{"podcast":{"title":"Grace & Grind","slug":"grace-grind-7051256","podcast_index_feed_id":7051256,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/MOZAM6871625783","website_url":"https://www.jazzcastpros.com/grace-and-grind-podcast","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6cb87b88-d1ec-11ee-8f9f-bbd71b6f19c5/image/28075780e2f37f0769c7c9f71fa9768c.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Totally You-nique Educational Consultants LLC","episode_count":52,"summary":"Grace & Grind helps faith-driven professional women develop the emotional intelligence and action plan to thrive at work and in life. Hosted by Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion, certified executive leadership coach, international etiquette instructor and trauma-informed coach. Whether you're a CEO, VP, or visionary leader, this is your invitation to trade the mask for the mirror and step fully into your authentic power. Because when you walk in, people will take notice. Connect with us! Instagram: @iampamala Facebook: Totally You-nique Educational Consultants, LLC LinkedIn: Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion TikTok: @TYECLLC Website: Totallyyou-nique – Consulting","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T04:20:16.789889+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-grind-7051256"},"episode":{"title":"Holiday Dining Etiquette 2025 ✨How Not to Be \"That\" Guest","slug":"holiday-dining-etiquette-2025-how-not-to-be-that-guest","published_at":"2025-11-13T16:18:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-grind-7051256/holiday-dining-etiquette-2025-how-not-to-be-that-guest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-grind-7051256","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MOZAM1702733381.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/MOZAM1702733381.mp3","summary":"Ep. 36 If you’re heading to a company party or client meal, this episode is your game plan to keep it classy—no awkward moments while dining! Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion (international etiquette instructor) walks you through the small details that make a big impression—from arrival timing and attire to napkins, utensils, ordering, and alcohol limits. Read the full blog here 🎄Holiday Etiquette 2025 ✨How Not to Be \"That\" Guest Key Takeaways: 🕰️ Arrive (slightly) early without being that person who’s too early 👔 Dress to the level of the event—and always look “meeting ready” 📵 Keep phones, keys, and purses off the table 🧻 Use your napkin and utensils like a pro (and spot which bread plate is yours) 🥗 Order in line with the host and wait to eat until everyone is served 🍷 Enjoy a drink without overdoing it—professionalism first 💬 Navigate small talk, skip hot-button topics, and bow out gracefully 🧾 Tip appropriately and thank the host the right way Quick Checklist ✅ Arrive 5–10 minutes early • Wear a blazer-level look • Personal items off the table • Follow the host’s lead when ordering • Wait for all plates before eating • Pace your drink • Keep conversation light • Thank the host before you leave Connect with us! Instagram: @iampamala Facebook: Totally You-nique Educational Consultants, LLC LinkedIn: Dr. Pamala Brown-Grinion TikTok: @TYECLLC Website: Totallyyou-nique – Consulting Chapters 0:00 Intro: Holiday Dining Faux Pas—Do’s & Don’ts 0:48 Welcome to Grace & Grind 2:30 Timing: Too Early vs. Too Late 3:26 Dress Codes for Business Dinners 4:21 No Phones or Purses on the Table 5:26 Elbows & Posture 6:44 Napkin Basics (When, Where, How) 9:02 Ordering: Match the Host 10:44 Don’t Start Before the Table 11:55 Utensil Confidence 12:28 Cutting Techniques 14:01 Bread & Butter Etiqu…","meta_description":"Ep. 36 If you’re heading to a company party or client meal, this episode is your game plan to keep it classy—no awkward moments while dining! Dr. Pamala B…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1521,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grace-grind-7051256/episodes/holiday-dining-etiquette-2025-how-not-to-be-that-guest/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grace-grind-7051256/holiday-dining-etiquette-2025-how-not-to-be-that-guest.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}