ShandeeLand

Kurt and Deanna Mangum are the founders of CoupleyFit™ . They are a devoted husband and wife team who are impacting the world through their holistic approach to wellness. Their goal is to help people make healthier lifestyle changes, by bringing them back to the basics of health. In this episode, we discussed their story and their S.W.A.N. (Sleep, Water Activity, Nutrition) philosophy. Kurt and De...

Thomas Silvera is one of the leading advocates & educators in the food allergy space. He is the President & CEO of the Elijah-Alavi Foundation. After the tragic passing of his son, Elijah, he worked tirelessly to create legislative change. With the passage of New York State’s Elijah’s Law, Thomas helped improve the safety of thousands of food allergic children in daycare programs. I was ho...

In this episode, I was joined by Lee Brian Schrager, one of the nation’s preeminent event planners. Lee is the brains behind the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach and New York Wine & Food Festivals. Both of these events bring in tens of thousands of visitors from across the world and showcase the talents of the most renowned chefs and culinary personalities. Lee joined the podcast...

Meet Chef Joel Schaefer, founder of Your Allergy Chefs . As former Culinary Development and Special Dietary Needs Manager at Walt Disney World, Joel spearheaded many of their food allergy initiatives. I invited him on the show to discuss his incredible culinary career and his experiences suffering from food allergies. We also talked about Joel’s work motto “keep the food simple to keep the guests...

In this episode, you’ll learn about the power of food in healing and strengthening communities. I was honored to be joined by Chef Allison Sosna, Director of Nutrition at José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen (WCK), to discuss their mission and many incredible initiatives. WCK has served more than 40 million meals to survivors of natural and man-made disasters. Allison shared her career journey and...

Parents of food allergic children often suffer from high levels of stress and anxiety. They go to great lengths to keep their children safe and will feel overwhelmed with fear of a potential reaction. I invited Leah Robilotto, founder of The Food Allergy Institute, to discuss the emotional impact that food allergies have on parents and ways to manage this allergy-anxiety. During this conversation,...

In this episode, we reveal everything you need to know about working in public relations. Robyn Moore, Founder of Mack Media Relations , joined the show to share her journey in the PR industry and what she loves most about her career. Listeners will also get to learn about some of the biggest challenges facing PR professionals and some common misconceptions about PR. During our conversation, Robyn...

In this episode, we’ll explore some of the latest insights and most critical issues around food allergies. I was joined by Ilana Golant, founder and CEO of the Food Allergy Fund.  She'll be sharing more about their commitment to funding research that uncovers the underlying causes of food allergies. We’ll also be discussing Ilana's perspective on the ever-growing food allergy market and...

Do you know the secrets to training employees for long-term success? I invited Kelly McCutcheon, VP of Training at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, Inc ., to discuss best practices for talent development. You’ll learn about the benefits of empowering your employees and how you can instill the confidence they need to succeed. Kelly also shared ways to build trust among team members and some of her favorite par...

Crystal Golden is no stranger to food allergies. Her young daughters, Cali and Camille, both suffer from multiple allergies. Crystal joined the podcast to discuss how to empower and teach children to protect themselves as they grow up. She also shares her experiences and some of the lessons she’s learned over the years. Listeners will discover ways to navigate their child’s allergies.  This is a g...

What does it take to successfully run multiple businesses? In this episode we invited special guest, Jessica Storry, to share her business journey and advice for overcoming challenges. Jessica is familiar with the hurdles of juggling multiple businesses and explains to our listeners why asking for help is essential for success. In this conversation, Jessica also shares her advice for coping with s...

On this episode, we’ll uncover the puzzling aspects of food allergies with leading food allergy advocate and SnackSafely.com CEO, Dave Bloom. Take a listen as we dive down into all things allergies including testing, labeling, and steps to prepare for a reaction. As a food allergy expert, Dave Bloom, will share invaluable advice and insights for those living with food allergies or managing the all...

Hear from Executive Chef, author, and food allergy advocate Keith Norman in this episode of ShandeeLand. Keith shares his advice for food allergy sufferers as well as other chefs and restauranteurs on dining out safely and how to be the best at it. Also, take a listen to Keith’s perspective on risk-taking and when it may not be such a great idea. I know I’m guilty of it with my food allergies – ar...

Is it possible to turn your passions into a career? Meet Chef Matt Welsch, otherwise known as the Vagabond Chef. His passions for travel, food, and local community became the inspiration and foundation of his restaurant, Vagabond Kitchen. He loves learning the cooking styles and flavors of different regions, and he uses this knowledge to craft a dining experience like no other. His mission is putt...

In this conversation with executive, author, and masterful connector of humans, Andrew Kolikoff, hear the story of his life of service and always caring about helping others. Learn the secret of GAS and how it applies professionally as well as personally in Andrew’s and all of our lives. I have a GAS problem – do you?  

In this episode of ShandeeLand, I chat with my favorite food allergy mom, Marny Leary. We discuss having a kid with a food allergy, having a food allergy herself, as well as her career path and the twists and turns along the way. It’s a real, open, and raw conversation about the ways we take care of ourselves or the places we need to improve at it. 646f143c70e5539e9af4992f1d298def903e0b99

Welcome to my new podcast, ShandeeLand. In this first episode, I wanted to share my story with you and let you get to know me a bit and what we’ll be talking about during the course of this podcast series. I share my background, some of my interests, a little about starting my company and my food allergy story. I hope that some of you facing the same types of challenges find some connection with m...