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SS3 Ep 6: Building a Brand with Kaari Stannard of Yes! Apples

Meet Kaari Stannard, CEO and Founder of  Yes! Apples as she shares her thrills and spills from growing apples to brand creation. Kaari shares insights into family businesses, challenges, and innovative strategies shaping the future of fresh produce.

SS3 Ep 5: Science and the Vine: Matt Schrader’s Making Friends with Wine

Join Maureen Ballatori and Matt Schrader in conversation on Spilled Salt as they discuss Matt’s unconventional journey from microbiology to winemaking. Matt shares how he’s strategic in the winemaking process, the importance of consistency in flavor profiles, and how he’s helping new consumers make friends with wine.

SS3 Ep 4: Innovation and Teamwork: Chef Joel Kraft's Insights on Food Service

On this episode of Spilled Salt, renowned chef Joel Kraft shares his 30-year culinary journey, from humble beginnings to executive chef at Oak Hill Country Club and later St. John Fisher University. Chef Joel offers insights on industry evolution and teamwork strategies.

SS3 Ep 3: Navigating the Founders Journey with Kyle Peters

Kyle Peters knows when to hold ‘em, and when to fold ‘em. Driven by passion and personal experience, Kyle shares his adventures in entrepreneurship on this episode of Spilled Salt with Maureen Ballatori.

SS3 Ep 2: Transforming Companies and Nurturing Leaders with Insights from Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting

In this episode of the Spilled Salt podcast, Warren Zeiser of WeRise Consulting joins host Maureen Ballatori to talk hard lessons in leadership and navigating organizational change.

SS3 Ep1: Running Toward Your Light with Mark Samuel of IWON Organics

Mark Samuel, founder of IWON Organics, joins Spilled Salt host Maureen Ballatori to share insights on entrepreneurship, CPG scaling, mental health, and his passion for his new endeavor, the Feel Good Wellness Program.

SS2 Ep 6 Grapes and Grit: Becoming the Flying Winemaker with Nova Cadamatre

Join us in exploring the relentless world of a bicoastal winemaker, Nova Cadamatre, on this episode of Spilled Salt as she orchestrates harvests, reflects on legacies, and contemplates the evolving landscape of the New York wine industry.

SS2 Ep5 From Military Service to Wine Service: Corey Christman on the Founding of Bravery Winery

Follow along on the inspiring journey of Corey Christman, a retired Air Force veteran turned winemaker, on the latest episode of the Spilled Salt podcast. You’ll hear from Corey as he shares the story of Bravery Winery's rise, their commitment to service, and exciting upcoming ventures.