
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
"The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA" is your all-access pass to the heart of the retail baking industry. Each episode brings you inside the kitchen with leading bakers, educators, and innovators who share their stories, tips, and insights. From the secrets of achieving the perfect loaf to navigating business growth, we explore what it takes to elevate your baking craft and career. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an aspiring baker, or simply hungry for inspiration, tune in and discover how the Retail Bakers of America helps you rise to every challenge—and savor every success.
Podcasting since 2025 • 17 episodes
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
Latest Episodes
E16: From Fine Dining to Cookie Empire | The Perfect Rise Podcast
What happens when a fine dining pastry chef faces a career-ending injury? For Tracy Mattson, it became the spark that launched Cookie Take a Bite—a boutique cookie brand built on elevated flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a deep co...
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Episode 16
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43:40

E15: From Pastry Chef to Industry Leader: Scott Calvert’s Baking Journey
From Pastry Chef to Industry Leader: Scott Calvert’s Baking JourneyIn this episode of The Perfect Rise, Scott Calvert—President of Tootie Pie Co. and immediate past president of the Retail Bakers of America—shares his 35+...
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Episode 15
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37:32

E14: From Weekend Help to Donut Empire: Gary VanderStelt of Sprinkles Donuts
From Weekend Help to Donut Empire: Gary VanderStelt of Sprinkles Donuts | The Perfect Rise PodcastWhat happens when the kid who swore he’d never work in a bakery ends up running one of the busiest donut operations in Michigan?...
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Episode 14
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37:45

E13: The Truth About Becoming a Certified Master Baker
What does it really take to become a Certified Master Baker? In this episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef LeeAnn Adams shares her journey—from late nights in the kitchen to passing one of the most intense baking exams in the indu...
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Episode 13
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19:18

E12: Baking Isn’t Hard: Taylor Craft on Curiosity & Cake
What does it take to go from actor to baker—and find your flavor voice along the way?In this episode of The Perfect Rise, host Kimberly Houston sits down with Taylor Craft, a Kendall College grad and career changer who left a 13...
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Episode 12
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29:33
