
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 • 14 episodes
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
Latest Episodes
E113: 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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19:47

E112: 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

E111: Inside the Certified Master Baker Exam with Austin Scoles
What does it take to join the elite ranks of Certified Master Bakers (CMB)? In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, we go behind the scenes with Chef Austin Scoles—pastry chef, educator, and one of the newest CMBs certified by th...
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Episode 11
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29:41

E10: Pastry with Jen Heide at Palm Beach’s Elite Everglades Club
From Fine Pastry to Mentorship: Chef Jennifer Hyde on Lifelong Learning in the KitchenWhat does it take to build a career in pastry that spans bread, chocolate, and mentorship? In this episode of The Perfect Rise: Conversation...
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Episode 10
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30:51

E9: How Heather Ugorowski Baked Through Grief and Built a Community—One Pastry at a Time
From decorating cakes at age 12 to launching a bakery in memory of her son, Heather Ugorowski’s baking journey is one of passion, purpose, and perseverance. In this heartfelt episode of The Perfect Rise, the RBA podcast, Heather shares...
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Episode 9
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41:28
