The Food Blogger Pro Podcast
The Food Blogger Pro Podcast, hosted by Bjork Ostrom from Pinch of Yum, aims to help listeners create a beautiful, functional, and profitable blog. The show features interviews with successful food bloggers and industry experts, covering topics like recipe SEO, food photography, plugins, monetization, and traffic. New episodes are released every Tuesday.
Episodes
How Mika Kinney Turned Her 480,000 Instagram Followers into Site Traffic and Revenue
Increasing revenue without increasing your workload and mastering Instagram strategy with Mika Kinney from Joy to the Food. ----- Welcome to episode 574 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week, Bjork is back with part two of our GRO mini-series — this time chatting with Mika Kinney from Joy to the Food. How Mika Kinney Turned Her 480,000 Instagram Followers into Site Traffic and Revenue Two yea
What's Actually Working for Food Creators Right Now with Ben Jabbawy from GRO
Increasing your traffic, growing your email list, and diversifying your revenue with Ben Jabbawy from GRO. ----- Welcome to episode 573 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, to kick-off a new mini-series, Bjork is interviewing Ben Jabbawy from GRO (formerly known as Grocers List). What's Actually Working for Food Creators Right Now If you've been looking for a smarter way to t
How to Sustain Long-Term Creativity Without Burning Out with Josh Zimmerman
Avoiding creator burnout and reconnecting with your "why" with Josh Zimmerman of Creator Coach. ----- Welcome to episode 572 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Josh Zimmerman. How to Sustain Long-Term Creativity Without Burning Out with Josh Zimmerman What happens when your personal brand is you and the work starts to feel like too much? Josh Zimmerman kn
Leaving Your Day Job and Scaling a Food Blog with Pinterest with Sharlene Murrell
Leveraging Pinterest for growth and the "ready, fire, aim" mindset with Sharlene Murrell of Good Enough Moming. ----- Welcome to episode 571 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Sharlene Murrell. Leaving Your Day Job and Scaling a Food Blog with Pinterest with Sharlene Murrell In this episode, Bjork Ostrom sits down with Sharlene to explore her journey of b
How Jenn Lueke Grew to 1.7 Million Followers with Budget Meal Planning Content
Strategies for growing on Instagram and Substack, the importance of staying consistent, and leaning into data with Jenn Lueke from Jenn Eats Goood. ----- Welcome to episode 570 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jenn Lueke. How Jenn Lueke Grew to 1.7 Million Followers with Budget Meal Planning Content Jenn Lueke started Jenn Eats Goood in 2018 as a college
How to Write Emails Your Readers Actually Want to Open with Liz Wilcox
Building a thriving email list, setting boundaries for your business, and leaning into your voice with Liz Wilcox. ----- Welcome to episode 569 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Liz Wilcox. How to Write Emails Your Readers Actually Want to Open Early on in Liz's career as a content creator, she noticed a pattern: the most successful creators all had one th
Food Blogging News Roundtable: AI Buttons, Instagram Links, and Google Rewriting Your Titles
Breaking down the pros and cons of AI Buttons, discussing clickable links in Instagram, and digging into Google's test replacing search titles with AI-generated titles with Bjork Ostrom and Emily Walker from Food Blogger Pro. ----- Welcome to episode 568 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork is sitting down to chat with Emily Walker from the Food Blogger Pro team! Food B
How to Write a Cookbook Proposal and Land a Book Deal with Sally Ekus
Writing a compelling book proposal, demystifying the financial reality of cookbook publishing, and sharing what publishers are looking for in a cookbook author with Sally Ekus from The Ekus Group. ----- Welcome to episode 567 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Sally Ekus. How to Write a Cookbook Proposal and Land a Book Deal with Sally Ekus Have you ever wo
What Food Bloggers Need to Know About AI Search and the Fight for Fair Traffic with Adam Gallagher from Inspired Taste
Navigating the AI Search landscape and advocating for fair traffic for food bloggers with Adam Gallagher from Inspired Taste. ----- Welcome to episode 566 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Adam Gallagher from Inspired Taste. What Food Bloggers Need to Know About AI Search and the Fight for Fair Traffic Adam and Joanne Gallagher have been running Inspired T
How to Keep Creating Without Burning Out with Ashlea Carver from All the Healthy Things
