Season 3 Recap
The Conch podcast
This week in Season 6, Episode 3 of The Conch podcast, we’re revisiting Season 3 in our ongoing recap series with Julie, Cameron, and Crystal from Seaworthy! From the rise of tinned fish queens to the grit of seafood entrepreneurs, we reflect on the stories and themes that made our third season unforgettable. What stood out? Women leading the tinned fish trend The power (and challenge) of family-founded businesses Why people stay committed to seafood despite the obstacles Plus, catch up on where some of our guests are now! Episode Transcript Episode Guide 00:05 Julie and...
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Season 2 Recap
The Conch podcast
In Season 6, Episode 2 of The Conch podcast, Julie, Cameron, and Crystal from Seaworthy keep the retrospective rolling, this time diving into the highlights of Season 2. From oyster deep-dives to the balance between wild and farmed seafood, this season was packed with big conversations. Tune in for reflections on seafood as a nutritious food source (not just a commodity), updates on favorite past guests, and plenty of oyster love along the way! Episode Transcript Episode Guide 00:05 SAGE’s Julie and Cameron and Crystal from Seaworthy continue the recap of five seasons of The...
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Season 1 Recap
The Conch podcast
We’re kicking things off with a special retrospective series—each episode will look back at a different season of the podcast, starting with the one that launched it all back in late 2021. In this first episode, Julie and Cameron from SAGE join Crystal from Seaworthy Experiences to revisit Season 1 and the big themes that shaped it, including: How racism fuels forced labor in seafood What’s changed since the pandemic Gen Z’s influence on the industry Plus, learn where some of our very first guests are now & hear more about 𝗜𝗡 𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥,...
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The Conch-Rachelle Hacmac
The Conch podcast
The world needs to know about the power of ✨𝗦𝗘𝗔 𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦✨—how they’re regeneratively farmed, why they improve our coastal communities, and ways they shine as a culinary ingredient. 🌊🌿 In fact, there’s so much to unpack on this fascinating topic that we brought on seaweed advocate Rachelle Hacmac to The Conch podcast! Rachelle is one of the co-founders of Winter Waters, an amazing seaweed-centric regenerative seafare dining series that is leading this conversation in Oregon. So hear all about sea veggies—including 3...
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The Conch Podcast - Mary Parks
The Conch podcast
Have you heard of the GREEN CRAB, which is commonly known as the “world’s worst invasive species?” Harming ecosystems and other species, the green crab is bad news—which makes it a great species to eat! But how do you go about building a culinary market for an invasive species, especially given that many Americans don’t stray too far from seafoods like salmon, tuna, and shrimp? Here to tell us on Season 5, Episode 9 of The Conch podcast is Mary Parks, the amazing Executive Director of Greencrab.org. On a mission to spread awareness of its invasive impact, Mary’s taking...
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The Conch- Leslie Canavera
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How can we use AI and Machine Learning to support Arctic fishing, shipping, and kelp mariculture—all of which are increasingly impacted by the climate crisis? Leslie Canavera, a Yup’ik Alaska Native and the CEO of PolArctic, is here to tell us on the latest episode of The Conch podcast! The PolArctic team developed the “first AI model of its kind to treat Indigenous Knowledge and Western science as equals, training with and validating both knowledge systems.” If you’re curious to hear how merging these two knowledge bases has helped strengthen the seafood industry in the...
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The Conch- Caroline Ferguson Irlanda
The Conch podcast
When does a rising tide NOT lift all boats? How does U.S. militarization affect the people of Palau and their seafood? And, in what ways do economic, racial, gender, and environmental justice issues intersect in the seafood sector? We’ve got some mighty BIG questions on the latest episode of The Conch, and THE person to answer them. On Season 5, Episode 7, Dr. Caroline Ferguson Irlanda shares her eye-opening insights and solutions to pressing challenges. A postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University and the host of Surf and Turf Podcast, Dr. Caroline and her podcast...
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The Conch- Mavis-Jay Sanders
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In what ways do food and social justice intersect? How can we help formerly incarcerated youth develop culinary careers? And why is it so important to support independent Black farmers? Chef Mavis-Jay Sanders digs into all of this with us on Season 5, Episode 6 of The Conch podcast! A James Beard Award-Winning chef, culinarian, and storyteller, Chef Mavis-Jay has supported so many wonderful organizations and initiatives, from the Coalition for Sustainable Aquaculture to the Queer Food Foundation (which she helped found!). So join us for this episode where she shares her...
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The Conch- Kamille Harris and Jasmine Hardy
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Whether you’re brand new to OYSTERS or have been obsessed for years, you’ll want to get to know Kamille Harris and Jasmine Hardy, the amazing gals behind @BlackGirlsNOysters! The Atlanta-based duo joins us on Season 5, Episode 5 of The Conch podcast to talk about the power of social media in spreading seafood positivity with the world, why representation matters, and their oyster eating tips. Episode Guide :00 Intro 01:46 The first taste of an oyster leads to an obsession. Introducing Jasmine Hardy and Kamille Harris, aka @blackgirlsnoysters on Instagram! 04:27 ...
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The Conch- Sarah Schumann
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Imagine a thriving, climate-resilient fishing industry that’s fueled by renewable energy and led by people in boots—not suits. That’s the vision and reality that Sarah Schumann, Campaign Director of the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign, is working so hard to create. As a fisher and climate activist, Sarah knows firsthand how climate change affects fisheries and the livelihoods of the people behind them, along with the feasible, scalable solutions needed. On Season 5, Episode 4 of The Conch podcast, we chat with her about everything from the multifaceted challenges of...
info_outlineAccording to recent research, women make up only 4% of the CEOs of the world’s largest seafood companies. That’s why we’re especially excited to bring you Kim Gorton’s story and insights—Kim is the CEO and President of Slade Gorton, a third-generation, family-owned seafood importer, processor, and distributor in Boston that got its start way back in 1849.
Tune into Season 3, Episode 7 of The Conch podcast to hear how Kim carries on her family’s legacy and pushes for continuous improvement in reducing waste, regenerating resources, and providing sustainable seafood with a low carbon footprint.
Episode Guide:
- :00 Intro
- 01:10 As the President and CEO of Slade Gorton, Kim is carrying forth her family's incredible legacy in the seafood business that began in 1849!
- 3:58 How Slade Gorton is realizing their commitments to reducing waste, regenerating resources, and reshaping the consumer's experience with seafood.
- 12:18 Climate change: the 800 lb gorilla in the seafood industry. *Read more about the complexities and nuances of the carbon footprint of seafood and other protein sources.
- 18:10 The seafood industry showed great resilience and collaboration during the pandemic, however challenges still linger.
- 22:44 Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good—advice on how nonprofits and the seafood industry must work together to achieve common goals.
- 26:24 A career in the family seafood business wasn’t always a given.
- 33:40 The seafood industry—once highly dangerous, unpredictable, and rigorous—is evolving into an exciting career choice for more women and youth.
- 37:40 Advice to SAGE: highlight accomplishments of women in the sector who merit recognition.
- 39:03 Kim uplifts the dynamic Sylvia Wulf!
Resources:
- Learn more about Slade Gorton and their mission to bring wholesome, nutritious and sustainable seafood from around the world to America’s table.
- Recommend this episode to one person who is curious about America’s original seafood family!
Credits:
The Conch podcast is a program of Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE).
Audio production, engineering, editing, mixing, and sound design by Crystal Sanders-Alvarado and team at Seaworthy.
Theme music: “Dilation” by Satan's Pilgrims
Funding generously provided by: David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Builders Initiative