Eat Blog Talk

Megan Porta

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. Create and Sell Your Own Cookbook with Print on Demand With Sarah Franklin

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    Create and Sell Your Own Cookbook with Print on Demand With Sarah Franklin

    Sarah Franklin from Lulu teaches us how to turn our content into professional-quality books that build our brand and create new revenue streams. Sarah is the Public Relations Manager for Lulu.com, the publishing and print on demand company started in 2002 by Red Hat Founder Bob Young. Her primary role is to educate creators about the benefits of Lulu. With over 16 years experience in the publishing industry, Sarah is passionate about helping authors find ways to connect with their audience. In previous roles, she led author public relations campaigns and coached many more in preparation for their book launches. She lives in Raleigh with her family. Publishing a cookbook does not have to mean chasing a traditional book deal or managing inventory from your garage. Sarah shares how food bloggers can use Lulu’s print-on-demand platform to create beautiful, flexible products without the hassle. From simple PDFs to polished spiral-bound books, this episode will help you see your content in a whole new light. Key points discussed include: - Cookbooks increase your authority: A printed book helps establish your expertise and leaves a lasting impression on your audience. - Print on demand keeps things simple: Skip the upfront investment and sell only when someone places an order. - Customize every detail: Choose your format, binding, paper type, and more to match your brand and audience preferences. - You can start small: A holiday collection, themed mini book, or even a recipe calendar is a great way to begin. - Revenue stays in your hands: You keep the profits instead of splitting them with publishers or distributors. - Publishing is easier than you think: All you need is a PDF of your book and cover, and Lulu provides templates to guide the process. - Marketing starts early: Build momentum before launch with pre-release buzz, giveaways, and local media outreach. - You are qualified right now: You do not need permission or a giant audience to publish something valuable. Connect with Sarah Franklin Website | Instagram

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  2. SEO in 2025 - How to Thrive Amid AI Overviews and Algorithm Chaos With Ty Kilgore

    قبل ٦ أيام

    SEO in 2025 - How to Thrive Amid AI Overviews and Algorithm Chaos With Ty Kilgore

    Megan chats with Ty Kilgore about why most SEO strategies fail and what it really takes to see lasting traffic growth in 2025 and beyond. Ty Kilgore is your go-to SEO and Digital Marketing guru with over 16 years of experience under his belt! Ty is all about getting results, having successfully boosted rankings for more than 1000 sites across 40+ industries, including big names like Verizon, Dell, and Mary Kay. In 2018, he founded Everything Digital Marketing to share his passion and help small business owners navigate the often-confusing world of SEO. When he’s not diving into SEO strategies, you’ll find him enjoying life in sunny Austin, Texas, with his three amazing kids and his wife. Feeling stuck in an SEO rut? You’re not alone. Ty delivers a must-hear reality check on what’s working in SEO today, what’s outdated, and how to rebuild your strategy with precision. From content formatting to intent-based keyword research and the impact of AI overviews, this episode is packed with actionable insights and mindset shifts that will reignite your traffic game. Key points discussed include: - AI overviews aren't the end: Learn which types of content will thrive even as AI summaries take over simple search queries. - Your domain rating matters: Understand how your DR impacts how many changes your posts need to rank and why lower DR sites need deeper optimization. - Intent is everything: Stop chasing keywords that won’t convert, focus on what real people are actually searching for. - Format your posts like a pro: Mobile readability, F-pattern eye movement, and bolded content all play a role in engagement and rankings. - Stop writing like a textbook: Inject your POV in the first few sentences to stand out and keep readers scrolling. - Update with strategy, not guesswork: You need more than a few keyword tweaks, Ty breaks down a system of "levers" to test and refine. - Video gives you an edge: Use YouTube shorts and embedded video to boost visibility and authority in the SERPs. - Don’t give up too soon: SEO recovery often happens after a core update, your job is to prep the content so it’s ready when it counts. If You Loved This Episode… You’ll love Episode 713: Will Google Kill Your Blog? The New Rules of SEO, Content, and Audience Growth With Ryan Robinson Connect with Ty Kilgore Website | Instagram | Facebook

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  3. The Exit That Changed Everything - Permission To Choose Your Own Road With Dan Porta

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    The Exit That Changed Everything - Permission To Choose Your Own Road With Dan Porta

    Megan chats with her husband Dan about the unexpected moment that sparked her memoir and how a decade of RV travel inspired the story she needed to tell first. Dan Porta is a team builder at heart, currently growing Strategic Partnerships for Eat Blog Talk and further developing in-person events. With past experience in educational travel, Dan has cultivated a passion for bringing people together and facilitating positive learning experiences where meaningful connections can flourish. It’s all about other people. This episode dives into the deeply personal, wildly entertaining journey behind Megan’s upcoming memoir. After years of wanting to write a book, it wasn’t until she unplugged from work completely that the right story emerged. From Montana storms to family campfires, Megan shares how storytelling, self-discovery, and seasonality aligned at just the right time to bring this project to life. Key points discussed include: - Unplugging creates clarity: Taking a real break from work and noise can unlock ideas you did not know were waiting. - Let the project find you: When something feels off, it might not be time yet. When something feels right, take action (don’t put it off, otherwise it may never happen). - Follow the creative flow: Some projects do not need a plan, just space, trust, and consistent action. - Write your story before your strategy: Sometimes personal truth needs to be told before you can teach others how to find theirs. - Embrace emotional resistance: The parts of a project that feel hardest to write are often the most meaningful. - Make space for your next thing: Restructure your schedule if needed, aligned creative work deserves a seat at the table. Megan's Substack

