Episode 333: Woman in Cheese: Tess McNamara, Director of Retail and Operations at Lucy's Whey

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Episode 333: Woman in Cheese: Tess McNamara, Director of Retail and Operations at Lucy's Whey

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Elena chats with Tess McNamara about the twists and turns in her own cheese career. Tess and Elena talk about the specific challenges and financial realities women face in navigating careers in cheese and give a shoutout to Elena’s all-time shero, Madeleine Albright.

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Episode 333: Woman in Cheese: Tess McNamara, Director of Retail and Operations at Lucy's Whey

Episode 333: Woman in Cheese: Tess McNamara, Director of Retail and Operations at Lucy's Whey

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