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Baked-In with Josh Allen

Baked-In with Josh Allen

By: Gaslight Studio STL c/o Josh Allen
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Josh sits down with industry innovators to uncover the unique ideas and values that are baked in to their businesses and have led to extraordinary success. These conversations can be a catalyst for other leaders to discover, develop and deliver powerful results!Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Ep 91: Chef Alec Schingel | Robin Restaurant
    Jun 5 2025

    On this week’s episode presented by Busey Bank, I’m joined by someone who doesn’t just cook food—he crafts experiences. After nearly two decades working in acclaimed kitchens across the country and the globe—from Belgium to Blue Hill at Stone Barns—Chef Alec Schingel has finally gone solo. And he’s doing it with intention. His brand-new fine dining concept, Robin Restaurant, just opened its doors in the heart of Maplewood, Missouri, bringing what he calls “fine comfort” to the table—think elevated Midwest cuisine with zero pretension and total purpose. But what does it actually take to go from idea to brick-and-mortar? What are the real leadership and business decisions behind building a restaurant from scratch—not just the food, but the systems, the space, the people?

    Alec joins us to talk about the 18-year journey that led to this moment, the hurdles of opening his own place, the metrics he’s using to define success, and why obsessing over every detail—from warm bread to water refills—isn’t just hospitality... it’s strategy. Let’s roll…

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 90: UMSL Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
    May 30 2025

    In this week’s episode presented by Busey Bank, we’re excited to feature one of the city’s most impactful new initiatives: the UMSL EIC Entrepreneurship Certificate program, now open to the public for the very first time. Whether you're a brand-new startup or a seasoned business owner looking to scale, this program is designed to give entrepreneurs at every stage the tools, knowledge, and connections to grow. Backed by partners like Arch Grants, WEPOWER, and Schnuck Markets, and tied to the high-stakes Anchor Accelerator PitchFest competition, UMSL EIC is building a vibrant pipeline of opportunity—and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Joining us is Dr. Scott Morris, Executive Director of the UMSL EIC, to walk us through the vision behind the program, how it’s changing the game for founders in our region, and what’s next for this thriving hub of innovation. Let’s roll…

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    44 mins
  • Food Is Love | Lasse Sorenson & Jason Pinkston
    May 23 2025
    On this episode presented by Busey Bank, I’m joined by Chef Lasse Sorensen and producer Jason Pinkston, the duo behind Food is Love—a visually stunning, heart-forward food and travel series that started on St. Louis PBS and is now streaming on Amazon Prime and YouTube. We’ll talk about the show’s evolution from local kitchens to global cultures, the challenges of public TV funding, staying true to your mission while scaling, and what sets Food is Love apart in a crowded media landscape. Let’s roll… #foodislove #chef #stlouis #pbs #creativecontent #bourdain
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    51 mins
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