In this conversation, Lauren Alvarez interviews Chris Grdovic, Chief Partnerships Officer at Goldbelly. They discuss Chris's career journey, including her time at Food and Wine and her experience on the very first season of reality TV show, Top Chef. They also talk about the importance of collaboration, trust, and caring in building successful teams. Chris shares her insights on creating a fun and approachable environment in the food industry and highlights the significance of assuming the best in others, and they dive deep on her experiences working in the publishing industry, her transition to consulting, and why she chose to go back to full-time. Chris and Lauren emphasize the importance of building and maintaining a strong network, as well as the value of planning and setting goals. Tune in for some favorite eats, some highly recommended reads, and why assuming the best in others fosters positive and productive teams. 

"Respecting the parameters of the person you're reaching out to, acknowledging their professional pursuit, and then asking for the favor, man, that's going to get you so much further." - Chris Grdovic

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Recommended books in this episode include:
 'Setting the Table' by Danny Meyer
'Unreasonable Hospitality' by Will Gadara
‘Your Network Is Your Net Worth’ by Porter Gale
'Fast Forward' by Lisa McCarthy

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