Livvin for Food with Olivia Bria (Olivia Bria)

Happy Thanksgiving Livvin for Food listeners! This week on the podcast I have the incredible Holly Nilsson. With over 356,000 followers, Holly is a content creator and recent cookbook author who just released Spend with Pennies Everyday Comfort: Family Dinner Recipes from Fresh to Cozy. We chatted about everything from pizza soup to the do's and don'ts at the dinner table, all while learning about Holly's background and her growth as a food blogger.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Holly Nilsson's website or follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects. You can shop her newest cookbook on Amazon now.

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This week on the podcast I have a content creator, who you may know from her viral "hungry lady salads" series on TikTok with over 2.2 million followers, Kathleen (also known as @katcancook) Ashmore. Kat’s newest and first cookbook, "Big Bites," comes out this week and focuses on comforting recipes that are big on nourishment and fun. And by the way, her pre-order did so well, that she just signed a deal for a second cookbook, which is absolutely telling of her amazing recipes!! We really dug deep into emotional and intuitive eating, how to find balance in your life, and her time working for the Martha Stewart Show, where she revealed some funny anecdotes. I can almost guarantee you’re going to want to make bread after this…

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Kat's recipes on Instagram or TikTok. Order "Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun: A Cookbook" on now.

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The second amazing cookbook author I have on deck for you, you may recognize from social media. With over 4.6 million followers on Instagram, Yumna Jawad has made her mark on the foodie community, known for creating healthy and whole dishes with a Mediterranean flare. We chatted about her childhood, favorite dish from the cookbook, and the most grueling process of creating a cookbook. Which, by the way, is out TODAY!

Because I’ve chatted about so many amazing cookbook launches from previous episodes to upcoming episodes, I created an Amazon storefront with a section called "Podcast Guest Cookbooks," where you can just click and see all of the guests' cookbooks that I've spoken to. You can also head to livvinmedia.com to check out my first recipe blog,

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Yumna Jawad on Instagram or purchase The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook: 125 Recipes Enhanced with Mediterranean Flavors now.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This week I interviewed content creator and recent cookbook author, Jeremy Scheck. You may recognize the name from his TikTok food page with over 2 million followers or his popular food blog, Scheck Eats. His first and newest cookbook "ScheckEats– Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science" drops October 31st, so of course we did a deep dive into the inspiration. Plus, we got into the spirit of the spooky holiday in a Halloween-themed smash or pass game!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Jeremy Scheck on Instagram or TikTok. Order his cookbook on Amazon now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I chatted with internet personality, Zoya Biglary. Zoya created a plant-based fish company named Fysh Foods, and has been nonstop in the food business since! You make recognize her from her fruit peeling videos on TikTok or Gordon Ramsay's new YouTube Channel show, Star Dish, co-hosted with her girlfriend, Alix Traeger. We dove deep into what it's like to be an openly gay woman entrepreneur and her Iranian background. You don't want to miss this one!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Zoya's latest food videos on Instagram or check out the Fysh Foods website to learn more.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed food writer, content creator and cookbook author, James Park. We dove deep into the world of all things chili crisp while he explained what it was like to come to America from Korea at 13 years old. James and I also tackled emotional eating as we explored how society can celebrate food rather than adding shame to it. Plus, he is chalk full of recipe tips!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with James Park's latest recipes on Instagram or purchase his new cookbook, Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings, on Amazon now (or wherever books are sold).

