Let Them Cook

A Fresh Take on Corporate Learning and Development

Pull up a seat in the kitchen—where we let you in on the secret ingredients to effective corporate learning. Let Them Cook is a sizzling video series where your hosts, Kristina and Jenna, stir up timely, relevant topics in learning and development (L&D). From strategy to upskilling, leadership to learner engagement, we serve it all with heart, humor and a side of heat.

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How to Effectively Partner With L&D

In episode 4 of Let them Cook, we explore strategies for aligning L&D with organizational goals, engaging stakeholders, and creating programs that deliver measurable results. You’ll learn why bringing L&D in early, focusing on quality, high-priority initiatives, and championing programs alongside your teams can make all the difference. Together, these practices turn L&D into a true strategic partner that helps solve root problems and accelerates organizational growth.

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Episode 4

How to Effectively Partner With L&D

Episode 3

Developing Leadership Through L&D

Episode 2

The Proper Role of AI In Corporate Learning

Episode 1

Upskilling and Reskilling for Organizational Agility

On the Menu

Real talk on L&D challenges and wins

Candid conversations about what’s working (and what’s not) in L&D today—whether you’re developing executive leadership, middle management or frontline workers.

Actionable ideas to take back to your team

Practical strategies and fresh insights you can bring straight into your next team meeting.

Guest appearances from industry leaders

Hear from our own L&D industry experts, and stay tuned for guest appearances sharing their tips, tricks and recipes too.

Meet Your Hosts

Kristina Tsiriotakis and Jenna Lauren are seasoned L&D leaders who know how to turn strategy into action. Together, they bring fresh perspective, curiosity and just the right amount of spice.

Jenna Lauren
Learning and Development Partner, D2L

Jenna Lauren
Learning and Development Partner, D2L

Jenna Lauren is D2L’s learning & development partner, where she supports employee and organizational growth through impactful learning experiences. With a background in teaching, educational psychology and instructional design, Jenna brings a learner-first mindset and a strong sense of empathy—designing learning experiences that are inclusive, meaningful and built to resonate. She loves cooking for the same reasons she loves learning: both start with a clear structure, but invite creativity, experimentation and the chance to make it your own.
Kristina Tsiriotakis
Award Winning Learning and Development Leader, D2L

Kristina Tsiriotakis
Award Winning Learning and Development Leader, D2L

Kristina Tsiriotakis is D2L’s senior director, learning and organizational development, where she oversees the learning and organizational change. Her goal is to create holistic connections between learning, culture, engagement and employee growth. She is most passionate about social and emotional learning, human-centred skills development, mental health and personal wellness and creating equitable and inclusive learning opportunities.

Coming This Season

Each episode blends insights from the world of L&D with a talk show vibe and a pinch of culinary flair—because who says employee development can’t be served hot?

Let Them Cook

A Fresh Take on Corporate Learning and Development

How to Effectively Partner With L&D

Watch Past Episodes

Episode 4

Episode 3

Episode 2

Episode 1

On the Menu

Real talk on L&D challenges and wins

Actionable ideas to take back to your team

Guest appearances from industry leaders

Meet Your Hosts

Jenna Lauren

Kristina Tsiriotakis

Coming This Season

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