Prioritizing joy-led content creation, leaning into email, and building a sustainable business as a food creator with Ashlea Carver from All the Healthy Things. ----- Welcome to episode 565 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Ashlea Carver from All the Healthy Things. How to Keep Creating Without Burning Out Ashlea Carver has been creating food content for t
Reinventing a Food Blog After an 80% Traffic Drop with Carrie Forrest from Clean Eating Kitchen
What happens when SEO stops working, rebuilding after a major traffic drop, and navigating AI and the future of blogging with Carrie Forrest from Clean Eating Kitchen. ----- Welcome to episode 564 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Carrie Forrest from Clean Eating Kitchen. Reinventing a Food Blog After an 80% Traffic Drop Carrie Forrest has been blogging si
Using AI to Eliminate Busywork and Unlock Creative Time with Jason Glaspey
How to use AI to manage information overload, simple ways to start using AI tools in your business, and what OpenClaw is and how it works with Jason Glaspey. ----- Welcome to episode 563 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jason Glaspey. Using AI to Eliminate Busywork and Unlock Creative Time AI is everywhere right now — and for creators, it can feel equal p
The Road to 1 Million Pageviews with Rachel Kirk from Laughing Spatula
Growing a 20-year food blog in today's search landscape and building engagement through authenticity with Rachel Kirk from Laughing Spatula. ----- Welcome to episode 562 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Rachel Kirk from Laughing Spatula. The Road to 1 Million Pageviews with Rachel Kirk from Laughing Spatula Rachel's mom, Kathi, started Laughing Spatula 20
How Food Dolls Turned Facebook Into Their Top Traffic Source
Growing to 5 million followers on Facebook and turning social video into traffic and revenue with Alia and Radwa Elkaffas from Food Dolls. ----- Welcome to episode 561 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Alia and Radwa Elkaffas from Food Dolls. How Food Dolls Turned Facebook Into Their Top Traffic Source Alia and Radwa, the sisters behind Food Dolls, join Bj
Strategically Launching a Food Blog with Jessica Wine
The time, tech, tools, and strategy behind launching a successful food blog with Jessica Wine from Whisk & Wine. ----- Welcome to episode 560 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jessica Wine. Strategically Launching a Food Blog with Jessica Wine In this episode, we're chatting with Jessica Wine about what it really takes to launch a food blog from the ground
Food Blogging News Roundtable: Debunking SEO Myths, AI Frankenstein Recipes, and Paid Newsletters
The shifting search landscape, AI-generated recipe errors, and leaning into email newsletters with Bjork Ostrom and Emily Walker from Food Blogger Pro. ----- Welcome back to another Food Blogging News Roundtable! In this episode, we're diving into the biggest stories impacting food creators right now. Bjork and Emily discuss everything from the "SEO is dead" panic to AI-generated Frankenstein reci
Trusting Your Creative Instincts to Build a Million Follower Food Brand with Claire Dinhut
Building a food content business by creating what comes naturally, growing to 1 million followers on TikTok, and monetizing Substack with Claire Dinhut from Condiment Claire. ----- Welcome to episode 558 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Claire Dinhut from Condiment Claire. Trusting Your Creative Instincts to Build a Million Follower Food Brand Claire Dinh
Infusing Your Culture into Your Brand and Launching a Digital Zine with Krista Linares
Infusing your culture into your brand, launching a digital zine, and building your brand with Krista Linares. ----- Welcome to episode 557 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Krista Linares of Nutrition Con Sabor. Infusing Your Culture into Your Brand and Launching a Digital Zine with Krista Linares In this episode, Bjork is sitting down with Krista Linares
The Reality of Career Pivots and Building an Authentic Brand with Tanya Harris
Pivoting from the courtroom to the kitchen, building an authentic brand, and how systems can help you run your business. ----- Welcome to episode 556 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Tanya Harris of My Forking Life. The Reality of Career Pivots and Building an Authentic Brand with Tanya Harris Have you ever wondered what it takes to walk away from a "pre
Pinterest Strategy for Food Creators in 2026 with Kate Ahl