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Hey Livvin for Food listeners! This week on the podcast I have the lovely Suzy Karadsheh. Suzy is a content creator and 2x New York Times best selling cookbook author that has brought you her latest book of recipes — The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner. We talked about her childhood and what is was like growing up in Egypt, while also diving into how her blog has changed her life. It's one you don't want to miss!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Suzy Karadsheh's website or follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects. You can shop her newest cookbook on Amazon now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed a comedian, content creator, entrepreneur and more! Corey Bonalewicz (aka Corey B on social channels) has been making videos for quite some time now, and eventually found his niche in quick snacks and food hacks (with a hint of comedy, of course). The social media star has garnered over 10 million followers on TikTok, as we talked about his most recent content, food trends, and his absolute dream collab—which is an answer you definitely won't expect!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Corey B's latest videos on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week I interviewed (and had a fun girls chat with) Rebecca Leigh West-Remmey. Rebecca and her husband, Greg, quit their jobs to pursue their social media page in 2012, named Devour Power—to, well, devour some delicious foods. Since then, they have gained over 1.8 million followers on Instagram and 3.4 million on TikTok. We talked Rebecca’s favorite video segments, the wildest foods she’s tried this far, and we joked around. A lot.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Rebeccas on Instagram, or Devour Power on TikTok or Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week on the podcast I interviewed Tanya Holland. We met in San Antonio, Texas back in October and if you don’t have it yet, you'll have to snag a copy of her latest cookbook named, California Soul. Tanya Holland has appeared on Top Chef, Food Network’s the Melting Pot, Selena + Chef, and was the host of Tanya’s Kitchen Table. She was also the owner of the esteemed restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, California, where the City of Oakland declared June 5, 2012 as Tanya Holland Day for her culinary work in the community. We talked diversity in food television, dove deep into traveling, and about her work in soul food.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Tanya's cooking adventures on Instagram or her website.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week on the podcast I interviewed the wonderful Grace Lin. Grace is a New York Times Bestselling author and illustrator, who focuses on Asian American and Pacific Islander art and storytelling. She taught me some interesting historics and mythology behind your favorite Chinese food…some of which you most definitely would not expect!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Grace's work on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed content creator, Nico Norena (or you may recognize him on social media as @succulentbite). We talked top dessert travel destinations, how content creation became his full-time gig, and what it was like to be named on Forbes 30 under 30 list. Plus, we mentioned cheesecake. A LOT.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Nico Norena's latest recipes on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! I’m a foodie, journalist and celebrity interviewer with a love for travel, fitness, entertainment, and of course, food! And trust me when I say, I love talking with people. Throughout my career, I’ve interviewed your favorite celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs, television personalities, creators and more for editorial content (ever heard of Alton Brown, Guy Fieri, or Rachael Ray?). Now I’m bringing those conversations to life, so that you can receive the culinary tea about your favorite cooking shows, the best kitchen tips and tricks, and honest opinions from well-known culinary faces on viral food trends—all at the same time that I am!

The episode goes a little deeper into my life (how I got started, travel tips, my daily diet) along with a fun Q&A with questions generated from my own followers!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok.

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Hi Livvin for Food listeners! This week on the podcast I chatted with the incredible Erica Roby. You may recognize her as the season 2 winner of "Master Of 'Cue" on Food Network or as a champion pit master. We talked everything from relationships to her wild experiences on television. Get ready to laugh a lot, because we sure did!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Erica on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects.

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RERUN Top Episode 2024— Kat Ashmore.

On the podcast I have a content creator, who you may know from her viral "hungry lady salads" series on TikTok with over 2.2 million followers, Kathleen (also known as @katcancook) Ashmore. Kat’s newest and first cookbook, "Big Bites," comes out this week and focuses on comforting recipes that are big on nourishment and fun. And by the way, her pre-order did so well, that she just signed a deal for a second cookbook, which is absolutely telling of her amazing recipes!! We really dug deep into emotional and intuitive eating, how to find balance in your life, and her time working for the Martha Stewart Show, where she revealed some funny anecdotes. I can almost guarantee you’re going to want to make bread after this…

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Kat's recipes on Instagram or TikTok. Order "Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun: A Cookbook" now.

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I am back everyone with my sprint in amazing cookbook launches. In this episode, I have the incredible food journalist and YouTube personality, Priya Krishna. You have likely read a story or two from her work in The New York Times, seen her on an episode of Selena + Chef, or tried out some of her recipes is her previous cookbook, Indian-ish. Now, Priya is came out with a fun and colorful book for kids, named Priya's Kitchen Adventures, which focuses on kid-friendly recipes from cuisines around the world. We talked everything from food trends to minimum wage...

