Melanie Neumann's guest appearances

Melanie Neumann

Food Safety Matters

Mark Roman Empire (also a podcast)

Opportunity Knocks by EmpowHer Purpose

Ben Chapman

Bill Marler

Rachel Zoe

Ashley Lewis

Steve Taylor

Suze Yalof Schwartz

Pamela Salzman

Madison Shepard

Elissa Goodman

Anne Mahlum

Jane Hamilton

Chris Elliott

Mike Taylor

Samantha Ettus

Jane Stoller

OwlTail

Get your tissues out. Episode 62 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast will definitely touch your heart in a powerful way. 💝 This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erica Fisher &amp; Melanie Neumann, the Co-founders of PRESENT NOW. PRESENT NOW was founded by Melanie and Erica in 2013 and is solely focused on addressing the needs of children who are affected by parental abuse. Their Presents Program was created to respond to the growing demand from shelters to provide their resilient children with additional resources that can aid in their emotional recovery and wellbeing. From storing gifts in their garages and having their own children volunteer, Melanie and Erica grew the organization into what it is today - a powerhouse charity organization that has delivered 11,093 presents, impacting 7,030 children and families in 62 shelter locations across the United States. During our conversation we talked about:🔹 how Melanie and Erica literally used Google to start PRESENT NOW🔹 how they decided that children experiencing domestic violence would be their cause🔹 how not being afraid to ask questions has enabled them to succeed🔹 how they've raised money and developed corporate partnerships🔹 how staying true to their mission led to the growth they've experiencedThis episode is for you if you want to learn more about what goes into starting a philanthropic venture, but more importantly, if you'd like to learn about ways you can get involved in PRESENT NOW's mission of helping children affected by parental abuse. 92% of the kids involved are showing measurable increases in confidence in school and prior to their involvement, many had never received a gift before in their life. 💔 But PRESENT NOW is changing that and changing lives in such a positive way. Want to get involved and support PRESENT NOW? On April 22nd they will be holding their 2nd annual Give Love &amp; Be Loved Benefit. All proceeds will go directly towards PRESENT NOW’s mission of providing children in domestic violence shelters with experiences and gifts that bring them joy, comfort, and relief during a time of crisis.Get your tickets at presentnow.comAnd don't forget that they are always looking for adult and child volunteers to help out. So check out presentnow.com to learn more about how you and your kids can give the gift of time and get involved as a volunteer!

Get your tissues out. Episode 62 of the Opportunity Knocks podcast will definitely touch your heart in a powerful way. 💝 This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Erica Fisher &amp; Melanie Neumann, the Co-founders of PRESENT NOW. PRESENT NOW was founded by Melanie and Erica in 2013 and is solely focused on addressing the needs of children who are affected by parental abuse. Their Presents Program was created to respond to the growing demand from shelters to provide their resilient children with additional resources that can aid in their emotional recovery and wellbeing. From storing gifts in their garages and having their own children volunteer, Melanie and Erica grew the organization into what it is today - a powerhouse charity organization that has delivered 11,093 presents, impacting 7,030 children and families in 62 shelter locations across the United States. During our conversation we talked about: 🔹 how Melanie and Erica literally used Google to start PRESENT NOW 🔹 how they decided that children experiencing domestic violence would be their cause 🔹 how not being afraid to ask questions has enabled them to succeed 🔹 how they've raised money and developed corporate partnerships 🔹 how staying true to their mission led to the growth they've experienced This episode is for you if you want to learn more about what goes into starting a philanthropic venture, but more importantly, if you'd like to learn about ways you can get involved in PRESENT NOW's mission of helping children affected by parental abuse. 92% of the kids involved are showing measurable increases in confidence in school and prior to their involvement, many had never received a gift before in their life. 💔 But PRESENT NOW is changing that and changing lives in such a positive way. Want to get involved and support PRESENT NOW? On April 22nd they will be holding their 2nd annual Give Love &amp; Be Loved Benefit. All proceeds will go directly towards PRESENT NOW’s mission of providing children in domestic violence shelters with experiences and gifts that bring them joy, comfort, and relief during a time of crisis. Get your tickets at <a href="http://presentnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">presentnow.com</a> <a href="http://presentnow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">And don't forget that they are always looking for adult and child volunteers to help out. So check out presentnow.com to learn more about how you and your kids can give the gift of time and get involved as a volunteer!</a>

E62: Erica Fisher & Melanie Neumann, Co-founders of PRESENT NOW

For the first pod interview of 2020, Mark interviews Playboy Bunny and self-described "Detriot Girl" Melanie Neumann.  Mark and Melanie met at a Hooters in Vegas.  Fast-forward a few years and Mark's watching Melanie perform stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store.  Melanie also acts and is a tour guide with TMZ Tours.Recorded on location and at Mark’s humble abode, Hollywood, CA.Recorded, mixed &amp; mastered by Mark Roman.Audio consultation by Ollie Holliday.