Actionable advice for finding success on Pinterest, building trust with users, and showing Pinterest (and your audience) that there's a real human behind your content with Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media. ----- Welcome to episode 555 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media. Pinterest Strategy for Food Creators in 2026 Pinterest has
Food Blogging News Roundtable: The State of SEO, Pinterest Search, and the Facebook Algorithm
The SEO balancing act, the evolution of social platforms, and the importance of diversifying across different platforms. ----- Welcome to episode 554 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork is sitting down to chat with Emily Walker from the Food Blogger Pro team! Food Blogging News Roundtable: The State of SEO, Pinterest Search, and the Facebook Algorithm If you've been f
Reclaiming Your Audience and Moving Beyond Google with Phoebe Lapine
Pivoting to Substack, balancing creativity with strategy, and building a brand with Phoebe Lapine. ----- Welcome to episode 553 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Phoebe Lapin from Feed Me Phoebe. Reclaiming Your Audience and Moving Beyond Google with Phoebe Lapine In this episode, Phoebe joins us to talk about her evolution from the early days of blogging
Why Search Intent Matters for Food Bloggers with Liane Walker from Foodie Digital
Attracting the right reader, understanding search intent, and adapting to the evolving search landscape with Liane Walker from Foodie Digital. ----- Welcome to episode 552 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Liane Walker from Foodie Digital and the Siftr SEO Newsletter. Why Search Intent Matters for Food Bloggers In this episode, we're joined by Liane Walker
Coaching Call: Expanding Your Reach and Republishing Content with The Cafe Sucre Farine
Expanding your reach, republishing content, and prioritizing your time with Chris and Scott Scheuer of The Cafe Sucre Farine. ----- Welcome to episode 551 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're sharing the replay of a Coaching Call that we released earlier this year with Chris and Scott Scheuer of The Cafe Sucre Farine. Coaching Call: Expanding Your Reach and Republishi
Ask Bjork Anything: Our Holiday Q&A Special
Welcome to episode 550 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we are sharing a replay of our December Live Q&A from within the Food Blogger Pro membership — our annual Ask Bjork Anything session. ----- Every month within the Food Blogger Pro membership we host a Live Q&A for our members to attend. For most of these Q&As we welcome Food Blogger Pro Experts — people like Casey Ma
Finding Your Authentic Voice and Scaling Your Food Blog with Rachel Cunliffe
The power of authenticity, website usability, and new monetization opportunities with Rachel Cunliffe. ----- Welcome to episode 549 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Rachel Cunliffe of Cre8d Design. Finding Your Authentic Voice and Scaling Your Food Blog with Rachel Cunliffe This episode is packed with wisdom on thriving in the current food blogging lands
Food Blogging News Roundtable: Brand Partnership Trends, AI Platform Comparisons, and Pinterest Best Practices
Navigating partnership trends, comparing the big three AI platforms, and Pinterest best practices. ----- Welcome to episode 548 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork is sitting down with our very own Emily Walker to talk through the updates shared in our latest blogging newsletter. Food Blogging News Roundtable: Brand Partnership Trends, AI Platform Comparisons, and Pin
Inside Crowded Kitchen's Strategy for Growing to 2.4 Million Followers on Facebook
Turning 5 million social media followers into real revenue, syndicating content strategically across platforms, and prioritizing Facebook with Lexi Harrison from Crowded Kitchen. ------ Welcome to episode 547 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Lexi Harrison from Crowded Kitchen. Inside Crowded Kitchen's Strategy for Growing to 2.4 Million Followers on Faceb
Surviving (and Thriving) in an AI-First Search World with Casey Markee
Adapting to the evolving search landscape, building an ecosystem around your food blog, and practical strategies for staying visible in an answer-engine-first world with Casey Markee from MediaWyse. ----- Welcome to episode 546 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Casey Markee from MediaWyse. Surviving (and Thriving) in an AI-First Search World In this episod
The Creator's Guide to Digital Rights and Copyrighting with Danielle Liss
