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Where Are All the Women in Food Leadership?
In this very special audio-only bonus edition of Talking Hospitality (you won’t find it on YouTube), host Timothy R Andrews is joined once again by Tracey Rashid, returning to the mic for an inspiring conversation with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry.
Mex shares how her organisation shines a spotlight on the stories and successes of women across every corner of the food world — from chefs and producers to entrepreneurs and policy leaders.
She discusses the barriers women still face in hospitality, the power of visibility and storytelling, and why collaboration — not competition — is key to real progress.
This episode also explores:
- The stories behind women like Asma Khan, Emma Heal (Lucky Saint), and Ramona Hazan (Ramona’s Kitchen)
- The importance of female leadership and allyship from men
- How women can support each other through community, mentorship, and confidence-building
A must-listen for anyone passionate about equality, representation, and creating lasting change across our industry.
Takeaways:
1. Visibility drives change
- You can’t be what you can’t see. Sharing women’s stories across every area of hospitality helps others believe leadership and entrepreneurship are within reach — not reserved for a select few.
2. Collaboration beats competition
- Progress happens when women support one another and when men step up as allies. It’s about shared goals, not rivalries.
3. Real barriers need practical fixes
- Long hours, childcare challenges, and menopause support aren’t abstract debates — they’re workplace realities that demand flexibility, empathy, and policy change.
4. Ask, connect, and be bold
- From Andi Oliver to Emma Heal, the most successful women didn’t wait for permission — they reached out, asked for help, and built networks that lifted others up too.
Companies & People mentioned in this episode:
- Women in the Food Industry
- Lucky Saint
- Ramona's Kitchen
- Tesco
- Asma Khan
- Andi Oliver
- Great British Chefs
Links referenced in this episode:
- womeninthefoodindustry.com
- talkinghospitality.com
Contact Mex via her Linkedin here
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By Talking HospitalityIn this very special audio-only bonus edition of Talking Hospitality (you won’t find it on YouTube), host Timothy R Andrews is joined once again by Tracey Rashid, returning to the mic for an inspiring conversation with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry.
Mex shares how her organisation shines a spotlight on the stories and successes of women across every corner of the food world — from chefs and producers to entrepreneurs and policy leaders.
She discusses the barriers women still face in hospitality, the power of visibility and storytelling, and why collaboration — not competition — is key to real progress.
This episode also explores:
- The stories behind women like Asma Khan, Emma Heal (Lucky Saint), and Ramona Hazan (Ramona’s Kitchen)
- The importance of female leadership and allyship from men
- How women can support each other through community, mentorship, and confidence-building
A must-listen for anyone passionate about equality, representation, and creating lasting change across our industry.
Takeaways:
1. Visibility drives change
- You can’t be what you can’t see. Sharing women’s stories across every area of hospitality helps others believe leadership and entrepreneurship are within reach — not reserved for a select few.
2. Collaboration beats competition
- Progress happens when women support one another and when men step up as allies. It’s about shared goals, not rivalries.
3. Real barriers need practical fixes
- Long hours, childcare challenges, and menopause support aren’t abstract debates — they’re workplace realities that demand flexibility, empathy, and policy change.
4. Ask, connect, and be bold
- From Andi Oliver to Emma Heal, the most successful women didn’t wait for permission — they reached out, asked for help, and built networks that lifted others up too.
Companies & People mentioned in this episode:
- Women in the Food Industry
- Lucky Saint
- Ramona's Kitchen
- Tesco
- Asma Khan
- Andi Oliver
- Great British Chefs
Links referenced in this episode:
- womeninthefoodindustry.com
- talkinghospitality.com
Contact Mex via her Linkedin here
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