In this empowering episode of "Oh For Food's Sake," we ignite the conversation on stepping into fearlessness within the food industry. Sharing personal stories discussing the importance of embracing neurodiversity and providing practical advice for industry players to grow, overcome challenges, and thrive by leveraging their unique strengths. The launch of the Fearless Foodies movement marks a significant milestone, aiming to foster a supportive community and provide valuable resources for food professionals.
This episode starts as we discuss the success of our first in-person networking event and announce the exciting extension of these engagements through monthly Zoom calls discussing podcast topics.
We talk about recognising your strengths and seeking help for the weaknesses, framing challenges as opportunities for growth in the food industry and enforcing the necessity of staying authentic to your abilities, particularly when faced with external pressures.
Together, we unpack the significance of maintaining well-being amidst business challenges and celebrating diverse thought processes, sharing anecdotes that illustrate these themes.
We discuss further the power of providing a nurturing environment that promotes different modes of thinking within professional teams. The aim is to redefine networking as engaging conversations rather than mere corporate exchanges, urging the audience to voice their thoughts fearlessly to spark change in the food industry.
We reveal five tips for becoming a fearless foodie, announce the new Fearlessfoodies.co.uk website and discuss Lucy's timeline for her website development.
Timestamps
- 00:05:22 - Lucy's reflections on the networking event and future Zoom calls
- 00:08:15 - Focusing on strengths and external help with Amy
- 00:11:03 - Addressing challenges without compromising well-being
- 00:14:58 - Embracing neurodiversity and personal experiences
- 00:18:46 - Five tips to become a fearless foodie
- 00:21:34 - Launch of the Fearlessfoodies Co. UK website
- 00:23:50 - Lucy's upcoming website and anticipated timeline
- 00:25:17 - Engaging with the Fearless Foodie movement on LinkedIn
- 00:27:36 - Gratitude towards Daymer Ingredients
Links and Resources:
Website Link: https://ohforfoodssake.co.uk/
FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ohforfoodsake
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oh-for-food-s-sake/
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For industry consulting from Lucy, connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
For further support with industry coaching and facilitation from Amy, find her on Instagram or LinkedIn.
See you next time!