What if the solution to feeding the world isn't on land—but in the ocean? Today, we're diving into the future of food with James Beard and Emmy-nominated storyteller Jennifer Bushman. In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire, we dive into the deep blue with Jennifer Bushman, a James Beard Award–nominated chef, Emmy-nominated producer, and co-founder of Fed by Blue. Jennifer shares her journey from growing up in a cattle-ranching family in Colorado to becoming one of the world's leading advocates for sust...
What if the solution to feeding the world isn't on land—but in the ocean? Today, we're diving into the future of food with James Beard and Emmy-nominated storyteller Jennifer Bushman.
In this episode of The Heartbeat for Hire, we dive into the deep blue with Jennifer Bushman, a James Beard Award–nominated chef, Emmy-nominated producer, and co-founder of Fed by Blue.
Jennifer shares her journey from growing up in a cattle-ranching family in Colorado to becoming one of the world's leading advocates for sustainable aquaculture, ocean health, and blue foods. We explore her groundbreaking PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, the innovators restoring our oceans, and why the future of food depends on what comes from water—not land.
Jennifer debunks common myths around farmed vs. wild seafood, explains how seaweed farming can regenerate ecosystems, and reveals why storytelling—not fear—is the key to environmental leadership and lasting change.
From shrimp farms in Minnesota dairy barns to kelp used in skincare and ice cream, this conversation offers a hopeful, practical vision for feeding a growing world while healing our oceans.
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why Seaweed is the Vegetable of the Future
00:44 – Welcome: Meet Jennifer Bushman
01:51 – Jennifer's Origin Story: From Cattle Ranching to Ocean Advocacy
03:50 – Feeding the World: Reliance on Blue Foods
05:15 – Seaweed: It's More Than Just Sushi (Skincare, Toothpaste, & Ice Cream)
07:05 – Fed by Blue and the Hope in the Water Docuseries
09:00 – The Power of Celebrity Advocates: David E. Kelly & Martha Stewart
11:35 – Breaking the Stigma: The Truth About Farm-Raised Seafood
14:10 – Innovation Spotlight: Farming Shrimp in Minnesota Dairy Barns
16:45 – Leadership Lesson: Using Storytelling to mobilize funding and action
22:15 – Finding Inspiration and Defining Legacy
24:58 – What's Next & The Blue Food Cookbook
About the Guest
Jennifer Bushman is an award-winning chef, cookbook author, consultant, and storyteller working at the intersection of food, sustainability, and ocean health. A multiple James Beard Award nominee and Emmy nominee, Jennifer is the co-founder of Fed by Blue, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing sustainable blue foods and aquaculture.
She is also the creator and producer of the PBS docuseries Hope in the Water, spotlighting the water farmers, fishers, and scientists driving real solutions to restore our oceans and feed the world. Jennifer serves on the Board of Directors of The Marine Mammal Center and believes innovation, education, and hope are essential to solving the ocean crisis.
Website: www.jenniferbushman.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bushman-86782212/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_bushman
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As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and over 100 podcasts.
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