Take Out With Ashley And Robyn

Carey Gillam is a veteran journalist, researcher and writer with more than 20 years experience in the news industry. In January, Gillam became Research Director for the nonprofit consumer group U.S. Right to Know, which has the stated mission: “Pursuing Truth and Transparency in America’s Food System.” Prior to joining USRTK, Gillam spent 17 years as a senior correspondent for Reuters, an international news service, roving America's farm fields and agribusiness operations to document the evolution of U.S. agriculture and the impacts on our food system and environment. She has specialty knowledge in the rise of biotech crop technology, associated pesticide product development, and the environmental impacts of both. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of leading agrichemical companies that include Monsanto, Dow AgroSciences, DuPont, BASF, Bayer and Syngenta. Gillam has been recognized as one of the top journalists in the country covering these issues and is frequently asked to speak on radio and televisi

As a leading voice and face in the fashion industry, EMME is the iconic world’s first curvy supermodel. With the conviction that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and a career that spans more than two decades, EMME has paved the way and given women the platform to feel beautiful and empowered through all social media @SupermodelEMME and her online community - EmmeNation. A TV personality, model, mom, author, brand spokesperson, creative director of her clothing lines, lecturer and globally recognized advocate for positive body image and self-esteem, EMME’s message is clear – to awaken the inner magnificence inherent in each of us in order to be whole. She is the first model invited to speak before a Congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. with a mission to increase public awareness of eating and body image disorders. EMME is often consulted and interviewed in the media on eating disorders and body image, fashion trends and model diversity, as well as surviving cancer and women's health. She

Launched in 2007, Catherine, mom to Kenya and Chloe, created Weelicious.com as a platform to show parents around the world how easy and beneficial it is to expose children to wholesome, delicious homemade food. After personally struggling with how to feed Kenya, Catherine recognized a need for realistic and nutritious recipes for parents using minimal ingredients that are fully loaded with flavor; Weelicious now houses 1,500+ original recipes and more than 350 videos. Catherine inspires her community with ingredients that are readily available and recipes that are fast and easy. Debuting a new recipe or tip daily and a how-to cooking video posted each week, Weelicious is a wealth of information for families. In 2012, Catherine published her first book, Weelicious: One Family. One Meal. Starting out as an inspirational feeding guide, Catherine cleverly weaves together first-hand experiences with factual evidence, and then naturally progresses into 140 of her own can-do “easy, fresh, and fun” recipes. Her se

Since Beautycounter launched in 2013, Christy Coleman has served as Head of Creative Design. A fashion and celebrity makeup artist with over 30 years of experience, Christy develops the company’s collection of safer personal care products and cosmetics, while ensuring each one meets the highest performance standards. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair and in advertising campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Victoria’s Secret. She also counts Alessandra Ambrosio, Connie Britton, Miranda Kerr, and many more among her high-profile clients. In 2007, Christy made a groundbreaking commitment to use safer products—and in the process, became one of the first makeup artists to pioneer this approach to better beauty. After years of research and experimentation with safer skin care and cosmetics, Christy was ready to help set a new precedent in the industry when founder Gregg Renfrew tapped her to join Beautycounter.

Renée Loux has been a trendsetter in the sustainable food movement and natural product sector for nearly 20 years. As an author, chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, television personality, sustainable advisor, consultant, journalist and mother, she has been a leading expert in the field. Ms. Loux is the author of the Gourmand Award-winning The Balanced Plate (Rodale Books) and Living Cuisine (Penguin), The Whole Green Catalog (Rodale Books), and Easy Green Living (Rodale Books). As a food pioneer, she founded one of America's first raw food restaurants, the Raw Experience, in 1996; was a founding partner of Mala Wailea Ocean Tavern in Maui, Hawaii; and has worked with and along side of some of the best and brightest figures in Hollywood and Culinary Arts. As the host of the TV show It’s Easy Being Green, she has appeared on the Food Network, HG TV and the Cooking Channel as well as a frequent green-expert and organic chef on various TV shows, including the Today Show, Good Morning America, Extra, Insider Edit

Mike Fata is CEO & Co-founder of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods. He spent years in extensive studies of diet and nutrition as he made the life changing decision to lose over 100lbs. This remarkable accomplishment has given him an excellent knowledge of human anatomy, diet and nutrition - a motivation that allows him to speak to professional groups on improving health and well being. Mike has won numerous business awards including Socially Responsible Business Award (2006), CHFA Organic Achievement Award (2010), and Ernest & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year (2015). As well, he has guided Manitoba Harvest to consistently be on the Canada’s Profit 100 list of fastest growing companies.

