What happens when a civil engineer discovers his true calling isn’t in concrete and steel—but in cast iron and cornbread? Meet Myles, the founder of Myles Comfort Foods, who traded spreadsheets for skillets and built a frozen food brand that’s shaking up supermarket aisles.

In this episode, Myles shares his extraordinary journey from corporate burnout to Food Network competitor to bold food entrepreneur. For him, the dinner table was always sacred—a place where southern comfort classics brought his family together. After just two days in an engineering job, an existential crisis led him back to that place of passion: the kitchen.

This is a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the messy realities of starting a food brand. Myles recounts walking into stores with bottles of homemade barbecue sauce, fumbling through food shows without knowing the lingo, and the financial lows that nearly ended it all. His story of resilience—through near-bankruptcy and burnout—offers essential lessons for anyone dreaming of building something from scratch.

What sets Myles apart? He reimagined frozen mac and cheese—notoriously seen as an “aisle of sacrifice” purchase—into a protein-packed, premium comfort food experience ready in just four minutes. His mission: to create a comfort moment in the chaos.

The real gem of this conversation is a decade’s worth of wisdom distilled into one tough truth: “The masses don’t care about your product.” Myles explains why claiming to make “the best version” isn’t enough—and how brands must prove real value to survive.

If you're hungry for inspiration, honesty, and practical advice about food entrepreneurship, this episode serves it up hot.

You can follow Myles Comfort Foods online to learn more about their products and where to find them in stores.

https://www.mylescomfortfoods.com/

Nancy Ridlen shares ten hard-earned lessons for women in foodservice, sales and entrepreneurship, drawing from her 25 years of experience navigating spaces that weren't always built for women. These personal confessions offer a roadmap for staying authentic while confronting biases and building successful careers in any industry.

1. Embrace Who You Are
2. Know You Will Face Challenges
3. Understand Communication Perception
4. Address Harassment and Microaggressions Head-On
5. Be Kind and Uplifting to Other Women
6. Mentor the Next Generation
7. Do Your Homework on Company Culture
8. Confront Bullying Tactics
9. Leverage the Unique Strengths Women Bring
10. Avoid Reverse Discrimination

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What separates a top-tier sales rep from the rest?
Jason Morgan, DSR of the Month at Edward Don & Company, shares how a customer-first mindset, operational insight, and strategic problem-solving helped him earn one of foodservice’s highest honors.

In this episode:
• How Jason uses his restaurant background to anticipate customer needs
• Managing multiple roles: sales, logistics, credit & more
• Navigating industry shifts: price transparency, e-commerce & AI
• Why relationships still matter more than ever
• And yes—a memorable story involving a Willie Nelson concert 🎤

🎧 Tune in to hear how putting customers first creates success that gets recognized.

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