Episode 23

Jeff Gray AKA the “Santa from Atlanta”: On Creativity, Setting up a Small Business, and Getting Discovered in a Big Way (#23)

Career advertising and marketing executive Jeff Gray approached the end of his marketing career by starting a small business, Papa Bear Bakery, from his home in Atlanta, Georgia. It wouldn’t take long for him to be discovered by The Food Network, who found him on Instagram and invited him to join their 2020 show “Holiday Baking Championship.” And the rest is history.

About the Podcast

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Cool Change
Embrace Life Transitions with Purpose and Joy

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Chuck Allen

Chuck Allen is the host of Cool Change, a podcast for thoughtful humans navigating life’s transitions with intention and heart.

Drawing on decades of coaching, leadership, and lived experience, Chuck helps listeners design lives that feel more aligned, adventurous, and meaningful. Whether exploring personal growth, career shifts, or new chapters in relationships, Chuck brings a warm, reflective voice to conversations about change — and the possibilities it unlocks.