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In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Mex Ibrahim, Co-Founder of Women In The Food Industry about addressing equality within the industry and trailblazing women in food!In addition to this, Mex joins Charles to talk about...- The obstacles that need to be removed to drive towards equality- How the landscape has shifted over the years - attitudes are changing...- How collaboration is better than competition - the roles men can play to get involved- What's next for Women In The Food Indust...

In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Scott Davies, Founder of Hilltop Honey, about all things honey, brand purpose, entrepreneurial advice and their B-Corp certification. - The diversity of honey - unique flavours, unusual applications and surprising origins- Being a challenger brand - agility and staying true to your core message is key- The drive for change - for the planet, future of our food system and the people of Newtown- Opportunities in sports nutrition - how honey is a natural...

In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Joanne Elsdon, Co-Founder of Flourish in Food and Head of Food and Drink Development at Greggs, about all things mentoring - what it actually is, why it's so important, and giving back to the food and drink industry.- How mentoring can benefit anyone if they're fresh out of university, or 30 years into their career- Providing a safe space to those in high-pressure and fast-paced food and drink industry roles- How relationships should be driven by a m...

In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Marcela Tupinamba, Co-Founder of D'Amazonia Tea about their range of functional teas inspired by the power of the Amazonian rainforest and promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit, whilst also being good to the environment.In addition to this, Marcela joins Charles to talk about...- How tea is not just a beverage and how the drinking experience needs to be more of a sensory journey- The unique range of plants in the Amazon region and ho...

In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Kristian Tapaninaho, Founder & Co-CEO of Ooni about all things pizza - including how Covid brought future growth plans forward and his favourite pizza joints across the globe! They also discuss how innovation manifests itself across the culture of Ooni by keeping core values at the heart of everything they do - kindness, innovation, rigour, ambition and passion.In addition to this, Kristian joins Charles to talk about...- Product-based IP develop...

In this month's episode, Charles speaks to Chef, Restaurateur, Author and TV Presenter Julie Lin about how her love for planning dinner and her Mum's Malaysian heritage began her journey to becoming a chef, how MasterChef helped develop her profile at a deeper level and the exciting fusion of Malaysian cuisine and Scottish ingredients at her restaurant, GaGa.In addition to this, Julie joins Charles to talk about...- The narrative around authenticity whilst respectfully cooking with authentic ...