Episodes

July 20, 2021

87: Celebrating Independence & Freedom

What does independence and freedom mean when it comes to Eating at a Meeting? Tracy talks about how to create dining experience that give every guest the opporunity to independently and freely eat at an event. Useful Links...

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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 …

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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 8, 2021

81: Crafting Inclusive Beverage Experiences

Cocktail Guru Jonathan Pogash

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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 …

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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 18, 2021

76: A GF Girl Trying to Survive in a World Full of Wheat

Tracy and Erica Dermer of Celiac & the Beast explore the challenges of living gluten-free, emphasizing safe cooking spaces and accurate food labeling for events and conferences. They also discuss how proactive communication and proper planning can make events safer …

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May 13, 2021

75: Taking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team

ssistant Executive Chef and Food Safety Manager Keith Norman of South Point Casino

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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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May 4, 2021

72: Providing Peace of Mind with a Gluten and Dairy-free Menu

Chef Dominic Teague of One Aldwych Hotel

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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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