Eat Blog Talk

Megan Porta
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Eat Blog Talk is the one-stop podcast for food bloggers, delivering value and instilling confidence so you can level up in your business. The podcast features interviews with food bloggers and other experts who deliver valuable and relevant information and insights to the blogging space. We cover all the hot food blogging topics such as SEO, social media strategies, keyword research, how to pitch yourself to brands and which keyword research tools to use. We also focus on improving your mindset, as this will help improve your job performance, creativity, productivity and add value to your business. Eat Blog Talk publishes new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

  1. 2d ago

    The New Pinterest Strategy - What Food Bloggers Need to Know with Nadalie Bardo

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    The New Pinterest Strategy - What Food Bloggers Need to Know with Nadalie Bardo

  2. Aug 10

    Insight Is Not Momentum - How to Turn Clarity Into Committed Action with Cliff Ravenscraft

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    Insight Is Not Momentum - How to Turn Clarity Into Committed Action with Cliff Ravenscraft

  3. Aug 3

    Stop Learning. Start Doing - A Formula for Real Growth

    Megan chats with Pat Flynn about breaking free from information overload, focusing on what matters, and building momentum through experimentation and micro mastery. Pat is a father, husband, and lifelong learner from San Diego known as one of the most trusted voices in digital entrepreneurship. He's the founder of Smart Passive Income, co-creator of the SwitchPod, and host of Deep Pocket Monster on YouTube. Pat inspires millions through his podcasts, communities, and live events like Card Party, all while advising companies and sharing his passion for creativity, connection, and growth. Pat also serves as an advisor to dozens of companies and is a sought-after keynote speaker. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, collecting Pokémon cards, and rewatching the Back to the Future trilogy. Pat shares how to stop drowning in advice and start acting. From his "lean learning" method to daily experiments and micromastery, Pat teaches creators to swap perfectionism for progress. This episode is packed with energy, clarity, and practical strategies for focused, sustainable growth. Key points discussed include: - Information isn't progress: Learn only what you need right now. - Start small and act fast: Progress comes from experiments, not overthinking. - Embrace micromastery: Focus on tiny skills that compound over time. - Repurpose smart: Use your content in multiple formats to reach more people. - Count actions, not likes: Measure consistency, not vanity metrics. - Lean out distractions: Say no joyfully to everything that isn't aligned. - Failure is feedback: Each attempt gets you closer to mastery. - Discipline creates freedom: Systems and batching unlock creative space. Connect with Pat Flynn Website | Instagram

    Stop Learning. Start Doing - A Formula for Real Growth

  4. Jul 27

    The Secret Ingredient to Blogging Success? Other Bloggers with Kat Duncan

    Kat teaches us why meaningful friendships and genuine community have become one of the most valuable assets a food blogger can build. Kat Duncan is the CEO of Honeycomb Media, a women-owned and operated marketing agency that works primarily with food bloggers. She started at Honeycomb in 2020 as a copywriter, later moving into account management, onboarding, and operations before stepping into her current role leading the team. Passionate about marketing and social media from a young age, Kat has spent the past five years helping bloggers grow their online presence. Under her leadership, Honeycomb Media has become especially strong at driving organic traffic for food bloggers. Success in food blogging is about more than SEO and traffic. Kat explains why strong relationships create better businesses, reduce isolation, encourage collaboration, and provide the support every blogger needs to navigate an industry that continues to evolve. Key Topics Discussed: - Build intentional friendships within the blogging community. - Prioritize in person connection whenever possible. - Share knowledge instead of guarding it. - Invest time in nurturing your relationships. - Have the courage to reach out first. - Community creates resilience during industry change. Connect with Kat Duncan Website | Instagram

    The Secret Ingredient to Blogging Success? Other Bloggers with Kat Duncan

  5. Jul 20

    The Secret to Making Money Beyond Pageviews With Jillian Leslie

    Megan chats with Jillian Leslie about building digital products that solve real problems, diversify income, and create a more sustainable blogging business. Bio: Jillian Leslie is the founder of MiloTree, a software platform that helps online entrepreneurs sell digital products and services and grow their email lists. On her YouTube channel, she shares cutting-edge strategies for building and selling digital products with AI. Jillian is passionate about helping creators and entrepreneurs build thriving businesses that give them real freedom and flexibility. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and co-founder, David, and their daughter, Lainey. She holds a BA and an MBA from Stanford University. Summary & Takeaways The food blogging landscape is changing quickly, making it more important than ever to build income beyond display ads. Jillian shares practical strategies for identifying what your audience truly needs, creating simple digital products that sell, and using AI to move faster without losing the personal connection that makes your brand valuable. Key Topics Discussed: - Package recipes as solutions instead of collections. - Start with one simple digital product. - Use AI to uncover profitable product ideas. - Build products based on audience feedback. - Show up as a real person to build trust. - Treat your blog like a marketing business. Guest Details Connect with Jillian Leslie Website | Instagram | YouTube

