WWPN: How I'm Livin' with Chef Babette!

In EP 14, the final of a two-part series, guest Viki Radden shares knowledge that goes beyond theory on food policy.In her professional life, Viki focuses on job creating food hubs; how to reduce the impacts of climate change with urban agriculture; what your food really goes through before it gets to your plate; how you can afford good nutrition for good health; and what the government needs to do to support “clean, healthy food." This fall Viki will be launching an audio blog (podcast), FoodChatRadio on the art, science and business of food.

Instead of breastfeeding her newborn, a 21-year-old Babette created a “formula” of canned Pet Evaporated Milk and Karo Syrup at the recommendation of her mother. It’s a move she regrets and one that she feels impacted her daughter’s palate and health. Chef Babette has transitioned on many levels having suffered from eczema and asthma, both of which were arrested after she changed to a strict vegan diet and a routine of rigorous fitness training the Spring of 1990. Tune in and be inspired by her story.

Co-hosts Marci Kenon and Chef Babette discuss the impact of food policy in the United States of America on the health of its citizens with expert Viki Radden of Radden and Associates. Radden is a thought leader, educator, speaker and authority on sustainable food production and policy issues. Topics discussed include GMOs, the Zika virus, cage-free eggs, repurposed chemicals, U.S.D.A., F.D.A., dwindling bee population and its effect, origins of convenience foods and their impact on the health of the nations, to name a few. Part two of the discussion continues in EP 14.

Co-hosts Marci Kenon and vegan Chef Babette discuss Keys 7-10 to business success in part 2 of this two-part series that commenced in EP 009. Strategy, (practicing continuous improvement), activity (sales and social media marketing), number (cash flow) and goal (growth plans) are the basis of this lively discussion. Chef Babette talks about the ebbs and flows of learning to operate Stuff I Eat restaurant through trial and error with husband and co-owner Rondal Davis. After nearly nine-years in business, Chef Babette has started to capitalize on the organic growth of her professional brand as an unapologetic vegan, animal rights activist and fitness enthusiast. Check the Show Notes for EP 011 at for the Brian Tracy blog link on which this series is based.

In episode 010 co-hosts Chef Babette and Marci Kenon tag team roundtable guest Jo Packham, founder of the Where Women Create publications. Technology, the stress it can create and five tips for wellness are among the topics discussed in Part 2 of this two-part series. Tune in to EP 008 for Part 1 of this very lively podcast!

Using sales and personal development guru Brian Tracy's blog "Ten Keys to Business Success" as a guide, Chef Babette and WWPN co-founder Marci Kenon talk from personal and professional experience. This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the first five keys to business success presented by Tracy. Episode 011 will continue this conversation.

Chef Babette and Marci Kenon, co-host and co-founder of Well Woman Podcast Network (WWPN) chat with Jo Packham,creator and editor-in-chief of three best selling magazines. WHERE WOMEN COOK: The Heart & Soul of Cooking, WHERE WOMEN CREATE: Inspiring Work Spaces of Extraordinary Women, and where women create BUSINESS: The Passion of Success are published by Stampington & Company. Chef Babette and Marci Kenon had the great fortune of being introduced to Jo Packham at Las Vegas Market 2016 in August. It was a LOVE FEST from the beginning. Join them as they glean wisdom from this 35-year veteran and dynamic leader of the publishing world in between peals of laughter and merriment.

In this episode Chef Babette, vegan, fitness enthusiast and owner of Stuff I Eat restaurant, discuss the ingredients needed to build a strong team with Marci Kenon, co-host and co-founder of Well Woman Podcast Network (WWPN). The duo uses the article "Is Your Co-Founder 'the One'? 7 Ways to Tell" by Minda Zetlin published in Inc. magazine as a basis for the conversation. Zetlin highlights advice from Bill John and Lain Hensley, partners in Odyssey Teams, which creates leadership development and team building programs. See EP 007 Show Notes at mywwpn.com for link to Zetlin's article.

Rachel Wood, a client of IFPA-certified fitness trainer and co-host Marci Kenon, lost 100+ pounds before they met. Rachel shares about the unhealthful manner in which she dropped an enormous amount of weight in a fairly short period of time. Rachel says she still suffers health consequences from that dark period. Rachel then transitioned from the Standard America Diet (SAD) to a vegan lifestyle after reading "Raw Food/Real World: 100 Recipes to Get the Glow" by Matthew Kenney, Sarma Melngailis and Jen Karetnick. Please tune into the story of this great overcomer and one of the most focused and determined people co-host Marci Kenon has met.

