Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd

Angela Dodd
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Women Who Make It is the podcast where the real conversations in food and beverage happen. Hosted by Angela Dodd, founder & CEO of Females in Food, the show shares unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights from the women shaping the future of the food industry.   After years of building a global community and connecting with thousands of women across every sector, Angela noticed something: the most powerful advice didn’t come from panels or press releases. It came from hallway chats and candid, behind-the-scenes moments. This podcast takes those private conversations public.   Whether you're growing your career, leading a team, launching something new, or navigating what's next, Women Who Make It delivers honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration to make it—on your terms.

  1. 3d ago

    18. Building a Portfolio Career: Finding Purpose Beyond Your Job with Tamanna Ramesh

    Can your career be bigger than your job title? In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Tamanna Ramesh to explore what it means to build a career with intention. From immigrating to the United States with no professional network to building a successful corporate career at global food companies while creating a thriving coaching business, Tamanna shares how curiosity, consistency, and personal branding transformed her professional journey. Together, they discuss why your employer can't fulfill every creative ambition, how to confidently build something outside of your day job, and why showing up online has become one of the most valuable career investments professionals can make. Whether you're considering a side business, looking to strengthen your personal brand, or wondering how to create more meaningful impact through your work, this conversation offers practical advice and an inspiring perspective for professionals at every stage of their careers. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    42 min

  2. Jun 18

    17. Inside Private Label and Contract Manufacturing with Lauren McNamara

    What does it take to grow from a manager to an executive leader while navigating industry disruption, organizational change, and the realities of being a working parent? In this episode, Angela Dodd sits down with Lauren McNamara, Senior VP of Business Management at SunOpta, to discuss her journey from brand management and marketing roles to executive leadership. Lauren shares the pivotal career decision that changed everything, the lessons she's learned leading through acquisitions and organizational growth, and why cross-functional experience is one of the most valuable investments young professionals can make. The conversation also explores the future of food and beverage, including plant-based innovation, private label growth, supply chain challenges, protein trends, sustainability, and how manufacturers are helping brands bring products to market faster than ever before. Whether you're an emerging professional, an experienced leader, or simply fascinated by where the food industry is headed, this episode is packed with practical insights on leadership, career growth, and navigating change with confidence. FULL SHOW NOTES  Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    42 min

  3. Jun 4

    16. Tea, Trust & Transparency: Inside the Business of Modern Wellness with Lisa Govro

    What does “wellness” actually mean in today’s food and beverage industry — and how do brands build trust in a space full of trends, noise, and overhyped claims? In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela Dodd sits down with Lisa Govro, founder and CEO of Big Heart Tea Co., for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, herbal healing, sustainability, and the evolving wellness movement. Lisa shares how Big Heart Tea grew from a farmers market trailer into a nationally recognized brand, why ingredient sourcing and packaging transparency matter more than ever, and how wellness brands can stay authentic in an increasingly saturated market. Together, they unpack trends like adaptogens, consumer trust, personalized wellness, and the growing demand for rituals that help people slow down and reconnect. If you care about wellness, food innovation, sustainability, or building a purpose-driven business, this conversation is packed with insight. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    39 min

  4. May 21

    15. The New Rules of Leadership and Retention with Roxanne Davis

    Leadership today feels different — and harder. Expectations are higher, organizations are moving faster, and employees are looking for more than just direction and performance metrics. They want connection, growth, visibility, and a sense of belonging. In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Roxanne Davis, SVP of Manufacturing at Post Consumer Brands, to discuss what it really takes to retain and develop talent in modern organizations. From building intentional mentorship and community programs to creating systems that improve internal visibility and career growth, Roxanne shares the leadership practices helping people thrive in fast-moving environments. The conversation explores how leadership expectations have shifted in recent years, why connection has become one of the biggest drivers of retention, and what organizations are still underestimating when it comes to burnout and sustainability. Roxanne also opens up about the personal boundaries she’s created throughout her career, how her perspective on leadership and personal brand has evolved, and why companies that truly prioritize talent through culture and leadership behavior will be the ones that succeed long term. This episode is filled with practical leadership insight for anyone building teams, navigating change, or trying to create a more sustainable and people-centered workplace in today’s food and beverage industry. FULL SHOW NOTES  Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    33 min