I created an Amazon storefront with a section called "Podcast Guest Cookbooks," where you can just click and see all of the guests' cookbooks that I've spoken to. You can also head to livvinmedia.com to check out my first recipe blog,

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Priya Krishna on Instagram or purchase Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed a Season 21 Hell’s Kitchen contestant, Chopped finalist, and successful entrepreneur—Chef Sakari Smithwick! We dove behind-the-scenes of filming Hell's Kitchen, his mission on food scarcity, and Smithwick revealed what he learned cooking for Gordon Ramsay.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Chef Smithwick's latest projects on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed content creator, Derek Wolf (who you may know on social pages @overthefirecooking). We talked about grilling tips, what it's like to cook with fire, and leaned into the caveats of social media.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Derek Wolf's latest grilling recipes on Instagram.

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Hey Livvin for Food listeners...I'm back!!! Welcome to season 3. A quick update: I will be releasing an episode this week and next. But from then on episodes will be released every two weeks. I'm just a girl with a lot of work to do, and I want to make sure it's more consistent for you guys:)

This week on the podcast I have an incredible content creator and new cookbook author — Catherine Perez. Catherine is a vegan registered dietitian who focuses on plant-based recipes to nourish your whole self. She has over one million followers and is now a New York Times Bestselling cookbook author. We chatted everything from her family background to eating tips, so it's one you won't want to miss!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Catherine's website or follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects. Shop Catherines cookbook, Peaceful Kitchen: More Than 100 Cozy Plant-Based recipes to comfort the body and nourish the soul, on Amazon now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week, I interviewed Bala Sarda. Bala created VAHDAM India, a natural and organic indian tea brand (among other products) that comes directly from the source. The brand is loved by some recognizable faces…like Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Degeneres, or Mariah Carey. Bala has had a lot of accolades, as he was named one of GQ's 25 Most Influential Young Indians, Forbes 30 Under 30, Fortune 40 Under 40, and more. We got to the root of his entrepreneurial success while peeling back his practiced business model.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Bala Sarda on Instagram or check out Vahdam India's website to learn more.

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Correction from Intro: VAHDAM India, not VAHDAM Teas.

Hi everyone! This week I have the wonderful Jash Mehta for you. Jash is the co-owner and founder of Pop & Bottle, a brand that offers plant-based lattes and super concentrated coffee, with no refined sugar, no additives, and sustainable ingredients. We chatted everything from building a business from the ground up to her prediction for this year’s coffee trends!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Pop & Bottle's website to learn more.

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Happy New Year Livvin for Food listeners! My first guest for 2025 is an incredible content creator, cookbook author, and more. Hetal Vasavada was a contestant on MasterChef who has now grown her own community, spreading the word about Indian cuisine. We had an incredible convo — trust me, it's one you don't want to miss!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Hethal's website or follow her on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects. You can shop her newest cookbook on Amazon now.

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Keep the female entrepreneur's coming! Back from my short hiatus I have Carrie Morey, the founder of Callies Hot Little Biscuit out of Charleston, South Carolina. We talked about her PBS show, How she Rolls, how she navigated the female entrepreneur world and all things, well, hot biscuits.!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Carrie on Instagram or check out Callie's Hot Little Biscuit to learn more about their latest products.

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I have yet another amazing female entrepreneur for you this week. Ellen Marie Bennett is the brains behind Hedley & Bennett, a culinary brand that offers premium quality aprons, kitchen gear, and much more to come (which we talked about!). I enjoyed every second of this conversation with Ellen—we chatted about her Mexican and English heritage, what it’s like to be a bit of an outsider, and dug deep into one of her most exciting activations—her new series with Tastemade and Andrew Zimmern’s production company, focused on kitchen design!!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Ellen on Instagram or check out the Hedley & Bennett website to learn more about their latest products.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! I chatted with Jenn Lueke, a content creator with 1.2 million followers on Instagram. She quickly rose up the social media ranks this year with her grocery store budget series—and has focused on easy, healthy meals ever since. We talked about that time we were picky eaters—yes, I was once an extremely picky eater— the secret to success in recipe creation and what’s next for her.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Jenn's latest recipes on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week I interviewed Chef JJ Johnson, who you may recognize from Just Eats With Chef JJ on Cleo TV, Netflix's Street Food, Selena + Chef and more! We chatted about his latest cookbook, The Simple Art of Rice, while getting deep into his culinary journey. This one's a fun one, so make sure to give it a listen!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Chef JJ on Instagram. You can also purchase his new cookbook on Amazon.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed a pastry chef and television personality, Chef Zac Young! You may recognize Zac from Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship as a judge or the Cooking Channel's Unique Sweets as a host. He gave me some fun behind-the-scenes stories, baking tips, and anecdotes about his career beginnings. Let's get ready for Halloween, shall we?

