WWPN: How I'm Livin' with Chef Babette‪!‬ Marci Kenon : Well Woman Podcast Network Chef Babette Davis

In EP 14, the final of a two-part series, guest Viki Radden shares knowledge that goes beyond theory on food policy.In her professional life, Viki focuses on job creating food hubs; how to reduce the impacts of climate change with urban agriculture; what your food really goes through before it gets to your plate; how you can afford good nutrition for good health; and what the government needs to do to support “clean, healthy food." This fall Viki will be launching an audio blog (podcast), FoodChatRadio on the art, science and business of food.

Instead of breastfeeding her newborn, a 21-year-old Babette created a “formula” of canned Pet Evaporated Milk and Karo Syrup at the recommendation of her mother. It’s a move she regrets and one that she feels impacted her daughter’s palate and health. Chef Babette has transitioned on many levels having suffered from eczema and asthma, both of which were arrested after she changed to a strict vegan diet and a routine of rigorous fitness training the Spring of 1990. Tune in and be inspired by her story.

Co-hosts Marci Kenon and Chef Babette discuss the impact of food policy in the United States of America on the health of its citizens with expert Viki Radden of Radden and Associates. Radden is a thought leader, educator, speaker and authority on sustainable food production and policy issues. Topics discussed include GMOs, the Zika virus, cage-free eggs, repurposed chemicals, U.S.D.A., F.D.A., dwindling bee population and its effect, origins of convenience foods and their impact on the health of the nations, to name a few.  Part two of the discussion continues in EP 14.

Co-hosts Marci Kenon and vegan Chef Babette discuss Keys 7-10 to business success in part 2 of this two-part series that commenced in EP 009. Strategy, (practicing continuous improvement), activity (sales and social media marketing), number (cash flow) and goal (growth plans) are the basis of this lively discussion. Chef Babette talks about the ebbs and flows of learning to operate Stuff I Eat restaurant through trial and error with husband and co-owner Rondal Davis. After nearly nine-years in business, Chef Babette has started to capitalize on the organic growth of her professional brand as an unapologetic vegan, animal rights activist and fitness enthusiast. Check the Show Notes for EP 011 at  for the Brian Tracy blog link on which this series is based.

In episode 010 co-hosts Chef Babette and Marci Kenon tag team roundtable guest Jo Packham, founder of the Where Women Create publications. Technology, the stress it can create and five tips for wellness are among the topics discussed in Part 2 of this two-part series. Tune in to EP 008 for Part 1 of this very lively podcast!

Using sales and personal development guru Brian Tracy's blog "Ten Keys to Business Success" as a guide, Chef Babette and WWPN co-founder Marci Kenon talk from personal and professional experience. This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the first five keys to business success presented by Tracy. Episode 011 will continue this conversation.