Understanding your rights as a creator, your guide to DMCA, and how to use technology to hunt down copycats. ----- Welcome to episode 545 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Danielle Liss (one of our esteemed FBP experts!) of Liss Legal. The Creator's Guide to Digital Rights and Copyrighting with Danielle Liss If you feel like you're constantly fighting to
Monique Volz On Reinventing Ambitious Kitchen Over 14 Years
Creating with purpose in a changing digital world, behind-the-scenes of running Ambitious Kitchen for 14 years, and managing burnout with Monique Volz. ----- Welcome to episode 544 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Monique Volz from Ambitious Kitchen. Monique Volz On Reinventing Ambitious Kitchen Over 14 Years Monique launched Ambitious Kitchen in 2011 as
Food Blogging News Roundtable: Black Friday Strategies, New Raptive Requirements, and a Guide to GEO for 2026
The future of search, using the exposure effect to build trust, and adapting your content strategy for 2026. ----- Welcome to episode 543 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're bringing our very own Emily Walker (Associate General Manager, Food Blogger Pro) back to chat with Bjork about the articles we shared in our latest blogging newsletter! Food Blogging News Roundtab
Scaling a Team and Reaching 2 Million Monthly Pageviews with Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isabel Eats
Embracing slow and steady growth, scaling a food blog without losing joy or balance, and hiring team members with Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isabel Eats. ----- Welcome to episode 542 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Isabel Orozco-Moore. Scaling a Team and Reaching 2 Million Monthly Pageviews In this episode, we're welcoming back Isabel Orozco-Moore from Isa
Maximize Efficiency with AI (Without Losing Your Voice) with Trey Griffin from Raptive
The future of AI, leveraging custom GPTs, and the importance of personal branding with Trey Griffin from Raptive. ----- Welcome to episode 541 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Trey Griffin from Raptive. Maximize Efficiency with AI (Without Losing Your Voice) with Trey Griffin from Raptive In this episode, Bjork and Trey Griffin get real about AI, which i
Authenticity, AI, and Audience Connection with Stephanie Woodin from Raptive
Building relationships with your audience, thriving as a content creator in a crowded market, and adapting to AI with Stephanie Woodin from Raptive. Welcome to episode 540 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This is the first episode of Can't Be Automated: A Raptive Series on Scaling, Standing Out, and Staying Human. To kick-off the series, Bjork interviews Stephanie Woodin from Raptive. Authenticity
The Journey to $100k as a Content Creator with Johnny Brunet
Niching down, the power of a simple sales funnel, and preventing burnout with Johnny Brunet. ----- Welcome to episode 539 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Johnny Brunet. The Journey to $100k as a Content Creator with Johnny Brunet Johnny Brunet's story is proof that a pandemic pivot can lead to major success! He went from stand-up comedy to mastering th
How Jessica Robinson Built a Profitable Food Brand Without SEO
Leveraging Facebook for monetization and audience growth, leaning into short-form video, and creating relatable content with Jessica Robinson from A Farm Girl's Kitchen. ----- Welcome to episode 538 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jessica Robinson from A Farmgirl's Kitchen. How Jessica Robinson Built a Profitable Food Brand Without SEO From publishing he
Food Blogging News Roundtable: AI-Generated Food Content, Optimizing Opt-ins, and Building A Personal Brand
How to identify AI-generated food content, optimize email opt-ins, and build a personal brand with Emily Walker and Bjork Ostrom. ----- Welcome to episode 537 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're bringing our very own Emily Walker (Associate General Manager, Food Blogger Pro) back to chat with Bjork about the articles we shared in our latest blogging newsletter! Food Bl
The Journey to Reaching 30 Million Views a Month with Jeanine Donofrio of Love & Lemons
Navigating burnout, creating unique content, and running a blog with 30 million monthly pageviews with Jeanine Donofrio from Love & Lemons. ----- Welcome to episode 536 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jeanine Donofrio from Love & Lemons. The Journey to Reaching 30 Million Views a Month In this episode, Bjork chats with Jeanine Donofrio, the creator of th
Branding, Blogging, and Q4: How to Stand Out Online with Madison Wetherill
