This episode marks our exciting first interview as Ben & Nicole welcome Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulos from CHOW (Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness)!

• Jasmin shares the mission of CHOW and the inspiring story behind its founding.
• She discusses her personal CHOW success story and its impact on her life and career.
• The conversation highlights the importance of CHOW's movement to break old patterns and stigma in the culinary and hospitality industries.
• She shares the variety of free resources CHOW offers for culinary and hospitality workers at all levels, encouraging listeners to seek help and support.
• For more information about CHOW and their initiatives, visit chowco.org

Episode 9: Therapy in the Oven: Keeping Yourself From Getting Burnt

In this insightful episode of the Baking Therapy podcast, hosts Ben and Nicole take a unique approach as they engage in a candid conversation about work-life balance. Here are the highlights:

• This episode follows up on their previous discussion about burnout but feels more like an authentic therapy session.
• Nicole shares her personal struggle with over-committing and the exhaustion that follows.
• Ben conducts a deep dive into the root causes of Nicole's tendency to over-schedule herself.
• Together, they explore practical strategies that bakers can implement to avoid falling into the same traps.
• Tune in to catch a teaser about an upcoming interview episode featuring a representative from the non-profit organization Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness (chowco.org), who focuses on mental health in the culinary/hospitality industry.

Join us for this honest exploration and practical advice on maintaining a healthier work-life balance in the demanding world of baking & pastry.

In this episode of Baking Therapy, hosts Benjamin and Nicole unravel the essentials of marketing for bakers. They define what marketing is and explore the various types that can elevate your baking business.

The hosts share their personal favorite marketing strategies that have proven effective in attracting and retaining clients. They also go through a curated list of actionable marketing techniques tailored specifically for baking professionals.

From social media engagement to local event participation, discover the winning ingredients that can help your business flourish and achieve sweet success in the competitive baking landscape!

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