The Big Secret Revealed: Career Changes
For a few weeks, I’ve been bursting at the seams to share a big secret. I’ve dropped a few hints here and there on Twitter, and several have had some fun speculating. No more need for guessing games, because the day has finally come for the secret to be revealed.
After 9 1/2 years in the children’s publishing world, I am leaving to embark on an entirely new career. One week from today I will officially be the Senior Marketing Manager for Goo Goo Cluster!
As many of you will recall, this past May I served as an ambassador of sorts for Goo Goo at Eat Write Retreat in D.C. Little did I know then that in a few short months I would become an actual employee of the company, representing a brand that I’ve known and loved since childhood. Life is truly sweet!
That is wonderful!!
Beth, What fun! Can’t think of a job that is better than working with chocolate, caramel, peanuts and marshmallow nougat. Hmm…any way to get ice cream in there? – Kyle
Congratulations Beth! What exciting news.
Congratulations! Can’t wait to hear all about your new adventure!
congratulations, Beth! what exciting news! I myself have never tried a goo goo cluster, but they look delicious! hopefully there’ll be a few to sample at Food Blog Forum Nashville! :)
You better believe they’ll be at FBF!
Congrats Beth, sounds like a wonderful opportunity!
Congrats Beth! BTW…I just recently did an entry on Goo Goo Cluster. I tried them for the first time on our trip this summer when we drove through Nashville.
So happy for you! -Kevin
Very cool Kevin. I just read your post! I’ve never even seen that packaging that you found. I will make sure you get to try all 3 flavors soon ;-)
Oh, and on the “out of stock” message you got…not sure why it was doing that. May have just been a glitch that day. I just checked, and the store seems to be working & there is plenty of stock!
Congrats!!!! After my previous guesses next I was going to guess marketing for a food company. woohooo!! And I did not know you worked in children’s publishing until yesterday, umm I have a secret wish to write a children’s book so some day you will have to share some secrets with me! :)
Congrats! I’m sure you will be fabulous at your new job!
Congratulations!
Sweet indeed! Congratulations on the career change! I hope this brings wonderful things to your life!
Beth – this is sweet news! Congratulations!
Congrats, Beth! That is such exciting news! I never got my guesses in but that was one of them….so do I win a Goo Goo as a prize? ;)
Of course! ;-)
Congrats Beth! That’s so exciting!! And now I guess I’ll HAVE to try some Goo Goo Clusters (or toss ’em in a milkshake…) :)
A Peanut Butter Goo Goo shake? yes please!
I am so so so happy for you. :) Congrats!!
I’m so excited for you – congrats!! Ironically, that’s what I bring back to CA friends from there…and they LOVE them. :) CONGRATS!!!!
Congrats Beth! I’m so excited for you!! (And a little jealous!) What a perfect fit!
Beth, that is wonderful!! Congratulations! We’ll cheers in Nashville here in a few. :)
Congratulations!!! You’ll be spectacular!!!
Congratulations, Beth! I know you will knock them out!
Best wishes on your new venture, Beth! The fruit of your labor is sweet, and very much well deserved. May you be blessed with new worlds of challenge, opportunity and [scrumptious] satisfaction :-)
That is great news. Congratulations on your new adventure!!!
Yay! So happy for you! You deserve it and you’ll be amazing at it! I’m also looking forward to more Goo Goos in my life! Tee hee!
Congrats!! What wonderful news. I know you are so excited.
Well that is just great! Have so much fun with that! You really MUST get yourself to IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) next year. It’s in NYC and a totally acceptable work write-off trip now that you’re in the food world full-time!
YAHOOO!!!!!
(and let me know when you’re ready to tell me any other secrets…) ;)
Wow congrat’s! How things have changes since EWR! :)
I know, crazy, huh?!? That’s where it all began….
apparently I did a good job ;-)
Congrats! I am so excited for you! I knew awesome things were happening when we last talked. You go girl!
Beth, that’s awesome. I promise not to continually hit you up for free samples!
How exciting! Now, you have to make sure that Goo Goo’s aren’t a Middle Tennessee secret! I have so many friends from East Tennessee who have never heard of them! I have to admit that when I read that my childhood favorite was being redone/reformulated/messed with, I was a little skeptical but I can taste the difference and it is DIVINE!
Yes, we do need to remedy that!! I’ve been shocked at how many Nashvillians say “oh, Goo Goo is made here?”! Everyone in the state of Tennessee (and the Southeast for that matter) needs to know about (and buy and eat) some Goo Goos :-)
Congrats, Beth! What a fun new job! Those are so yummy.
Congrats on the new cool gig! I love me some Goo Goos. My half sister lives in Michigan and they are a big hit during the holidays. :) I love the classic Goo Goos and the “supremes!”
Oh Beth, that’s fantastic! Congratulations on the new career opportunity. I know you must be tickled pink to work with a company you love, doing what you love. So excited for you and can’t wait to read updates on how you’re taking Goo Goo Clusters to new heights!! Many blessings to you, sweet lady!
Congrats!! I’ve never had a Goo Goo Cluster but they look amazing!!
Congratulations! Goo Goo Clusters are the best. They’ve been a Nashville tradition for a long time. For those who have never had one, run, don’t walk, to the closest store. It will make you very happy!
Congrats! We wish you well on your new adventure. How exciting! Hey…will we get GooGoos at Christmas instead of calendars?! Haha..hint hint :)
Way to go! Goo Goo Cluster is such a great brand and I’m sure many more people are about to know that:-)
Great news! What a great fit for you! Congrats!
That is such great news Beth!!! What an exciting opportunity for you!! It has been fun to watch you grow and move forward, I remember getting that first E-mail when you began writing your blog. Look how far you’ve come in such a short time. I am so, so happy for you!!!
Congrats Beth! How exciting!!
Congrats! But we will miss you at Amerigo – Cool Springs (but I know you won’t the Cool Springs area!).
Meant to say “miss the Cool Springs area”!
My department just took me out for my going-away lunch on Friday and they let me choose any place I wanted. Guess where we went? Yep…Amerigo!
Now I will just have to start frequenting the West End location more often :-)
Wow, congratulations on the new gig!
Oh Beth … this will be wonderful for you. I am so proud of how you have evolved into this food guru … continue to have fun at what you do and you will continue to be successful. Love you, M
Congrats Beth! That’s so exciting. Best of luck to you as you embark on this new foodie adventure.
Congrats Beth! You will be fantastic in this role. I insisted that we include Goo Goo Clusters in our hotel goody bags during our wedding over nine years ago. I had to show all of our west coast friends and family what yummy treats we have in Tennessee!
Congratulations Beth! They are lucky to have you girl :-)
This is so exciting! You are going to be fantastic in this new role.
Standard Candy was always a Crankin’ sponsor until last year… would love to get you all back on our sponsor bag :) Maybe you can do a giveaway at Crankin’? Goo Goo Cluster milkshakes? That actually might be better as a fundraiser. Hmmmmmm…
Thanks Edwin! We’ll talk once I’m settled in and get my head wrapped around my new position ;-)
Congratulations! Sounds like an amazing job!
Wow! Terrific news. Having met you right there at EWR at the Goo Goo Cluster table, this seems only natural. You will do a terrific job! Congratulations. So many new and exciting things going on in your life…I love it.
This is awesome! Congratulations. We’ll have to swap stories at FBF – I’ll be finishing up my 2nd week of a similarly big change!