Real Talk with Tia & Jill

Tia Glave, Jill Stuber
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Real Talk is a weekly leadership show for the food industry. Hosted by Catalyst Food Leaders founders Jill Stuber and Tia Glave, each episode dives into the wins, the missteps, and the mindset shifts behind courageous leadership. Whether you're in ops, safety, HR, or culture-building, these conversations are your invite to lead differently — and more humanly. Here's why Real Talk is worth tuning in for: 💬 Real stories, not rehearsed soundbites 🎯 Built for leaders in food — no fluff 🔁 Weekly rhythm, long-term value 👯‍♀️ Hosted by people who’ve walked the talk 📣 Built to drive growth, not just inspiration

  1. S3E20 The Real Reason Your Team Won’t Take Ownership

    5D AGO

    S3E20 The Real Reason Your Team Won’t Take Ownership

    “Why won’t my team take full ownership?” 😓 It’s a question we hear from leaders all the time. And it’s rarely about motivation. More often, it’s about: • unclear expectations • fuzzy authority • roles that look clear on paper but feel blurry in real life On this episode of Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders cofounders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber talk about the real reason your team won’t take ownership — and how clarity builds trust, accountability, and momentum. They will unpack: 📄Why job descriptions don’t create real clarity ⭐️How vague expectations quietly erode trust and accountability ⚙️What leaders must design (not assume) for ownership to show up Sign up for Catalyst's 2026 Leadership Summit: https://www.catalystfoodleaders.com/leadership-summit

    56 min
  2. S3E19 React. Recover. Repeat. — Why It’s Failing You

    FEB 10

    S3E19 React. Recover. Repeat. — Why It’s Failing You

    Foreign material events aren’t rare—they’re constant. 👉 72% of food companies report a foreign material issue just in the last quarter👉 And most leaders agree: that number’s probably low. Foreign material events aren’t rare—they’re constant. 👉 72% of food companies report a foreign material issue just in the last quarter👉 And most leaders agree: that number’s probably low. On this episode of Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders cofounders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber are joined by Paula Schwarz of Flexxray to ask the deeper question:💥 What if foreign material events are less about tech—and more about tolerance? We’ll unpack:⚠️ Recovery fatigue⚙️ Supplier accountability🧠 How culture drives risk (and prevention)💬 Paula’s leadership story and coaching journey Learn more about FlexXray at https://flexxray.com/ Connect with Paula Schwarz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-schwarz-2b09ba66/ Join our Leadership Summit on April 8th: https://www.catalystfoodleaders.com/leadership-summit

    1 hr
  3. S3E18 Tired of deciding everything or not at all?

    FEB 3

    S3E18 Tired of deciding everything or not at all?

    If your brain is fried by 10am… or you're stuck waiting for approval to make the simplest call—you’re not alone. Decision fatigue is real. So is decision powerlessness. This week on Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders cofounders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber are unpacking both: → What constant decision-making is doing to your leadership → Why being shut out of decisions is just as draining → And how to build decision systems that scale (without burning out)

    58 min
  4. S3E17 Stop Preaching to the Choir - Build Allies Instead

    JAN 27

    S3E17 Stop Preaching to the Choir - Build Allies Instead

    You can’t shift culture if you’re only talking to people who already agree with you. That’s why today’s Real Talk is all about how to build allies—not just audiences. Catalyst co-founder, Tia Glave, and special guests Madison Kidd and Morrine Omolo, break down: 🧠 What to do when you're not invited to the right meetings 🔧 How to build influence across departments 🎯 Why understanding their goals might help you fix your problems. It’s honest. It’s practical. It's exactly what you need to build strong allies.

    1h 1m
  5. S3E16 Leading Without Leverage

    JAN 20

    S3E16 Leading Without Leverage

    You’re the one flagging risks, building systems, and holding the line on standards. But you don’t have the title. You don’t control the budget. And no one reports to you. Welcome to leading without leverage. On this week's Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders co-founders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber name the reality that leaders in food know all too well: Influence without authority is a full-time job. Tia and Jill unpack how to lead up, across, and through resistance—without burning out or backing down. 📅 Monday @ 10am CST 🎙 Streaming on our site + YouTube 🎯 Bonus: We’re giving away our Readiness Compass tool—because clarity builds influence. #RealTalkCatalyst #FoodSafetyLeadership #LeadingWithoutLeverage #PeopleFirstPerformance #BehaviorBasedLeadership #CatalystMethod

    54 min
  6. S3EB15 Buried or Blurry? The Truth About Workload

    JAN 13

    S3EB15 Buried or Blurry? The Truth About Workload

    🧠 Feeling stretched thin? So is your team. But here’s the real problem: Most workload issues aren’t just about how much is on your plate — they’re about not knowing what’s actually on it. 📉 Unclear workload = hidden burnout, dropped balls, and quiet resentment. 👀 Join us next Monday with the amazing Amy Parks, Global Leader at Dole, on Real Talk as we dig into: - Why most leaders underestimate what their teams are carrying - The ripple effect of unclear roles, priorities, and systems - How to bring visibility and clarity to the real work Download Catalyst's free Readiness tool here: https://www.catalystfoodleaders.com/resource-hub

    1 hr
  7. S3E14: 6 Shifts Food Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2026

    12/16/2025

    S3E14: 6 Shifts Food Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2026

    🚨 Real Talk Forecast: 2026 is coming fast. Is your leadership ready? On this episode of Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders co-founders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber unpack the biggest shifts every food leader should be watching: ⚡ Belonging as a performance metric ⚡ Coaching as a core competency ⚡ Leadership rhythms that build capacity—not burnout We’re calling the episode: “6 Shifts Food Leaders Can’t Ignore in 2026” Come for the trends. Leave with clarity—and a plan. Check out our Resource Hub here: https://www.catalystfoodleaders.com/resource-hub

    57 min
  8. S3E13: Stop Dreading Performance Reviews & Start Leading Through Them

    12/09/2025

    S3E13: Stop Dreading Performance Reviews & Start Leading Through Them

    Most professionals dread performance reviews. In fact, at the 2021 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Annual Conference & Expo 2021, "attendees learned that, upon receiving their annual performance review, 18 percent of women reported crying, while 25 percent of men reported doing so." 😓 OUCH! On this episode of Real Talk, Catalyst Food Leaders' co-founders Tia Glave and Jill Stuber unpack the real reasons leaders—and teams—avoid these conversations, and how to flip them from fear-driven to culture-driving. Check out Catalyst's Resource hub here --> https://www.catalystfoodleaders.com/resource-hub

    49 min
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Real Talk is a weekly leadership show for the food industry. Hosted by Catalyst Food Leaders founders Jill Stuber and Tia Glave, each episode dives into the wins, the missteps, and the mindset shifts behind courageous leadership. Whether you're in ops, safety, HR, or culture-building, these conversations are your invite to lead differently — and more humanly. Here's why Real Talk is worth tuning in for: 💬 Real stories, not rehearsed soundbites 🎯 Built for leaders in food — no fluff 🔁 Weekly rhythm, long-term value 👯‍♀️ Hosted by people who’ve walked the talk 📣 Built to drive growth, not just inspiration

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  • Creator
    Tia Glave, Jill Stuber
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Catalyst LLC
  • Show Website
    Real Talk with Tia & Jill