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THE ARTFUL GOURMET PODCAST | With Kristen Hess

THE ARTFUL GOURMET PODCAST | With Kristen Hess

By: 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 for KitchenAid and Food Network, Commercial 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 Bring your vision and your business into high definition. This mindset and motivational series dives deep into the psychology of creativity, the "Art of the Pivot," and the resilience needed to succeed as a modern entrepreneur. 🎙️ UNFILTERED (New Series!) Raw, real, and inspiring conversations with the Creators, Tastemakers, and Movers & Shakers who are redefining their industries. Kristen sits down with world-class entrepreneurs to uncover the unfiltered stories behind their greatest successes and most pivotal lessons. 🕺 GROOVY EATS Step into the culinary time machine! This nostalgic series celebrates the iconic food, music, and culture of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Featuring guest artists and reimagined retro recipes, we’re bringing the "Groovy" back to the kitchen with style and soul. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Whether you’re a foodie, a founder, or a fan of the "Hero Shot," subscribe to stay inspired, stay focused, and stay groovy. 🔗 Follow Kristen: https://linktr.ee/theartfulgourmet 👉 Visit Kristen’s Food Blog: http://www.theartfulgourmet.com/ 📸 Food Styling/ Photography Portfolio: https://www.Kristen-Hess.com 🎥 Watch Kristen in "Women In Power" TV Teaser: https://www.womeninpowertv.com/kristen-hess 📱 Follow the Journey: @artfulgourmet Instagram/ Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest 🎞️ TikTok: @foodiegirl87 ✍️ Substack Newsletter: https://artfulgourmet.substack.com/ If you like this content and want to support Kristen: ☕️ Buy Me A Coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/kristenhess 👛 Kristen’s Curated Finds Shop: https://shopmy.us/shop/kristenhessKristen Hess
Episodes
  • Episode 21 | Finding Your Tribe: The Food Writer’s Retreat Weekend That Changed Everything

    Episode 21 | Finding Your Tribe: The Food Writer’s Retreat Weekend That Changed Everything
    Mar 29 2026
    What happens when 25 food writers, chefs, photographers, and storytellers come together for one unforgettable weekend?In this deeply personal episode of The Artful Gourmet Podcast, Kristen Hess shares her transformative experience at a food writer’s retreat—where strangers became a close-knit community in just three days through food, storytelling, and shared creative passion.This episode dives into what it truly means to find your tribe—and how surrounding yourself with aligned, like-minded people can reignite your creativity, confidence, and purpose.After years away from New York City and feeling disconnected from her creative roots, this experience sparked a powerful realization: the importance of community, collaboration, and returning to a life aligned with passion and values.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:What “finding your tribe” really meansHow to connect with like-minded creativesWhy alignment creates momentum in life and businessThe power of collaboration over competitionHow one weekend can shift your entire perspective🍲 Plus: a behind-the-scenes story of the Indian feast she co-created—including her Mini Curried Spinach & Queso Pot Pies.🎧 Listen now and get inspired to find your people—and your path.Key TopicsFusion cuisine and street food themeBuilding bonds through shared cooking experiencesRecipe development: mini curried spinach and queso pot piesSound Bites"We skipped straight to the good part.""Built bonds for life, friends, new friends.""The unexpected hug of queso cheese."Key TakeawaysShared culinary experiences can create lifelong bonds.Fusion dishes can be both elegant and comforting.Engaging in cooking with others enhances connection and fun.Closing Q+AI'd love to know in the comments below: Have you found your tribe yet? What does it look like for you?Want the full story and photos and recipe from this episode?👉 Read the companion Substack essay👉 Download the Mini Curried Spinach & Queso Pot Pies recipeIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, give us a rating, and subscribe - that just helps the show grow!And A Shoutout to my new 'Tribe' and amazing Host of this event - Jenn Sharp, make sure to follow them on Substack and get inspired by this talented group of food writer, chefs, photographers and storytellers!Debbie Dale Blackwell, Mindy Crosato, Anne-Marie Pietersma, Betty Williams, Kerry Faber, CulinUrsa — Elizabeth Baer, Annada D. Rathi (& her husband Dinesh), Lori Olson White, Janet Mary Cobb, Elizabeth Pizzinato, Rebecca Blackwell, Kristen Hess, Marjory Pilley, Sarah Pilley, Emily Pilley, Anne Blackwell, Alex_Sharp, Dianne Jacob, Colton SharpKeywordsfinding your tribe, creative community, food writers retreat, food blogging, food photography, women in food, creative entrepreneurship, personal growth podcast, storytelling podcast, how to find your tribe, collaboration over competition, creative lifestyle
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    15 mins
  • #UNFILTERED Ep1 | Embracing Creativity, Music, Connection & Living Your Passion w/ Claudette Scirri

