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Today’s guest is Maryam Ishtiaq, the chef, founder, storyteller, and mom behind It’s Actually, a bone broth brand inspired by her family, her heritage, and the healing power of food. Maryam joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about growing up in Pakistan, feeding her community, building a company from her kitchen, and how broth became the foundation for a bigger mission.
They discuss Maryam’s path from pre-med and marketing to food entrepreneurship, competing on Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef,” and what it takes to make a product from scratch without cutting corners. Plus, Maryam shares why the kitchen is the heart of her home, how her daughters became hot pot fans, and the advice she has for anyone ready to pivot.
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Today’s episode is a special tribute to Gloria Steinem, the legendary feminist, activist, writer, and champion of equality, who passed away yesterday. In Gloria’s honor, we are re-airing highlights from her keynote conversation with Amy Richards at last year’s Jubilee Conference in New York City.
The episode also features “Meet the Moment: The Power of Food and Storytelling in Creating Change,” a Jubilee panel moderated by Klancy Miller of “For the Culture,” with Paola Velez, Natasha Pickowicz, Zaynab Issa, and Deb Freeman. Together, these women reflect on community, activism, storytelling, and how food can be a force for connection and change. It’s a powerful reminder of Gloria’s legacy and the work we all have to keep doing.
More on Gloria: Instagram, Gloria’s Foundation, “Dear Ms.” on HBO Max
More on Amy: Books
Natasha Pickowicz’ bake sale
Lana Lagomarsini’s new restaurant, Creola
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Today’s guest is Carla Lalli, the bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and content creator behind the new book “Food Is a Feeling: Recipes and Stories with Love.” Carla joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about Nora Ephron, beach peaches, recipes that aren’t really recipes, and how food became a source of comfort, creativity, and self-soothing after the end of her marriage.

They also discuss Carla’s book tour, her no-compromise approach to making this very personal cookbook, the joy of eating your feelings, and why summer is not over yet.

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Today’s guest is Caroline Schiff, the celebrated pastry chef, author, baker, and Bombe Squad OG. Caroline joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new cookbook, “Daily Dessert: Treats on Repeat,” out October 13th, and her upcoming Brooklyn restaurant, Monday Diner.

They discuss Caroline’s love of everyday sweets, her black-and-white coconut macaroon cookies from her new book, the dessert menu she’s dreaming up for Monday Diner, and why there’s no such thing as too many diners (or desserts!). Plus, Caroline and Kerry talk summer escapes, warm weather eats, watercolors, and more.

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Today’s guest is Rhoda Magbitang, winner of “Top Chef” Season 23 and executive chef of CanoeHouse at the Mauna Lani Auberge Collection resort on Hawaii’s Big Island. Rhoda joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her “Top Chef” journey, from getting cast to her Last Chance Kitchen redemption to winning it all with a deeply personal Filipino finale menu.

They discuss Rhoda’s remarkable path from the Philippines to California at age 17, her time cooking in some of L.A.’s top kitchens, and how she found her way to Hawaii. Plus, Rhoda talks about the special dinners she’s cooking in New York City and what’s happening at CanoeHouse.

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