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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Megan Porta Podcasts
The GoalChat podcast is your go-to destination for all things goal-setting, productivity, and personal and professional development. Whether you're striving to achieve your career goals, enhance your time management skills, or find motivation to pursue your passion, this podcast is for you. Each week, host Debra Eckerling invites three experts to dive into a special topic. Debra and her panel of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives share their own experiences, successes, and challen ...
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712: 5 Ways to Recenter When You've Lost Touch With Yourself (Mindset & Self-Care)
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If you’ve been moving through your days on autopilot and suddenly realize you don’t quite feel like you anymore, this episode will gently guide you back to center with real, honest steps that worked for me when I needed them most. If you’ve ever hit a point where you feel totally disconnected from yourself, you are not alone. I recently found mysel…
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711: How to Land Brand Deals As a Food Creator in 2025 with Candice Ward
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In episode 711, Megan chats to Candice Ward about smart and actionable strategies for content creators looking to work with brands in the ever-evolving 2025 landscape. Candice is a food photographer that has worked with brands like Crisco, In the Raw Sugar, Stone Wall Kitchen, Eagle Brand Milk and more. She is also a strategy and monetization coach…
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Strategy with Jason Falls, Camille L. Miller & Ana Visneski #525
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling discusses strategy with Jason Falls, Influencer Marketing Strategist and Executive Director of the Marketing Podcast Network, which hosts GoalChat; Camille L. Miller, Intuitive Business and Life Strategist; and Ana Visneski, Crisis Communications. Strategy starts with deciding who you are and what y…
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710: A Step-by-Step Plan to Start Blogging Full-Time (+How to Quit Your Corporate Job) With Jessica Vogl
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In episode 710, Jessica Vogl shares her journey from corporate PR to full-time food blogging, including the mindset and strategies that helped her make the leap. Jessica Vogl is the face behind This Jess Cooks, where she shares simple baking and sourdough discard recipes. She also shares tips and tricks to help get your own sourdough starter up and…
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709: Sacred Boundaries - The Key to Sustainable Success (Mindset & Self-Care)
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Today we’re diving into something that has truly changed the way I operate in both business and life: boundaries. But not just any boundaries — sacred ones that help you stay aligned with your purpose and energy. Trust me, learning to honor this practice has been life-giving, and I want to share what’s worked for me. Setting boundaries isn’t about …
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708: AI is NOT a Threat - How to Use It to Revolutionize Your Blogging Workflow with Hanelore Dumitrache and Mariska Ramondino
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In episode 708, Megan chats to Hanelore Dumitrache and Mariska Ramondino about using artificial intelligence to streamline workflows, understand your audience, and create a more impactful blogging business. Hanelore Dumitrache Hanelore Dumitrache is a food blogger, tech entrepreneur, AI educator and author. Her work tries to bridge the gap between …
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Collaboration with Chuck Anderson, Dave Jackson & Tim Lewis #524
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about collaboration with podcasters and entrepreneurs Chuck Anderson, EventAffiliates.com; Dave Jackson, School of Podcasting; and Tim Lewis, Stoneham Press. Collaboration comes in many forms from summits to podcasts to books. One of the best things about collaborations is they can be the laun…
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707: How to Build a Successful Business Without Constantly Hustling With Dr. Nona Djavid
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In episode 707, Dr. Nona Djavid teaches us how to rewire our internal blueprint — the subconscious programming and energy patterns that silently determine whether we thrive or struggle in our business. Dr. Nona Djavid is an entrepreneur, mom, speaker, and founder of the Part Time Million Dollar Business and eLIVate Club. With a background in neuros…
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706: The Power of Duality in Entrepreneurship (Mindset & Self-Care)
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In this episode, I talk about the idea that we can hold two seemingly opposite truths at the same time - and how that can actually be where our real growth and success as entrepreneurs live. I'm so glad you're here for another mindset-focused episode of Eat Blog Talk. Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s been heavy on my heart lately—duality in en…
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705: How to Build A Multi-Channel Brand Without Burning Out With Yasmin Henley
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In episode 705, Megan chats to Yasmin Henley about how to build a sustainable, multichannel food blogging brand without losing your spark or your sanity. Yasmin is the recipe developer and content creator behind By The Forkful, sharing delicious vegetarian recipes that are easy to put together and meals the whole family can enjoy. In this episode, …
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Performance with KaZ Akers, Leslie LaPage & Eli Schiff #523
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about performance with KaZ Akers, Leslie LaPage, and Eli Schif. KaZ is a singer, dancer, actor, choreographer, stunt person, etc; Leslie is host of the Best in Fest Podcast and founder of the LA Femme International Film Festival; and Eli Schiff is an actor/voice over actor. While each panelist…
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704: Maximize Your Reach - Sponsored Posts, Media Appearances & Putting Yourself Out There With Jackie Thesing
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In episode 704, Jackie Thesing shares how food bloggers can go beyond their blogs by pursuing sponsored posts, media appearances, and other visibility opportunities to grow their brand. Jackie Thesing left her corporate job in 2017 to stay home full time with her daughter. Since then, she has welcomed two more children and started her dessert blog,…
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703: The Real Work Happens After the Room (Mindset & Self-Care)
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This episode explores why the most transformative growth happens after the end of an event (like conferences, masterminds or retreats) - and how to harness that energy intentionally. I just got back from the Flavor Media Summit in Savannah, and wow—what a whirlwind! Today I’m sharing from the heart while everything is still fresh. It’s so easy to t…
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702: How to Tap into Reddit’s Hidden Traffic Potential As A Food Blogger with Robin Means
