Family Tree, Food & Stories
Family Tree, Food & Stories connects generations through family stories, food history, and heritage. Each episode uncovers the stories behind cherished recipes, unforgettable meals with family and friends, and unique food traditions that bring us together at the table. Here's where we celebrate how food creates lasting connections—every meal tells a story, and every story is a feast waiting to be shared. Tune in and join our family, where your story has a place at our table.
12 Surprising Thanksgiving Traditions to Know about, Learn and Try
Surprising Ways to Give More Thanks and Create a Better Thanksgiving Together. Join co-hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely in this next episode of Family Tree, Food & Stories, which focuses on Thanksgiving secrets, traditions, ...
Love for Popcorn: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Chef
The people who make a restaurant a family. A Chef, a Friend, and a Legacy of Kindness. This episode is a bit of a departure from our regular show for an excellent reason. Sylvia, Co-Host of Family Tree, Food & Stories, and ...
Strange Connections: Tailgating, Hot Dogs, Adam & Eve, Apple
From Adam and Eve's First Bit to Tailgating, Hot Dog Pie, and More: Pull your chair up to the table and listen in to this next episode. What do hot dogs, tailgating, and a centuries-old food tradition have in common? More tha...
Dining with Ghosts: Table for two please... you and the Ghost that is.
Ghosts that belly up to the bar and join you at the table. What might happen next? Why do so many ghost stories start at the dinner table? In this special Halloween edition, Nancy May , co-host of Family Tree Food & Stories ...
Wild Food and Backyard Feasts - The Magic of a Small Town
Recipes From My 90-Year-Old Mom, and so Much More! With our special guest, Freda Meriwether. In this episode of the Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast, Co-Host Sylvia Lovely reconnects with her good friend, Freda Merriwethe ...
Luck, Love, and Food: Bizarre Family Food Superstitions
Are there such things as lucky foods? Have you ever wondered why your mom always tossed salt over her shoulder, whether it spilled or not? Or why did your grandmother say NEVER to cut spaghetti noodles? In this episode of Fam...
The Dish That Defined a Life!
Favorite Final Food and that Important Story What unexpected request could transform a bittersweet farewell into a heartwarming celebration of life? Tune in to discover a touching tale that reveals the powerful bond between f...
What Food Stories are on Your Plate?
What Do Hot Dogs and Adam & Eve Have in Common? More Than You Think!” In this debut episode of Family Tree Food and Stories , co-hosts Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely kick off the show with surprising food traditions and stories ...
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About the Hosts
Nancy May
Co-Founder, Family Tree, Food & Stories
🎙️ Meet Nancy May, a dedicated business professional and entrepreneur who co-founded the vibrant Omnimedia company Family Tree, Food & Stories and co-hosts the podcast Family Tree, Food & Stories. With a heart for creating personal connections—which she learned from her dad and mom—and a wealth of experience, Nancy has built an impressive career that bridges the worlds of business, imagination, and resourcefulness.
While Nancy's career took her to the heights of corporate America – from advertising executive to trusted advisor of Fortune 500 CEOs and global Corporate Directors – she never lost touch with what matters most: the power of personal connection. Her pioneering work hosting Boardrooms' Best, among the first CEO podcasts in 2017, and then the Eldercare Success podcasts, along with her insightful byline in CEO Forum Magazine, earned her recognition from Forbes as one of America's top governance experts. But ask Nancy what she's most proud of, and she'll tell you it's creating ways where people can create honest and authentic connections.
However, what truly sets Nancy apart is that she quickly puts everyone she meets at ease and can connect with others on a personal level. A multi-talented entrepreneur and five-star author, Nancy puts her unique energy into Family Tree, Food & Stories, where she serves as co-lead producer, author, and host. In this vibrant space, Nancy celebrates the universal themes that bring us together: family, friends, food, and stories, where she makes every listener feel like they … Read More
Sylvia Lovely
Co-Founder, Family Tree, Food & Stories
🎙️ Meet Sylvia Lovely—a passionate storyteller, dedicated leader, and co-founder of the omnimedia company Family Tree, Food & Stories. Sylvia isn't just an award-winning author and visionary; she's a beacon of inspiration who invites you to gather around the table and celebrate life’s rich tapestry of family traditions and memories.
A dedicated business professional with a remarkable 30-year tenure as the CEO of the Kentucky League of Cities, Sylvia has proven herself to be a trailblazer in every sense of the word. Among her accomplishments, she’s noted for transforming the landscape of state and local governance and for innovative programs that have empowered and revitalized communities across the country. Her expertise didn’t stop there; as the Chief Legislative Agent for cities in the Kentucky General Assembly, she became a powerful voice for change.
But Sylvia's talents extend beyond the C-Suite as co-owner of the popular Azur Restaurant and the popular Dupree Catering and Main on Main and co-host of the Food News and Chews radio program, where she shares her love for food and storytelling.
What drives Sylvia now is her love for the rich, colorful stories that make us who we are. From her native Appalachian heritage to her own family's traditions and memories, Sylvia is on a mission to amplify the voices and stories that need to be told and heard.
As a writer, teacher, radio host, and podcast host, Sylvia has a gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. Her infectious enthusiasm will make you want… Read More