Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd
Women Who Make It is the podcast where the real conversations in food and beverage happen. Hosted by Angela Dodd, founder & CEO of Females in Food, the show shares unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights from the women shaping the future of the food industry.
After years of building a global community and connecting with thousands of women across every sector, Angela noticed something: the most powerful advice didn’t come from panels or press releases. It came from hallway chats and candid, behind-the-scenes moments. This podcast takes those private conversations public.
Whether you're growing your career, leading a team, launching something new, or navigating what's next, Women Who Make It delivers honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration to make it—on your terms.
Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd
5. How to Rise Fast and Stay Grounded with Danyel O'Connor, CEO of Umami
In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela sits down with Danyel O’Connor, CEO of Umami, to explore what it truly means to lead with clarity, courage, and curiosity in today’s fast-changing food and beverage industry.
With over two decades of experience across CPG, investment, and innovation, Danyel shares how she’s built a career that bridges the gap between data-driven strategy and human-centered leadership. From navigating tough decisions and managing uncertainty to earning trust as a new leader, she offers actionable insights for women looking to accelerate their careers and lead with confidence.
Danyel also gives an inside look at Umami, an AI-enabled SaaS platform transforming how food and beverage brands innovate. Learn how technology is helping companies turn consumer feedback into smarter product development—and why embracing discomfort might just be the key to your next big career move.
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