Episode 184: Lessons of Intention From a Tiny Kitchen, With Annie Mahle
Release Date: 04/09/2024
The PR Maven Podcast
In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall welcome Kelsey and Derrick Ogletree, founders of Pitchcraft, a people-focused PR platform that aims to restore integrity and accountability in the media industry. Founded in 2021 and based in Florence, Alabama, Pitchcraft distinguishes itself by integrating a journalist's perspective into PR strategies, emphasizing relationship building among PR professionals, writers and editors. The platform offers membership to PR professionals, providing resources, content and community support to foster better connections and earned...
info_outline Episode 274: 680,000 Followers on Facebook but Only Earning $800 a Month! Hear From Lisa Steele, Founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, on Evaluating and Adjusting Your Marketing StrategyThe PR Maven Podcast
In this podcast episode, host Nancy interviews Lisa Steele, the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and a fifth-generation chicken keeper, about her journey from a career on Wall Street to becoming an authority on backyard chicken keeping and her recent pivot to the culinary world. Lisa shares insights into her childhood, her initial hesitance towards chickens, and how she turned her passion into a successful brand with a massive following, multiple best-selling books, and a television show. The conversation also delves into Lisa's strategic approach to personal branding, the importance of building a...
info_outline Episode 273: How DECD is Empowering Maine's Youth, With Kaylin (Kay) KerinaThe PR Maven Podcast
This PR Maven Podcast® episode features Nancy's conversation with Kaylin (Kay) Kerina, the Maine Career Exploration program manager in Portland, Maine. Kay shares her journey from a varied career background to youth workforce development, emphasizing the importance of helping young Mainers find meaningful employment opportunities. She discusses her work in social justice, youth advocacy and community outreach, aiming to implement systemic change and support communities through a trust-based approach. The Maine Career Exploration program, part of the Department of Economic and Community...
info_outline Episode 54: Achieving Success in Marketing and Your Career, With Michelle HoodThe PR Maven Podcast
Michelle Hood is the president and CEO at Northern Light Health in Brewer, Maine. She came to Northern Light Health in April 2006 from Billings, MT, where she was president and CEO of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System, Montana Region, as well as president and CEO of its flagship hospital, St. Vincent Healthcare. As president and CEO of Northern Light Health, she focuses on health care policy and design models at the state and national levels.
info_outline Episode 184: Lessons of Intention From a Tiny Kitchen, With Annie MahleThe PR Maven Podcast
In this episode, Annie Mahle shares some of the lessons of intention she learned from working in a tiny kitchen on her windjammer and how those lessons can spread to your life overall. Annie defines what a tiny kitchen is and how working in a tiny kitchen inspired her to write a cookbook, “ to help others with tiny kitchens. Annie also talks about how she has built her personal brand around intention, from using all the food in the fridge, to what she brings into her home, to her morning routine. In addition to discussing the benefits of PR, Annie shares how she puts together her...
info_outline Episode 56: A Careers Worth of Tips Every PR Practitioner Should Know, With Chip CareyThe PR Maven Podcast
With 46 years of experience in the ski industry, Chip Carey has held positions at many ski resorts across the country. Carey worked at Sugarloaf for 26 years, filling roles in sales, marketing and public relations. From his experience building Sugarloaf as a skiing destination to the launching of new brands, Carey has been involved in many aspects of ski resort operation. His experience made him a stand-out candidate for his most recent position at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
info_outline Episode 272: Crafting Words That Sell: The Art of Copywriting with Stephen ChurchThe PR Maven Podcast
In this episode of The PR Maven® Podcast, host Nancy Marshall speaks with Stephen Church from Copywriter Pro, covering a wide array of topics from Stephen's background in psycholinguistics and his journey from teaching English globally to entering the family retail business and eventually founding Copywriter Pro. They delve into the significance of Freelance Writers Appreciation Week, Stephen's deep dive into SEO and commercial copywriting and their collaboration on the PR for the commemorative china for Prince William and Kate's royal wedding. The conversation navigates through Stephen's...
info_outline Episode 198: How To Combine PR and Personal Branding To Create Success for Your Business, With Amber LambkeThe PR Maven Podcast
How can you combine PR and personal branding techniques to make your business successful? In this episode, Amber Lambke, co-founder and CEO of , shares her business success story. Amber explains how the topic of grains was missing from conversations, how she helped start Maine Grains, and how she uses speaking engagements to start conversations and inspire others within the industry. In addition, learn who the famous Maine Grains customer is, and how Amber has been on her baking show! 00:00 Introduction to the PR Maven® Podcast 01:26 Introducing Guest: Amber Lambke ...
info_outline Episode 164: How to Adapt to Changing Customer Preferences, With Dana BullenThe PR Maven Podcast
From running the rental shop at Sugarloaf to becoming president of Sunday River, Dana Bullen joins Nancy to talk about his career in the ski business. While it may have been all about the snow when he started his career, Dana describes how people also take their experience into consideration, from the food to guest services. It all comes back to the snow at the end of the day, so Dana describes the importance of snowmaking and how Sunday River shares the snow conditions with their audience.
info_outline Episode 104: How To Grow an Already Established Brand With Karl StrandThe PR Maven Podcast
Karl was promoted to the position of Sugarloaf’s general manager in April of 2015. Strand has held a leading role in managing key segments of Sugarloaf's operations, as well as those of its sister resort, Sunday River. He began his career at the resorts in 2004, when he was hired as Vice President of Lodging and Property Management for both resorts. Most recently he was the Vice President of Mountain Operations at Sunday River.
info_outlineIn this episode, Annie Mahle shares some of the lessons of intention she learned from working in a tiny kitchen on her windjammer and how those lessons can spread to your life overall. Annie defines what a tiny kitchen is and how working in a tiny kitchen inspired her to write a cookbook, “The Tiny Kitchen Cookbook: Strategies and Recipes for Creating Amazing Meals in Small Spaces,” to help others with tiny kitchens. Annie also talks about how she has built her personal brand around intention, from using all the food in the fridge, to what she brings into her home, to her morning routine. In addition to discussing the benefits of PR, Annie shares how she puts together her social media calendar.
00:00 Introduction to the PR Maven Podcast
01:47 Introducing Guest: Annie Mahle
03:05 Getting Into Cooking Through Windjamming
06:41 Cooking in Small Kitchens
11:00 Annie’s Favorite Way To Cook
13:29 A Personal Brand Focused on Intention
19:59 PR Lending an Outside Perspective
22:16 The Benefits of PR When Compared to Advertising
25:48 Creating a Social Media Calendar
27:35 Helpful Resources
Related Episodes
About Annie
Annie Mahle has been cooking professionally for over 30 years in her own kitchens and other people's kitchens. Annie trained at The Culinary Institute of America and owned and ran the Schooner J. & E. Riggin, a Maine Windjammer, with her husband. In that tiny galley, she prepared three meals a day for guests all summer long. Her cooking, recipes and cookbooks have been highlighted on TODAY and Throwdown! with Bobby Flay. Her food and the Riggin have been featured in the Food Network, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, the Boston Globe and more. Her award-winning cookbook, “The Tiny Kitchen Cookbook: Strategies and Recipes for Creating Amazing Meals in Small Spaces,” has been well received in the tiny space community, but also in larger kitchens where home cooks are looking for healthy, smart recipes for two.