{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Her Seat At The Table","title":"Randi Weinstein on 10 Years of the FAB Conference: The Power of Community with Restaurant Owners","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3313,"description":"In this episode, Randi Weinstein shares her journey of founding and growing the FAB Conference—a vibrant space for women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Listen to insights on event innovation, community building, balancing motherhood, and embracing bold ideas.Key topics: The origins and evolution of FAB Conference over its 10-year historyRandi's transition from hospitality roles to community entrepreneurship The importance of authentic community and intact event space principlesChallenges of scaling events while maintaining intimacy and missionThe power of scholarships and giving back to underrepresented groupsThe significance of face-to-face connection in fostering community Timestamps: (00:35) - Introduction to Randi Weinstein and FAB Conference(01:00) - Randi’s background in hospitality and event roles (01:49) - Celebrating FAB’s 10th anniversary and upcoming events(02:30) - Randi’s entrepreneurial ventures: Winky Winky Food & Beverage, Bad Bitches(03:13) - Launching the THC line, Tree Time, and product inspiration(04:07) - Balancing travel and motherhood in today’s climate(05:03) - The challenges (and fears) of flying and travel anxiety(05:43) - FAB’s origin from a dinner series for women in food industry(08:40) - How industry events like FAB evolve from smaller beginnings(11:08) - Randi’s journey moving to Charleston and finding her community (12:46) - Navigating motherhood, career shifts, and identity(15:19) - The importance of self-care for women in hospitality(16:15) - The impact of full-time care and balancing creative pursuits(18:37) - Significance of community and connection at FAB(19:37) - Scholarship programs and inclusivity in industry events(20:55) - The value of authentic, genuine community(22:22) - Protecting the sanctity and mission of FAB from media influence (23:55) - FAB's unique approach: equal footing for speakers and attendees(25:44) - Creating a safe space for emotional vulnerability(26:19) - Supporting women through...","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}