In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef,the community gathered to unpack the art of corporate contenthow to break free from the expected and craft stories that stick. From product launches to purpose-driven brands, the conversation

Maria Zhang, the co-founder and CEO of Palona AI, is no stranger to scaling technology. With a background that includes leadership roles at Tinder, Instagram, and Meta, Zhang knows how to build products that impact millions. Now, shes setting her sights

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community gathered to explore the art of summer travel storytellinghow to capture the sights, sounds, and experiences that make a journey unforgettable. From London orchestral raves to T

Cory Yates knows what it takes to keep a restaurant runningand its not just about fixing broken equipment. Its about showing up fast, doing the job right, and making life easier for chefs and owners who are already doing everything they can to stay afl

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community gathered to unpack whats next in restaurant technology following the 2025 National Restaurant Show. From AI-powered phone systems to precision ramen robots, the conversation exp

Five years into running a successful barbecue restaurant in San Diego, the team behind Cali BBQ did what every business owner was told to do: they wrote a press release. A good one. It was for their five-year anniversary. They had stayed open through a re

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef, the community reunited to reflect on the stories, lessons, and breakthroughs from the 2025 National Restaurant Show. Attendees shared tips on balancing content creation with human connection,

In the world of food and media, Duce Raymond stands out not just for his barbecue but for his belief in the power of content. As the face behind Sweet Baby Rays Catering, True Cuisine, and Duces Wild, Duce has spent the past few years transforming his b

Everyone loves a packed house on fight night. The energy, the crowd, the sales. But for Shawn Walchef, owner of Cali BBQ, one of those early nights nearly cost him everything. We were young, hungry, and broke, Shawn said. And we made a choice we though

In this session ofRising Tides Live, hosted byShawn Walchef,the community gathered to reflect on the power of hospitality through the lens of Mothers Day. From honoring the women who raised us to reimagining family-friendly experiences in restaurants,