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Learn how to harness the power of Reddit to increase your blog traffic and deepen audience engagement with expert insights from Robin Means. The Vegan Dollhouse is based in northern California. Taking inspiration from cute animals, sweet lolita, and tea parties, I make cute and colorful vegan food and desserts. I’ve been making vegan food for 25 ye…
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AI with Paula McConnell, Chris Stone & Jason Van Orden #522
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about AI with Paula McConnell, AI clarity strategist and educator; Chris Stone, chief content entrepreneur, Cast Ahead; and Jason Van Orden, AI business growth and marketing strategist. The panel shares their collective love for AI, whether it's used as a tool for organization, productivity, e…
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701: Q&A - Will Google Become Outdated with The Rise of AI, How to Monetize Beyond Ads And Succeed on YouTube with Catharina Joubert, Taryn Solie and Dan Porta
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In episode 701, Megan celebrates reaching 700 episodes by bringing her team together to answer your questions about food blogging, content creation, mindset and life. 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, D…
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700: 5 Affirmations to Get You Through Any Tough Week (Mindset & Self-Care)
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Feeling overwhelmed? In this episode, I share five powerful affirmations to help you stay calm, grounded, and resilient through even the toughest weeks. We all hit those weeks where everything feels overwhelming, and it’s tough to find our footing. In today’s episode, I’m sharing five affirmations that have truly helped me stay grounded during chao…
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699: Feeling Alone as A Blogger? How to Find Your Tribe on Food Social With Reed Dunn
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In episode 699, Megan chats to Reed Dunn about how discovering the Food Social platform helped him combat creator isolation and reignite his passion for food blogging. Reed Dunn's journey in the kitchen began as a young child in small-town Kansas, where he spent hours learning how to cook by digging through cookbooks and mimicking what his mom was …
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698: Why "Failing" on Instagram Was the Best Thing for My Business with Eloïse Jennes
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In episode 698, Eloise Jennes talks about how what felt like a massive failure on Instagram actually became the catalyst for clarity, growth, and deep alignment in her food blogging business. Elo is a plant-based food blogger, meal prep expert, and founder of Cooking With Elo, where she helps stressed-out professionals, overwhelmed parents, and hea…
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697: 5 Steps to Calm Your Mind When Youre Bracing for the Unknown (Mindset & Self-Care)
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Here's a simple 5-step method I created to help stay calm, present, and grounded when you're facing uncertainty and bracing for the unknown. In this episode, I’m diving into a mindset strategy that helped me through a really intense week filled with anxiety and uncertainty. When life feels overwhelming and fear creeps in, it’s so important to have …
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696: How to Successfully Start a Second Food Blog (+Reach 100k Page Views Quickly) With Barbara Curry
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In episode 696, Megan chats with Barbara Curry about how she launched a wildly successful second food blog that reached 100,000 monthly pageviews within months of starting. Barbara is the creator of Butter & Baggage and Easy Southern Desserts, where she shares her passion for approachable, home-cooked Southern recipes. She started Butter & Baggage …
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Humor with Amy Ferris & Rob Kutner #521
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling has a serious conversation about humor on this week's GoalChat with multi-hyphenate authors Amy Ferris, Mighty Gorgeous and Marrying George Clooney, and Rob Kutner, Snot Goblins and The Jews: 5000 Years and Counting. The panel talks about their experiences and projects - in addition to books, Rob is…
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695: Key Legal Steps Food Bloggers Need to Take When Scaling Their Business Full-time With Jonathan Feniak
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In episode 695, Jonathan Feniak walks us through the legal essentials every food blogger needs to confidently turn a blog into a full-time business while mitigating legal risks. Lead Attorney Jonathan Feniak is a driving force behind LLCAttorney.com with a mission to make quality legal guidance accessible to business owners and individuals across t…
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694: 5 Ways to Be More Efficient by Doing Two Things at Once (Mindset & Self-Care)
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Learn how to become more efficient and intentional by thoughtfully pairing two tasks together, without adding stress or hustle to your day. Today’s episode is all about shifting your days with simple, intentional strategies. Instead of overwhelming yourself with frantic multitasking, I’m sharing easy ways to pair activities that naturally complemen…
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693: How to Build Blogging Systems That Save Time and Grow Traffic with Morgan Peaceman
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In episode 693, Megan chats to Morgan Peaceman about building strong systems that support both content creation and content maintenance for food bloggers. Morgan Peaceman has been blogging for the last 6 years, but only really went all in as of 2023. Her approach to food blogging and recipe development comes from her love of quick and easy family f…
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Substack with Jim Fuhs, Kat Neff & Viveka von Rosen #520
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On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about Substack with Jim Fuhs, Fuhsion Marketing and co-host of Dealcasters, senior publicist Kat Neff from Llewelyn, and post-executive coach for women Viveka von Rosen, Beyond the Dream Board. The trio share their enthusiasm and tips for the platform in this entertaining, informative, and sli…
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692: The Real Reason Your RPMs Are Low And Other Insider Secrets From Raptive With James Baldwin
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In episode 692, Megan interviews James Baldwin from Raptive about strategies to increase your ad revenue, optimize your website for better performance, and tackle evolving challenges in the food blogging space—including AI content theft and third-party cookie changes. James and his team of ad performance experts work to help creators make as much m…
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691: 5 Powerful Gifts That Are Yours If You're Willing to Receive Them (Mindset & Self-Care)
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Learn how to transform everyday experiences into powerful gifts by shifting your perspective and embracing gratitude, seeing the world through a lens of appreciation that can fundamentally change your life. Lately, I’ve been on a journey of uncovering hidden gifts in the most unexpected places - from physical signals in my body to tough conversatio…
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