The countdown is on for Catalyst Food Leader’s Leadership Summit focusing on Advancing Everyday Leaders, Driving Extraordinary Results!

This week on Real Talk with Jill & Tia, we’re pulling back the curtain to share behind-the-scenes insights on how this event came together and why it’s a game-changer for food industry leaders. From designing impactful sessions to curating expert speakers, we’ll highlight key takeaways and what attendees can expect. Plus, we’ll share tips to help you maximize ...

At Catalyst Food Leaders, we believe that leadership is about more than just skills—it’s about impact. That’s why we are proud to support Black Professionals in Food Safety & Quality, a professional group founded by our co-founder, Tia, to create a much-needed space for Black professionals in this critical industry.

Why This Group Exists

Food safety and quality are essential to public health and business success, yet representation in this field has long lacked diversity. Black professionals o...

🎥 Join us for an exciting episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Abbey Thiel, aka Abbey the Food Scientist. Abbey is a trailblazing food scientist whose groundbreaking work spans sustainable dairy alternatives, innovative confectionery, and pet food solutions. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how we think about food, combining her expertise in academia and industry with her passion for creating products that are good for people and the planet. 🌱🍫✨

In this ...

On this episode of Real Talk with Jill & Tia, we welcome Jacqueline Mitchell from QA Magazine to share insights into the role of journalism in the food and beverage industry. 📚✨ While our audience members stay updated with QA Magazine, this episode dives into the journey behind the headlines, exploring the broader industry lens journalists use to bring comprehensive stories to life. Jacqueline will reveal how stories are chosen, researched, and developed, showing why publications like QA Magazin...

🌟 Tune in to the next episode of "Real Talk with Jill & Tia" as we welcome the remarkable Angela Pumo, affectionately known as "Everyone's Godmother." Angela is renowned for her passionate commitment to connecting and serving others with dignity, respect, and empathy. Join us as she shares her insights on building meaningful relationships and fostering a compassionate workplace culture.

🗣️ Engage with us in this heartfelt discussion, and discover how you can apply Angela's principles to improve...

🎓 Join us for an enriching episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we explore the vital roles of mentors, sponsors, advisors, and coaches in the professional journey of technical professionals in the food and beverage industry. Discover how these guiding figures can offer invaluable support, insights, and opportunities for growth, shaping the trajectory of careers and fostering success.

🌟 Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of this dynamic discussion. Tune in, comment, an...

Everyone asks: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗦𝗧? 🤔

To know why our company is named Catalyst, let's first start with the definition from Merriam-Webster. 📖

DEFINITION: 𝙘𝙖𝙩·𝙖·𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩

1: 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘢 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible 💥

2 : 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 💫

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆, 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁?

1: 𝙒𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 "𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙩" 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙡...

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

Then, you have to intentionally do things differently.

Helping leaders be more aware of their gifts, their team's gifts, and how to prepare for what's ahead to support the business. That's what Catalyst is all about.

That's why Catalyst is here.

💛We get you.
💛We understand you.

We know you're ready to do things differently, but the day-to-day rat race takes all your energy.

Our mission is to 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗.

⭐️You deserve it.
⭐️People around you deserve ...

🔍 Join us for an enlightening episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we delve into the fascinating world of food safety research, testing, and advocacy with our esteemed guests Brian Ronholm and James Rogers from Consumer Reports. 

💡 From product safety to impactful advocacy initiatives, this episode promises to provide a behind-the-scenes look at how Consumer Reports is shaping the landscape of food safety. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring advocate, this is ...

🎉 Get ready to infuse some excitement into your week with "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia" as we present a special episode titled "Making Food Safety Fun"! Join us for a lively and informative discussion with our guests Francine Shaw and Matt Regusci, where we'll prove that food safety doesn't have to be dull.

🌟  Francine and Matt are experts in their fields, renowned for their innovative approaches such as the podcast “Don’t Eat Poop”. Together, we'll explore creative strategies and eng...

🌟 Brace yourselves for a captivating episode of "Real Talk Food Safety with Jill & Tia," featuring the incredible Katy Jones from Trustwell. Join us to explore the critical leadership competencies that Katy has found to transcend the ordinary. From the transformative power of vulnerability to the authenticity that fuels effective leadership, Katy will guide us through a dynamic conversation that promises both professional and personal insights.

🎙️ Join us for a thoughtful discussion that goes b...

Last week we had the opportunity to be at the Farm to Label event in Portland. We met incredible people, heard some fantastic stories, and learned some lessons. Join us to recap food safety lessons from Portland that are important to food businesses and leaders.

Learn more in THIS episode of Real Talk Food Safety with Tia & Jill.