Adam Leydon is here! Originally from the lovely Mersea Island in Essex, he has spent 20 years in hospitality, with the last 12 at Hawksmoor where he’s now the L&D Manager. He’s all about helping people grow their careers and takes a really people-focused, empathetic approach to everything he does. He’s a big foodie, loves eating out, and is the vice-captain of Graces Cricket Club, the world’s first LGBTQ+ cricket team. He's passionate about mental health, having hosted the Kelly's Cause ‘Reducing the Stigma’ event for International Men’s Day for the past two years.

Tune in to hear us get into the magic of empaths in hospitality, why curiosity is the antidote to judgement, and the soul-healing comfort of a good bowl of spaghetti carbonara.

Huge shoutout to Luigi’s Al Fresco at The Griffin for best meal of the year and to the kind, calm and empathetic Madeleine Geach for scooping up the title of Adam's Hospitality Hero!

Gina Knight is here! With 18 years of hospitality experience spanning hotels, bakeries, and restaurants, Gina brings sharp insight, compassion, and a mindset-first approach to everything she does. Now Head of People at Flat Iron and a coach, she’s all about helping others cut through the noise and focus on what really matters.

Tune in to hear us chat about creating a career in hospitality that works with your individuality, the power of the Lake District for a mindset reset and what it means to truly listen to your team.

Shout out to Bubala for best meal of the year, Vlatko Trayanov at Paul Rhodes for being a true Hospitality Hero, and to celebrity crush Ed Sheeran for being vibe captain.

Sarah Clark is here! With 30 years of hospitality and retail know how, from pubs up and down the country to leading operations at Pret, Sarah brings a whole career’s worth of wisdom, grit, and humour to the table. Now an executive coach and founder of Nine Yards Coaching, she is helping hospitality leaders go from surviving to thriving.

Tune in to hear us chat about the twists and turns of a hospitality career, navigating an IVF journey while working in operations and why Aberdeen is in fact the greatest city in the uk!

Shout out to Brat for snagging best meal enjoyed so far this year, to Sarah Heward for being an incredible example, and to Sarah's Hospitality Hero Clive Schlee for setting the bar by being a heart led and people focused leader.