In this episode of “Oh for Food Sake,” we engage in a thought-provoking discussion with guests April Dear and Kirsty Henshaw about their experiences in the food industry.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges of starting a business and dealing with personal setbacks to the importance of redefining success and finding happiness in both work and life.
April and Kirsty share their inspiring journeys, highlighting the determination and resilience required to overcome obstacles and achieve success at a young age. We also delve into the challenges of balancing parenthood with demanding careers and the importance of finding supportive employers and building strong support systems.
Our guests discuss their own experiences with therapy and the role it plays in building confidence and showing vulnerability in the workplace. We also explore the concept of personal branding and the importance of being genuine and authentic in portraying oneself.
Our guests share their passions for empowering the next generation in the food industry, discussing initiatives such as advertising job roles to students, supporting women returning to work after having a child, and providing mentoring opportunities and also highlight the need for more education on nutrition and food in schools.
We emphasise the importance of resilience, determination, and focusing on one’s strengths in the face of setbacks. The conversation also touches on the value of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and understanding one’s own strengths and weaknesses in career development.
Key points from the episode
- Introduction and welcoming guests April Dear and Kirsty Henshaw
- April Dear shares her journey from working in kitchens to managing a team at Asda
- Kirsty Henshaw discusses starting her business and the challenges faced
- Balancing successful careers with being parents and finding support systems
- Redefining success and finding personal happiness and satisfaction in work and life
- The journey to leadership and the transition from doing tasks to leading a team
- The importance of therapy in building confidence and showing vulnerability in the workplace
- Building a genuine personal brand and the importance of authenticity
- Redefining failure and focusing on small successes amid setbacks
- Empowering the next generation in the food industry through advertising job roles, supporting women returning to work, and mentoring
- The need for more education on nutrition and food in schools
- Personal experiences of failure and the determination and resilience needed to overcome tough situations
- Understanding one’s strengths and weaknesses in career development and the value of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Closing thoughts and wrap-up
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