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The Artful Gourmet Podcast

The Artful Gourmet Podcast

Di: Kristen Hess
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Food is more than something we eat — it's art, culture, creativity, and joy.

Host Kristen Hess, Food Stylist / Photographer and Creator of The Artful Gourmet, takes you behind the scenes of the culinary world with inspiring recipes, food styling and photography tips, travel and culinary adventures, business and creative advice, and conversations with chefs, creators, and tastemakers.

Join Kristen as she explores the art of food, photography, and the life that surrounds it... whether you're here to cook, create, learn something new, get inspired, or simply to savor, you'll discover fresh ideas and delicious stories that celebrate food and cooking, as well as living artfully — one bite at a time.

Subscribe now to The Artful Gourmet — and let's celebrate the art of food, together.

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  • UNFILTERED Ep5 | The Power of Reinvention: Tales of a Wine Innovator + Entrepreneur

    UNFILTERED Ep5 | The Power of Reinvention: Tales of a Wine Innovator + Entrepreneur
    Jun 9 2026
    In this episode of #UNFILTERED on The Artful Gourmet Podcast, Host Kristen Hess dives deep into the extraordinary journey of Matthew Ackland, a man who's built an empire of resilience, reinvention, and storytelling through luxury branding, wine, and life itself. This episode is a call to all entrepreneurs, creatives, and dreamers: your true strength lies in how you shape yourself through adversity and authenticity. Key Topics: How Matthew's roots in luxury branding and international advisory shaped his understanding of high-end experiencesThe pivotal moment when wine transcended product — becoming a vessel for emotion and storytellingThe emotional and philosophical journey behind the creation of Two Tuxedos, a vegan Sauvignon Blanc inspired by cats and charitabilityThe raw truth of entrepreneurship during crises — tariffs, climate, the pandemic, and resilienceThe unique philosophy of blending luxury with accessibility without losing integrityThe significance of animals Morris and Tora in Matthew's branding and personal healingHow veganism and sustainability influence modern winemaking and brand philosophyLessons learned from fencing, discipline, and the importance of mental fortitude in businessThe upcoming charity event, The Final Pour, blending wine, giving back, and community connection Chapters/Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction Welcome and episode overviewIntroduction to Matthew Ackland and his journey 00:10 - Luxury Branding to Wine Matthew's transition from luxury branding to the wine industryKey influences and inspirations 01:02 - Wine as an Emotional Journey How wine became more than just a productThe storytelling aspect of winemaking 02:30 - Creation of Two Tuxedos The inspiration behind the vegan Sauvignon BlancThe role of cats and charity in the brand 03:45 - Entrepreneurship During Crises Challenges faced during tariffs, climate issues, and the pandemicStrategies for resilience and adaptation 05:00 - Branding with Morris & Tora Emotional connections and personal healing through brandingThe significance of animals in Matthew's life 06:15 - Luxury Meets Accessibility Balancing high-end branding with accessibilityMaintaining integrity in brand philosophy 07:30 - Vegan Winemaking Innovations and ethics in sustainable winemakingEnvironmental impacts and brand philosophy 09:00 - Lessons from Fencing Discipline and mental fortitude in businessHow fencing influenced Matthew's entrepreneurial journey 10:45 - Community and Resilience The role of faith and community in business successBuilding mental resilience 12:00 - Two Tuxedos Details about the brand and upcoming eventsHow it supports animal welfare and community connection 13:30 - Conclusion and Reinvention The importance of passion, persistence, and authenticityClosing thoughts and call to action If you're ready to lean into your own reinvention and craft a life—professionally and personally—that resonates authentic strength, this episode is your blueprint. Cheers to resilience, to growth, and to stories worth sharing. What does reinvention mean to you, and how have you embraced change in your personal or professional life? Share your story below! And don't forget to rate, like, save, subscribe and share this podcast if you enjoyed this episode of #UNFILTERED on The Artful Gourmet Podcast, that helps the show grow and continue to create fun, inspiring, delicious content for all of you in the future. Resources & Links: Two Tuxedos Wine Connect with Matthew: LinkedInInstagramMA Selections Private Advisory Connect with Kristen: Artful GourmetArtful Gourmet InstagramFood Styling/Photography PortfolioArtful Gourmet Substack #UNFILTEREDPodcast #TheArtfulGourmet #MatthewAckland #TwoTuxedosWine #WinePodcast #WineCulture #Entrepreneurship #FounderStory #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #LuxuryBranding #Storytelling #BusinessOwner #MindsetMatters #Innovation #SustainableWine #VeganWine #CatLovers #NYCEvents #PodcastLife #ListenNow #WatchNow #Creatives #DreamBig #Reinvention
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  • UNFILTERED | Ep3 Why We Procrastinate: Kam Knight Explains Internal Resistance & the Psychology of Success

