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Breaking the Rules: It’s Not You, It’s The System

It isn’t easy to be a woman in the food industry (or any industry, I dare say!). The expectations on us are overwhelming. Someone who understands the struggle well is Nyree Ambarchian, co-founder of purpose-driven communications agency Jack and Grace. We talked...

Breaking the Mould: Why Women in Food Need More Than Confidence

"I spent years wearing trousers and jackets because I was one woman in a team of 17 men. It took me a real long time to lean into actually being myself." This is Nicky Foster, Fearless Foodies leadership coach and former Tesco Category Director, reflecting on her 20+...

The New Year Hustle: 4 Strategies to Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive

January in the food industry is brutal. Let's just say it. While the rest of the world is easing back into work mode with New Year's resolutions and fresh starts, those of us in food and retail are already deep in the trenches. Christmas post-launch reviews are due....

Surviving the Christmas Chaos: A Fearless Foodie’s Guide

If you work in food and retail, you know the next few weeks aren't just going to be busy; they're going to be brutal. Deadlines get tighter, demands get louder, and everyone's running on fumes as we head into the Christmas period. This is real talk about protecting...

Surviving Christmas: 4 Strategies That Actually Work

Reality check: Christmas in the food industry is anything but a "break." Let’s be honest: in the food industry, Christmas is not a break. While friends in other sectors are gearing up to switch off between Christmas and New Year, you’re knee-deep in post-launch...

The Power of Not Knowing Everything: Why Asking Questions Is Your Secret Leadership Weapon

Picture this: You're sitting in a meeting room filled with people who have decades more experience than you. Someone throws around an acronym you've never heard before. Your chest starts to feel blotchy, your fight-or-flight...