Tacos and Trends

What does it really take to turn big ideas into action? Kayla Simmons joins host, Autumn Zimmerman, for the Tacos and Trends season 2 finale to pull back the curtain on creativity, ambition, and getting things done without getting stuck. We talk roadmaps, collaboration, asking for help, and the secret to keeping your projects moving forward, even when imposter syndrome hits. Plus, Kayla shares her...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, Autumn Zimmerman interviews Ashley Miles, Founder & CEO of Franklyn West, a Business Growth Collective. They discuss the critical role of execution in sustainable growth and Ashley's journey from corporate leadership to founding her firm. The conversation covers the innovation behind a liquid workforce, trends that leaders and executives should avoid,...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, Autumn Zimmerman interviews Jeanne Myers, a leading voice in strategic communications. They discuss the evolving role of fractional leadership, particularly the Chief Communications Officer, and how these roles are crucial for startups. Jeannie shares her journey from journalism to fractional leadership, the differences between being fractional and running an a...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, Autumn Zimmerman interviews April Uchitel, the CEO of THE BOARD, discussing the evolution of fractional leadership and its impact on the workforce. April shares her journey from the fashion industry to tech, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and community in the fractional space. They explore the dynamics of the C-suite, the role of fractional executi...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, Autumn Zimmerman and Shefali Lakhani discuss the evolving role of general counsel in business strategy, emphasizing the importance of legal advice as an investment rather than a cost. Shefali shares her journey from traditional law firms to founding her own practice, Lakhani Legal, and highlights the significance of building a support team for business growth....

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, host Autumn Zimmerman, speaks with fractional CMO Kat O'Leary about the evolving role of the CMO, the challenges of balancing multiple responsibilities, and the importance of strategic marketing in today's digital landscape. Kat shares her career journey, insights on social media strategy, and key metrics for success, emphasizing the need for consiste...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, host Autumn Zimmerman, and Nina Sodhi discuss the evolving role of fractional CFOs, particularly how they empower women in business. Nina shares her extensive career journey, highlighting her transition from engineering to finance and her current role as a fractional CFO. The conversation delves into the importance of financial metrics, the dynamics of consulti...

Are we chasing health… or performance? In this episode of Tacos & Trends, host Autumn Zimmerman, founder of MADE Trends, sits down with Graham Campbell, founder of Resident Athletics and former NBA performance trainer, to unpack how health and wellness are evolving in 2026 and beyond. The conversation moves past surface-level wellness talk and into the convergence of performance, design, techn...

Welcome back to Tacos & Trends! The podcast where our host, Autumn Zimmerman, founder of MADE Trends bespoke trend forecasting agency, sits down with friends, business partners, and everyone in between to talk trend and insights from every industry.  In this podcast episode, Autumn is joined by Khala Simmons, founder of 5th Origin media and podcaster herself, diving deep into the evolving worl...

In this episode of Tacos & Trends, Autumn sits down with Brooklyn real estate powerhouse Alex Gupta, from the Corcoran Group, to talk business, trends, and what success really looks like behind the scenes. Alex shares her path from the medical field into luxury real estate, how she built a career on relationships and referrals, and why community, not hype, is driving where and how people want...

In this episode of Tacos and Trends, we sit down with long-time mentor Paul Mitchell of Paul Mitchell Consulting to break down what’s really shaping the economy right now, and what it means for brands, consumers, and creative teams. Paul shares the lessons that guided his own career and the frameworks he uses to read market shifts with clarity. We get into consumer confidence, spending patterns, l...

In this episode of the Tacos & Trends podcast, host Autumn Zimmerman is joined by Liz Hernandez, Founder of Lazy Hype, to explore how health, wellness, and longevity are shaping consumer behavior in 2026. The conversation looks at the evolution of wellness from boutique fitness and athleisure into a full lifestyle economy spanning apparel, food, supplements, and experiential spaces. Autumn and...

In this episode of the Tacos & Trends podcast, host Autumn Zimmerman sits down with Daphne Barron, Founder of Serotina Media, to talk about Gen Z social media trends for 2026 and how they’re influencing brands, culture, and content strategy. They discuss their latest trend report "It's a Zoomers' World" and share real-world observations from working with national brands and...

Welcome to Tacos and Trends! This week we have our Social Media and Gen Z Webinar to launch things off! Thanks so much to everyone for accommodating the Webinar last minute and see everyone at the next one! Tacos & Trends is more than a speaker series—it’s a community-driven platform designed to explore the intersection of culture, trends, and consumer behavior. Backed by MADE Trends, our miss...