Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 895 followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
heykayinthebay@gmail.com
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Host
Kahja Elliott - Food enthusiast and podcast host who explores the personal, creative, and business stories behind the people shaping the food industry.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Azikiwee Anderson - Bakery Expansion, Opening A Café, Financial Challenges Of Growth, Community Engagement, Creative Careers, And Sustaining Passion While Building A Business.
D'Andre Carter - Barbecue Technique, Culinary Training, Rapid Business Expansion, Family Entrepreneurship, Private Catering, And Community Advocacy.
Randi Gray - Food Culture, Career Development, Leadership, Organizational Systems, Artificial Intelligence, And Adapting To Technological Change.
Chantal Martin - Culinary Education, Hospitality Careers, Teaching, Culinary Program Development, Industry Pathways, And The Role Of Laney Bistro In Student Training.
Rory Kandel - Bakery Entrepreneurship, Adapting A Business After An MS Diagnosis, Resilience, Customer Connection, Scaling Strategy, And Support For Small-business Owners.
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Episodes
Where Are They Now?: As Told By Azikiwee "Z" Anderson of Rize Up Bakery (S7/E10)
September 29, 2026
In the first episode in the "Where Are They Now" series, Kahja catches up with Azikiwee "Z" Anderson, founder, owner, and head baker of Rize Up Bakery, San Francisco’s first Black-owned sourdough bakery. Launched in 2020 in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the isolation of the pandemic, Z—a self-taught baker—turned to sourdough as a form of therapy, creativity, and connection, growing into one of the Bay Area’s most recognizable artisan bakeries.Following their first interview in Ja...
(RE-RUN) Grills, Goals, and Soul: As Told by Chef D'Andre Carter of Soul & Smoke
September 08, 2026
**RE-RUN; originally released July 8, 2025With so many regions renowned for their style of BBQ, it can be hard to stand out, but if you add in a chef-driven menu, the integration of fine dining techniques, and years of hands-on experience like Chef D'Andre Carter has, you can create a lane of your own! From leading the team of a Michelin Star kitchen to private catering to opening Soul & Smoke, the BBQ concept he owns and operates alongside his wife Heather, Chef D'Andre leveraged hi...
Let's Take It From The Top: As Told By Randi Gray (S7/E9)
August 25, 2026
Although Kay In The Bay and The As Told By Podcast launched just over 4 years ago, the seeds were planted years ago against the backdrop of a NYC upbringing, so there was no better person to talk to for this lookback episode than Randi Gray, Kahja's best friend of 40+ years! Sharing childhood experiences around food, Kahja reflects with Randi on the road to creating a food media platform, and Randi shares her own path to building Stronger Systems LLC, where she's empowering and developing lea...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The As Told By Podcast?
The As Told By Podcast is hosted by Kahja Elliott. Its publicly listed email is heykayinthebay@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The As Told By Podcast?
The publicly listed email for The As Told By Podcast: heykayinthebay@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The As Told By Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates The As Told By Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The As Told By Podcast?
The As Told By Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Chefs, restaurateurs, bakery and food-business founders, culinary educators, food-media professionals, hospitality leaders, and experts with direct experience shaping the food industry. Common among recent guests: Founded or operates a food, bakery, restaurant, or hospitality business; Built or expanded a culinary concept; Held a leadership role in a professional kitchen or culinary education program. Recent guests include Azikiwee Anderson, D'Andre Carter, and Randi Gray.
How hard is it to get booked on The As Told By Podcast?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does The As Told By Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Food, Food Industry, Restaurants, Culinary Education, and Food Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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