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Balanced Tray

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The official Balanced Tray (formerly Friday Food Fight) podcast is where we are redefining what it means to be a School Nutrition Professional — Redefining School Nutrition, One Bite at A Time!

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32:53

S3 Ep6: Balanced Tray – Marketing Hacks to Make...

Balanced Tray ·

2025/10/07

In this episode, we are joined by Alex, a registered dietitian passionate about school food service. Together, we explore the challenges of serving nutritious and appealing meals while balancing regulations, labor shortages, and parental expectations.Alex shares her journey into dietetics, innovative ways to engage kids with healthier food, and her advocacy for free meals for all students. We also dive into the power of marketing, creative menu presentation, and how social media can spotlight the

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29:34

S3 Ep5: Balanced Tray – The Art of Appetite: Food...

Balanced Tray ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of The Balanced Tray, we’re joined by Ashley Moyna Schwickert, founder of Studio Moyna, to explore the power of food photography in school nutrition marketing. Ashley shares practical tips for capturing crave-worthy food photos—using just your smartphone! Whether you’re new to photography or already snapping pics, this episode is packed with easy, effective strategies to help you connect with students and parents through eye-catching visuals.Get to know more about Ashley and Studio

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39:34

S3 Ep4: Ignite Your Leadership S.H.I.N.E. -...

Balanced Tray ·

2025/02/20

Join an invigorating discussion with LaVonna Roth as she delves into her transformative 'Shine' framework, designed for personal and professional growth. Covering aspects like self-care, overcoming challenges, and leveraging strengths and passions, LaVonna shares her journey and actionable insights. Learn how to instill positive self-talk, navigate life’s hurdles, and achieve a sense of balance and fulfillment. Perfect for educators, leaders, and anyone seeking to ignite their potential!

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58:02

S3 Ep3: S3 Ep2: Changing the Image of School Nutrition

Balanced Tray ·

2024/11/06

In this episode, you will learn strategies to change the image of school nutrition programs by exploring effective marketing and communication techniques.Our guest, Marlon Gordon, Founder and CEO of NxtGen Network, will share insights into his organization’s initiatives aimed at transforming perceptions of school meals. Together, we will discuss ways to address common misconceptions about school nutrition, highlight innovative programs that have successfully improved perceptions, and identify

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32:31

S3 Ep2: Engaging Students and Parents in School...

Balanced Tray ·

2024/09/19

In this episode, we chat with Tarrah Westercamp about how students and parents make a difference in school nutrition!We'll explore strategies for improving meal quality, increasing participation, and fostering a healthier school environment.

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34:03

S3 Ep1: Food Allergy Management Matters

Balanced Tray ·

2024/08/22

In this episode,Tarrah Westercamp, MS, RDN, SNS, a seasoned dietitian with over a decade of experience in school nutrition, shares her expertise on the increasing prevalence of food allergies in schools. She discusses the importance of developing and implementing robust allergy management plans to ensure student safety. Tarrah also highlights the challenges schools face, such as labor shortages and resource constraints, and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive allergy training

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38:45

S2 Ep4: Menu and Budget Engineering Magic with Menulogic

Balanced Tray ·

2023/10/27

In this episode, MenuLogic will give us helpful insights on effective menu planning while also managing your budget and making the most of your available resources.We talked about: Founding Menu Logic Early Career Challenges Advice for Young Directors Lack of Technology Solutions How Does Menu Logic Collect and Utilize Data to Help School Nutrition Districts Improve Their Menu Insights And Advice on Improving the Financial Outlook of School Nutrition Programs Focusing on Impact and

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46:19

S2 Ep3: Public Speaking 101

Balanced Tray ·

2023/09/20

In this episode, Malissa Marsden, a child nutrition consultant for over 30 years, explores the fundamentals of public speaking, delving into practical tips and strategies that will help you overcome anxiety, craft engaging speeches, and captivate your audience's attention.

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31:31

S2 Ep2: Team Building for the Future

Balanced Tray ·

2023/05/11

🎙️ In this episode, we dive into the power of team building for school nutrition departments. Discover how encouragement, celebrating progress, and reframing failure can transform your team dynamics. Tune in for practical strategies and inspiring stories!

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32:15

S2 Ep1: Conquering Your Challenges

Balanced Tray ·

2023/03/16

AND WE'RE BACK! 💙 In this episode of Friday Food Fight Season 2, join Matt Upton, the Chief Encouragement Officer of Let’s Conquer Your Challenges, as he shares valuable insights on conquering challenges. As an experienced executive coach, consultant, and professional development expert, Matt will inspire and empower you to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. Tune in for an uplifting conversation filled with practical tips and motivation to help you conquer your challenges!

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46:02

S1 Ep42: Making Your Virtual Event A Success

Balanced Tray ·

2021/08/18

In this week's episode we talk to Bart Christian, Nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, and Craig Weidel Executive Director of School Nutrition Association of Arizona.

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46:54

S1 Ep41: Rediscovering Your Power

Balanced Tray ·

2021/08/18

Bart Christian, a nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, talks about how to rediscover your power!

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40:13

S1 Ep40: Supply Chains Solutions For the Future

Balanced Tray ·

2021/08/17

Will supply chains continue to be important in the future? - In this week's episode, we will talk to Bart Christian, Nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, and Alison Powers, Registered Dietitian and Regional Sales Manager for JTM Food Group. We will be discussing Supply Chains Solutions For the Future" 💡️ Never miss an episode of Friday Food Fight!

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42:39

S1 Ep39: Going Back To Work COVID Smart

Balanced Tray ·

2021/08/17

In this week's episode we talk to Bart Christian, Nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, and Scott Jensen, Co-Founder and President of Direct Education Worldwide, Inc.

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40:22

S1 Ep38: Building Super Hero Leaders

Balanced Tray ·

2021/06/24

There’s no such thing as an official term or formula, either on how to get leadership skills or on learning to be a good leader. So, how do you do it? In this week's episode, we’re exploring superhero skills that can inspire you to grow into a true leader! We will talk to Bart Christian, Nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, and Joe Pettit - Supervisor Charleston County School District, SC. We will be discussing "Building Super Hero Leaders". Never miss an episode of

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39:45

S1 Ep37: Virtual Back to School Meetings

Balanced Tray ·

2021/06/18

Virtual learning is not something we all thought would be happening, but it is new, real, and happening now! Bart Christian, a nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, talks about how to hold a successful virtual meeting and some amazing ways to use technology today!

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35:22

S1 Ep36: Taking Child Nutrition to the Next Level...

Balanced Tray ·

2021/06/11

In this episode, we will talk about what Child Nutrition is doing to protect children's right to nutrition in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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36:42

S1 Ep35: Turning Difficulty into Opportunity

Balanced Tray ·

2021/06/04

In this course, you will learn how to define difficulties, identify causes, use creativity for problem-solving and implement the solution to turn them into opportunities.

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40:19

S1 Ep34: Changing The Image Of School Lunch

Balanced Tray ·

2021/05/21

We will talk to Bart Christian, a Nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, and Maria Eunice, Director, Food and Nutrition Services, Alachua Co. Public Schools, FL We will be discussing "Changing The Image of School Lunch" 🥗🥙🥪

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33:35

S1 Ep33: EP 33 Working Remotely and Having a Positive...

Balanced Tray ·

2021/05/14

Bart Christian, a nationally recognized speaker in the school nutrition industry, talks about working remotely and having a positive attitude!

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