    UNFILTERED | Ep3 Why We Procrastinate: Kam Knight Explains Internal Resistance & the Psychology of Success
    May 15 2026
    In this powerful episode of UNFILTERED on The Artful Gourmet Podcast, Kristen Hess sits down with author, speaker, coach, and world traveler Kam Knight to unpack one of the biggest hidden forces standing between us and the life we want: Internal Resistance. Why do we procrastinate even when we want to succeed? Why do we stay stuck in jobs, relationships, habits, and comfort zones that no longer serve us? Why do we sabotage our own progress without even realizing it? Kam Knight shares the groundbreaking psychology behind internal resistance — the subconscious force that quietly blocks action, fuels procrastination, creates self-sabotage, and keeps us trapped in cycles of fear, perfectionism, overthinking, and comfort. Together, Kristen and Kam dive deep into the hidden mental patterns influencing our careers, relationships, creativity, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From procrastinating major life moves to fear of judgment, people-pleasing, perfectionism, comfort zones, habits, and the psychology behind why we avoid the things we truly want most — this conversation is packed with eye-opening insights and actionable takeaways. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or frustrated by your inability to follow through on your goals, this episode will completely change how you view productivity, mindset, and success. In this episode, you'll learn: What “internal resistance” really isWhy motivation alone doesn't workThe psychology behind procrastination and self-sabotageHow habits and comfort zones secretly control behaviorWhy perfectionism and overplanning keep people stuckThe hidden connection between fear, people-pleasing, and successHow subconscious resistance affects entrepreneurs and creativesWhy some people thrive on last-minute pressurePractical ways to recognize and overcome resistance Kam also shares insights from his coaching program Conquer Resistance, his journey from accountant to bestselling author, and the mindset shifts that helped him push beyond fear and transform his life. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and finally understand what's been holding you back subconsciously, this episode is a must-listen. ✨ Listen now and start uncovering the hidden resistance sabotaging your success. Soundbites "Resistance checks if a want is worth pursuing" "Deep needs can create resistance to action" "Resistance doesn't tell us it's stopping us" Key Takeaways Internal Resistance explainedWhy people procrastinateSelf-sabotage psychologyFear of success vs fear of failureComfort zones and subconscious patternsHow habits shape behaviorPerfectionism and overplanningEntrepreneur mindset challengesPeople-pleasing and fear of judgmentMotivation vs resistanceRewiring subconscious behaviorPersonal growth and mindset shiftsCreative burnout and avoidancePsychology of productivityWhy we avoid taking action Chapters 00:00 IntroductionKristen introduces author, speaker, and coach Kam Knight and previews the conversation on internal resistance, procrastination, and self-sabotage. 01:22 – What Is Internal Resistance? Kam explains the hidden subconscious force that keeps people stuck even when they know what they want and how to achieve it. 03:15 – Why We Procrastinate Kristen shares her recent move from Texas to New York and how procrastination showed up during the process. 04:05 – The Brain's Two Competing Systems Kam breaks down how one part of the brain creates desires while another evaluates whether it's “safe” to act on them. 06:25 – Comfort Zones, Fear & Avoidance Discussion on why people avoid difficult tasks and choose temporary comfort over long-term growth. 07:02 – The “Checklist” of Resistance Kam explains the subconscious criteria the brain uses before allowing action. 08:10 – Beliefs That Secretly Hold Us Back How limiting beliefs affect progress — even when we consciously believe success is possible. 08:43 – Habits & Why We Repeat the Same Patterns The psychology behind habitual procrastination and why breaking patterns feels difficult. 09:36 – Comfort Zones & Familiarity Why the brain often prefers familiar pain over unfamiliar opportunity. 10:03 – Self-Image & Fear of Failure How protecting identity and ego can quietly sabotage progress. 10:37 – Core Emotional Needs & Hidden Pain Kam discusses unmet emotional needs, childhood conditioning, and how resistance distracts us from pain. 12:08 – Why Chaos & Last-Minute Pressure Feel Familiar Kristen reflects on procrastinating throughout school and life and the adrenaline rush of working under pressure. 14:09 – Habitual Procrastination Explained How years of reinforcing last-minute behavior turns procrastination into a deeply wired habit. 15:24 – Personality vs Resistance Do some people procrastinate more naturally than others? 16:44 – Fear of Judgment & Sensitivity to Others Kam explains how social sensitivity shapes career choices, behaviors, and avoidance patterns. 18:38 – ...
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    48 min
  • Women in Power TV: Kristen Hess on Creativity, Food & Entrepreneurship

