Best Forks On The Left Podcasts (2025)

1
442. Sacramento’s Farm to Fork and Festival Revolution, with Mike Testa 34:27

17h ago34:27

34:27

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Mike Testa, President & CEO of Visit Sacramento, describes how his destination has diversified their focus to include festivals and events, sports, leisure markets, and culinary. He explains how positioning themselves as America’s Farm to Fork Capital has paid dividends, including booking a 10-year contra…

1
441. The Story Behind Hands Up Holidays’ Ethical Family Adventures, with Christopher Hill 35:06

7d ago35:06

35:06

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Christopher Hill, Founder of Hands Up Holidays. Christopher takes us inside his journey from a career in finance to launching a travel company focused on eco-luxury family volunteer vacations. In our conversation, Christopher shares the story behind Hands Up Holidays, and we discuss the compan…

1
How I prepare for guest interviews 2:26

9d ago2:26

2:26

Today I’m sharing the answer to another question I’m asked quite often: “how do you prepare for your interviews?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

1
440. Boosting Tourism Marketing Success with Owned Media Tactics, with Camille Zess 38:08

14d ago38:08

38:08

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Camille Zess, Vice President of Growth at TAP, who brings 14 years of wide-ranging expertise in digital strategy, website development, email marketing, and the ever-evolving world of AI. We discuss the “Owned” media segment of the PESO Model—your website, blog, email marketing, and other asset…

1
439. PESO Model in Action: Social Media and Shared Tactics, with Adrienne Currie and Brittany Lynn 38:29

21d ago38:29

38:29

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Adrienne Currie, Community & Marketing Manager at TAP, and Brittany Lynn, Senior Account Manager at TAP for the third installment of a special four-part series exploring the PESO Model—a framework for creating integrated marketing plans that drive results in the travel, tourism, and hospitalit…

1
Minerva Perez, Executive Director introduces OLA of Eastern Long Island 29:30

22d ago29:30

29:30

Executive Director Minerva Perez talking about the Latino-focused nonprofit advocacy OLA of Eastern Long Island: its history, growth and presence on Long Island's east end.By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

1
Omar El Akkad 42:15

23d ago42:15

42:15

Author and commentator Omar El Akkad joins me this week to talk about his latest book “One day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”. This is perhaps the most important book I’ve read in the last couple of years as it brought together all that I have been thinking, and feeling, about Western Liberalism. I talk to Omar about the larger theme…

1
438. Earned Media Essentials for Tourism Marketers, with Colleen Onuffer 35:04

28d ago35:04

35:04

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Colleen Onuffer for the second installment of a four-part series exploring the PESO Model—Paid, Earned, Shared, and Owned media—in integrated marketing. Colleen shares more about earned media: what it is, why it’s critical for building credibility, and how organizations in the travel, tourism,…

1
Encore: Amy Mowafi 29:56

30d ago29:56

29:56

Media powerhouse Amy Mowafi returns to the show for Encore, where I check-in with your favourite alumni guests. Since we last spoke, Amy has been leading and participating in various must-attend events across Egypt. She’s also been returning to her first love, writing, with her ⁠Substack⁠. You can also catch my previous Encore conversations with ad…

1
Nurture Pod 41: We're back! New Moon in Leo 43:52

1M ago43:52

43:52

Happy New Moon in Leo nuture nation! The Nurture Pod returns after a summer break. Ginger and Iris catch up on all the new beginnings and twists and turns their lives are taking. Ginger has officially left home and is embarking on her Fool Card journey to visit some of the Earth's powerful chakra centers. Iris is heading into the 6th Annual Indigo …

1
437. Paid Media Tactics That Work in Travel and Tourism, with Colleen Senglaub 35:07

1M ago35:07

35:07

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Colleen Senglaub, Digital Account Manager at TAP, for the first installment of a four-part series exploring the PESO Model—a foundational framework for integrated marketing plans in travel, tourism, and hospitality. We dig into the “P” of PESO—Paid Media. Colleen shares her expertise on digita…

1
How I choose my guests 5:00

1M ago5:00

5:00

Another question I get asked often is “how do you select your guests?”Join me for a look behind-the-scenes at how I select my guests and some of the criteria involved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

1
436. Inspiring Confident Communication, with Karen Laos 39:19

1M ago39:19

39:19

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Karen Laos, a communication expert and confidence cultivator, about the most common mishaps that we make when communicating, and practical advice on how to avoid them. We discuss the importance of communication as a woman, the benefits of building strong relationships, and why being interested…

