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Tastemaker Talk

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Food Blogging
Food Photography
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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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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

Jen Holt (Jennifer Holt Designs) is here to chat with us about the best ways to turn your food blog into an ad income-generating machine! Sounds fun, right?!

Jen has contagious energy and a wealth of knowledge that will have you nodding along and ta... more

Megan Benson is the Affiliate & Community Manager at ThermoWorks, one of the most trusted brands in temperature tools that has supported the Tastemaker Conference community from day one. Today she's sharing insights on building aligned creator/brand ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Holt
Food blogger website design, SEO, and monetization expert
Jennifer Holt Designs
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
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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
Maria Lucey Dietitian
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
Alyssa Rivers
Founder of The Recipe Critic, certified chef
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Episode: Content, Community, and Culinary School with Alyssa Rivers (The Recipe Critic)
Jack Thomas
Learning designer, regenerative farmsteader, founder of Acre
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Episode: Make Food Content Value-Driven Again with Jack Thomas

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Abbey Rodriguez
Host of Tastemaker Talk
Chandice Probst
Co-host and fellow food creator

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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.
How to Design Your Site to Generate Your Best Ad Income Yet with Jen Holt
Q: How does internal linking drive more ad income?
She notes that strategic internal linking should connect relevant content within the article and across the site, not just rely on generic related-post widgets. The idea is to link to complementary recipes and how-to content that keeps readers on the site longer and increases exposure to high-RPM pages.
How to Design Your Site to Generate Your Best Ad Income Yet with Jen Holt
Q: So what makes a food blog ad friendly?
Jen explains that ad friendliness starts with a great user experience: intuitive navigation, clear categories, and content that truly serves reader questions. She emphasizes balancing speed with design and ensuring ads don't disrupt the reading flow, along with collaborating with ad networks to layer ads in a way that preserves usability.
Building a Meaningful Affiliate Community with Megan Benson (ThermoWorks)
Q: What does a successful creator partnership look like at ThermoWorks?
A successful partnership starts with authenticity and trust; creators who actually use the products share credible stories, avoid scripts, and let the temperature tools become the hero of their cooking narrative.
Storytelling and Legacy-Building Through Food Content with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
Q: What role does storytelling play in your cookbook strategy and brand evolution?
Storytelling anchors the recipes, connects readers emotionally to the culture, and helps differentiate Muy Bueno by preserving the nuanced history behind each dish.

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

This show targets food content creators who want to turn passion into a sustainable business. Across episodes, the conversation centers on practical strategies for growing a food blog or brand, with emphasis on ownership of platforms, community-building, and diversified income streams. Guests range from cookbook authors and food developers to AI and tech practitioners, photographers, and educators, all sharing actionable tips on content strategy, monetization, and navigating the creator economy. Noteworthy is a consistent focus on authenticity, human-centered storytelling, and building durable, collaborative networks rather than relying solely on social platforms. The format often blends personal journeys with concrete tactics—SEO clarity, ... more

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1. Jen Holt
2. Megan Benson
3. Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack
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5. Kalen Allen
6. Maria Lucey
7. Anastasia Shtompel
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