Optimizing your website for Q4 success, making your personal brand stand out, and adapting to the changing landscape of content creation with Madison Wetherill from Grace and Vine Studios. ----- Welcome to episode 535 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Madison Wetherill from Grace and Vine Studios and Joyfully Mad. Branding, Blogging, and Q4: How to Stand O
From Pandemic Hobby to Full-Time Hustle with Danny Dobrzenski
Leveraging social media to grow your audience and building a community through your website with Danny Dobrzenski from Cooking in the Yard. ----- Welcome to episode 534 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Danny Dobrzenski from Cooking in the Yard. From Pandemic Hobby to Full-Time Hustle with Danny Dobrzenski In this week's episode, Bjork interviews Danny Do
Building a Creative Life Beyond the Metrics with Sabrina Loyer
Reconnecting with creativity, redefining success as a creator, and creating without burnout or comparison with Sabrina Loyer. ----- Welcome to episode 533 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Sabrina Loyer. Building a Creative Life Beyond the Metrics In this episode, we're chatting with Sabrina Loyer about what it really means to be successful as a content cr
Food Blogging News Roundtable: Core Updates, GEO, and Content Syndication
The impact of the latest Google Core Updates, how AI can assist with content creation, and expanding your content's reach with Bjork Ostrom. ----- Welcome to episode 532 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're doing something a little different and bringing on our very own Emily Walker (Associate General Manager, Food Blogger Pro) to chat with Bjork about the articles we s
Mastering Digital Products and Meta Ads with Tammy Overhoff
Discoverability with Meta Ads, digital product sales funnels, and thinking beyond organic traffic with Tammy Overhoff from Organize Yourself Skinny. Welcome to episode 531 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Tammy Overhoff. Mastering Digital Products and Meta Ads Tammy started food blogging in 2011 and has reinvented her business many times over the last 14
How to Personalize AI for Better Content with Aleka Shunk
Leveraging AI to be a more efficient content creator and the role of keywords in today's SEO landscape with Aleka Shunk. ----- Welcome to episode 530 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Aleka Shunk from Aleka's Get Together and Keywords with Aleka. She also happens to be one of our FBP experts! How to Personalize AI for Better Content with Aleka Shunk In th
How Editing Can Transform Your Food Photography with Roberta Dall'Alba
Editing more efficiently in Lightroom, using AI thoughtfully in your food photography, and developing a visual aesthetic that's uniquely yours with Roberta Dall'Alba. ----- Welcome to episode 529 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Roberta Dall'Alba. In this podcast interview, Bjork and Roberta discuss the importance of having your own distinct style or phot
How Kate Shungu Grew to 800k Sessions a Year from Pinterest by Using a Marketing Campaign
Committing to consistency, running strategic year-long marketing campaigns, and leaning into a niche with Kate Shungu from Gift of Hospitality. ----- Welcome to episode 528 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Kate Shungu from Gift of Hospitality. How Kate Shungu Grew to 800k Sessions a Year from Pinterest by Using a Marketing Campaign Kate first started food
How Storytelling Helps Creators Stand Out Online with Brita Britnell
The power of storytelling, experimenting across platforms, and connecting with your audience with Brita Britnell. ----- Welcome to episode 527 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Brita Britnell from Food with Feeling (who also happens to be our Social Media Video Expert!). How Storytelling Helps Creators Stand Out Online with Brita Britnell In this episode
How Amy Bakes Bread Grew from 500K to 11 Million Pageviews in Just Two Years
Managing a rapidly growing business, growing an Instagram account to 520K followers, and scaling to 11 million pageviews in the first half of 2025 with Amy Coyne from Amy Bakes Bread. ----- Welcome to episode 526 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Amy Coyne from Amy Bakes Bread. How Amy Bakes Bread Grew from 500K to 11 Million Pageviews in Just Two Years Am
Unlocking the Hidden Value of Your Recipe Content with Sandie Markle of Blueberri
Turning older content into revenue and structuring your content for discoverability with Sandie Markle of Blueberri. ----- Welcome to episode 525 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Sandie Markle from Blueberri. Unlocking the Hidden Value of Your Recipe Content with Sandie Markle of Blueberri In this episode, Sandie Markle shares her journey from working at
