Working in hospitality over Christmas can be one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — times of the year. Long hours, emotional pressure, exhaustion, family separation and high expectations all collide during the festive period. In this extended Talking Hospitality Christmas Special, the hosts come together with friends…
This Christmas special explores what it really takes to get through the festive season while working in hospitality. The Talking Hospitality hosts come together for an open, honest conversation about pressure, resilience, wellbeing and community at one of the most demanding times of the year. The episode blends humour and…
Christmas Special Teaser! Check out our jam-packed upcoming episode - with surprise guests galore - important information if you're not enjoying Christmas so much, what do if you're sober and how you can support Hospitality this Christmas! #Christmas #talkinghospitality #podcast #mentalhealth #happychristmas
In this episode of Talking Hospitality, Timothy R Andrews is joined by Dawn Lawrence, Founder and CEO of Hospitality Jobs UK, for an open and deeply honest conversation about leadership, work, and single parenthood. Dawn shares her personal journey — leaving school at 16, building a career from the ground…
Meet Igloo, a polar bear plush! Santa Paul introduces his special guest, used to train for situations where a spare reindeer might be needed and for tactile interaction with children. Check out Talking Hospitality for more! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #PolarBear #ReindeerTraining #TactileLearning
What does leadership look like when you’re raising children on your own, running a business, and carrying responsibilities that don’t switch off at 5pm? In this episode, Dawn Lawrence, Founder and CEO of Hospitality Jobs UK, shares a deeply honest account of building a career while navigating single parenthood, financial…
Technology shifts? No problem. This sales star dominated British Gas, selling central heating. At 21, she crushed objections with expert knowledge, proving age is just a number in sales. Learn more on Talking Hospitality! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #SalesSkills #CustomerService #SuccessStory
A single mum's inspiring story of balancing work and family, proving it's the quality of time, not quantity, that counts. Never be afraid to ask for help! 🎧 Full episode on our YouTube channel @talkinghospitalitypodcast or search "Talking Hospitality"; on your favourite podcast platforms. Subscribe for more! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #SingleMums…
It's about the quality of time you spend with your children, not the quantity. Create lasting memories – they'll remember the little things. Dawn Lawrence, founder of Hospitality Jobs UK, shares her take. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #Parenting #FamilyTime #WorkLifeBalance
Get in the festive spirit with a dose of holiday humour. Listen to the full podcast episode on YouTube. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #ChristmasJokes #SantaClaus #HolidayHumor
Who Is Santas Favourite Reindeer? #talkinghospitality #hospitality #christmas #reindeer #santa
Timothy R Andrews shares why he'll stick with human interaction. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #guestexperience #robots #automation #xfiles
How to Demystify TripAdvisor? What hand towels tells you about a restaurant in toilets? How does branding have an effect with reviews? How do you define brand? This is another information packed episode - out today!! With Sachin Parmar and Sanj Naha from Brand Partners Graphic Kitchen #talkinghospitality #GraphicKitchen #Brand…
Branding in hospitality isn’t a logo exercise — it’s the feeling people carry with them when they walk out the door. In this episode, Sachin Parmar and Sanj Naha from Graphic Kitchen join us to unpack what great branding really looks like in restaurants, hotels and bars. We explore everything…
Why TripAdvisor still matters in hospitality. Guests invest time and insight into reviews, boosting natural SEO on Google. Reviews add photos and detail, helping restaurants and hotels rank higher. For the full discussion, find Talking Hospitality wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for more from the voices shaping hospitality's future.…
How do you make your hospitality brand genuinely stand out — not just online, but in the moments guests remember? In this episode, hosts Joe McDonnell and Timothy R Andrews sit down with Sachin Parmar and Sanj Naha from Graphic Kitchen to explore what great branding really looks like in…
What hand towels tells you about a restaurant in toilets? How does branding have an effect with reviews? What IS branding? All this and more in our upcoming new episode on Thursday #talkinghospitality #graphickitchen #podcast #hospitality #branding
Why Is Hospitality Still A Great Place To Work? Host Joe McDonnell speaks to Jane Atheron from the Tim Bacon Foundation. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #hospitalitylife #hospitallityindustry #restaurantlife
International Men’s Day celebrates the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. The day also aims to promote gender equality, highlight men’s health and well-being, and celebrate positive male role models. Common themes include: Promoting men’s physical and mental health Encouraging positive masculinity Strengthening relationships and…
Brand isn't just design, it's a feeling. Key to consistent growth, especially with the influx of American franchises. The experience matters, from Instagram to the restroom! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #BrandConsistency #CustomerExperience #GenZ #Restaurant
Vince Kelly from the Mayor of London and Capital City College Westminster (Kingsway) explains all in this informative episode. This is an initiative we should all get behind as an industry. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #podcast #mayoroflondon #skillspassport #citycollegewestminster #kingswaycollege
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 Experience Agency. Olajide breaks down what EDI really means in practice: how inclusion starts…
Timothy R Andrews and Joe McDonnell speak with Olajide Alabi, Co-Founder of SISU, the People Experience Agency, about inclusion, equity and belonging in hospitality. They explore how EDI can move beyond “tick boxes” to genuine inclusion that improves culture, performance and business success. 🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple /…
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…