    #UNFILTERED Ep1 | Embracing Creativity, Music, Connection & Living Your Passion w/ Claudette Scirri
    Mar 10 2026
    🔥 Episode DescriptionIn this electric episode of the new interview series, #UNFILTERED, host Kristen Hess sits down with Claudette Scirri — multifaceted artist, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, Reiki healer, and jewelry designer — for a raw, soul-stirring conversation about living life on your own terms.Claudette opens up about her life as a creative entrepreneur: fronting her Las Vegas band Gypsy Souls (who opened for the Commodores!), launching her music-inspired beauty line C Beauty and jewelry brand Stack Attack, running a Reiki spiritual healing practice, and somehow threading it all together with authenticity and joy.This is the episode for every multi-passionate woman who's ever been told to 'pick a lane.' Spoiler: you don't have to.🎧 What You'll Hear in This Episode✦ Life as a creative snowbird: why Claudette splits her time between Florida and New Mexico, and what that lifestyle teaches about freedom and self-trust✦ The origin story of Gypsy Souls — her Las Vegas band — and the night they opened for the Commodores✦ How careers in criminal justice, case management, and remote work can actually fuel (not kill) your creative life✦ The birth of C Beauty, Stack Attack Jewelry: how music, energy, and intuition shaped her beauty line and a wearable art collection✦ Reiki, spirituality, and using your intuitive gifts to heal and guide others✦ Songwriting secrets: how dreams, poetry, and spontaneous inspiration become fully-formed songs✦ The social media truth nobody's saying: why authentic human connection beats algorithmic noise every time✦ Karaoke moments, musical icons, and a peek at Claudette's upcoming project inspired by The Grapes of Wrath✦ Her one piece of advice to every woman afraid to live her truth⏱ Episode Timestamps(00:00) Introduction — Meet Claudette Scirri(01:14) Snowbird life: Florida, New York & the freedom of travel(04:36) College memories that planted the seeds of a creative career(10:15) Serendipity, purpose & finding meaning in life's unexpected turns(12:35) Navigating multiple careers while fully embracing your creative passions(16:22) Gypsy Souls, live music & opening for The Commodores(22:44) Songwriting from dreams, poetry & spontaneous intuition(27:00) Social media, digital noise & why real human connection matters more(36:14) How music influences her C Relax Reiki business, jewelry line Stack Attack and her C beauty and fragrance collections(50:05) Living the freelance life, creativity and not giving up(52:01) Final wisdom: live your truth and pursue what you love(56:02) Musical collaborations, karaoke stories & what's next(58:00) Closing Thoughts(59:19) Outro/Stay Tuned for more #UNFILTERED episodes👩‍🎤 About Claudette ScirriClaudette Scirri is a Buffalo NY-based artist, singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, Reiki practitioner, and jewelry designer who has built a life unapologetically devoted to creativity.📸 Instagram: @Claudette333📘 Facebook: Claudette Scirri📘 Facebook Page: C Beauty💍 Stack Attack Jewelry: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CRiQQ2L7X/?☮️ Relax C Reiki: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HSaRvDcrJ/?🎶 Gypsy Souls on ReverbNation🎵 Listen & SubscribeNew #UNFILTERED episodes will drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.✦ Spotify ✦ Apple Podcasts ✦ Amazon Music✦ iHeartRadio✦ YouTube 🎙Thanks for listening to #UNFILTERED. If this episode moved you, please share it, leave a review, and tag us — it means the world. Keep embracing your creative spirit and living your passions fully. ✨#UNFILTERED #TheArtfulGourmet #KristenHess #ClaudetteScirri #GypsySouls #CBeauty #CreativeWomen #WomenEntrepreneurs #PodcastForWomen #LiveYourPassion #CreativeEntrepreneur #SingerSongwriter #ReikiHealing #SpiritualEntrepreneur #WomenInMusic #AuthenticLiving #PursueYourPassion #MusicAndSpirituality #IndependentArtist #JewelryDesigner #CreativeLifestyle #WomenWhoCreate #PodcastRecommendation #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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    1 hr
  • Ep20 I Into Focus: You Can Achieve the Unachievable - Mindset for Reinvention, Ambition, and Breakthrough Success

