Women Episodes

Women make up 60% of the hospitality workforce, yet few reach leadership roles. In this audio-only bonus edition, Timothy R Andrews and Tracey Rashid speak with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry, about visibility, allyship and the barriers still facing women in hospitality leade…

What does it mean to reconnect with your culture through food — and why are so many people in hospitality paying attention to Sri Lankan cuisine right now?

We speak with Akashia Carswell, CEO of London Talent and founder of HiveCru, about the future of recruitment in hospitality. From apprenticeships to AI-driven temps, we explore how to truly fix a broken system—starting with honesty, respect, and better training.

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 mental health charity changing how the industry supports its people — f…

In this episode, we explored the unique challenges and inspiring journeys of women in hospitality leadership. Hosted by Timothy R. Andrews and Tracey Rashid, the discussion featured four remarkable leaders: Monica Or, Marsha Barnett, Shell Righini, and Michelle Moreno. Together, they shared candid …

Episode 43, Season 4 of Talking Hospitality marks a significant transition as we bid a heartfelt farewell to Sarah Kettel, the original host and founder, who has been an integral part of the podcast for 32 episodes across fou...

In an enlightening discussion on the empowerment of women in the hospitality sector, this episode of Talking Hospitality features a live recording from Lakefield Hospitality College in North West London, where we engage with Frankie Strinati. The college, founded in 1962 with the explicit aim of…

In this deeply honest episode, Che Young (formerly Che Barnes) shares her personal journey as a trans woman navigating the hospitality industry. From gender identity to workplace inclusion, we discuss what true allyship looks like and why creating safe, supportive spaces is everyone’s responsibilit…

Cake artist and entrepreneur Tracey Rashid joins host Timothy R Andrews to talk about her transition from training at a transport company to running her own business. In this delightfully uplifting episode Tracey shares the pros and cons of working for yourself.

Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel engage in a compelling dialogue with Sally Beck, the General Manager of the Royal Lancaster Hotel, as they explore the multifaceted nature of the hospitality industry. Sally's extensive bac...