  5. May 8

    14. From Retro to Relevant– How Jennifer Jorgensen Rebuilt Back to Nature

    Jennifer Jorgensen, CEO of Back to Nature Foods, shares how she went from leading billion-dollar brands at General Mills to becoming the sole employee tasked with turning around a legacy snack company. In this episode, Jennifer breaks down what it really takes to rebuild a brand—from creating a high-performance culture and redefining strategy to taking bold creative risks that reignited growth. She also shares powerful insights on leadership, work-life boundaries, and why joy—not perfection—should be at the center of how we think about food. If you’re navigating change, building a team, or trying to stand out in a crowded market, this conversation is packed with practical lessons and honest perspective. FULL SHOW NOTES  Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    44 min

  6. Apr 2

    13. From Diagnosis to Disruption: How Loren Castle Redefined the Refrigerated Bakery Aisle

    What does it take to disrupt an entire food category—and build a $100M+ brand while raising a family? In this episode, Angela sits down with Loren Castle, Founder and CEO of Sweet Loren’s, to talk about turning a personal health crisis into a thriving business that’s reshaping the refrigerated baked goods aisle. From surviving cancer at 22 to teaching herself food science and launching in Whole Foods, Lauren shares the real story behind building a brand rooted in better ingredients and big ambition. They dive into the early hustle, scaling challenges, leadership evolution, and how Loren balances motherhood with running a fast-growing company. This is an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and creating a business that aligns with your life—not the other way around. FULL SHOW NOTES  Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    50 min

  7. Mar 12

    12. Leading Innovation in Legacy Food Brands with Cherie Floyd

    What does innovation really look like inside legacy food brands? In this live episode of Women Who Make It, host Angela Dodd sits down with Cherie Floyd, Vice President of R&D for Sweet Baked Snacks at JM Smucker, to explore innovation, leadership, and career growth in today’s fast-changing food industry. Recorded at Baking Tech in Chicago, this candid conversation covers everything from defining innovation and managing risk to navigating clean label pressure, AI in R&D, and leading cross-functional teams in complex organizations. Cherie also shares hard-earned career lessons, including why failure is part of the process and how sideways career moves can unlock unexpected growth. Whether you’re a student, a technical leader, or a senior executive, this episode offers practical insight and honest perspective on what it takes to build resilient careers—and enduring brands—in food and beverage. FULL SHOW NOTES  Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    35 min

  8. Feb 26

    11. Five Leadership Rules for Navigating Life, Career, and Seasons with Michele Fite

    In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Women Who Make It, host Angela Dodd sits down with executive leader, advisor, and mentor Michele Fite for a conversation that challenges one of the most persistent myths women face: the idea of balance. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across global enterprises and startups—including managing multi-billion-dollar businesses at DuPont—Michele shares the five rules she’s written for herself across different seasons of life. From navigating single motherhood while leading global teams to walking away from prestige to pursue purpose, Michele offers hard-earned wisdom on values, boundaries, leadership, and redefining success on your own terms. This episode is an invitation to stop chasing balance—and start living intentionally, season by season. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday.  If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

    48 min
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Women Who Make It is the podcast where the real conversations in food and beverage happen. Hosted by Angela Dodd, founder & CEO of Females in Food, the show shares unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights from the women shaping the future of the food industry.   After years of building a global community and connecting with thousands of women across every sector, Angela noticed something: the most powerful advice didn’t come from panels or press releases. It came from hallway chats and candid, behind-the-scenes moments. This podcast takes those private conversations public.   Whether you're growing your career, leading a team, launching something new, or navigating what's next, Women Who Make It delivers honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration to make it—on your terms.

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