Unwrapping the joys and struggles of working in the food industry

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Unwrapping the joys and struggles of working in the food industry

  • Meet Your Hosts
  • Podcast
  • Expert Training & Consulting for Food Professionals
  • Free Resources to Boost Your Food Career
200 Episodes Later – How This Podcast Changed Us

200 Episodes Later – How This Podcast Changed Us

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | May 8, 2025 | Female Leadership, Foodie Founders, Personal Development, Podcast

This episode isn’t just a look back—it’s an acknowledgement of the growth, grit, and guts it takes to show up week after week, and voice the truths of working in the food industry.  We start by revisiting how Oh For Food’s Sake came to life, born out of a lockdown...
From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Leadership Tools for Women in Food with leadership coach, Nicky Foster

From Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Leadership Tools for Women in Food with leadership coach, Nicky Foster

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Jan 23, 2025 | Female Leadership

 Today on “Oh For Food’s Sake,” we welcome Nicky Foster to explore the complexities of confidence and leadership challenges in the food industry.  Confidence, often hampered by imposter syndrome and self-doubt, can be nurtured through small,...
Empowering Food Developers: Inside IFST’s Innovation Toolkit

Empowering Food Developers: Inside IFST’s Innovation Toolkit

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Jan 9, 2025 | Female Leadership, Guest Specialists, New Product Development

Susan begins by sharing her the challenges she experienced with engaging in IFST as a student and early career professional engaging in IFST, which stemmed from geographical and time-related issues. Things took a turn when she transitioned into freelance consultancy,...
Transformative Leadership in Sustainability: Fran Haycock’s Journey at Greencore

Transformative Leadership in Sustainability: Fran Haycock’s Journey at Greencore

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Nov 28, 2024 | Female Leadership, Guest Specialists

In our chat with Fran Haycock, we unravel how businesses are shifting their sustainability approaches to embrace transformation leadership roles. Fran explains the increasing need for CSOs to spearhead rapid transformation programs while balancing compliance elements....
Kirsty Henshaw and April Dear live at Nourish your Network

Kirsty Henshaw and April Dear live at Nourish your Network

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Aug 1, 2024 | Female Leadership

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...
Rising Through the Ranks: Helena Field on Leadership in Food Operations

Rising Through the Ranks: Helena Field on Leadership in Food Operations

by Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager | Mar 21, 2024 | Female Leadership

Helena Field joins us this week to explore the realities of a demanding career in food operations. Starting her day with self-care at the gym, Helena emphasises how setting aside personal time has improved her management capabilities and mental health. She recounts...
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