1
Farrah El Dibany on her transformative journey playing Carmen 26:31

1M ago26:31

26:31

We’re continuing my conversation with the talented mezzo-soprano Farrah Al Dibany, exploring the world of opera. Farrah tells me about her experiences and challenges of her work, including her transformative journey playing Carmen, and her commitment to introducing classical music to broader audiences. She also tells me about her artistic choices o…

1
435. Community Conversations on DEAI, with Karen Kuhl, Lauren Sackett, and Roni Weiss 50:56

2M ago50:56

50:56

On this special episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Karen Kuhl (Executive Director, Tour Cayuga, NY), Lauren Sackett (CEO, Rhinelander Chamber of Commerce, WI), and Roni Weiss (Executive Director, Travel Unity) all about the nuances of inclusivity in the travel and tourism industry. We discuss how destinations can actively create enviro…

1
Farrah El Dibany 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

Mezzo-soprano Farrah El Dibany joins me on the show this week. We cover her journey from discovering her passion for singing at 14, to her incredible performances, including the FIFA World Cup Final in Qatar and the celebration of the re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron in 2022.I had the opportunity to see Farrah perform in-person a cou…

1
2025 so far… 31:05

2M ago31:05

31:05

It’s already been an exciting 2025 for What I Did Next. So this week, my producer, Chirag, and I decided to do a check-in and recap the last six months. We talk about the inspiring conversations, guests and events that have made up the year so far, as well as a look at what’s coming up. I also share a sneak peek into our next guest episode, so list…

1
Historian Amy Folk: project names all Southold Town's enslaved and enslavers 29:29

2M ago29:29

29:29

Amy Folk, Southold Town historian, talks about the North Fork Project, its goal of naming all the town’s enslaved people and what was entailed in the process of finding the enslaved as well as their enslavers.By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

1
434. Leveraging Lifestyle Media to Boost Tourism, with Liza Graves 48:32

2M ago48:32

48:32

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Liza Graves shares her journey growing a 100% digital lifestyle publication that she started as a way to help small businesses through the recession. She talks about why it is important to find your North Star and how that can guide you through the ups and downs. We talk through some of the unique ways th…

1
How I started ‘What I Did Next’ 3:33

2M ago3:33

3:33

I’m often asked how I got started with the podcast. On a special solo episode this week, I’m taking you behind the scenes to tell you how and why I started What I Did Next, and how it came together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy A & T Media

1
433. Authentic Encounters and Sustainable Growth in Luxury Travel, with John Nguyen 30:51

2M ago30:51

30:51

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with John Nguyen, CEO of Heritage Line. In our conversation, John shares his passion for his home in Southeast Asia and describes his luxury cruise line, how he developed it, and how they deliver on unique experiences by going to places that most tour operators cannot access. John describes partner…

1
432. Building a Magnetic Resort Culture, with Sean McCarron 40:21

3M ago40:21

40:21

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Sean McCarron, General Manager at the Conrad Orlando, about why the magic of any resort is in the people who give it soul. We talk about building a team and a culture that inspires. As Sean explains, there is one team, one mission and one goal. We also discuss external collaborations and partn…

1
Ayman Tamer 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

Ayman Tamer is the Chairman of the Tamer Group, a third-generation business with a 100-year history in Saudi Arabia. Ayman tells me how his grandfather opened the first pharmacy in the Arab peninsula in 1922 and its evolution to one of the largest healthcare companies in the region today, with over $2.5 billion in revenue. It was clear from our con…

1
Episode 40: The Fool steps forward 1:24:23

3M ago1:24:23

1:24:23

When new chapters are unfolding very often the heart will go where the mind fears to tread. How do we know when to follow our heart/soul's urge to step into the unknown and when to stick to the path well trodden? In this episode Iris and Ginger break down 5 ways the heart is indicating she would like to take the wheel. To create a new nurture cultu…

1
431. Rainbow Air’s Approach to Coopetition in Niagara Falls Tourism, with Patrick Keyes 37:39

3M ago37:39

37:39

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Patrick Keyes, Sales and Marketing Manager at Rainbow Air Helicopter Tours in Niagara Falls, about why he believes in coopetition and how collaborations with his competitors have helped him be successful. Patrick explains why being a first call partner to your local and regional DMO is so impo…

1
History and Culture: Perceptions of Egypt (The Narrative Summit 2025) 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

A few weeks ago, What I Did Next partnered with the 2025 edition of The Narrative Summit which was held at the breathtaking Soma Bay. Today, I’m delighted to share my panel discussion where we explored perceptions of Egypt through a historical and cultural lens, a subject that is close to my heart. I was joined on the panel by historian Mahmoud Sab…

