In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Karen Branding, president and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Business Council, a collective of leading executives representing many of the largest companies in the metro area. The discussion touches on Branding's background, the future of downtown St. Louis, her view of the challenges facing the region, and the key initiatives the RBC plans to tackle in 2025 and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

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Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Karen Branding, president and CEO of the St. Louis Regional Business Council, a collective of leading executives representing many of the largest companies in the metro area. The discussion touches on Branding's background, the future of downtown St. Louis, her view of the challenges facing the region, and the key initiatives the RBC plans to tackle in 2025 and beyond. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.jingleholiday.com/stl" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Jingle STL)">Jingle STL</a>. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/kwMbWCPyVye9VrQDEt7bxp114BF1aD5pBwHEPkGU9RIpRknP0t5g4sbrGtELmlaX/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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Regional Business Council's Karen Branding

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Tara Gallina, co-owner of Take Root Hospitality, which counts Vicia, Winslow's Table, Bistro La Floraison, and Taqueria Morita in its portfolio of popular St. Louis restaurants. The discussion touches on the factors that make the local restaurant scene unique, how Take Root properties found their niche, the expansion of the company's catering and private event services, and industry trends, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL and supported by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/mike-miller/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.stlmag.com/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Tara Gallina, co-owner of Take Root Hospitality, which counts <a href="https://www.viciarestaurant.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.viciarestaurant.com/">Vicia</a>, <a href="https://winslowstable.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://winslowstable.com/">Winslow's Table</a>, <a href="https://www.bistrolafloraison.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.bistrolafloraison.com/">Bistro La Floraison</a>, and <a href="https://www.taqueriamorita.com/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.taqueriamorita.com/">Taqueria Morita</a> in its portfolio of popular St. Louis restaurants. The discussion touches on the factors that make the local restaurant scene unique, how Take Root properties found their niche, the expansion of the company's catering and private event services, and industry trends, among other topics. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" data-cke-saved-href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" data-cke-saved-href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" data-cke-saved-href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
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This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.jingleholiday.com/stl" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.jingleholiday.com/stl">Jingle STL</a> and supported by the <a href="https://slso.org/" data-cke-saved-href="https://slso.org/">St. Louis Symphony Orchestra</a>. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22—December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.stlmag.com/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" data-cke-saved-href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

Take Root Hospitality's Tara Gallina

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Dr. Rhonda Brown, vice president of clinical operations for the caregiver support platform TCARE. The discussion focuses on the impact of TCARE's work, the company's journey from Wisconsin to St. Louis, and how it has benefitted from relocating to the region. Brown also explains how science informs TCARE's support practices, things employers should recognize about burnout, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. For more than 50 years, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race has been wowing crowds in St. Louis. Want to be part of the magic in 2025? It’s never too early to become a sponsor. Learn more about how you can support this St. Louis tradition.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/aJItwUYVr1UsLkeptatqa8kzxsUsZP0baKMFlOHlM7lDk1EajeDjPr3RApm1M7t3/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with Dr. Rhonda Brown, vice president of clinical operations for the caregiver support platform <a href="https://www.tcare.ai/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (TCARE)">TCARE</a>. The discussion focuses on the impact of TCARE's work, the company's journey from Wisconsin to St. Louis, and how it has benefitted from relocating to the region. Brown also explains how science informs TCARE's support practices, things employers should recognize about burnout, and more. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (The Great Forest Park Balloon Race)">The Great Forest Park Balloon Race</a>. For more than 50 years, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race has been wowing crowds in St. Louis. Want to be part of the magic in 2025? It’s never too early to become a sponsor. <a href="http://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Learn more)">Learn more</a> about how you can support this St. Louis tradition.
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/aJItwUYVr1UsLkeptatqa8kzxsUsZP0baKMFlOHlM7lDk1EajeDjPr3RApm1M7t3/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

TCARE's Dr. Rhonda Brown

In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with Marson Foods president and co-owner Jan Marson and chief operating officer Tyler Wallace. The conversation touches on the opening of the company's new $35 million, 150,000-square-foot production facility in Hazelwood and its embrace of automation. Marson also traces the history of the family business, including the decision to sell their former company, Nature's Bakery, to Kind, jumping back into the industry, and why they felt it was important to invest in St. Louis. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Jingle STL. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22 to December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.

Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to podcasts@stlmag.com.

Want to learn more? Subscribe to our BizSTL Leadership newsletter for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.

Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at lleppert@stlmag.com.

In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/SYiRfitmFz4sLpzjVNyS1VnSW5mmASSCbrQlcMIHsftMws5fozIWPoFIyhONlUFY/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://marsonfoods.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Marson Foods)">Marson Foods</a> president and co-owner Jan Marson and chief operating officer Tyler Wallace. The conversation touches on the opening of the company's new $35 million, 150,000-square-foot production facility in Hazelwood and its embrace of automation. Marson also traces the history of the family business, including the decision to sell their former company, Nature's Bakery, to Kind, jumping back into the industry, and why they felt it was important to invest in St. Louis. Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.jingleholiday.com/stl" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Jingle STL)">Jingle STL</a>. Looking to elevate your company holiday celebrations? Book your party at JINGLE! at CarShield Field in O'Fallon, Missouri, November 22 to December 31. Reserve themed holiday suites for a groups of every size.
Have an idea for a future episode? Send your thoughts or feedback to <a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (podcasts@stlmag.com)">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Want to learn more? Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/SYiRfitmFz4sLpzjVNyS1VnSW5mmASSCbrQlcMIHsftMws5fozIWPoFIyhONlUFY/++/slm-updates/subscribe-to-the-bizstl-leadership-newsletter/">BizSTL Leadership newsletter</a> for more insights from local leaders on St. Louis’ business community.
Interested in being a podcast sponsor? Contact Lauren Leppert at <a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com" aria-label="Link opens in new window (lleppert@stlmag.com)">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.

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