How Mary Smith Uses Her 500k Instagram Followers to Monetize Across Platforms
Creating multiple revenue streams, making $100 a day from affiliate revenue, and committing to consistent content creation with Mary Smith from Mary's Whole Life. ----- Welcome to episode 524 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Mary Smith from Mary's Whole Life. How Mary Smith Uses Her 500k Instagram Followers to Monetize Across Platforms This week is our th
Turning Followers into Revenue with Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List
Leveraging social media and your email list to make your content work smarter with Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List. ----- Welcome to episode 523 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List. Turning Followers into Revenue with Ben Jabbawy from Grocers List In this week's episode, we're continuing with our Grocers List mini-series with Ben
How Pinch of Yum Uses Instagram to Grow Their Email List
Making Instagram work smarter for your business, repurposing old content, and making the most out of DM automation tools with Lindsay Ostrom from Pinch of Yum. ----- Welcome to episode 522 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week, Bjork interviews Lindsay Ostrom from Pinch of Yum. How Pinch of Yum Uses Instagram to Grow Their Email List Welcome to the kickoff episode of our new mini-series, spon
Joanie Simon of The Bite Shot on Scaling, Burnout, and Finding Joy Again
Scaling a Brand, Navigating Burnout, and Finding Your Why with Joanie Simon of The Bite Shot. ----- Welcome to episode 521 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Joanie Simon from The Bite Shot. Joanie Simon of The Bite Shot on Scaling, Burnout, and Finding Joy Again In this week's episode, Joanie gets real about the not-so-glamorous side of turning a creative
What It Really Takes to Publish a Cookbook with Erin Clarke from Well Plated by Erin
Pitching, writing, publishing, and marketing a cookbook with Erin Clarke from Well Plated by Erin. ----- Welcome to episode 520 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Erin Clarke from Well Plated by Erin. What It Really Takes to Publish a Cookbook with Erin Clarke from Well Plated by Erin In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Erin Clarke (after 9 yea
How Christina Leopold of Addicted to Dates Turned Content into Community and Hit 550K Followers
The power of consistency, community, and time management with Christina Leopold from Addicted to Dates. ----- Welcome to episode 519 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Christina Leopold from Addicted to Dates. How Christina Leopold of Addicted to Dates Turned Content into Community and Hit 550K Followers This week's episode dives deep into the journey of
How Molly Thompson Grew Her Email List from 15K to 100K
Surveying your audience, building effective lead magnets, and staying consistent with emails with Molly Thompson from What Molly Made. ----- Welcome to episode 518 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Molly Thompson from What Molly Made. How Molly Thompson Grew Her Email List from 15K to 100K Tired of the ever-changing Google algorithms, Molly Thompson decide
Preserving Tradition While Scaling a Modern Business with Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook
Crafting a brand with meaning and scaling a business with Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook. ----- Welcome to episode 517 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Shen Chen, who jointly runs the English-language Japanese food blog Just One Cookbook with his wife Nami. Preserving Tradition While Scaling a Modern Business with Shen Chen from Just One Cookbook This
Diversifying Income Series: Monetizing Your Email List with Matt Molen
Growing and nurturing your email list, understanding your subscribers' needs, and creating lead magnets with Matt Molen from Email Crush. ----- Welcome to episode 516 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Matt Molen, the CEO of Email Crush. Diversifying Income Series: Monetizing Your Email List with Matt Molen In this episode, Matt shares email marketing pri
Diversifying Income Series: Mastering Brand Partnerships with Candice Ward
Build relationships that last with brands, simplify brand outreach, and develop confidence in your offerings with Candice Ward from Eat More Cake ----- Welcome to episode 515 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! For part three of our Diversifying Income Series, Bjork interviews Candice Ward from Eat More Cake. Diversifying Income Series: Working with Brands In today's crowded content landscape, with t
