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Tastemaker Talk

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Artificial Intelligence
Creator Economy
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Food Blogging
Food Photography
Social Commerce
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Email Marketing
Google
Grocers List
Mediavine
Affiliate Marketing
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Youtube
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San Antonio, United States
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Tastemaker Talk

Tastemaker Talk is a weekly podcast for food content creators. Join hosts and business besties Abbey Fish (formerly Rodriguez) & Chandice Probst as they pull the curtain back on what it takes to run a successful food creator business; chat with dynamic guests from the tech, SEO, and food product spheres; and legitimize the creator economy through community (not competition).

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Jordan Gill (Senior Affiliate Marketing Manager at Kit) shares the importance of building an owned audience through email for food creators navigating platform shifts. We're talking about strategies to increase engagement, maintain a... more

Tara Bench (Tara Teaspoon) is here! Live from Kit Studios NYC, we're asking alllll the questions about what she learned working for Martha Stewart in the early 2000's. We also cover how creators can diversify their revenue (and why it's so important)... more

In this episode, branding expert Katie Trant (Foodie Brand Lab) shares insights on building a strong brand strategy for creators. Katie and Chandice are exploring the importance of understanding your brand's core, and providing practical steps to fut... more

Abbey and Daphne are LIVE from Kit Studios NYC to chat about what creators need to know from the Social Commerce Summit 2026 in New York. We're sharing hot takes all across the board—we get into the Taylor Swift wedding, the unsung horrors of Disney ... more

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Recent Guests

Tara Bench
Food editor, cookbook author, and creator; former Martha Stewart magazine staffer
Tara Teaspoon Inc.
Episode: How Working for Martha Stewart Shaped a Creative Career with Tara Bench
Katie Trant
Branding expert, copywriter and OG food blogger
Foodie Brand Lab
Episode: Knowing Your 'Why' Isn't Enough with Katie Trant
Jen Holt
Food blogger website design, SEO, and monetization expert
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Episode: How to Design Your Site to Generate Your Best Ad Income Yet with Jen Holt
Megan Benson
Affiliate and Community Manager at ThermoWorks
ThermoWorks
Episode: Building a Meaningful Affiliate Community with Megan Benson (ThermoWorks)
Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
Founder of Muy Bueno, published cookbook author and content creator
Muy Bueno
Episode: Storytelling and Legacy-Building Through Food Content with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
Sam Kass
Chef, author, former policy-maker involved in White House food initiatives
Author of The Last Supper
Episode: Food Systems and the Cultural Influence of Creators with Sam Kass
Kalen Allen
Award-winning actor, television personality, and singer
Various (Ellen, Oprah, Broadway)
Episode: Choosing Art Over the Algorithm with Kalen Allen
Maria Lucey
Dietitian and content creator behind a growing YouTube channel and nutrition blog
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Episode: Your YouTube Growth Strategy with Maria Lucey
Anastasia Shtompel
Entrepreneur and marketer with extensive experience in branding and growth marketing
Episode: You're a Brand, Baby! with Anastasia Shtompel

Hosts

Abbey Rodriguez
Host of Tastemaker Talk with a background as a food creator and industry host; co-founder of Tastemaker.
Chandice Probst
Co-host of Tastemaker Talk with a focus on food creation and business partnership.

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Knowing Your 'Why' Isn't Enough with Katie Trant
Q: How does a strong brand help creators stay resilient amid AI and platform changes?
A robust brand acts as a compass, guiding decisions about where to invest time and which channels or products to pursue, enabling creators to prioritize initiatives that align with their brand and offer long-term value.
Knowing Your 'Why' Isn't Enough with Katie Trant
Q: What practical steps can creators take right now to strengthen their brand strategy?
She recommends clarifying what you want to be known for, ensuring all content passes through a consistent brand lens, and building a content mix that reinforces that brand rather than merely chasing trends or keywords.
Knowing Your 'Why' Isn't Enough with Katie Trant
Q: What's the number one question you get asked by clients just starting with this?
The top question is whether they need to redesign their website; Katie says no—the website is just one element, and she starts with a brand audit, mapping, and competitive analysis to uncover gaps and differentiators.
Knowing Your 'Why' Isn't Enough with Katie Trant
Q: What do you actually mean by brand strategy for creators, and why does it matter so much right now?
Katie explains that a brand is more than just a logo or website; it's the total experience shaped by elements like visual identity, brand position, values, and personality. She emphasizes a shift from chasing keywords to building a brand-driven content strategy that serves the audience and endures beyond algorithm changes.
How to Design Your Site to Generate Your Best Ad Income Yet with Jen Holt
Q: What common mistakes stop monetization and how to fix them?
Jen highlights the risk of sticking with past successes in a changing landscape, advocating for lifelong learning, willingness to pivot, investing in new components, and maintaining strong relationships with readers to gather feedback and adjust strategy over time.

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What is Tastemaker Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on creators in the food space who want to turn their passion into sustainable businesses. Across recent episodes, the conversations consistently hover around brand strategy, monetization, and the evolving creator economy, with practical frameworks for building lasting presence beyond a single platform. Notable threads include differentiating business and founder branding, leveraging AI and new technologies to scale without losing authenticity, designing reader- or viewer-first sites and experiences, building meaningful affiliate and creator communities, and telling culturally rooted stories that resonate with diverse audiences. A distinctive strength is the mix of hands-on tactics (SEO, site design, ad placement, affiliate... more

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1. Tara Bench
2. Katie Trant
3. Jen Holt
4. Megan Benson
5. Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
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7. Kalen Allen
8. Maria Lucey

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