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Axel is live this week at Butcher's Ball with an expert panel of guests including: Daniel Vaughn - BBQ Editor at Texas Monthly Ara Malekian - Harlem Road Texas BBQ, Richmond Erin Smith Feges - Feges BBQ, Houston Ben Sassani - Photographer  Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Packing Taste host Axel Brave is sitting down with Mason Ayer, CEO of Kerbey Lane Cafe. Mason and Axel get into the history of Kerbey Lane, the evolution of the restaurant over the last 40 years and spill some fun late night stories. Learn more about Kerbey Lane Cafe https://kerbeylanecafe.com/ Learn more about High Note: https://highnoteatx.com/ Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Mason Ayer Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Packing Taste host Axel Brave is sitting down with Ali Cayne of Haven’s Kitchen. Haven's Kitchen is a cooking school, café, venue, creative agency, and social hub in New York City. They also have a line of sauces as well, all of it revolving around one goal: Empower people through innovative food experiences. Learn more about Ali: https://havenskitchen.com/about-havens Learn more about Haven's Kitchen Sauces: https://havenskitchen.com/sauces.html Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Ali Cayne Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Packing Taste host Axel Brave this week is chatting with an Austin original, Scott Jensen. Known for being one of the founders of Stubb's BBQ Sauce and accompanying music venue, Scott is now at the helm of Rhythm Superfoods. He and Axel talk about how Scott got his started in CPG and how he continues to navigate the industry. Learn more about Scott: https://rhythmsuperfoods.com/interview-with-rhythm-ceo-scott-jensen/ Learn more about Rhythm Super Foods: https://rhythmsuperfoods.com/ Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Scott Jensen Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel is sitting down with co-founder and advisor of Cavu Venture Partners, Clayton Christopher. Clayton is the founder and former CEO of Sweet Leaf Tea company as well as former founder and CEO of Deep Eddy Vodka. He also went on to become the co-founder of Rhythm Super Foods and in 2006 he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year for Central Texas. Learn more about Clayton: https://www.cavuventures.com/ Learn more about Rhythm Super Foods: https://rhythmsuperfoods.com/ Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Clayton Christopher Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel sits down with Instagram marketers and influencers Chelsea Bancroft and Rachel Holtin. The two share some of their strategies for working with brands, and what helps create an authentic relationship with an online audience. Learn more about Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/austinfoodstagram Learn more about Chelsea: https://www.instagram.com/onechelofanadventure Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Rachel Holtin & Chelsea Bancroft Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel sits down with Farrah Moussallati and Cecilia Panichelli. Farrah is the co-founder of Afia Foods, a better-for-you Mediterranean food brand; and Cecilia is the co-founder of Cocina54, a on-the-go healthy empanada company. The two of them are bringing their diverse cultural flavors to Texas consumers in the frozen food aisles. They also were two of the founders chosen to participate in the Chobani Incubator program. Learn more about Farrah and Afia Foods: https://www.afiafoods.com/ Learn more about Cecilia and Cocina54: https://www.cocina-54.com/ Follow Axel and the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/packingtastepodcast/ Guest: Farrah Moussallati & Cecilia Panichelli Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel sits down with his fellow Houstonian and friend, David Cordua .A chef and restaurateur David was raised around food in the family business. David and Axel discuss how travel and education moved David back home to work with his family’s restaurant group, and using it as a launching pad for new projects and ideas like the creation of his new company, Michael + David Cordúa Hospitality. The two also dug into  the origins and importance of Texas BBQ and why other grilling techniques are becoming so popular in Texas. Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidcordua/ Learn more about David's Catering company: https://www.dmcordua.com/ Watch David explore and share Houston Food Culture: https://www.pbs.org/show/houston-cookbook/ Guest: David Cordua Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel digs into the benefits and origins of the Go Texan program with Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller. An eighth generation Texas farmer and rancher, Sid Miller is the 12th Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). He oversees TDA’s world-renowned GO TEXAN program — a marketing effort to showcase the best products, companies and communities that call the Lone Star State home. Since taking office, Commissioner Miller’s passion to increase market exposure for Texas agriculture has led him and his staff to mount trade missions to Cuba, Ecuador, Argentina, Israel, China and more. Learn more about Go Texan:  http://www.gotexan.org/ Guest: Sid Miller Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production - http://foundingmedia.com A Postive Influence - https://shows.pippa.io/the-positive-influence Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel is getting spicy with CEO and co-founder of Yellowbird Foods, George Milton. Axel and George talk about how Yellowbird maintains their quality levels at scale, and how they built their now cult following. You can learn more about Yellowbird by visiting: https://yellowbirdsauce.com/ Guest: George Milton Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel is digging to all things funding, investing, and growth with Kirstin Ross of SKU. SKU is the go to consumer products accelerator in Texas. They educate and equip companies with market-validated products for growth, and help turn them into world class brands. To learn more about SKU please visit their website: http://sku.is/ Guest: Kirstin Ross Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Axel is chatting with co-founder of Wildway, Kyle Koehler. Kyle and his co-founder and wife Kelli started Wildway together and have grown their grain-free, better for your granola and cereals. Kyle shares how they got their start, how they survive the ups and downs, and even find time for adventure. Guest: Kyle Koehler Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Packing Taste Podcast with Axel Brave. In our first episode we are sitting down with CEO of Richard's Rainwater, Taylor O'Neil. He talks us through the rainwater collection process, the history of the company, and where they see water sustainability moving forward in the future. Guest: Taylor O'Neil Host: Axel Brave Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio/Video Engineer: Jake Wallace A Founding Media Production Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Packing Taste Podcast with Axel Brave. New season coming March 2019. A Founding Media Production Altered Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Too Cool" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.