Diversifying Income Series: Cooking Classes with Jess Smith from Inquiring Chef
Making decisions about diversifying your business and launching and running a cooking camp for kids with Jess Smith from Inquiring Chef. ----- Welcome to episode 514 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! For part two of our Diversifying Income Series, Bjork interviews Jess Smith from Inquiring Chef. Diversifying Income Series: Cooking Classes Jess Smith launched her blog, Inquiring Chefs, in 2010 and h
Diversifying Income Series: Membership Sites with Adam Sobel
Generating recurring revenue through membership sites, the power of community, and how to scale your business with multiple income streams. ----- Welcome to episode 513 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Adam Sobel. Diversifying Income Series: Membership Sites with Adam Sobel In this week's episode, Adam Sobel of Cinnamon Snail shares his journey from ownin
How to Balance Creativity and Consistency in Blogging
Balancing creativity and consistency, maximizing productivity, and navigating food trends with RIz Asad from Chocolates and Chai. ----- Welcome to episode 512 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Rizwan Asad from Chocolates and Chai. How to Balance Creativity and Consistency in Blogging This week, we're chatting with Riz from Chocolates and Chai, who shares
The Cost of Content and Why Carla Lalli Music left YouTube
Finding success as a personal brand, balancing creative work with financial sustainability, and leaving YouTube for Substack with Carla Lalli Music. ----- Welcome to episode 511 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Carla Lalli Music. The Cost of Content and Why Carla Lalli Music left YouTube Carla Lalli Music has been a fixture of food media for the last 15 y
Publishing a Fan Cookbook for A Court of Thorns and Roses with Chelsea Cole
Reinventing your brand, transitioning from self-publishing to traditional publishing, and developing a cookbook for a fan base with Chelsea Cole from A Duck's Oven. ----- Welcome to episode 510 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we are welcoming back Chelsea Cole from A Duck's Oven. Publishing a Fan Cookbook for A Court of Thorns and Roses This is Chelsea's third (!!!) appe
Creating Reader-First Content and Growing to 800,000 Monthly Page Views with Elena Davis
Prioritizing providing authentic value to your readers, updating old content, and choosing the right marketing channels for your content with Elena Davis from Cucina by Elena. ----- Welcome to episode 509 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Elena Davis from Cucina by Elena. Creating Reader-First Content and Growing to 800,000 Monthly Page Views with Elena Da
How Britney-Brown Chamberlain Grew Her Food Blog to a $20K/month Business
Understanding active passive income, creating authentic content, and navigating brand partnerships with Britney-Brown Chamberlain from Britney Breaks Bread. ----- Welcome to episode 508 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Britney Brown-Chamberlain from Britney Breaks Bread. How Britney-Brown Chamberlain Grew Her Food Blog to a $20K/month Business This week'
Key Strategies for Taking Your Blog Full-Time with Alexandra Shytsman from The New Baguette
Building a full-time business as a food creator over the course of eight years, understanding your 'why,' and meeting your goals with Alexandra Shytsman from The New Baguette. ----- Welcome to episode 507 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Alexandra Shytsman from The New Baguette. Key Strategies for Taking Your Blog Full-Time In this podcast episode, Alexan
How to Grow Your Audience as a Food Creator on Reddit
Understanding Reddit's community dynamics, Reddit posting strategies, and how to maintain a work-life balance with Jacqueline Schell. ----- Welcome to episode 506 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jacqueline Schell from Crafty Cookbook. How to Grow Your Audience as a Food Creator on Reddit In this episode, Jacqueline Schell from Crafty Cookbook talks all
Maximizing Affiliate Revenue with Deep Linking
Using deep links, understanding your audience's behavior, and tracking links with Scott Allan from URLgenius. ----- Welcome to episode 505 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Scott Allan from URLgenius . Maximizing Affiliate Revenue with Deep Linking Ever wondered how to squeeze every last drop of revenue from your affiliate links? In this week's episode, S
