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 • 11 episodes
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
Latest Episodes
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
E8: How CMB Derek Corsino Built a Career from Cakes, Classrooms, and Bold Yeses
What do you get when you combine a lifelong artist, a pastry chef, and an award-winning educator? You get Certified Master Baker Derek Corsino.In this inspiring episode of T
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Episode 8
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36:46
E7: From Corporate to Crumb: How Amie Smith Built a Beloved Scratch Bakery After 50
What happens when a high-powered marketing consultant trades her corporate corner office for a 30-quart mixer and a dream? In this powerful episode of The Perfect Rise, Kimberly Houston sits down with Amie Smith, pastry chef and owner ...
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Episode 7
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34:17