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Zac Young's latest recipes on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed reality television star and influencer, Venita Aspen! You may recognize Venita from Bravo's Southern Charm, as she spilled her thoughts on Season 9 (coming September 14th). As a fashionista, beauty queen and culinary school graduate, we definitely covered a variety of fun topics. Oh, and we talked about Taylor Swift, of course.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Venita Aspen on Instagram.

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I've got an incredible lineup of cookbook authors the next few weeks, kicking it off with Karla Tatiana Vasquez, who wrote the first mainstream published cookbook in the United States based on El Salvador’s cuisine. She is the executive producer and host of the Salvi Los Angeles docuseries and founder of the Salvadoran Food Culture & Community, named Salvi Soul. We opened up some really big conversations in this one, spanning from immigration to the pitfalls of journalism.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Carrie on Instagram or purchase The SalviSoul Cookbook: Salvadoran Recipes & the women who preserve them now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week I interviewed Chef Thomas Ricci. He is the Vice President of Culinary Operations at Gobble & Sunbasket, two popular meal kit brands. Chef Ricci has a lot of experience, as he transitioned from a line cook to an executive chef and moved up in the culinary world from an early age. We ventured to the entertainment side with his favorite celebrity cooking stories and his relatability to Hulu’s The Bear, while touching upon the successes and failures of being a chef and his top travel experiences.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Gobble's website to learn more about their meal kit offerings.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week I have a light-hearted, fun, and lovely content creator for you. Jenna Barnard, who you may recognize as Butternut Bakery on social media, with over one million followers on instagram and 20 million likes on TikTok. We chatted about the long lost cupcake craze, red velvet cake, and the fact that you need a good cast iron pan. You don't want to miss it!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Jenna's latest baking recipes on Instagram.

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This week I chatted with Chef Leo Davila, who I met at the San Antonio food festival back in the Fall and has even helped me out on one of my cooking tip articles. He appeared on Food Network’s Big Restaurant Bet as a contestant, so of course we had to get into the details on that. We talked about the ups and downs of his culinary career while getting into the nitty gritty of what he plans to do in the restaurant game next.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Chef Leo's latest restaurant endeavors on Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed Ashley Breest & Gautier Coiffard. The couple started a small bread-making business during the pandemic and since then turned it into a full-fledged Brooklyn bakery (plus, they are the masterminds behind the viral croissant cereal). We talked bread. We talked wine. We talked #girldinner. But, and most importantly, we talked about the time Paul Rudd visited L'Appartement 4F.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Ashley & Gautier's latest bakery offerings on Instagram or check out the L'Appartement 4F website to learn more.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week, I have on Nigel Palmer. Nigel is the executive research and development chef at Home Chef, a very popular meal kit brand. We got into all things food—from his favorite Chicago restaurants recommendations, to the process behind making Home Chef meals, to some interesting hot food takes (and you may not agree with some of them!). There is also a big announcement towards the end of the episode, so stay tuned!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This episode is gorgeous—just like you are! I interviewed Nadia Munno, who you may recognize as The Pasta Queen, if you are one of her 3.2 million followers on TikTok. We talked a lot about pasta and Italy. Which for me, is as good as it gets. Plus, Nadia and I covered European hot spots, her career before becoming your beloved foodie queen, and what she has coming next. You won't want to miss it!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Nadia on TikTok or Instagram. You can also subscribe to her newsletter here.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed a content creator, food photographer, entrepreneur and foodie! Jessica Hirsch (or you may know her as, @cheatdayeats) left her career as a high school math teacher behind to pursue social media full-time. We talked NYC restaurants, travel tips, and most importantly, recipes!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Jessica Hirsch's latest endeavors on her Instagram.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week, I interviewed Gail Becker. Gail has reached a lot of milestones, as she left her success behind in the corporate world to create Caulipower (a better for you meal option in pizza crust option, which has since expanded into other product lines—some of which she announced on this podcast!). The brand was named one of the top 10 World’s Most Innovative Food Companies in 2022 by Fast Company and is now worth more than 2% in the $5 billion United States pizza market. Gail and I dug deep into what it’s like to be a woman in business while addressing the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Gail on Instagram or check out Cauilpower's website to learn more. Recording by Riverside.fmMusic by Music_Unlimited from Pixabay

Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I interviewed talented baker and Magnolia Network's first-ever Silos Baking Competition winner, Annie Paul! Annie, who you may recognize as the owner of A P Baked Goods in Michigan, talked to me about baking tips and what it's like after winning a food competition show. We even played a little game named, "Smash or Pass," as Annie revealed where she stands on TikTok's latest baking trends. Oh, and she has two big announcements!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Annie Paul's latest treats on her Instagram.

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UPDATE: It’s been a few weeks since the last podcast dropped. I always attempt to and plan to drop an episode weekly, but unfortunately with my deadlines and travels (and me being a one woman show!) it’s not always possible. Season 2 is looking to be a bit more scattered, but that does not mean that I have a shortage of fantastic guests.

This week I have the wonderful Loren Castle, who is the founder of the Sweet Loren’s, a gluten free and vegan cookie dough company. Loren and I had a pretty inspiring conversation, spanning from why she started the company to where it is headed. And it’s most definitely worth the listen!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok.

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Hi everyone! I’m bringing it back to my lineup of incredible new cookbooks with Edy Massih. Edy’s first and latest book, Keep It Zesty, focuses on Lebanese flavors inspired by his culture with a fun modern twist. He’s the owner of Edy’s Grocer in New York—but before that, he built his career as a chef and caterer. We chatted about what it was like to be in the kitchen as a gay man, his female idols (one of the most important being, Oprah, who yes, he did end up posting a picture with, but it'll make sense once you get there), and much more.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Purchase Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer on Amazon now. Keep up with Edy on Instagram.

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Update: Hey Livvin for Food listeners! This is going to be my last episode in Season 2 before I take a bit of a summer break myself and schedule out amazing guests for you (hopefully in the late summer or fall).

This week on the podcast I have an incredible entrepreneur you may recognize from her pitch on Shark Tank -- the incredible Katey Jo Evans, Founder of The Frozen Farmer, Katey scored a deal on the show and the brand is now known for their sorbets created from misfit fruit, along with other impending product launches that we talked about. We had a very sweet conversation about all things ice cream and her experiences running a business!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out The Frozen Farmer's website or follow Katey Jo Evans on Instagram to keep up with her latest projects. Support Katey's children's book, Kenna, the Produce Princess, here.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! In this episode, I spoke with registered dietician nutritionist, Frances Largeman-Roth. You may have seen some of her recipes on the Today show, the Rachael Ray show and more, as her newest cookbook Every Day Snack Tray is coming out on November 28th. We dove deep into tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, how to maintain realistic eating goals, and talked about all things snacks!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Frances' latest food recipes on Instagram or pre-order Every Day Snack Tray on Amazon.

