In this episode of the Rapid Response podcast, Erika Ayers Badan, the CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports, shares insights from her remarkable career transition. She contrasts the intense and often controversial environment at Barstool with the more sophisticated culture at Food52. Badan highlights the significance of community building in both spaces, revealing how she uses her personality and genuine engagement to craft compelling content and strengthen audience relationships. She also addresses the challenges of facing online criticism and underscores the importance of making decisive choices, drawing on her leadership experiences at Barstool and Microsoft to shed light on effectively building a thriving media brand in today's fast-evolving landscape.