In EP #005 co-hosts Chef Babette and Marci Kenon discuss their convergence on (LVMRT) 2016- July 31-August 3. From the experience of preparing, attending and following up on this incredible opportunity for Chef Babette to demo her raw vegan desserts, the duo offers six tips to the listeners.

: How I'm Livin' with ! Co-hosts and Chef Babette chat with , raw vegan athlete, and performance and injury prevention specialist with over 25 years of experience. Suzanna is certified by National Academy of Sports Medicine and also holds a Certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She is an author of "” and “.”

Change is HARD. And so is finding the right people to build your winning team. and co-host discuss aiding their customers and clients in making much-needed lifestyle changes. Chef Babette expresses gratitude to those who helped her and husband Rondal Davis get , their vegan restaurant in Inglewood, CA, off the ground. Chef Babette delves into the challenges and benefits of working with her husband to build and grown Stuff I Eat over a near decade.

In episode 002, and Marci Kenon tag team music entrepreneur Gilli Moon touching on subjects like the meshing of creativity and business. has made an art of delivering both with stellar results. She is one of the first independent artists to recognize the marketing viability of the Internet during the time when business people still debated whether or not they needed to invest in a website. Her social media marketing prowess is being recognized and sought by entrepreneurs beyond music and the arts. Internalize the that she shares in this podcast. GILLI MOON The quintessential Renaissance woman, is an award-winning international recording artist, singer, songwriter, pianist, , actor, author, TV host, , , visual artist, all round creative expressionists. Plus, she recently became a mother to twin babies. She has dedicated her life taking the warrior path, the path less traveled. As an artist, that means she pursues music and art with the highest of excellence, focused on her quest, giving back to the , and remaining self-empowered in everything she does. Her restless creativity and rebellious nature continually to push the envelope - on stage or camera performing, writing a song, recording in the studio, painting a canvas, motivating audiences, or with whatever she touches. GILLI is not only a unique, and energetic chanteuse with six album releases to her name, but she also has become a beacon for others inspired by her story, motivated by her passion, her 'can do' attitude, and her creativity. She has received numerous press for her courage, power and dynamic energy as an Artist and inspiration for others: a true pioneer of the "independent music movement". She is constantly creating projects for her own music and arts passions, as well as for others, with a ceaseless contribution to the creative and business communities at large. With her own #1 independent record label and creative arts company, , dedicated to unique artistic creations, GILLI has released 6 albums for herself, and released over 100 songs and albums for other artists. She has worked with other highly respected prominent artists including Simple Minds, Placido Domingo and Eric Idle (Monty Python).

HOW I’M LIVIN’ WITH CHEF BABETTE! WWPN launches with “How I’m Livin’ with Chef Babette!” a 30-minute podcast that comes out twice a week. Co-host Chef Babette Davis owns Stuff I Eat vegan restaurant in Inglewood, California with husband Rondal Davis. WWPN producer and co-host Marci Kenon checks in weekly with the 65-years-young celebrity chef and fitness enthusiast known as much for her incredible physique as she is known for her vegan soul food platter. Chef Babette is an entrepreneur and social media darling with lots of experience and strategies to share with you about transitioning into a healthier lifestyle and staying youthful and fit while running a thriving business and building a stellar brand. Chef Babette is an unapologetic vegan whose lifestyle changes in exercise and nutrition relieved her of asthma and eczema. “I used to be so rashed up I didn’t even look human,” the beauty recalls. WWPN producer Marci Kenon co-hosts with Chef Babette and in a second podcast they tag team special guests each week. Chef Babette’s restaurant clientele includes retired basketball player John Salley, music producer Jermaine Dupri and Reverend Michael Beckwith, spiritual teacher featured in the book and movie “The Secret.” WWPN producer Marci Kenon is an IFPA-certified personal fitness trainer and virtual fitness coach. She is also a former music columnist and freelance writer for Billboard magazine and other national publications. She has interviewed numerous artists and executives including Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, Boy George, Jada Pinkest Smith, Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Remy Ma, Donnie McClurkin, Boyz II Men, Missy Elliott, Linda Perry of 4 Non Blondes, TLC, Jay-Z, OutKast, Dr. Dre, Daymond John of FUBU fame and “Shark Tank”, rapper Nelly and Russell Simmons hip-hop music icon. Drop in each week because you never know who might drop by “How I’m Livin’ with Chef Babette!”