1
Cornell (CCE) scientist Steve Schott talks kelp and seagrass 29:31

3M ago29:31

29:31

Steve Schott, Marine Botany/Habitat Restoration Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension, talks about sugar kelp and eelgrass, plants crucial to protect and restore the waters around Long Island, and the responsibilities that come with managing the ecology of our estuarine habitats. Re-broadcast on WPKN June 4, 2025 and archived.…

1
430. Transforming Tours with Storytelling, with Mitch Bach 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Mitch Bach, partner at Tourpreneur and CEO of TripSchool, about the shift from information-driven tours to experience-driven journeys, where emotional connection, creative storytelling, and human interaction are now the most valuable takeaways for travelers. Mitch introduces listeners to the c…

1
Encore: Ali Ali 19:20

3M ago19:20

19:20

Welcome again to What I Did Next Encore, where I check-in with some of your favourite alumni guests. Today, I’m re-connecting with one of the guests from our first-ever season, advertising director Ali Ali. He catches me up on what he’s been up to since we last spoke, his short film, Smokey Eyes, and exploring production in Saudi Arabia. Learn more…

1
Episode 39: Mediating between the media and our sense of what's possible 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

In this episode Ginger and Iris dive into the "theory of change" a term coined by David Bornstein of the Solutions Journalism Network. Basically the idea that reporting on how bad everything it will lead to a better world. Now that the global news stream on our phones is being updated every 2 minutes how can our nervous systems handle to being inun…

1
429. Revolutionizing the Home Exchange Market, with Emmanuel Arnaud 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Emmanuel Arnaud, CEO of HomeExchange. He shares the remarkable journey of how he went from being a frustrated user of traditional home exchange platforms to founding his own company. We dig into the heart of the sharing economy and how home exchanging not only makes travel more accessible and …

1
428. From Attractions to Experiences, with Laurel Greatrix 34:40

4M ago34:40

34:40

On this episode of Destination on the Left, Laurel Greatrix and I explore why today’s travelers are seeking out the experience first and planning trips around it. She shares the top types of experiences that travelers are searching for and explains why they allow visitors to explore a destination more deeply. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Wh…

1
“Reclaim our narrative,” Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani on her work to document modern Egyptian artists 7:44

4M ago7:44

7:44

On this week’s bonus episode, Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani tells me about her work in documenting, codifying, and cataloging her research in art. She’s contributed a chapter in Daughters of the Nile, authored Modern Art in Egypt, and is now working on a third book. This episode is brought to you by ⁠EFG Hermes One⁠, your one app for investing in more th…

1
Candace Hall: Greenport native daughter, Village Clerk and community leader 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

Greenport native Candace Hall talks about being Greenport’s Village Clerk along with some candid personal revelations: the complexities of being part of a large family in a small town, being the first young black woman to achieve community prominence and the psychological importance to her of black representation. (WPKN May 7, 2025)…

1
427. Sustainable Marketing Through Pinterest, with Meagan Williamson 43:14

4M ago43:14

43:14

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Meagan Williamson about Pinterest for travel brands. She shares actionable strategies for using this powerful, often overlooked platform to amplify discovery, boost SEO, and support long-term marketing success. In this episode, she breaks down how Pinterest differs from other social media, why…

1
Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Fatenn Mostafa Kanafani has led a life full of twists and turns. Her career trajectory has seen her go from being a successful marketer with Procter & Gamble to being instrumental in the success of the relaunch of Ahram Beverages, leading to its eventual sale to Heineken in 2002. Fatenn then turned her attention to modern Egyptian art and launched …

1
Episode 38: We never left the garden- the Beltane Dew Drop. 1:20:22

4M ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Happy Beltane (aka May Day) everyone. In this episode Iris and Ginger talk about the blossoming of life as spring tips towards summer, doing the dew magic, being ecstatic as our natural state and the power of imagination. Light a candle. Pick yourself a bouquet of flowers. Eat cake under the crescent moon tonight. Magic is the real deal. Don't let …

1
426. Novel Tourism and Place-Based Storytelling, with Marilyn Higgins 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with novelist Marilyn Higgins and explore how fiction can make history more accessible and relevant, shedding light on how 19th-century issues echo in today’s world. We also discuss the growing trend of novel tourism, where travelers experience destinations through the lens of stories and literatur…

