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A quick dose of insight from Talking Hospitality: Material stuff fell away. What became important was all of us together on this journey and how much we were helping each other. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #LifeJourney #ValueLife #HelpingEachOther

Who carries your equipment when you visit Mount Kilimanjaro?An inspirational story, re-releaseed for 2026.Hear it now at TalkingHospitality.com or any of your favourite podcast platforms#talkinghospitality #hospitality #porters #travel #adventure

What's the best advice to follow when trekking on the side of a mountain?Sage advice from Paul Cook in our latest bonus episode - reedited and remastered for some new years inspiration!#talkinghospitality #hospitality #traveltips #slowdown #takeiteasyvice

In a re-edited edition of a season 1 episode, we have released this bonus episode for anyone struggling with inspiration at the moment.Guest Paul Cook, professional events guru and storyteller shares his tale on how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro changed his life.#talkinghospitality #hospitality #SummitNight #MountainClimbing #Mindfulness #lifechanges

This remastered bonus episode revisits a powerful conversation first recorded in 2020, where a walk up a mountain becomes a turning point for life and career.Hosts Timothy R Andrews and Sarah Kettel are joined by events professional and author Paul Cook, who shares the story of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro — and how the experience fundamentally changes how he sees work, purpose and success.What begins as a casual decision made in a pub quickly becomes a physically demanding and emotionally revealing journey. As Paul climbs higher, everyday noise falls away. Material concerns lose their importance. Trust, humility and teamwork come to the forefront — particularly through the guidance and care of the local crew and porters who make the climb possible.Through exhaustion, fear and vulnerability on summit night, Paul reaches a moment of clarity that stays with him long after he comes back down the mountain. The episode explores career change, respect for unseen roles, and the courag…

Which vibe wins? King's Cross's funky energy, Soho's tech, or Euston's hospitality hangout? Join the discussion on Talking Hospitality! #TalkingHospitality #Hospitality #CreativeSpace #Podcast #Soho

Here's hoping 2026 is off to a great start for you all! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #podcast #industry

Important info from Talking Hospitality! Don't keep vital support info to yourself—share it. 24/7 Christmas services: Samaritans, Shout, NHS 111 press 2.More support resources can be found here: https://www.talkinghospitality.com/p/mental-health-resources/#talkinghospitality #hospitality #MentalHealth #ChristmasSupport #NHS111

Hack your happiness! 5 mins of self-love & quick fixes. Lock yourself in the staff loo & rock out! Find time to rest & connect.Hack your way to feeling better. Find 5 minutes for self-love: music, friends, a fun bike ride. Skip quick fixes - choose rest and connection. Talking Hospitality serves up a dose of insight.More mental health support and resources can be found at:https://www.talkinghospitality.com/p/mental-health-resources/Hack your happiness! 5 mins of self-love & quick fixes. Lock yourself in the staff loo & rock out! Find time to rest & connect. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #MentalHealth #SelfLove #Wellness

How Can You Prevent Panic Attacks?Rachel Kerr-Lapsley MD of @kellyscause shows one way that can help.Easy breathing exercise to stall panic attacks & regulate your nervous system: breathe in for 4, hold for 4, breathe out for 4. Use it anywhere, anytime. A quick dose of insight from Talking Hospitality. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #MentalHealth #PanicAttacks #BreathingExercise

What do these hospitality podcasters want to see for 2026?Timothy, Tracey and Joe share their hopes and thoughts for the new year.Happy 2026 to all our listeners, viewers, supporters, sponsors and all our hospitality colleagues.#talkinghospitality #hospitality #hospitalityjobs #positivevibes #changemakers #newyearseve #2026Counteract negativity in hospitality. Telling everyone how bad it is won't attract change-makers. We survived COVID; time to change the conversation. Be part of that change. Full episode on @talkinghospitalitypodcast! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #IndustryInsights #PositiveChange #Leadership

Shell Righini from @werecoverloudly discusses celebrating sobriety. Don't treat yourself like a 'poor little sober person'. Indulge in fancy drinks and delightful presents! You deserve it.#talkinghospitality #hospitality #Sobriety #SelfLove #TreatYourself

Hear one of the singers @adenacahill share her talent that she gave to "Always Open At Christmas" single dedicated to raising funds for @hospitalityaction that has so supported the hospitality industry through some terrible times. #hospitalitychoir #hospitalityaction #talkinghospitality #podcast #alwaysopenatchristmas

The song's about the people that matter, the Hospitality people who keep things running. The forgotten heroes. This song gives them a voice.#hospitalitychoir #hospitalityaction #talkinghospitality #podcast 🎧 Full episode on YouTube!

Full episode now on YouTube @talkinghospitalitypodcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaxaCorPIVY&t=3s. Subscribe! #talkinghospitality #hospitality #podcast #youtube

How did 40 Hospitality Professionals come together to create a Christmas single? Feat Hospitality Action Tech On Toast Chris Fletcher 🍞 #talkinghospitality #hospitality #industryaction #makingadifference #supporthospitality #bepartofthechange Graphic Kitchen Hospitality Jobs UK - More than just a Jobs Board! Timothy R. Andrews MIH Tracey Rashid Joe McDonnell MIHHear how a simple idea transformed into a song recorded at Abbey Road! Discover the incredible story of collaboration and unexpected help that made a hit Christmas record.

How one young chef facing hard times, led to the launch a pop record.Download, stream, listen to "Always Open At Christmas" or donate here: https://thehospitalitychoir.org/#talkinghospitality #hospitality #chefsupport #industryaction #makingadifference #supporthospitality #bepartofthechange

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 of the show to have an open, honest conversation about what it really means to work through Christmas in hospitality. This episode blends humour and reflection with serious, practical discussion around mental health, wellbeing, sobriety, burnout and community support.The conversation includes reflections on the year, standout moments from the season, and why changing the narrative around hospitality matters. We also hear from industry voices supporting vital causes, including the Hospitality Choir’s Christmas single Always Open at Christmas, which raises funds for Hospitality Action.Crucially, this episode shares real, practical mental health support avai…

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 reflection with serious discussion around mental health, sobriety, burnout and support. It features contributions from the Hospitality Choir in support of Hospitality Action, alongside practical guidance and resources shared by Kelly’s Cause for anyone struggling during the festive period.Rather than pretending Christmas is easy, this episode acknowledges the reality of long hours, emotional labour and exhaustion — while offering reassurance, perspective and practical support. It’s a reminder that you’re not weak for finding this time hard, and you’re not alone in getting through it.Show Notes:1. The realities of working through Christmas in hospitality…

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 up, becoming a single parent, and eventually founding a successful business. We talk about the realities that rarely make it into leadership conversations: financial pressure, fear of being judged, asking for help, flexible working, and the emotional load many parents carry quietly while trying to succeed at work.This episode explores what leadership really looks like when you’re juggling responsibility at home and at work, why quality time matters more than quantity, and how workplace culture can either support or silently exclude single parents.In this episode, we cover:Can you build a successful career as a single parent?Leadership lessons shaped by single parenthoodWhy…

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 pressure, judgment, and self-doubt. Dawn reflects on leaving school at 16, finding confidence through hospitality, rising into senior corporate roles, and ultimately setting up her own recruitment business as a single mum. She speaks openly about the moments of struggle, the fear of being judged, and the turning point that came from asking for help. Throughout the conversation, one message runs consistently through it all: success isn’t about perfection — it’s about resilience, priorities, and the quality of time we give to the people who matter most.This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t always loud or polished. Sometimes it’s about keepin…