Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd

Women Who Make It is the podcast where the real conversations in food and beverage happen. Hosted by Angela Dodd, founder & CEO of Females in Food, the show shares unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights from the women shaping the future of the food industry. After years of building a global community and connecting with thousands of women across every sector, Angela noticed something: the most powerful advice didn’t come from panels or press releases. It came from hallway chats and candid, behind-the-scenes moments. This podcast takes those private conversations public. Whether you're growing your career, leading a team, launching something new, or navigating what's next, Women Who Make It delivers honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration to make it—on your terms.

Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd is a business podcast hosted by Angela Dodd, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Angela Dodd hosts Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  21. Leading Dairy Through Change - A Conversation with Organic Valley CEO Shawna Nelson

  Aug 13, 202650 min

  How do you go from HR intern to CEO? In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela Dodd sits down with Shawna Nelson, CEO of Organic Valley, to explore the career journey that took her from an internship to leading America's largest organic farmer-owned cooperative. Shawna shares the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership, why taking risks outside your comfort zone can transform your career, and how sponsors helped open doors she never imagined. She also discusses interviewing for the CEO role twice, balancing executive leadership with motherhood, and leading through change in today's evolving dairy industry. Whether you're aspiring to leadership or simply navigating your next career move, this conversation is filled with practical insights on growth, resilience, and leading with purpose. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

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  Episode #20

  20. Inside Cravings: Celebrity Brand, Serious Baking with CEO Haley Ludwigson

  Jul 30, 202647 min

  What does it really take to build a celebrity-founded brand into a lasting consumer products company? In this episode of Women Who Make It , Angela Dodd sits down with Haley Ludwigson, CEO of Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, to explore how the company is disrupting the baking aisle through clean ingredients, nostalgic flavors, and thoughtful innovation. Haley shares her journey from CFO to CEO, explains why flavor always comes before function, and discusses how changing consumer behaviors—including the rise of GLP-1 medications—are influencing product development. Together, they dive into retail strategy, branding, leadership, and why celebrity may drive the first purchase, but great products create loyal customers. Whether you're a food industry professional, entrepreneur, or brand builder, this episode is filled with practical insights on leadership, innovation, and creating products consumers truly love. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

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  Episode #19

  19. The Leadership Blind Spot

  Jul 16, 202622 min

  Have you ever thought of the perfect response... twenty minutes after the conversation ended? In this solo episode, Angela Dodd shares an unexpected personal story that led her down a fascinating rabbit hole into neuroscience, leadership, and emotional regulation. After being pulled over and asked to complete a field sobriety test despite being completely sober, Angela realized the most frustrating part wasn't the traffic stop—it was that she couldn't access the confident, articulate version of herself she knew so well. Why does this happen? The answer lies in our nervous system. Angela explores why high-achieving women often struggle to think clearly during stressful moments and shares five practical strategies you can begin using today to stay calm, communicate more effectively, and remain connected to your best thinking under pressure. If you've ever left a meeting replaying everything you wish you'd said, this episode is for you. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

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  Episode #18

  18. Building a Portfolio Career: Finding Purpose Beyond Your Job with Tamanna Ramesh

  Jul 2, 202642 min

  Can your career be bigger than your job title? In this episode of Women Who Make It , Angela sits down with Tamanna Ramesh to explore what it means to build a career with intention. From immigrating to the United States with no professional network to building a successful corporate career at global food companies while creating a thriving coaching business, Tamanna shares how curiosity, consistency, and personal branding transformed her professional journey. Together, they discuss why your employer can't fulfill every creative ambition, how to confidently build something outside of your day job, and why showing up online has become one of the most valuable career investments professionals can make. Whether you're considering a side business, looking to strengthen your personal brand, or wondering how to create more meaningful impact through your work, this conversation offers practical advice and an inspiring perspective for professionals at every stage of their careers. FULL SHOW NOTES Tune in for new episodes every other Thursday. If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe & leave a review! Follow Females in Food on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow The Women Who Make It Podcast on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to The Women Who Make It Podcast on YouTube

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  Episode #16

  16. Tea, Trust & Transparency: Inside the Business of Modern Wellness with Lisa Govro

  Jun 4, 202639 minS0

  <p>What does “wellness” actually mean in today’s food and beverage industry — and how do brands build trust in a space full of trends, noise, and overhyped claims?</p><p>In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela Dodd sits down with Lisa Govro, founder and CEO of Big Heart Tea Co., for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, herbal healing, sustainability, and the evolving wellness movement.</p><p>Lisa shares how Big Heart Tea grew from a farmers market trailer into a nationally recognized brand, why ingredient sourcing and packaging transparency matter more than ever, and how wellness brands c...

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