Food Stylist | Photographer | Writer | Creator

THE ARTFUL GOURMET PODCAST | With Kristen Hess

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Welcome to the intersection of culinary artistry, creative business, and retro soul. Hosted by Kristen Hess—professional Food Stylist, Photographer, and featured cast member of the 2026 "Women In Power" TV series—this is the podcast for those who believe life should be lived artfully, one bite at a time. From the high-stakes sets of NYC to the vibrant flavors of the modern kitchen, Kristen pulls back the lens on what it truly takes to build a creative life and a thriving brand. The Artful Gourmet Podcast features three signature series: ✨ INTO FOCUS, 🎙️ UNFILTERED (New Series!), and 🕺 GROOVY...

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Food Stylist | Photographer | Writer | Creator

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Ep 4: Into Focus: The Mindset Advantage 12.09.2025 10:20

Summary In this episode of The Artful Gourmet podcast, Kristen Hess discusses the importance of a positive mindset in overcoming obstacles and achieving success. She emphasizes that a positive mindset can transform challenges into opportunities and provides actionable steps to cultivate this mindset, including reframing narratives, practicing gratitude, and taking small actions. Kristen shares her...

Ep3 I Into Focus: 3 Things to Boost Creativity in Your Life & Business 03.09.2025 8:16

Welcome back to The Artful Gourmet Podcast, where we dive into all things food, photography, lifestyle, and business inspiration. Join your host, Kristen Hess — chef, food stylist, photographer, and creative entrepreneur as she shares something that’s close to her heart: creativity. Whether you’re building a business, tackling a passion project, or just looking to feel more alive in your everyday...

Ep2 I Into Focus: How I got into the Food Photography Biz…What I Learned, and The Secret Sauce 25.08.2025 20:37

Join Kristen Hess, the creative force behind The Artful Gourmet, as she shares her inspiring journey into the world of food styling and photography. From her beginnings in graphic design to her leap into the culinary arts, Kristen's story is one of passion, perseverance, and creativity. Discover the challenges she faced, the successes she celebrated, and the lessons she learned along the way. Whet...

Trailer Episode: How I Got Into Food Photography, and the Secret Sauce 25.08.2025 1:52

Join Kristen Hess, The Artful Gourmet as she embarks on an exciting journey with her brand-new mini-series, "Into Focus." In this inaugural episode, she explains the stories and insights that will shape the series, offering a sneak peek into the compelling narratives and thought-provoking discussions to come. Whether you're a long-time listener or new to the Artful Gourmet podcast, this series pro...

Welcome to The Artful Gourmet Podcast! 17.08.2025 1:19

Hi, I’m Kristen Hess — Food Stylist, Photographer, Creator and the voice behind The Artful Gourmet . I believe food is so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s culture. It’s creativity. It’s travel. And it’s joy. On this podcast, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my world — sharing recipes and cooking inspiration, food photography and styling tips, and stories from my adventures exploring rest...

Artful Gourmet Trailer 17.08.2025 1:02

Welcome to The Artful Gourmet Podcast! I’m Kristen Hess — Food Stylist, Photographer, and Creator of The Artful Gourmet food blog. Here, food is more than just cooking — it’s art, it’s storytelling, it’s travel, and it’s joy. From delicious recipes and food photography tips, chef and creator interviews, business and life convos, inspirational chats, to culinary adventures around the world, I’ll in...