Matthew Dillon is director of agricultural policy and programs at Clif Bar & Company, a leading maker of nutritious and organic foods and drinks for people on-the-go. He also is director of Seed Matters, an initiative of the Clif Bar Family Foundation to improve organic seed systems. In his role as director of agricultural policy and programs, Matthew serves as the company’s liaison with state and federal officials on organic policy issues.

Michel Nischan is a three-time James Beard Award winning chef with over 30 years of experience advocating for a more healthful, sustainable food system. He is Founder and CEO of Wholesome Wave, Co-Founder of the Chefs Action Network, as well as Founder and Partner with the late actor Paul Newman of the former Dressing Room Restaurant. Nischan has successfully influenced legislative language for the recently passed Federal Farm Bill, supporting affordable access to healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables for low income consumers and is the author of three cookbooks. Today we discuss how food is the most important factor in your personal health.

Teri Hatcher is a SAG and Golden Globe-winning actress, best selling author, mother and philanthopist. Best known as Susan Mayer on the ABC comedy-drama series Desperate Housewives and as Lois Lane on the ABC comedy-drama series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Teri continues to challenge herself with new goals from directing to marathons. She was a student at Le Cordon Bleu, where her passion for food and health was greatly amplified. Teri has been a cornerstone in support of numerous charitable causes for more than 20 years, even speaking at the U.N. as part of Ending Violence Against Women.

Today we welcome Patrick Mannelly to the show. Patrick played football with the Bears for 16 years before retiring in 2014 and is now a midday sports talk host in Chicago on 670 The Score. Today we discuss how nutrition has changed in sports over the last 10 years. Whether the top athletes should endorse products they would never use themselves and how can parents help their children make the right food choices. Do you play better if you eat better and Patrick talks about how he wants to create change in Washington and Congress!

Today Dr. Chutkan joins the show who is a leading gastroenterologist, bestselling author who has been on the Dr. Oz show and founder of The Digestive Center for Women. Today we discuss how all disease begins in the gut, where we can get good bacteria, why medication is not always the answer and why she likes to live dirty and eat clean! Ashley often says "you are not what you eat, you are what you digest and absorb" and today we find out why!

Ashley and Robyn talk to Leah Segedie who was named “Mom of the Year” by Shape Magazine, named as one of the top 10 Woman Changing School Nutrition and compared to Lady Gaga for her unique social media tactics in The Huffington Post. Fitness Magazine endorsed Leah's weight loss blog and her story, communities and work have been featured on CNN, ABC, NBC and The O’Reiley factor amongst others. Robyn calls Leah a "game changer" and after listening to this podcast I can see why!

Today we have our first guest on the show and what better guest to start off than a women who has been following the changing world of food for the last 20 years and now reports for ABC7 eye witness news! How have trends changed? Who should parents believe in the health world and why are we the consumers so confused! Lori proves to be a great 1st guest! Lori began her television career in the mid 90's reporting on nutrition and fitness and was the host of Custom Fit cable show on the LIVEWELL network and owned and operated a chain of exercise studios, along with a low-fat catering business. With over thirty years of experience, Corbin remains on the cutting edge of food, fitness and

Today's Podcast gets down to the basics! Food Simplified. Ashley and Robyn discuss organic food, travel, allergies and the changing state of food in America and the long term impact of it. What goes into our food? Why is food different now than 20 years ago? How can we make positive shifts and what do we need to do for a better long term impact on our lives?

Welcome to Take Out with Ashley and Robyn! We are looking forward to bringing you a series of Podcasts on Better Nutrition, Simplified and the new food economy that cuts to the chase and asks the tough questions! It's time for a Food Awakenings! Today Ashley and Robyn introduce themselves and let you know what this podcast series has to offer! This will be a fun way to reach you on a regular basis and have a steady conversation about the landscape of food and how it is changing so rapidly. What are the challenges we face and what do we need to do? Take Out discusses and will gather momentum and create this much needed change!