    Ep20 I Into Focus: You Can Achieve the Unachievable - Mindset for Reinvention, Ambition, and Breakthrough Success
    Mar 5 2026

    What if the biggest limits in your life aren’t real — but simply beliefs you’ve accepted?


    In this inspiring episode of The Artful Gourmet – Into Focus, host Kristen Hess explores the powerful mindset shift that allows people to pursue ambitious goals, reinvent themselves, and achieve what once seemed impossible.


    Drawing from her own journey building a creative career in food styling, photography, and media, Kristen shares the lessons she learned after starting her business from scratch in New York City and reinventing her career multiple times through drive, curiosity, and persistence.


    Through personal stories, practical insights, and wisdom from leaders like Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Les Brown, and Muhammad Ali, this episode reveals why aiming beyond your current abilities is often the first step toward extraordinary success.

    If you’ve ever felt the pull to pursue a bigger vision, step into a new chapter of your career, or stop limiting what you believe is possible — this episode will inspire you to think differently about your potential.

    Because sometimes the biggest transformation begins with one decision:

    To believe that the life you want is possible.


    Key Takeaways

    • ​Why the biggest limits in life are often self-imposed• How aiming beyond your current abilities accelerates growth• Why confidence is built through action, not preparation• The mindset shift that helps people stop playing small• How persistence, curiosity, and ambition fuel career reinvention• Why belief is the foundation of extraordinary success


    Timestamps

    00:00 Introduction

    01:01 Aim Beyond What You’re Capable Of

    05:22 Develop a Complete Disregard for Where Your Abilities End

    10:10 Try to Do the Things You’re Incapable Of

    12:01 If You Think You Can’t Work for the Best Company — Aim There

    16:07 If You Think You Can’t Run a Company — Make That Your Aim

    18:52 If You Think You’ll Never Be on the Cover of Time — Make It Your Business to Be There

    23:25 Believe Wholeheartedly That Nothing Is Impossible

    26:47 Breaking Negative Beliefs

    28:23 Outro/Closing Thoughts


    If this episode resonated with you:

    🎧 Follow The Artful Gourmet Podcast – Into Focus on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

    ⭐ Leave a review or rating — it helps more listeners discover the show.

    📖 Explore the companion blog post and Substack essay and LinkedIn thought-leadership article connected to this episode.

    And ask yourself:

    What “impossible” goal might actually be waiting for you to pursue it?

    Until next time — stay inspired, stay focused, and keep turning passion into purpose.


    Follow Kristen Hess / The Artful Gourmet on social:

    LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/theartfulgourmet

    Portfolio: https://www.kristen-hess.com

    Blog: https://www.theartfulgourmet.com

    For press or sponsorship inquiries, email us at kristen@kristen-hess.com

    #IntoFocusPodcast#TheArtfulGourmet#MindsetMatters#CareerReinvention#EntrepreneurMindset#WomenInBusiness#CreativeEntrepreneur#AchieveTheImpossible#PassionIntoPurpose#LeadershipMindset
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    31 mins
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