{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Her Seat At The Table","title":"Anne McBride Ph.D. on Supporting Restaurants through the James Beard Foundation","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1ab6d0d6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2811,"description":"Explore how the James Beard Foundation is driving impact through innovative programs, advocacy, and educational resources in the food industry. Sara Abernethy interviews Dr. Anne McBride, Vice President of Impact, to uncover insights on leadership, mentorship, and fostering resilience in hospitality professionals.Main Topics Covered: The role of the James Beard Foundation in industry advocacy and educationHow cooking, publishing, and food policy intersectPrograms supporting women entrepreneurs and food professionalsStrategic approaches to food book publishing and self-publishingThe importance of community, mentorship, and continuous learningImpact of advocacy and policy engagement for restaurant sustainability Future initiatives and resources for industry resilience Timestamps: 00:36 - Introduction to Dr. Anne McBride and her work at the James Beard Foundation 01:01 - Impact of the Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (WEL) 01:20 - Resources available on jamesbeard.org for food industry professionals 02:37 - Personal experiences with winter weather and its effects on restaurants 03:05 - Navigating Valentine’s Day and restaurant reservations 04:38 - The benefits of letting partners take the lead in dinner plans 05:12 - How Anne met her husband and her move from Switzerland to Louisiana 06:06 - Transition from Swiss village life to Louisiana college experience 07:01 - Moving to New York and career shifts from publishing to food media 09:32 - Starting at Hippocrates Books and the value of book proposals 11:23 - Insights on writing and marketing cookbooks, and self-publishing nuances 12:56 - The importance of strong proposals for book success 15:47 - Planning a cookbook as a regional or community-focused project 16:17 - From publishing to advocacy and impact at James Beard Foundation 17:03 - Life in early 2000s NYC with small publishing house experience 19:11 - How food programs like the Experimental Cuisine Collective shaped her career 20:05 - The importance...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6lyeuQ0b2fb_iJpBoCFpZfv6vFIDvGl1c3g49jBbRQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZDAx/YzhmZjZhYzQ3NWRk/ZDUxNTE1MTUwM2Y1/NWVkNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}