    The Secret to Making Money Beyond Pageviews With Jillian Leslie

  6. Jul 13

    Imposter Syndrome - Why do We Suffer From it and Tips to Overcome Feeling Like a Fraud with Amy Reid

    Megan chats to Amy Reid about imposter syndrome, what causes it, how it affects our businesses and how to overcome it. Amy started her blog, Baking with Granny in 2015, as a way to document her mother's (her kids Granny) recipes. Within a couple of years, Amy gave up full-time employment to make money blogging. She then became a single mum and the pressure was on to make it work. 8 years later and Baking with Granny has excelled past any expectations she could have ever had for it. In this episode, Amy shares her journey of dealing with imposter syndrome while trying to make a success out of her blog, including why we may feel like we don't deserve success and tips to overcome imposter syndrome and embrace our full potential. -What is imposter syndrome? -Why do we feel like we don't deserve success? -It may feel like our achievements mean nothing. -How do we overcome feeling like a fraud? -Community is essential in overcoming imposter syndrome. -Recognize the work that goes into blogging. -Fake it until you make it. -Explore deeper than just your work - what other reasons contribute to imposter syndrome? Connect with Amy Reid Website | Instagram

    Imposter Syndrome - Why do We Suffer From it and Tips to Overcome Feeling Like a Fraud with Amy Reid

  7. Jul 6

    Why Your Recipes Aren't Showing Up on Google (Even When You're Doing SEO Right)

    Megan chats with Sandie Markle about why recipes are not showing up on Google, how search behavior is changing, and why structured content matters for the future of food blogging. Sandie Markle is a food tech consultant and content strategist who helps food creators turn their recipes into long-term, reusable assets. With over a decade of experience working with recipe platforms and content teams, she specializes in structured content, discoverability, and content systems. Through her company Blueberri, she supports creators in building content that can be reused, shared, and monetized across platforms. She's currently writing Create Once, Share Everywhere™, a book focused on helping creators build more sustainable content systems. Experienced food bloggers cannot rely on Google traffic alone anymore. In this episode, Sandie explains why recipe content has more value when it is properly structured, organized, and ready for platforms beyond search, including AI tools, meal planning apps, voice assistants, and brand partnerships. Key Topics Discussed: • Structured recipe content creates opportunities beyond Google. • Fill in every useful metadata field in your recipe card. • Your content library should not live only inside WordPress. • Recipe plugins can make your content more valuable to tech partners. • Experiment with new discovery tools before dismissing them. • Learn enough about your tech stack to protect your content value. Resources Create Once, Share Everywhere Early reader contact: hello@blueberri.co Guest Details Connect with Sandie Markle Website | Instagram | Facebook

    Why Your Recipes Aren't Showing Up on Google (Even When You're Doing SEO Right)

  8. Jun 29

    My Traffic Is Down 40% - Here's What I'm Doing About It With Megan & Taryn

    Megan chats with Taryn Solie about navigating traffic declines, revenue loss, video, AI and business simplification as an experienced food blogger.  Taryn has been blogging at Hot Pan Kitchen since 2018 and began the Grill Like A Mother podcast in 2022. She participated in several of Megan's masterminds and worked behind the scenes at EBT before stepping into the role of community manager. Taryn loves bringing her knowledge and connections to the EBT community to help other food bloggers reach their goals! In her downtime, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her husband, twin boys, and their labradoodle, Pretzel. Things are shifting quickly for food bloggers, and pretending everything is business as usual is not helpful. In this episode, Megan shares what it has looked like to navigate a 40 percent ad revenue drop, simplify her business, lean into video, use AI more intentionally and make decisions that feel both strategic and aligned. Key Topics Discussed: • Stop relying on Google traffic as your only growth engine. • Let the data guide your next move, but do not ignore your gut. • Use video to strengthen your brand beyond the blog. • Cut tools, tasks and expenses that no longer serve the business. • Use AI to reduce workload, protect profit and make faster decisions. • Build a simpler business that gives you room to adapt.  Connect with Taryn Solie Website | Instagram | Facebook

    My Traffic Is Down 40% - Here's What I'm Doing About It With Megan & Taryn
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Eat Blog Talk is the one-stop podcast for food bloggers, delivering value and instilling confidence so you can level up in your business. The podcast features interviews with food bloggers and other experts who deliver valuable and relevant information and insights to the blogging space. We cover all the hot food blogging topics such as SEO, social media strategies, keyword research, how to pitch yourself to brands and which keyword research tools to use. We also focus on improving your mindset, as this will help improve your job performance, creativity, productivity and add value to your business. Eat Blog Talk publishes new episodes every Monday and Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Megan Porta
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    820
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Eat Blog Talk