We are an independent digital studio specializing in creative, human-focused food content.
Our Philosophy
We believe that food is a conversation.
Every ingredient is a thoughtful addition, the techniques are evocative anecdotes, and each flavor presents a unique perspective.
At Copper & Heat, we tell stories that, like the best meals, challenge preconceived notions and delve into the forces that shape them.
Meet Our Founders
Katy Osuna
Creative Lead & Cheese Maker
Katy blends her anthropology degree with her passion for food culture and cooking, honed in restaurant kitchens over the past decade, including artisan butcher shops and three-star Michelin restaurants. Now at the helm of Copper & Heat, she spends her days innovating in the kitchen, editing audio, and chronicling Bella the PodCat’s antics.
Rachel Palmer
Design Lead & Natural Dye Artist
Rachel is an artist, designer, educator, and self-proclaimed podcast fanatic. From jamming the graveyard college radio shift to grassroots reporting with the local radio station, she loves audio storytelling in its many different forms. She studied broadcast journalism and has been working in the media industry for the past decade.
Ricardo Osuna
Strategy Lead & Audiophile
Ricardo has over fifteen years of experience in branding, marketing strategy, audio, and music production. With work ranging from local community groups to global brands, his focus is always on telling stories that matter. Outside of work, Ricardo can be found obsessing over the perfect cup of pour-over and playing music around the Portland area.
Press About Copper & Heat
“...a deep dive into the exclusionary traditions around gender, identity and femininity in the kitchens of fine-dining restaurants. Storytelling by professional restaurant workers to demonstrate how badly the economics of restaurant labor need disrupting.”
“[An] anger-inducing, reality-checking, incredibly moving show”
“After just one season on air, Copper & Heat is already making waves in the American food landscape”
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