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LGBTQ+ Podcast

Does Pride Still Matter?
June 4, 2025

Does Pride Still Matter?

What does real allyship look like in hospitality — and why does it matter now more than ever? In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, Talking Hospitality host Timothy R Andrews is joined by Tris Reid-Smith , fo...

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What’s the Real Cost of Ignoring Mental Health in Hospitality?
May 21, 2025

What’s the Real Cost of Ignoring Mental Health in Hospitality?

What happens when hospitality businesses keep saying “we support mental health” — but don’t back it up with action? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rachel Kerr-Lapsley , Managing Director of Kelly’s Cause , the ...

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What Can We Learn From Drag Queens?
Jan. 16, 2024

What Can We Learn From Drag Queens?

In this episode of Talking Hospitality, we delve into the fascinating world of drag and what lessons the hospitality industry can learn from them. Summary The Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the drag queen commu...

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How To Address Alcohol Addiction In Hospitality
July 12, 2023

How To Address Alcohol Addiction In Hospitality

A heart on the sleeve, frank discussion about addiction to alcohol by We Recover Loudly podcaster and Burnt Chef ambassador, Michelle Righini.In this very special 30th episode we look at:What Michelle's incredible journey has been How to recognise if you might have a problem What to do if someone a…

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Would You Know How to Support a Trans Colleague?
June 21, 2023

Would You Know How to Support a Trans Colleague?

We take a fascinating and educational look at gender with Diversity and Inclusion teacher and Gender activist Che Barnes.In this incredibly informative episode we look atHow the agricultural revolution influences gender til this day How a "good Christian girl" became a gender activist What's the di…

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