The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
The Bubble Lounge (Highland Park & University Park Texas)
Martha Jackson
The Woman Behind Dallas’ Tastiest Weekend: Iris Midler of Chefs for Farmers
35 minutes Posted Oct 30, 2025 at 10:00 pm.
Sponsor Messages And Setup
Meet Iris Midler And Today’s Focus
Juggling Family, Crisis, And Self Care
Mom Guilt And Community Support
The Origin Of Chefs For Farmers
Chefs, Farmers, And Early Momentum
Sponsor Break: Water And Oral Surgery
Discovering New Chefs And Breakout Stories
Platform For Emerging Talent And Staying Local
Respecting Chefs’ Work And Year-Round Support
Planning A Festival A Year In Advance
Build Week Energy And Logistics
Weather, Pivots, And Crisis Management
Pride, Purpose, And Community Impact
Sponsor Break: In‑Home Care
Farm‑To‑Table In Dallas And Consumer Education
Improving Messaging And On‑Site Signage
Women Leading In A Chef‑Driven Industry
Asking For Help And Building Experts Around You
Mentors, Conferences, And Leveling Up
What’s New This Year And Live Music
Insider Tips: Strategy, Transit, Hydration
VIP Game Plan And One‑Bite Rule
Post‑Festival Comfort Food And Hopes
Tickets, Tiers, And Final Invite
Closing And Sign‑Off
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Show notes
This week on The Bubble Lounge, we’re celebrating seven incredible years of storytelling, laughter, and community—and we couldn’t think of a better guest to mark the occasion than Iris Midler, founder of Chefs for Farmers. Iris embodies everything this show stands for: passion, resilience, and making a difference right here in Dallas. In this episode, she opens up about what it’s like balancing motherhood, a family emergency, and one of the biggest food festivals in the city—all in the same w...