    Women in Power TV: Kristen Hess on Creativity, Food & Entrepreneurship
    May 9 2026

    Kristen Hess, founder of The Artful Gourmet, joins Women in Power on Inside Success Network to discuss food styling, photography, podcasting, creative entrepreneurship, and building a multimedia lifestyle brand. Watch this inspiring streaming television interview about creativity, reinvention, storytelling, and turning passion into purpose.

    Watch the full TV episode on Inside Success Network:

    Watch / Listen on Substack: The Artful Gourmet

    Key Takeaways

    • Building a successful creative brand from scratch
    • Transitioning from advertising into food media and entrepreneurship
    • The evolution of The Artful Gourmet brand
    • Food styling and photography as storytelling tools
    • Reinvention, resilience, and creative confidence
    • Expanding into podcasting, TV, and multimedia content creation

    Timestamps / Chapters

    00:00 – Intro + Welcome

    01:12 – Meet Kristen Hess & The Artful Gourmet

    03:40 – From Advertising to Entrepreneurship

    07:18 – Discovering Food Styling & Photography

    11:05 – Building a Multimedia Brand

    15:42 – Podcasting, Storytelling & Creative Content

    19:10 – Advice for Creatives & Entrepreneurs

    22:30 – Women in Power Closing Thoughts

    24:00 – Where to Follow & Watch More

    LISTEN + WATCH THE ARTFUL GOURMET PODCAST:
    Apple Podcasts
    Spotify
    Amazon Music
    ❤️ iHeart Radio

    More content, recipes, podcast episodes & creative inspiration on Artful Gourmet Substack

    ✨ And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE with fellow creatives and entrepreneurs!

    What inspired you MOST from this episode of Women in Power with Kristen Hess? Tell us in the comments below!

    Building a creative business from scratch
    Food styling + photography insights
    Reinventing your career path
    Personal branding + storytelling
    Expanding into podcasting + media
    The overall entrepreneurial journey

    #WomenInPower #KristenHess #TheArtfulGourmet #FoodStylist #FoodPhotographer #CreativeEntrepreneur #PodcastHost #ContentCreator #WomenInBusiness #FoodPhotography #PersonalBranding #InsideSuccessNetwork #CreativeBusiness #YouTubePodcast #FoodMedia
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    25 min
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