Eat Blog Talk is the one-stop podcast for food bloggers, delivering value and instilling confidence so you can level up in your business. The podcast features interviews with food bloggers and other experts who deliver valuable and relevant information and insights to the blogging space. We cover all the hot food blogging topics such as SEO, social media strategies, keyword research, how to pitch yourself to brands and which keyword research tools to use. We also focus on improving your mind ...
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738: More Than Business Growth - The Real ROI of a Mastermind with Megan Porta
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53:23Apply for the 2026 Eat Blog Talk Mastermind Megan brings us behind the scenes of her high-level Mastermind group, where current members share the real challenges, breakthroughs and unexpected wins that shaped their year. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like inside a high-level Mastermind, this episode offers a candid look from the members …
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737: What It Really Takes to Build a Successful Long-Term Food Blog Despite Major Life Challenges With Jessica Randhawa
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33:52Jessica Randhawa from The Forked Spoon teaches us how to turn life’s hardest moments into fuel for growth, and what it takes to build a food blog that truly lasts. Jessica is the head photographer and recipe developer behind The Forked Spoon, where she has shared over 1,200 approachable, family-friendly recipes over the past 14 years. With a backgr…
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736: The Moment You Ask Everything Starts Shifting (Mindset & Self-Care)
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15:23The simple act of asking boldly can open doors you never imagined. Learn how speaking your desires with clarity creates powerful shifts, aligns opportunities, and reminds you that what you want is waiting for you. Asking can feel scary, whether it’s requesting help, an opportunity, or even just declaring what we want to the universe. I’ve learned f…
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735: 5 Powerful Mindset Shifts That Can Transform Your Blogging Business With Christina Musgrave
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38:39Megan chats with Christina Musgrave about the mindset shifts that helped her leave corporate life, grow her blog into a business, and build a sustainable path forward. Christina Musgrave is the creator of Tasting with Tina, a popular food blog focused on simple, elevated weeknight meals for busy home cooks. Her recipes have reached millions, and sh…
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734: Create and Sell Your Own Cookbook with Print on Demand With Sarah Franklin
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39:51Sarah Franklin from Lulu teaches us how to turn our content into professional-quality books that build our brand and create new revenue streams. Sarah is the Public Relations Manager for Lulu.com, the publishing and print on demand company started in 2002 by Red Hat Founder Bob Young. Her primary role is to educate creators about the benefits of Lu…
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733: Loosen Your Grip - How to Trust the Process When Nothings Working (Mindset & Self-Care)
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9:24When nothing seems to be working despite all your effort, the secret may not be doing more, it may be letting go. Discover how loosening your grip allows space for guidance, clarity, and miracles to flow in. Sometimes life throws us into seasons where no matter how much effort we put in, nothing seems to move forward. I’ve been there, and recently …
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732: SEO in 2025 - How to Thrive Amid AI Overviews and Algorithm Chaos With Ty Kilgore
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1:12:42Megan chats with Ty Kilgore about why most SEO strategies fail and what it really takes to see lasting traffic growth in 2025 and beyond. Ty Kilgore is your go-to SEO and Digital Marketing guru with over 16 years of experience under his belt! Ty is all about getting results, having successfully boosted rankings for more than 1000 sites across 40+ i…
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731: The Exit That Changed Everything - Permission To Choose Your Own Road With Dan Porta
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40:57Megan chats with her husband Dan about the unexpected moment that sparked her memoir and how a decade of RV travel inspired the story she needed to tell first. Dan Porta is a team builder at heart, currently growing Strategic Partnerships for Eat Blog Talk and further developing in-person events. With past experience in educational travel, Dan has …
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730: What Two Weeks Off Taught Me About Life Work and Trust (Mindset & Self-Care)
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18:23I explore six powerful lessons from taking nearly three weeks completely unplugged from work, showing how presence, rhythm, and intentional boundaries can bring peace and clarity to life and business. This summer’s three-week RV trip with my family changed me in ways I didn’t expect. I unplugged more deeply than I ever have since starting my busine…
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729: How to Break Free From the Hustle Culture With Lauren Less
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44:02Lauren Less teaches us about embracing rest, setting boundaries, and cultivating a healthier, more sustainable mindset as a food blogger. Lauren Less combines her passions for food and helping others by creating a space where people can find allergy-friendly recipes, chronic illness support, non-toxic lifestyle suggestions, and health and wellness …
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728: What Most Creators Get Wrong About Audience Growth (+Turn Casual Followers Into Superfans) With Ethan Monkhouse
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42:06Ethan Monkhouse from Naviro teaches us how to use AI to grow an intentional audience, create tailored content, and stop wasting energy on the wrong metrics. Ethan Monkhouse is a London-based behavioural systems engineer and co-founder of NAVIRO, an AI platform built to help creators identify and monetize their highest-value audience segments before…
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727: How to Ask for Miracles and Actually Expect Them (Mindset & Self-Care)
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10:06Miracles often begin with a simple act of asking—done with trust, openness, and the belief that something beautiful is already on its way. Today we’re diving into a topic that’s so close to my heart—how to ask for miracles and expect them with confidence and calm. I’ll share a very personal story about a moment when I asked for a miracle and receiv…
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726: Why Retreats Are Game-Changing for Food Bloggers - Deep Connection, Unexpected Growth, Real Results With Ryan Sparzak and Becca Mills
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51:27Megan chats with Ryan Sparzak and Becca Mills about why in-person retreats offer food bloggers a unique blend of connection, creativity, and clarity you just can’t find online. Becca Mills is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind Fork in the Kitchen, a food blog dedicated to approachable, flavor-forward vegetarian recipes. She’s pas…
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725: Selling Digital Products Feels Hard? Here’s Why and How to Fix It With Emily Baksa
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53:35Emily Baksa teaches us how to confidently sell low-ticket digital products by shifting our mindset, simplifying strategy, and making the most of our email lists. Emily Baksa is a copywriter and marketing strategist who helps food content creators gain creative and financial freedom so they keep loving what they do. She helps her clients create more…
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724: Making Space to Shine - Saying No Without Guilt (Mindset & Self-Care)
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9:00Saying no can feel uncomfortable, but when done with love and intention, it becomes one of the most powerful ways to honor your energy and create space for what truly matters. I know how hard it can be to say no—especially when you're someone who wants to show up, perform, and please. But here's the truth: when we say no to what drains us, we creat…
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723: Solopreneur to CEO - How to Build a Strategic, Sustainable Food Blog with a Powerful Team With Jessie Johnson
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1:04:13Megan chats with Jessie from Life as a Strawberry about strategic hiring, thoughtful systems, and what it really takes to grow a food blog into a thriving, values-driven business. Jessie Johnson is the founder of Life As A Strawberry, a food and recipe site that shares well-tested recipes for weeknight comfort food. Her team is known for breaking c…
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722: Mastering Pinterest in 2025 - How to Refresh Your Strategy And Stop Losing Traffic (Part 2) With Laura Rike
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36:45Want more clicks from your pins? It starts with understanding what “fresh content” really means on Pinterest today. In episode 722, Laura Rike teaches us how to use fresh pins, vertical video, and smart AI practices to grow our reach and stay ahead of Pinterest’s evolving algorithm. Laura Rike is a Pinterest Strategist and owner of SimplyPintastic®…
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721: Your Next Chapter Wont Write Itself (Mindset & Self-Care)
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10:46Learn how to intentionally step into the next chapter of your life and business with clarity, courage, and self-trust. It’s my birthday week—woohoo! And birthdays always make me reflect, so I’m getting a little deep in this episode. If you’ve been feeling like you’re stuck or ready for change, this one’s for you. Your next chapter is waiting, but y…
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720: Mastering Pinterest in 2025 - How to Refresh Your Strategy And Stop Losing Traffic (Part 1) With Laura Rike
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40:39If your Pinterest strategy hasn’t evolved in years, it’s time for a reset. In episode 720, Megan chats with Pinterest expert Laura Rike about how to revive your traffic by updating board names, rethinking old pins, and adapting to Pinterest’s current algorithm. Laura Rike is a Pinterest Strategist and owner of SimplyPintastic® who helps entrepreneu…
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719: From TikTok to Your Blog: Mastering Viral Food Content with Ella Padilla Mitchell
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35:26In episode 719, Ella Padilla Mitchell shares how food bloggers can stay on top of food trends to create content that resonates and drives engagement. Ella is the hungry brain behind Eatin With Ella, a food and travel brand where she documents everything from street eats in Hong Kong to secret pasta spots in Seoul. She creates content that makes peo…
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718: Embrace the Season You're In (Mindset & Self-Care)
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10:37Discover how to find peace and purpose by accepting the natural ebbs and flows of your creative and entrepreneurial journey. Do you ever feel like you’re not doing enough or that you’ve somehow lost momentum?Especially mid-year, it’s easy to question everything. But what if you’re not doing anything wrong? What if you’re just in a different season—…
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717: Are Your Food Photos Boring? with Shawna Clark
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46:27In episode 717, Megan chats to Shawna Clark about how to tell a story through food photography using simple yet impactful prop styling techniques. Healthy Foodie Girl, We are a mother-daughter duo passionate about creating healthy recipes that are full of flavor and easy to make. We believe that eating well should be delicious and effortless. Toget…
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716: How to Write a Winning Cookbook Proposal with Dianne Jacob
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37:26In episode 716, Dianne Jacob reveals what it really takes to get your cookbook published—from crafting an irresistible proposal to standing out in a saturated market. Dianne Jacob coaches food writers on how to get a cookbook published, pitch freelance stories, start newsletters, and improve the quality and effectiveness of their writing. She speci…
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715: When You're The One Who Needs To Change (Mindset & Self-Care)
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17:22When frustration keeps showing up—in your business, your relationships, or just inside your own head—it might be time to look inward. In this episode, I share the mindset shifts that helped me stop blaming and start growing. This episode is a little humbling. I’ve been reflecting on some hard truths lately and realizing that many of the frustration…
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714: 3 Powerful Blogging Strategies To Prioritize in 2025 with Karissa Parrish
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45:40Megan chats with Karissa Parrish from Ginger Snaps Baking Affairs about the three powerful blogging strategies she's embracing in 2025 that are moving the needle in her business. Karissa is the food photographer and recipe developer behind the dessert blog, Ginger Snap's Baking Affairs. She started her food blog in early 2020 with the number one go…
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