Heros and Headwinds is a podcast brought to you by the team at The Culinary Edge, the USA’s leading food and beverage innovation consultancy. Each episode brings you into the conversations that we have with our heroes in the industry, discussing how to brave the headwinds of an ever-changing & increasingly challenging F&B landscape.
Heroes & Headwinds
Claim This Podcastby The Culinary Edge
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20 episodes
Updated Weekly
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Heros and Headwinds is a podcast brought to you by the team at The Culinary Edge, the USA’s leading food and beverage innovation consultancy. Each episode brings you into the conversations that we have with our heroes in the industry, discussing how to brave the headwinds of an ever-changing & increasingly challenging F&B landscape.
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Recent Episodes
August 12, 2025
Jarrett Whitlow, SVP Beverage Strategy at Botrista
<p>From “old school” operations to leading tech-driven beverage innovation—<strong>Jarrett Whitlow</strong> has seen it all. In this episode of Heroes & Headwinds, the <strong>SVP Beverage Strategy</strong> at <strong>Botrista </strong> talks industry shifts, navigating today’s headwinds, and what’s next for the beverage sector. He even shares his take on Red Lobster’s future and hard-earned advice for thriving through change.</p>
July 24, 2025
Darden Coors & Jenn Ruppert, MAD Greens
<p>In this episode of Heroes & Headwinds, we sit down with Darden Coors and Jenn Ruppert—CEO and VP of Marketing at Salad Collective—for an inside look at the launch of their bold new MAD Greens menu. Beyond the food, they share candid stories from their dynamic careers, offering insight into leadership, creativity, and what it takes to build a brand with purpose. It’s a thoughtful, energizing conversation you won’t want to miss.</p>
October 8, 2024
Mindy Armstrong, VP of Menu Innovation at Ascent Hospitality
<p><strong>Mindy Armstrong</strong> has been a thought leader in the foodservice industry for nearly two decades, specializing in strategy, the creative process, and culinary leadership. Mindy has had a rich career in consulting and corporate leadership, and Today, serves as <strong>VP of Menu Innovation</strong> for <strong>Ascent Hospitality</strong>, including the <strong>Perkins Amercian Food Company</strong>, and <strong>Huddle House</strong>. Mindy is a prominent industry contributor on trends and innovation, and is an advisory board member for Women in Restaurant Leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Mindy.</p>
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