1
Encore: Nadine Kanso 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

On today’s episode, I’m reconnecting with pioneering Arab designer, Nadine Kanso, founder of jewellery brand BilArabi. Nadine tells me what’s been happening since our last conversation two years ago, including her partnership with Berluti, and staying authentic in an influencer-dominated world online. This episode is part of our special series, Wha…

1
425. Make Your Copywriting Magnetic, with Genevieve White 39:42

4M ago39:42

39:42

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Genevieve White, travel copywriting expert and Founder of Campion Comms & Coaching, about why there’s so much important work that needs to happen before you ever put pen to paper when you’re writing copy for your travel organization. Genevieve walks us through the customer journey, from the dr…

1
Episode 37: Death Cults and Spring Renewal 1:07:09

4M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Welcome to Nurture Pod Season Two- Episode 37. Recorded on a misty Oregon coast Easter (Ostara) Sunday, Iris and Ginger discuss spring renewal; in mythology, personal practice and as a necessary part of life. The beauty of spring in 2025 is juxtaposed against the unprecedented political rise of techno-fascist-deathcults that seek their own eternal …

1
424. Building Your Brand from the Inside Out, with Karley Cunningham 51:12

4M ago51:12

51:12

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Karley Cunningham, founder of Big Bold Brand and the Surefire Method, about how branding can help a destination, attraction, or business in the tourism industry stand out from the crowd. Karley breaks it down into three key themes: understanding our fundamental beliefs, knowing the markets we …

1
“Catch the (aqua) mango!” Omar Hilal on his award-winning ads and his upcoming movie 16:02

4M ago16:02

16:02

We’re continuing my conversation with award-winning ad director and filmmaker Omar Hilal. This week, he tells me about three key projects: the hilarious Aqua Mangos ad, the ground-breaking Royal Jordanian Ad and a sneak-peek into his upcoming film. You can listen to my full episode with Omar Hilal where he tells me about his life’s pivots, starting…

1
423. Lessons from Minocqua's Tourism Transformation, with Krystal Westfahl 36:18

5M ago36:18

36:18

This episode of Destination on the Left is the last in the series of three episodes where we dig into tourism in the Northwoods of Wisconsin and the unique strengths and challenges of each of the three DMOs. This week, Krystal Westfahl, President and CEO of Let’s Minocqua Visitors Bureau, shares the decade-long journey of her Chamber of Commerce as…

1
Season Two Begins! Calling in the Elements of Nurture 2025 1:14:19

5M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Welcome to Season Two of the Nurture Pod! Iris and Ginger begin each season by calling in the five elements that nurture all of life; air, fire, water, earth and spirit. We're living in wild and unprecedented times but the elements are ancient guides- showing us how to renew, transform and envision our way forward. 2025 will be a season of new adve…

1
Omar Hilal 35:41

5M ago35:41

35:41

I’m delighted to be joined by award-winning ad director & filmmaker Omar Hilal as this month’s guest. Omar is one of those people who discovered that he wanted to become a director very early in life. He started out as a photo-journalist and went on to become an accomplished ad director, with stand-out ads such as the Aqua Mangos ad for Nestle and …

1
422. Making Rhinelander More Inclusive and Accessible, with Lauren Sackett 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Lauren Sackett, CEO at the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce in Northern Wisconsin and Vice Chair of the Oneida County Tourism Council. We discuss her destination’s commitment to becoming more inclusive and accessible and why this is a positive business decision. Lauren also digs into how h…

1
Nick Krupski on managing Southold Town's solid waste stream 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

Nick Krupski, Municipal Solid Waste Coordinator for Southold Town, talks about the town’s waste management policies and practices, the challenges he faces now and those he anticipates he will meet in the future. (WPKN, April 2, 2025)By Hazel Kahan, WPKN

1
Rawya Mansour 42:22

5M ago42:22

42:22

This week, I’m joined by Rawya Mansour, Chairwoman of RAMSCO Egypt and Oasis Technologies Monaco, for a special episode as part of our collaboration with The Narrative Summit 2025. Rawya is a pioneer of sustainable development and regenerative agriculture, including shifting away from chemical polymer fertilisers towards green charcoal. We’ll get i…

1
129: Why OT Cybersecurity Isn't a One-Tool Problem: Insights to be discussed at Level Zero 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

In this insightful episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp welcomes Jay Gignac, Vice President of Sales at FoxGuard Solutions, (CS)²AI Fellow and a passionate OT cybersecurity evangelist. The conversation centers around some of the most pressing challenges in the control systems industry—asset visibility, patch management, and community col…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Forks On The Left Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide