Beyond The Pass

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the incomparable Hassel Aviles! Hassel is a hospitality pro and the founder of Not 9 to 5, a non-profit global leader in mental health advocacy for the foodservice and hospitality sector. Advocating education and a reimagining of the way we understand our industry, Hassel is a leading voice for change in hospitality. Tune in to hear us throw down about about getting hooked on restaurants, the absurdity of the brigade system and the art of throwing shit at the wall to see what sticks.

Check out the teachers we talk about in the episode!

1. Dr. Jennifer Mullan (Book coming "Decolonizing therapy" coming out soon!) - https://www.decolonizingtherapy.com & https://www.instagram.com/decolonizingtherapy/

2. Tricia Hersey - (Book called "Rest Is Resistance" - everyone needs to read!!) http://www.triciahersey.com & https://www.instagram.com/thenapministry/

3. Nedra Tawab - (Book called "Set boundaries, find peace" & there's a new one coming out this summer!) https://www.nedratawwab.com& https://www.instagram.com/nedratawwab

*TW: suicide, suicidal ideation. 42min 29sec to 44min 00sec.

On this episode we sit down with Emma Ross! After spending 15 years cheffing on super yachts, Emma qualified as a Mental Health First Aid instructor and - with the help of fellow yacht chef @cookinanook - founded Seas the Mind, which supports the mental health of those working at sea. A dedicated mental health advocate and hospitality superstar, Emma is growing Seas the Mind and also training for us at Kelly’s Cause! Tune in to hear us throw down about filling up an empty tank, sourcing new dinning room chairs in the middle of the ocean and the life saving power of conversation.

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we chat with Lorraine Copes. Lorraine is the founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality - a social enterprise and non profit committed to advancing racial equity in the industry. Along with founding BIH and being a driving force in the sector, she is also a hospo consultant and life coach - we were delighted to have her join us on the pod! Listen in for the best kept secret in hospitality, the unequivocal brilliance of Chishuru and the importance of working for a business that invests in its people.

Head over to @beinclusivehospitalty to check out how you can get involved in their growing community <3

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we are joined by the incredible Paris Bargchi. A London based hospitality pro - she has unbridled passion for this industry and a commitment for making it the best place possible for the people driving it. Tune in to hear us throw down about the glorious work happening @offbeatwines, how we can offer better support to our teams and what happens when we centre the true definition of hospitality in everything we do.

Welcome to season two of Beyond the Pass! We are talking to chef and author Melanie White. Tune in to hear us discuss her debut memoir Behind Ocean Lines - a powerful story shining light into the dark crevices of the luxury yachting industry. We throw down about about the wild antics of a life at sea, the realities of mental health in yachting and the mighty mighty Shard!!

On the season finale episode of Beyond the Pass we were so lucky to chat with the brilliant Dan Lepard. He is the maverick behind London’s most loved breads, a trailblazing queer and a true industry legend. Tune in to hear us rant and rave over queer innovation in hospitality, why carrots should taste like carrots and his go to dinner spot in London (spoiler its @ St JOHN).

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the brilliant chef and author Sal Dhalla. Through their company The Food Witch (@foodwitchsal) they are on a mission to have us reconnect to food and start cooking intutively. Listen in as they brilliantly dismantle capitalism, froth for in-season asparagus and sing the praises of London’s best Pain au Chocolate (Thank you @Jolene).

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we chat with Alex Large, co-founder and co-owner of Brother Marcus. Starting out on a shoestring budget to build a restaurant group celebrating its 6th year and 3rd site, Alex lets us in on some of the wild ride. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of hospitality, DIYing your way into the industry and the beauty of putting out fires big and small.

On this episode of Beyond the Pass we sit down with the brilliant Hester Ruoff. She is a BAFTA nominated producer who most recently brought us the hospitality love letter/nightmare that was Boiling Point. Tune in as we break down movie making kitchen magic, fulfilling duties of care and why you don’t have to choose between custard and ice cream when enjoying an apple crumble.

TW: Self Harm - Please note we talk about self harm in this episode. If you’d like to skip over that portion of our conversation it begins at 43min 06sec and ends at 44min 03 sec

Join us on this episode of Beyond the Pass as we throw down with the fascinating Hezena Lees Mlang'a. Looking back at her career in hospitality after leaving the industry for a career in mental health, Hezena gets into the peaks and valleys of her time in hospitality, transferable skill sets and the superior fridge essentials.