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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Podcast

Explore Talking Hospitality’s collection on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, where industry experts share insights on building truly inclusive workplaces. These episodes cover the essential strategies for fostering a culture of respect, understanding, and opportunity, from tackling unconscious bias to promoting diverse leadership. Gain practical advice on how inclusive practices can enhance team dynamics, attract talent, and enrich guest experiences. Perfect for leaders committed to driving positive change and creating a more equitable hospitality industry for everyone.
What Does EDI Really Mean in Practice?
Nov. 4, 2025

What Does EDI Really Mean in Practice?

In this episode of Talking Hospitality , Timothy R Andrews and Joe McDonnell are joined by Olajide Alabi , one of the UK’s most engaging voices in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion — and Co-Founder of SISU, the People Experienc...

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Where Are All the Women in Food Leadership?
Oct. 28, 2025

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 I...

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Why Is Sri Lankan Cuisine Suddenly Booming?
Sept. 10, 2025

Why Is Sri Lankan Cuisine Suddenly Booming?

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? In this episode, we speak with Ranji Thangiah , co-founder of the Sri...

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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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How to Make your own Successful Gin Business. From Crazy idea to Crazy Gin.
March 27, 2025

How to Make your own Successful Gin Business. From Crazy idea to Craz…

This week, we’re joined by Bruce and Paramjit Nagra, the brilliant minds behind Crazy Gin — the world’s first British-Asian gin. What started as a late-night idea over a bottle of wine (and a sink full of dishes) turned into ...

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How Can We Create Women Leaders in Hospitality?
Feb. 20, 2024

How Can We Create Women Leaders in Hospitality?

Women leadership in the hospitality industry remains a significant issue, with women holding less than 40% of managerial positions despite making up a large portion of the workforce. This podcast dives deep into the challenge...

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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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Can Migrants Make A Successful Business?
Dec. 20, 2023

Can Migrants Make A Successful Business?

In this engaging episode of "Talking Hospitality," hosts Timothy R Andrews and Tracey Rashid welcome the esteemed chef and restaurateur, Cyrus Todiwala OBE. Recorded at the bustling Cafe Spice Namaste, the episode delves into...

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Empowering Women in Hospitality: Insights from Lakefield College
Dec. 6, 2023

Empowering Women in Hospitality: Insights from Lakefield College

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 ...

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What’s Driving the Rise of Caribbean Cuisine in the UK?
Oct. 25, 2023

What’s Driving the Rise of Caribbean Cuisine in the UK?

In this special episode, we’re joined by Dawn Burton — speaker, entrepreneur, founder of Carol Burton Caterers , co-founder of the Caribbean Food Collective , and creator of the UK Caribbean Food Awards . Dawn shares her stor...

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Is Hospitality Racist?
July 26, 2023

Is Hospitality Racist?

Is Hospitality Racist?In our season 3 finale, hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel partner up with our third, special guest host Tracey Rashid.Together they take a deep dive into the 2023 Be Inclusive Hospitality report about equality, diversity and inclusion within the Hospitality industry.Th…

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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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Why Hiring Older People Can Help Your Business
May 24, 2023

Why Hiring Older People Can Help Your Business

Wow! Season 3 and what a great start to what promises to be an incredible season.To kick things off, Jill Whittaker MD of Hit Training joins founder hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Sarah Kettel for this deeply insightful, thought-provoking and a whole lot of fun podcast.We discuss OBEs, the difference…

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