Brands and companies' approach to purpose is increasingly important to consumers, and the long-term success of the business.
This Podcast, from industry charity Only A Pavement Away, that supports people facing homelessness into meaningful employment, aims to inspire hospitality professionals to make a positive change in their businesses by shining a light on the stories of some truly remarkable people, innovating across their businesses.
With a focus on positive change, podcast host Mark Stretton, CEO of Fleet Street, will be speaking to visionary industry leaders about their own journey in hospitality, how they have driven forward environmental, social, and corporate governance in their businesses, and championed diversity and inclusion.
Brimming with insider knowledge, tips and advice, Hospitality Against Homelessness is a must listen to anyone who's interested in the hospitality industry or want to help their business become a force for good.
Our first ever episode Mark is joined by Chef Tom Aikens. Tom opens up about his career to become one of Britain's most coveted chefs, changes he’s seen in the industry in the last 35 years and how he prioritises his team’s wellbeing and why he chooses to give back.
In this episode Mark talks to Greg Mangham the Founder and CEO of Only A Pavement Away Charity and the reason why he felt so compelled to leave his lucrative Consultant role to start a charity and where the charity will be in 5 years time.
In this episode, Mark sits down with Greene King CEO Nick Mackenzie to discuss how he implemented a people first approach at the country's leading pub group, and placed values at the core of the business. With a deep dive into the education, initiatives and policy change Greene King has undergone to progress its position on diversity & Inclusion, Mark and Nick discuss how these changes have impacted the business, wider company culture and recruitment, and what is next for the hospitality industry in this space.
Our host Mark Stretton speaks to Kate Nicholls OBE the CEO of UKHospitality. Kate is the voice of the hospitality industry, advocating, shaping and driving policy for the industry for the last 20 years.
They discuss the challenges the industry faces, the impact of Covid and opportunities for the industry as a force for good... Plus, how she saved beer and prawn cocktail crisps!
Each week The Hospitality Against Homelessness podcast will shine a spotlight on purpose and positive change within the industry. Our host Mark Stretton will sit down with visionary industry leaders about their own journey in hospitality, how they have driven forward environmental, social, and corporate governance in their businesses, and championed diversity and inclusion.
Brimming with insider knowledge, tips and advice, we hope these episodes inspire the listeners to make a positive change in their hospitality businesses.
Thank you to our Podcast Partners Britvic and Imbiba and to Brewdog who donated their Podcast Studio.
