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 • 22 episodes
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
Latest Episodes
E21: The Bagel Ambassador joins The Perfect Rise!
What happens when you spot a gap in the market that should exist… and decide to build it yourself?BagelFest was born from that exact moment — an idea that didn’t make sense not to exist. In today’s episode, Chef Kimberl...
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Episode 21
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37:23
E20: Icing Smiles: Turning Compassion Into Cake
What if one cake could change everything?In this heartfelt episode of The Perfect Rise Podcast, Chef Kimberly Houston sits down with Tracy Quisenberry, founder of Icing Smiles
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Episode 20
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26:50
E19: Why We’re Losing Chefs — and How CHOW’s Fixing It
What if the same passion that drives your success is quietly breaking you down?In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef Kimberly Houston sits down with Jasmin Vitolo Parks-Papadopoulos, Chief Growth Offic...
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Episode 19
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32:46
E18: Mastery, Mindset & Integrity: Lessons from Certified Master Baker Chef Cody Middleton
What does it really take to become a Certified Master Baker—and a true master of your craft?In this episode of The Perfect Rise, Chef Kimberl...
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Episode 18
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31:18
E:17 Chef Matthew Ratliff on Mastering Pastry & Career Success
What does it take to rise to the top of the pastry world? In this episode of The Perfect Rise: Conversations with the RBA, Executive Pastry Chef Matthew Ratliff shares his journey from the Culinary Institute of America to competing (an...
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Episode 17
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28:06