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  4. What Two Weeks Off Taught Me About Life Work and Trust (Mindset & Self-Care)

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    What Two Weeks Off Taught Me About Life Work and Trust (Mindset & Self-Care)

    I explore six powerful lessons from taking nearly three weeks completely unplugged from work, showing how presence, rhythm, and intentional boundaries can bring peace and clarity to life and business. This summer’s three-week RV trip with my family changed me in ways I didn’t expect. I unplugged more deeply than I ever have since starting my business in 2010, and it was a complete reset for my mind, body, and spirit. In this episode, I’m opening up about the powerful lessons I brought home from that stillness, things about trusting my body, honoring my natural rhythm, and letting go of what doesn’t serve me. My hope is that you’ll find inspiration to create your own space for rest and clarity, no matter how long you can step away. - Listen to your body: Pay attention to physical and emotional signals, they’re guiding you toward alignment, not working against you. - Honor your natural rhythm: Protect the pace that fuels your best energy and creativity, making it non-negotiable in your schedule. - Recognize the life you already have: Notice the moments that feel like your dream life and intentionally create more of them now. - Let go of being everything to everyone: Release the urge to hold everything together for others and prioritize what supports you back. - Redesign your work habits: Set tech boundaries that protect your energy, like limiting email checks or removing autopilot social media scrolling. More from Megan YouTube | Website |  Instagram

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  5. How to Break Free From the Hustle Culture With Lauren Less

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    How to Break Free From the Hustle Culture With Lauren Less

    Lauren Less teaches us about embracing rest, setting boundaries, and cultivating a healthier, more sustainable mindset as a food blogger. Lauren Less combines her passions for food and helping others by creating a space where people can find allergy-friendly recipes, chronic illness support, non-toxic lifestyle suggestions, and health and wellness tips. She discusses everything from fitness with chronic illness to tips for traveling with food allergies and everything in between. This conversation is a refreshing reset for creators caught in hustle culture. Lauren brings her unique blend of food blogging experience and therapeutic training to the table, sharing tangible strategies for slowing down, prioritizing wellness, and doing business on your own terms. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, stuck in comparison mode, or guilty for taking a nap, this episode will feel like a permission slip to breathe. Key points discussed include: - Hustle doesn’t equal success: Lauren shares how slowing down helped her create better content and protect her health. - Boundaries are your best tool: From deleting email apps to skipping events, learn how small changes lead to big clarity. - Time off won’t tank your blog: Stepping away can actually boost performance and engagement. - Outsourcing changes everything: Hiring even minimal help can free your time, creativity, and peace of mind. - Your values should guide your business: Knowing what matters most helps you make smarter, more aligned decisions. - Comparison kills creativity: Turn jealousy into inspiration by observing, learning, and cheering others on. - Rest is productive: Sleep, naps, and screen-free time aren’t indulgences, they’re fuel for longevity. - Start before you're ready: Perfectionism keeps your best work hidden. Just start, improve later. Connect with Lauren Less Website | Instagram

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  6. What Most Creators Get Wrong About Audience Growth (+Turn Casual Followers Into Superfans) With Ethan Monkhouse

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    What Most Creators Get Wrong About Audience Growth (+Turn Casual Followers Into Superfans) With Ethan Monkhouse

    Ethan Monkhouse from Naviro teaches us how to use AI to grow an intentional audience, create tailored content, and stop wasting energy on the wrong metrics. Ethan Monkhouse is a London-based behavioural systems engineer and co-founder of NAVIRO, an AI platform built to help creators identify and monetize their highest-value audience segments before they even follow. With a background in high-performance ad strategy for brands like Lexus and Audi, Ethan now helps digital entrepreneurs - including food bloggers - turn passive traffic into superfans and revenue. His work blends psychology, automation, and creator-first systems that scale without burnout. If you’re overwhelmed by social media, tired of guessing what your audience wants, or unsure how to make digital products that actually sell, this episode is for you. Ethan breaks down how to use AI-driven tools to gain clarity, automate the data-heavy parts of audience building, and get your content in front of the right people without burning out. Key points discussed include: - Perception drives growth: Learn how Naviro helps you identify how your audience truly sees you and why that matters more than your intentions. - Leverage personality conflict: Why different personality types between you and your followers can actually boost engagement. - Pattern interrupts that work: Discover how unexpected content mismatches can hook the right people in powerful ways. - Smart content from your best posts: Use AI to analyze high-performing content and replicate success with less guesswork. - AI that sounds like you: Ethan explains how Naviro creates custom AI tools that match your voice and tone for authentic social posts. - Quiet fans = best customers: Why the followers who aren’t liking or commenting might be your most valuable and how to activate them. - The TikTok testing method: Find out how to test offers fast and affordably before scaling to other platforms like Meta or X. - Batch content = sanity saver: The simplest (and most effective) tip Ethan gives for staying consistent and avoiding burnout. Connect with Ethan Monkhouse / Naviro Website | Instagram

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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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