S1,E6: Yelp - Corynn Benoit
When it comes to exploring the local businesses and culture of Salt Lake City, no one does it better than Corinne Benoit, Yelp's Community Manager. She has traveled from Vermont to Texas and now calls Salt Lake City home. Her unique insights and passion for supporting local businesses have made a significant impact on the city's food culture and economy.
Corinne's work involves partnering with businesses daily and helping them thrive. This journey takes her to bustling kitchens like Central Ninth Kitchen, enticing food places like Hot Buns, and exciting pop-up events. Salt Lake City's food and bar scene is expanding rapidly, with a noticeable increase in late-night food options and a growing number of bars and breweries.
However, the city's business landscape extends beyond food and drinks. Corinne also takes us behind the scenes of non-food businesses such as yoga studios and boxing gyms. Her role at Yelp involves connecting these diverse businesses with their customers, thereby playing a crucial role in boosting the local economy.
There's a lot more to our conversation than just business talk. We delve into the heart and soul of Salt Lake City through Corinne’s stories and our shared experiences. We discuss the importance of finding fulfillment in work and nurturing passions outside of it. Appreciating our hometowns and valuing community in these uncertain times are themes we explore extensively.
As we navigate through different chapters, we delve into the daily life of a social media manager, the role of food in the community, and recent trends in the food and bar scene. We highlight the power of food in creating memorable experiences and bringing people closer together. We also discuss the growing trend of people wanting a 'third space', especially for those who work remotely.
Corinne shares personal experiences about supporting small businesses, particularly those operating out of ghost kitchens. She emphasizes the importance of supporting local businesses and shares her vision for a future where more experience-focused businesses and collaborations exist.
We end the episode with a deep dive into appreciating one's hometown and the lessons learned from living in different cities. We discuss the benefits of exploring the outdoors and the importance of family and connections. Our conversation highlights the city's clean and growing economy and the kindness of its people.
Corinne Benoit's journey through Salt Lake City is a testament to the city's thriving local businesses and the vibrant community that brings it all to life. Her story is a reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses and the crucial role they play in shaping our cities and communities. Tune into our podcast episode to join us on this whirlwind tour of Salt Lake City.
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