From 1K to 250K: The Instagram Growth Strategy That Transformed Joy to the Food
Using data to navigate helpful content updates and drive social media success and taking your blog full-time with Mika Kinney from Joy to the Food. ----- Welcome to episode 504 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Mika Kinney from Joy to the Food. From 1K to 250K: The Instagram Growth Strategy That Transformed Joy to the Food Mika and her husband Dan launched
Finance Mini-Series: Smart Money Habits for Bloggers with Ansley Beutler
Treating your blog like a business, choosing a business structure, and growing your income with Ansley Beutler ----- Welcome to episode 503 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Ansley Beutler from Peach Perfect Financials — this is the fourth and final episode of our finance mini-series! Finance Mini-Series: Smart Money Habits for Bloggers with Ansley Beutler
Finance Mini-Series: How to Become a Sponsor Magnet with Justin Moore
Navigating brand partnerships, tips and tricks for negotiating collaborations, and understanding your worth with Justin Moore. ----- Welcome to episode 502 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Justin Moore from Creator Wizard. How to Become a Sponsor Magnet with Justin Moore In this episode, Justin dives deep into the world of brand partnerships and shares h
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Food Blogger with Amina Al-Saigh
Monetizing a food blog, building a brand, and implementing systems and strategies with Amina Al-Saigh from Hungry Paprikas. ----- Welcome to episode 501 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week, Bjork interviews Amina Al-Saigh from Hungry Paprikas, where she shares recipes from across the Middle East with an authentic Arab voice. From Side Hustle to Full-Time Food Blogger In this interview, Amin
Finance Mini-Series: The Smart Creator's Guide to Taxes with Nate Coughran
Setting up an LLC, claiming unique deductions, and deciding on when to hire a tax professional with Nate Coughran from Cookie Finance. ----- Welcome to episode 500 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This is the second episode of our finance mini-series, and we're excited for Bjork to sit down with Nate Coughran from Cookie Finance. Finance Mini-Series: The Smart Creator's Guide to Taxes with Nate C
Leveraging 3 Million TikTok Followers to Launch a Product with Dana Hasson
Launching a cookie starter kit product, growing a TikTok following to 3 million followers, and networking with Dana Hasson. ----- Welcome to episode 499 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Dana Hasson, an entrepreneur, content creator, self-taught baker, and founder of Homemade Ish. Leveraging 3 Million TikTok Followers to Launch a Product Dana Hasson has
Finance Mini-Series: Investing in Your Business with Megan Porta
Investing in Yourself and your Business, managing seasons of burnout, and the importance of time tracking with Megan Porta. ----- Welcome to episode 498 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Megan Porta from Eat Blog Talk and Pip and Ebby. Investing in Your Business You might recognize Megan Porta from her podcast, Eat Blog Talk (chances are, if you listen to
How to Reclaim Your Time and Find Your Focus
Mastering time management, outsourcing, and creating a vision for your life with Jaimee Campanella. ----- Welcome to episode 497 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Jaimee Campanella. How to Reclaim Your Time and Find Your Focus In this episode, Jaimee Campanella gets real about the time management struggles bloggers and entrepreneurs face. She shares her j
FBP Rewind: Brainstorming Content Ideas with Ranking Potential and Writing Great Blog Posts with Ashley Segura
Developing a content strategy and writing blog posts that will get traffic to your blog with Ashley Segura from TopHatRank. ----- Welcome to episode 496 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're rewinding back to one of our favorite episodes with Ashley Segura from TopHatRank and TopHatContent! As bloggers, our goal is to create content that our readers find valuable. But e
FBP Rewind: How to Increase Your Organic Traffic with Keyword Research with Aleka Shunk
Getting started with keyword research, finding the right keyword research tool, and tracking your keywords with Aleka Shunk from Cooking With Keywords. ----- Welcome to episode 495 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're rewinding back to one of our favorite episodes with Aleka Shunk from Cooking With Keywords! How to Increase Your Organic Traffic with Keyword Research