For the first pod interview of 2020, Mark interviews Playboy Bunny and self-described "Detriot Girl" Melanie Neumann. Mark and Melanie met at a Hooters in Vegas. Fast-forward a few years and Mark's watching Melanie perform stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store. Melanie also acts and is a tour guide with TMZ Tours. Recorded on location and at Mark’s humble abode, Hollywood, CA. Recorded, mixed &amp; mastered by Mark Roman. Audio consultation by Ollie Holliday.

#23 – Melanie Neumann – 11MAR2020

Melanie Neumann is the president of Neumann Risk Services (http://www.neumannriskservices.com/), and executive vice president of Matrix Sciences—a firm that focuses on food safety risk management, business and brand protection, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices. Melanie leverages her 19 years of industry experience as a food law attorney along with her Masters of Science in Food Safety to help clients manage the risks relating to each step in the supply chain, from supplier assessment and procurement, manufacturing, distribution and sale of food globally.  She is a graduate of Mitchell-Hamline Law School for her Juris Doctorate degree, and Michigan State University for her M.S. in Food Safety. She has worked for multi-national food companies such as Hormel Foods, The Schwan Food Company, private law firms focusing on food law and intellectual property law, was instrumental in launching national food safety risk management practices for one of the “Big 4” tax and auditing firms as well as for other well-known consulting firms. She is an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University and serves on advisory panels and boards of several notable organizations.  Melanie is a frequent speaker on executive liability in food production and food regulations including FSMA regulations. Outside of her profession, Melanie is an avid triathlete, to date completing 25 marathons and six Ironman triathlons.  In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Melanie Neumann about:  The level of difficulty involved when it comes to food companies having to implement FSMA.  The difference between understanding a regulation vs. implementing it vs. operationalizing it.   How much legal interpretation is really required to understand how to properly implement FSMA.   Melanie’s view of how FDA regulators and food companies are working together during inspections in the beginning stages of FSMA.   The importance of explaining the "why" behind FSMA regulations, why they exist, and why behaviors in the food facility need to change.   FSMA's effect on global food companies.   How FSMA stacks up against ISO, GFSI and international standards in general.   What happens during an FDA inspection if a QA manager or food safety staff member cannot answer questions accurately or knowledgeably.    The number one factor that causes a food plant to be non-compliant with some part of a FSMA rule or regulation.   How poor records management can make or break a food company, and the benefits of electronic record-keeping.   What's involved in a readiness assessment?    Crisis management planning and after action assessments.   Melanie's thoughts on mock recalls and crisis simulations.   Why food companies can no longer afford to ignore social media and what people are saying about their products.   News Mentioned in This Episode Update: Romaine Lettuce Named as Source of Multistate E. coli Outbreak http://bit.ly/2vvMe19  Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled After East Coast Salmonella Outbreak http://bit.ly/2HQ16dd  Salmonella Outbreak Traced to North Carolina Leads to Largest Egg Recall in Nearly a Decade http://bit.ly/2K24Vgf Study: Expensive Foodborne Outbreaks Could Be Prevented If Sick Employees Are Given Adequate Sick Time http://bit.ly/2K0aRpQ  2018 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists Rank Produce Items by Pesticide Level http://bit.ly/2EAhLhu Bob Ferguson's Food Safety Insights Articles Sanitation Verification for Allergen Control (April/May 2018) http://bit.ly/2vpsP1P Testing and Sanitation for Allergen Control (February/March 2018) http://bit.ly/2Bux9hU Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope (December 2017/January 2018) http://bit.ly/2HH04ml The New Face of Sanitation Programs: New Rules, New Challenges (October/November 2017) http://bit.ly/2kYlT6y A Closer Look at Environmental Monitoring in the Processing Plant (August/September 2017) http://bit.ly/2qSbx8G What Industry and FDA Are Thinking About FSMA Implementation (June/July 2017) http://bit.ly/2sMrOyA The Drivers of Differences in Food Safety Testing Practices (April/May 2017) http://bit.ly/2p8edwL A Look at the Microbiology Testing Market (February/March 2017) http://bit.ly/2khVWy6 Share Your Feedback with Us  Please feel free to share any questions, comments or even a suggestion on someone we should interview, let us know! There are two ways for podcast listeners to interact with us. Leave us a voicemail at 747-231-7630. Be sure to leave your contact information so we can get back in touch with you! Email us at podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com.    Sign up for our bi-weekly eNewsletter http://bit.ly/foodsafetynewsletter

