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Data, Decisions, and Doing the Work with Keren Novack and Rachel Buss

Curion Leaders Featured on the Women in Restaurant Leadership Podcast

Curion’s Keren Novack, President, and Rachel Buss, VP of Strategic Insights, joined host Satyne Doner on the Women in Restaurant Leadership podcast.

They dove into the realities of leading in a fast-moving industry, from the power of intuition in data-driven work to the lessons learned climbing the ladder in male-dominated spaces.

With sharp insights and plenty of laughter, this episode is a candid look at what restaurant brands often get wrong and what modern leadership really looks like.

Key Takeaways:

  • Leadership isn’t always about big moves, but rather the everyday choices that make the difference.

  • Restaurant brands often miss the emotional drivers behind guest behavior.

  • Combining analytics with intuition leads to smarter, more human insights.

  • Creating cultures that support women goes beyond slogans and into actions.

  • Growing your career in a male-dominated field requires grit, empathy, and great mentors.

About WiRL (Women in Restaurant Leadership):

Created by QSR and FSR magazines, Women in Restaurant Leadership (WiRL) is a national society and networking group designed to support, educate, and uplift women across the restaurant industry. WiRL fosters a safe, inclusive space for women to connect, share career advice, build mentorship relationships, and gain tools to advance into leadership roles. Through resources, events, and community-driven dialogue, WiRL aims to break down the barriers that have historically limited women’s representation at the top and help shape a more equitable future for restaurant leadership.