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Happy New Year! For this episode I am re-airing my interview with Zoya Biglary, which was my most popular episode of 2023! Zoya created a plant-based fish company named Fysh Foods, and has been nonstop in the food business since. You make recognize her from her fruit peeling videos on TikTok or Gordon Ramsay's YouTube Channel show, Star Dish, co-hosted with her girlfriend, Alix Traeger. We dove deep into what it's like to be an openly gay woman entrepreneur and her Iranian background. You don't want to miss this one!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. You can keep up with Zoya's latest food videos on Instagram or check out the Fysh Foods website to learn more.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This past weekend I got to meet this week’s guest in person, which was super fun. Allison Ellsworth, entrepreneur and co-founder of better for you soda brand, Poppi, had a pop-up store in LA...and it was wild! Paris Hilton on the DJ, many star-studded appearances, and of course, some Poppi-inspired cocktails. The product launched in March of 2020 and received a deal of $400,000 for a 25% stake from investor, Rohan Oza, on Shark Tank. Ellsworth shared some funny anecdotes about her time on the show, spoke on gut health Tiktok, and divulged on her best kept entrepreneurial secrets.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Allison's journey on Instagram or Poppi on TikTok. You can order the drink on Amazon now.

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Hi Livvin for Food listeners! This week on the podcast I chatted with not one, but two, amazing guests. The Leung sisters, Kaitlin and Sarah, started The Woks of Life blog with their parents over 10 years ago, and since then have posted loads of recipes based on their heritage and Chinese cuisine. We talked everything from Lunar New Year to their death row meal (I know, this podcast has range), so you won't want to miss it!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Kaitlin and Sarah's on Instagram or blog to keep up with their latest projects.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! I’m a foodie, journalist and celebrity interviewer. And trust me when I say, I love talking with people. Throughout my career, I’ve interviewed your favorite celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs, television personalities, creators and more for editorial content (ever heard of Alton Brown, Guy Fieri, or Rachael Ray?). Now I’m bringing those conversations to life, so that you can receive the culinary tea about your favorite cooking shows, the best kitchen tips and tricks, and honest opinions from well-known culinary faces on viral food trends—all at the same time that I am!

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week I interviewed the lovely Luke Zahm. Chef Luke owns the Driftless Cafe in Wisconsin and is the host of the PBS show, Wisconsin foodie, where he delves deep into the behind the scenes stories of your food. We talked cheese, food sustainability, and traveling—because Luke was just filming in the incredible city of Tokyo.

Trigger warning: There is a portion of this podcast where Luke recalls filming about a highly sensitive and serious topic—a mass shooting.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Luke Zahm on Instagram or checkout Wisconsin Foodie on YouTube/PBS Wisconsin.

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I have a very fun one for you in the next cookbook launch of the month—my convo with Dan Churchill, who just released his newest book, Eat Like a Legend. Dan is a chef, athlete, and performance coach—you may have seen him on TikTok as “The Healthy Chef” or as a contestant on Masterchef Australia Season 5. He’s been known to work alongside some pretty well-known names, such as Olympian Lindsey Vonn or Chris Hemsworth for preparation of his role in Marvel's, Thor. Our conversation spans from healthy dessert alternatives to his love for cashews!

I created an Amazon storefront with a section called "Podcast Guest Cookbooks," where you can just click and see all of the guests' cookbooks that I've spoken to. You can also head to livvinmedia.com to check out my first recipe blog,

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Dan Churchill on Instagram or purchase Eat Like a Legend: Delicious, Super Easy Recipes to Perform at Your Peak now.

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Hi! I’m Olivia Bria, but my friends call me Liv— and you can too! This week on the podcast I interviewed Zoë François. Zoë is a pastry chef whom you may recognize from hosting "Zoë Bakes" on Magnolia Network and as a judge on "Silos Baking Competition." She just came out with a co-hosted holiday special with Andrew Zimmern named, "Holiday Party With Andrew & Zoë," so of course we got into the behind-the-scenes of holiday baking. We also chatted about her upcoming baking cookbook, her elaborate gingerbread houses, and pretty much all things cookies.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Follow Zoë's baking adventures on Instagram or her website.

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Hey Livvin for Food listeners! This week on the podcast I have a wonderful chef and entertainer. Chef Tolu Eros brought his West African cuisine to the United states with his private dinner theatre experience in Los Angeles. Now he's taking his skills to a PBS show, cooking tour, the White House and more! We chatted everything from his family background to Nigerian food, so it's one worth listening to.

Make sure to follow the podcast on Instagram or check me out on TikTok. Check out Chef Eros's website or follow him on Instagram to keep up with his latest projects.

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