
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.
Episodes
7 episodes
E6: From Passion to Partnership — Amy Emberling of Zingerman’s Bakehouse
In this inspiring episode of The Perfect Rise, host Kimberly Houston sits down with Amy Emberling, Managing Partner at the legendary Zingerman’s Bakehouse, to explore wha...
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Episode 6
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26:41

Ep5: Selling Your Bakery: What Comes Next? | Shellie Slove on Life After Ownership
What happens when it’s time to step away from the bakery that’s shaped your life? In this episode of The Perfect Rise, we sit down with Shellie Slove—baker’s daughter, third-generation entrepreneur, and Head of Bakery Success at Bakesm...
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Episode 5
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44:02

E4: Wisdom, Work, and the Long Game in Baking — A Conversation with Kirk Rossberg
What does it take to not just survive—but thrive—for 50 years in the baking industry?In this episode of The Perfect Rise, Kimberly Houston sits down with Kirk Rossberg, owner of the award-winning Torrance Bake...
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Episode 4
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23:14

E3: Want to Be a Pastry Chef? CIA Instructor Jesse Jackson III Shares the Truth
In this episode of The Perfect Rise Podcast, Chef Jesse Jackson III, CMB, shares his incredible journey from pastry chef to educator at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and Certified Master Baker. Jesse takes us through the chal...
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Episode 3
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47:56

E2: Baking with Passion: Marc Anderson on Building a Legacy at Linda's Bakery
In this episode of The Perfect Rise, host Kimberly Houston chats with Marc Anderson, President of Linda's Bakery, to uncover the secrets behind his decad...
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Episode 2
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9:56
