
St. Vrain School District- A Home for Innovation
Welcome to the Next Up Podcast! We traveled to Colorado for this episode to meet with Katie Cossette and Theresa Spires at St. Vrain Schools. We spoke about some of the innovative programs they’re imp...
14 Sep 202347min

Next Up Podcast Season 2 Intro
The Next Up Podcast is back! This time around we're on the search for influential innovative disruptors that are crushing it in their spaces. Join us as we travel coast to coast and speak with some of...
25 Aug 202332s

Rocking School Food Excellence
Thanks for tuning in to the Next Up podcast! School Food Rocks was in the house today and I was lucky enough to catch up with my two good friends, Joe Urban and Lauren Couchois. We spoke about their p...
14 Jun 20231h 8min

Breaking Out of Complacency
Thanks for tuning into the Next Up Podcast! For this episode I made the trip to Colorado to meet with my good friend, Shannon Soloman, of Aurora Public Schools . Our conversation included her winning ...
13 Jun 202356min

Staying Fresh with Reitano Design Group
Welcome back to the Next Up Podcast! In this episode, I spoke with Scott Reitano, Principal of Reitano Design Group. We spoke about how Reitano went from being a Manufacturers Rep to a Client Advocat...
13 Jun 202338min

The Importance of a Smile
Welcome back to another episode of the Next Up Podcast! In this episode, we connected with Shani Hall, General Manager of Student Nutrition Services at Hillsborough County Schools, Lori Drenth, Direct...
1 Jun 202346min

Unleashing the Power of Fresh Food
On this episode of Next Up, Marlon and Nisha meet with Fork Farms Co-Founder and President, Alex Tyink. We find out how Alex went from being an Opera Singer to discovering Hydroponics, and then creati...
15 Mai 202334min

Farming, Sustainability, and Dedication
On this episode of Next Up, Marlon and Nisha meet with Deeply Rooted Farms Founder and CEO, Kayla Beyer. Kayla grew up on a dairy farm and currently owns and operates a working beef and crop farm with...
26 Apr 202358min



















