte…

April 8 is Global Meetings Industry Day which celebrates, educates and advocates for the value of hosting meetings.

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April 6, 2021

64: How Whole Food Plant-based Diets & Fighting Hunger Helped Save Ji…

Jim Spellos joins Tracy on the Eating at a Meeting Podcast

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April 1, 2021

63: Sharing a Rich Tribal History Through Food

Kristina Stanley, a member of the Red Cliff Lake Superior Chippewa

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