What does Good, Clean, and Fair Food for All really look like when we bring it into our communities, our events, and our daily choices?
I can't wait to explore this with Kris Reid, Executive Director of Slow Food USA.
Kris's story comes full circle: inspired by the Slow Food movement in the early 2000s, she built her chef career and co-founded the PIEDMONT CULINARY GUILD to strengthen ties between farmers, makers, and eaters in Charlotte and beyond. In January, she stepped into the role of leading Slow Food USA into its next chapter.
In this episode of Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE, we'll talk about:
▶︎ How Kris's journey as a chef, mother, and food advocate connects to Slow Food's mission
▶︎ Why grassroots community relationships are the key to transforming food systems
▶︎ The values behind the Slow Food Manifesto and Theory of Change—and what they mean for us as event professionals
▶︎ How upcoming gatherings like Terra Madre Americas are uniting diverse voices around food justice, agroecology, and cultural exchange
For those of us planning events and feeding guests, this conversation is more than philosophy—it's about how we choose menus, source ingredients, and create inclusive dining experiences that nourish both people and planet.
Kris is bringing energy, vision, and a lifetime of passion to this role. I'm honored to welcome her as a guest and as a leader shaping the future of food advocacy.
Will you join me for this powerful conversation?
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