Best of 2023 with Lauren Mitchell - Grounded Podcast: Leaders in Produce, Foodservice & Restaurant Supply Chain
Embark on a journey with us this week as host Lauren Mitchell, takes a captivating look back at the highlights of Season One on Grounded. Lauren sets the stage by unveiling the essence of the show and delving into the challenges, expertise, and compelling experiences of distinguished professionals and innovators within the food service industry. This episode serves as a masterful compilation, showcasing some of the most memorable guests from the past year. Lauren warmly extends her gratitude to these remarkable individuals for generously sharing their time and invaluable wisdom. Join us for a celebration of knowledge, expertise, and a heartfelt appreciation for the vibrant voices that have graced the Grounded platform!
Memorable Quotes:
- “What gets measured, gets done.” - Byron Theodore
- “I think people are our biggest opportunity and our biggest blessing.” - Jacquelyn Howard
- “You’ll always learn something if you are quiet for a moment and listen to what people are wanting to say.” - Stephen Crouch
- “All those experiences build you to make you who you are.” Kristi Kingery
- “My advice: Just keep grabbin’ experience.” - David Cox
- “It is easier than you think to be able to donate your food.” - Kimberly Smith
- “Go all the way back to the folks planting seeds and see what they’re doing because it’s hard work, really special, and the backbone of our industry.” - Kevin Quandt
- “Knowing your operation from the inside is important. Understand what each function does as well as the products that they're using to do that role.” - Josh Hoyt
Links to Listen:
- Byron Theodore
- Jacquelyn Howard
- Stephen Crouch
- Kristi Kingery
- David Cox
- Kimberly Smith
- Kevin Quandt
- Josh Hoyt
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Creators and Guests
Host
Lauren Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell is the Director of National Accounts and Custom Distribution at Produce Alliance, LLC. She is a dedicated fresh produce spend & spec maximizer for multi-unit national restaurant chains & groups. She gets to know your brand and infuses your expectation for quality, consistency and transparency to create more reliability in your produce category.
