🎙️ Go With Your Palate: Harry Slatkin | The King of Home Fragrance

This week, we’re joined by the man The New York Times dubbed the “King of Home Fragrance,” Harry Slatkin—founder of Slatkin & Co., creative force behind Bath & Body Works’ billion-dollar home fragrance boom, and mastermind behind brands like HomeWorx and ScentWorx. From Wall Street to wax, Harry built an empire rooted in creativity, quality ingredients, and an obsession with how products make people feel.

We talk his iconic collaborations with legends like Vera Wang, Elton John, Ralph Lauren, and Christian Dior, what it really takes to scale luxury at a global level, and the parallels between fragrance and wine—craft, storytelling, and creating something meaningful that people literally bring into their lives.

Of course, in true Go With Your Palate fashion, we get curious (and maybe a little mischievous): asking Harry about pheromones and what they really do, laughing through marketing moments that shook the fragrance world, and swapping stories about life, dogs, and staying inspired decades into a legendary career.

Insightful, hilarious, and full of behind-the-scenes gems—this episode is a masterclass in creativity, entrepreneurship, and following your nose. Light a candle, pour a glass, and come hang. 🍷🕯️✨

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: King Kyote | Rock & Roll, Roots & a Sold-Out Napa Weekend

This week, we turn the volume all the way up.

We’re joined by King Kyote, Maine-born rock & roll storyteller blending Americana, blues grit, and soul-shaking authenticity. From writing songs at a young age on the Maine coast to representing his home state on NBC’s American Song Contest, Kyote has built a sound that’s both intimate and electrifying.

We dive deep into the heart of his songwriting — where the lyrics come from, how vulnerability becomes power, and what it really takes to break into the entertainment industry as an independent artist. From auditioning for The Voice to landing an Atlantic Records single (“Get Out Alive”), to sharing stages with legends, his journey is a testament to grit and growth.

We also get into the future of music — including how AI is changing the industry — nostalgic vinyl debates, food tangents, surfing, and how evolution in sound mirrors evolution in wine.

And here’s the kicker…

King Kyote didn’t just talk music — he performed live in our studio. The first full song performance we’ve ever had on Go With Your Palate. Raw. Unplugged. Electric.

Oh, and after this recording? He headed to Quilt & Co. in downtown Napa for what turned into a SOLD-OUT weekend. Two nights. Wine country went full rock & roll.

If you care about artistry, hustle, storytelling, and what happens when wine meets music in the most authentic way possible — this episode hits every note.

Grab a glass. Turn it up. Let’s ride. 🍷🎸🔥

🎙️ Go With Your Palate: King Kyote | Rock & Roll, Roots & a Sold-Out Napa Weekend

This week, we turn the volume all the way up.

We’re joined by King Kyote, Maine-born rock & roll storyteller blending Americana, blues grit, and soul-shaking authenticity. From writing songs at a young age on the Maine coast to representing his home state on NBC’s American Song Contest, Kyote has built a sound that’s both intimate and electrifying.

We dive deep into the heart of his songwriting — where the lyrics come from, how vulnerability becomes power, and what it really takes to break into the entertainment industry as an independent artist. From auditioning for The Voice to landing an Atlantic Records single (“Get Out Alive”), to sharing stages with legends, his journey is a testament to grit and growth.

We also get into the future of music — including how AI is changing the industry — nostalgic vinyl debates, food tangents, surfing, and how evolution in sound mirrors evolution in wine.

And here’s the kicker…

King Kyote didn’t just talk music — he performed live in our studio. The first full song performance we’ve ever had on Go With Your Palate. Raw. Unplugged. Electric.

Oh, and after this recording? He headed to Quilt & Co. in downtown Napa for what turned into a SOLD-OUT weekend. Two nights. Wine country went full rock & roll.

If you care about artistry, hustle, storytelling, and what happens when wine meets music in the most authentic way possible — this episode hits every note.

Grab a glass. Turn it up. Let’s ride. 🍷🎸🔥