Melanie Neumann is the president of Neumann Risk Services (<a href="http://www.neumannriskservices.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.neumannriskservices.com/</a>), and executive vice president of Matrix Sciences—a firm that focuses on food safety risk management, business and brand protection, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices. Melanie leverages her 19 years of industry experience as a food law attorney along with her Masters of Science in Food Safety to help clients manage the risks relating to each step in the supply chain, from supplier assessment and procurement, manufacturing, distribution and sale of food globally.  She is a graduate of Mitchell-Hamline Law School for her Juris Doctorate degree, and Michigan State University for her M.S. in Food Safety. She has worked for multi-national food companies such as Hormel Foods, The Schwan Food Company, private law firms focusing on food law and intellectual property law, was instrumental in launching national food safety risk management practices for one of the “Big 4” tax and auditing firms as well as for other well-known consulting firms. She is an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University and serves on advisory panels and boards of several notable organizations.  Melanie is a frequent speaker on executive liability in food production and food regulations including FSMA regulations. Outside of her profession, Melanie is an avid triathlete, to date completing 25 marathons and six Ironman triathlons. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to Melanie Neumann about: <ul> <li>The level of difficulty involved when it comes to food companies having to implement FSMA.</li> <li> The difference between understanding a regulation vs. implementing it vs. operationalizing it. </li> <li> How much legal interpretation is really required to understand how to properly implement FSMA. </li> <li> Melanie’s view of how FDA regulators and food companies are working together during inspections in the beginning stages of FSMA. </li> <li> The importance of explaining the "why" behind FSMA regulations, why they exist, and why behaviors in the food facility need to change. </li> <li> FSMA's effect on global food companies. </li> <li> How FSMA stacks up against ISO, GFSI and international standards in general. </li> <li> What happens during an FDA inspection if a QA manager or food safety staff member cannot answer questions accurately or knowledgeably.  </li> <li> The number one factor that causes a food plant to be non-compliant with some part of a FSMA rule or regulation. </li> <li> How poor records management can make or break a food company, and the benefits of electronic record-keeping. </li> <li> What's involved in a readiness assessment?  </li> <li> Crisis management planning and after action assessments. </li> <li> Melanie's thoughts on mock recalls and crisis simulations. </li> <li> Why food companies can no longer afford to ignore social media and what people are saying about their products. </li> </ul> News Mentioned in This Episode Update: Romaine Lettuce Named as Source of Multistate E. coli Outbreak <a href="http://bit.ly/2vvMe19" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2vvMe19</a>  Over 200 Million Eggs Recalled After East Coast Salmonella Outbreak <a href="http://bit.ly/2HQ16dd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2HQ16dd </a> Salmonella Outbreak Traced to North Carolina Leads to Largest Egg Recall in Nearly a Decade <a href="http://bit.ly/2K24Vgf" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2K24Vgf</a> Study: Expensive Foodborne Outbreaks Could Be Prevented If Sick Employees Are Given Adequate Sick Time <a href="http://bit.ly/2K0aRpQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2K0aRpQ</a>  2018 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 Lists Rank Produce Items by Pesticide Level <a href="http://bit.ly/2EAhLhu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2EAhLhu</a> Bob Ferguson's Food Safety Insights Articles Sanitation Verification for Allergen Control (April/May 2018) <a href="http://bit.ly/2vpsP1P" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2vpsP1P</a> Testing and Sanitation for Allergen Control (February/March 2018) <a href="http://bit.ly/2Bux9hU" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Bux9hU</a> Outsourcing: Pathogen Testing under the Microscope (December 2017/January 2018) <a href="http://bit.ly/2HH04ml" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2HH04ml</a> The New Face of Sanitation Programs: New Rules, New Challenges (October/November 2017) <a href="http://bit.ly/2kYlT6y" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2kYlT6y</a> A Closer Look at Environmental Monitoring in the Processing Plant (August/September 2017) <a href="http://bit.ly/2qSbx8G" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2qSbx8G</a> What Industry and FDA Are Thinking About FSMA Implementation (June/July 2017) <a href="http://bit.ly/2sMrOyA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2sMrOyA</a> The Drivers of Differences in Food Safety Testing Practices (April/May 2017) <a href="http://bit.ly/2p8edwL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2p8edwL</a> A Look at the Microbiology Testing Market (February/March 2017) <a href="http://bit.ly/2khVWy6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2khVWy6</a> Share Your Feedback with Us <ul> <li>Please feel free to share any questions, comments or even a suggestion on someone we should interview, let us know! There are two ways for podcast listeners to interact with us.</li> <li>Leave us a voicemail at 747-231-7630. Be sure to leave your contact information so we can get back in touch with you!</li> <li>Email us at podcast@foodsafetymagazine.com. </li> </ul> Sign up for our bi-weekly eNewsletter <a href="http://bit.ly/foodsafetynewsletter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/foodsafetynewsletter</a>

Ep. 24. Melanie Neumann: Getting Ready for Your FSMA Inspection