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Troubleshooting Innovation is an industry-leading podcast about the challenges and opportunities that come with innovation in baking. Join our host and editor-in-chief Joanie Spencer as she connects with a new guest every season. They dive into issues like product development, sustainability, creative approaches to marketing and beyond.

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SEASON 15

Molly Blakeley, founder and CEO of Molly Bz Cookies

Molly talks about how she built a nationwide cookie brand from $150 and an InstaPot experiment. Sponsored by CoPack Connect.

New Season of Troubleshooting Innovation features Trina Bediako

SEASON 14

Trina Bediako, CEO of New Horizons Baking Co.

Trina shares how she balances generational wisdom and youthful disruption to expand a family bakery business in unconventional ways. Sponsored by Coperion.

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SEASON 13

Markey Culver, CEO of The Women's Bakery

As the leader of a social enterprise bakery in East Africa, Markey shares the challenges and rewards that come with creating change through baking. Sponsored by Middleby Bakery Group.

SEASON 12

Tony Martin, president of Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe

Tony explores how he’s grown this family-owned brand into a national icon. Sponsored by AMF Bakery Systems.

SEASON 11

Jennifer Steiner Pool, president and creator-in-chief of Steiner’s Baking Co.

Jennifer talks about how to turn a special family recipe into a commercially viable brand. Sponsored by Puratos.

SEASON 10

Julie Miller Jones and Charlotte Martin, Grain Foods Foundation

Miller Jones, a member of GFF’s Scientific Advisory Board, and Martin, registered dietitian and consultant for GFF, break down the health benefits of bread. Sponsored by Lallemand.

SEASON 9

Darlene Nicosia, CEO of Hearthside Food Solutions

Darlene talks about operations, culture and innovation … behind the curtain of co-manufacturing. Sponsored by Reading Bakery Systems.

SEASON 8

Marc and Elana Schulman, leaders at Eli's Cheesecake

Their conversation explores innovation, growth and longevity through the eyes of a family-owned bakery. Sponsored by Oakes.

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