The Artful Gourmet Podcast
Welcome to the intersection of culinary artistry, creative business, and retro soul.
Hosted by Kristen Hess—professional Food Stylist, Commercial Photographer, Food + Beverage Content Creator and featured cast member of the 2026 “Women In Power” TV series—this is the podcast for those who believe life should be lived artfully, one bite at a time.
From the high-stakes sets of NYC to the vibrant flavors of the modern kitchen, Kristen pulls back the lens on what it truly takes to build a creative life and a thriving brand. The Artful Gourmet Podcast features three signature series:
✨ INTO FOCUS
Bring your vision and your business into high definition. This mindset and motivational series dives deep into the psychology of creativity, the “Art of the Pivot,” and the resilience needed to succeed as a modern entrepreneur.
🎙️ UNFILTERED (New Series!)
Raw, real, and inspiring conversations with the Creators, Tastemakers, and Movers & Shakers who are redefining their industries. Kristen sits down with world-class entrepreneurs to uncover the unfiltered stories behind their greatest successes and most pivotal lessons.
🕺 GROOVY EATS
Step into the culinary time machine! This nostalgic series celebrates the iconic food, music, and culture of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Featuring guest artists and reimagined retro recipes, we’re bringing the “Groovy” back to the kitchen with style and soul.
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Welcome to The Artful Gourmet Podcast!
I started this podcast to communicate my love for all things food, creative, entrepreneurship, and life.
I believe food is so much more than what’s on the plate. It’s culture. It’s creativity. It’s comfort. And it’s pure joy.
On this podcast, I’ll take you behind the scenes of my world — sharing recipes and cooking inspiration, food photography and styling tips, and stories from my adventures exploring restaurants, markets, and kitchens around the globe.
Sometimes I’ll be solo, bringing you quick tips and fresh ideas you can try right away. Other times, I’ll be joined by fellow chefs, creators, and food lovers to dive deeper into what makes food such a powerful part of our lives.
I also created a brand-new mini-series, “Into Focus.”
In these inspiring motivational mindset episodes, I delve into the stories and insights that will shape the series, offering a sneak peek into the compelling narratives and thought-provoking discussions of what it takes to become a successful creative business owner, photographer and creator. Whether you’re a long-time listener or new to the Artful Gourmet community, this series promises to captivate and inspire. Stay tuned to discover what lies ahead in “Into Focus.”
My new “Groovy Eats“ Series is not only on YouTube, but also has a companion podcast for every episode! “Groovy Eats” blends my love of music, food, fashion, culture and history into a captivating time machine – highlighting retro music, food, trends, and culture, hit songs and recipes from the 70s, 80s and 90s – presented with a fun, groovy modern twist.
And tune into my new #UNFILTERED interview series –
This is new podcast series is where I interview creatives, entrepreneurs, tastemakers, movers and shakers with Raw conversations. Real stories. Unapologetic creativity.
GROOVY EATS
Groovy Eats: Retro Recipes with a Modern Groove is a vibrant, nostalgia-driven cookbook that celebrates the connection between food, music, and memories. Inspired by the cultural moments, sounds, and flavors of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, the book reimagines beloved retro recipes through a modern culinary lens—bringing them back to life for today’s home cook. Each recipe is paired with storytelling, music references, and cultural context that transport readers back to the era that inspired it.
Created by chef, food stylist, photographer, and multimedia creator Kristen Hess of The Artful Gourmet, Groovy Eats blends nostalgic storytelling with beautifully styled recipes that evoke the joy of cooking through the decades. From dinner party classics and family favorites to iconic dishes inspired by legendary songs and pop culture moments, this cookbook invites readers to rediscover the flavors that shaped a generation—and create new memories around the table.
Listen to the latest podcast episode and watch the latest YouTube cooking episode above.
So whether you’re here to cook, to create, learn something new, get inspired by me or others, or simply to savor, you’ll find something delicious waiting for you.
🎙️ I’m happy to announce that my podcast is now available on 5 major platforms: #Spotify, #Apple, #Amazon, #Soundcloud, #Podserve.fm, and #iHeartRadio! Subscribe now to The Artful Gourmet Podcast— and let’s celebrate the art of food, together.
Stay in Touch
🔗 Follow Kristen: https://linktr.ee/theartfulgourmet
👉 Visit Kristen’s Food Blog: http://www.theartfulgourmet.com/
📸 Food Styling/ Photography Portfolio: https://www.Kristen-Hess.com
🎥 Watch Kristen in “Women In Power” TV Teaser:
https://www.womeninpowertv.com/kristen-hess
📱 Follow the Journey: @artfulgourmet Instagram/ Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest
🎞️ TikTok: @foodiegirl87
✍️ Substack Newsletter: https://artfulgourmet.substack.com/
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