Talking Hospitality

22/09/2025

New Episode! "Why You Need An Accountant for Your Business"

In this episode, we tackle one of the most avoided topics in hospitality: tax. Whether you're self-employed, running a growing business, or just trying to make sense of payroll and forecasting, this conversation with Sema Zil...

In this episode, we tackle one of the most avoided topics in hospitality: tax. Whether you're self-employed, running a growing business, or just trying to make sens…

19/08/2025

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24/07/2025

New Episode! "Ask for Angela: How to Keep Safe in the Hospitality Scene"

Safeguarding in hospitality should be more than just policy, it should be embedded in a business' culture. In this episode, we explore how training, awareness, and prevention can transform venues into safer spaces for both st...

Safeguarding in hospitality should be more than just policy, it should be embedded in a business' culture. In this episode, we explore how training, awareness, and …

26/06/2025

New Episode! "How Will Agentic A.I. Transform Your People Strategy?"

 When we chat about the potential of AI in hospitality, one of the big ideas we dive into is the concept of agentic AI. Essentially, we’re talking about creating little digital helpers—think minions from Despicable Me—that c...

 When we chat about the potential of AI in hospitality, one of the big ideas we dive into is the concept of agentic AI. Essentially, we’re talking about creating l…

20/06/2025

New Episode! "What Can Awards Really Do for Your Hospitality Business?"

Hospitality is at the heart of what makes London the greatest city in the world, and in this episode, we're diving deep into that very idea! Jason shares his unforgettable encounter with Bill Clinton, who declared London the ...

Hospitality is at the heart of what makes London the greatest city in the world, and in this episode, we're diving deep into that very idea! Jason shares his unforg…

07/06/2025

New Episode! "Why Hospitality Needs to Rethink Recruitment"

In this episode, Timothy and Joe are joined by the brilliant Akashia Carswell, CEO of London Talent and founder of Hive, a new platform aiming to revolutionise temp recruitment in the hospitality sector. They dig into: Why th...

In this episode, Timothy and Joe are joined by the brilliant Akashia Carswell, CEO of London Talent and founder of Hive, a new platform aiming to revolutionise temp…

21/05/2025

New Episode! "What’s the Real Cost of Ignoring Mental Health in Hospitality?"

What happens when hospitality businesses keep saying “we support mental health” — but don’t back it up with action? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Rachel Kerr-Lapsley , Managing Director of Kelly’s Cause , the ...

What happens when hospitality businesses keep saying “we support mental health” — but don’t back it up with action? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Ra…

08/05/2025

New Episode! "Burnout, Belonging & the Real Cost of Toxic Workplaces"

In this powerful and personal episode, we speak with Matt Cameron , founder of TMC People Agency and co-founder of WellJam , who shares the story behind his mission to transform toxic hospitality workplaces into thriving ones...

In this powerful and personal episode, we speak with Matt Cameron , founder of TMC People Agency and co-founder of WellJam , who shares the story behind his mission…

23/04/2025

New Episode! "How Do You Make a Podcast?"

In this special 50th episode of Talking Hospitality , we celebrate a major milestone — and pull back the curtain on the real story of starting (and sustaining) a podcast in our industry. Joined by a line-up of fellow hospital...

In this special 50th episode of Talking Hospitality , we celebrate a major milestone — and pull back the curtain on the real story of starting (and sustaining) a po…

09/04/2025

New Episode! "Can Asian Cuisine Change the Future of British Hospitality?"

In this vibrant episode of Talking Hospitality , recorded live at Zest Quest Asia 2024, hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Tracey Rashid meet Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, the passionate founders behind Zest Quest Asia. This exciting ...

In this vibrant episode of Talking Hospitality , recorded live at Zest Quest Asia 2024, hosts Timothy R. Andrews and Tracey Rashid meet Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, t…

05/04/2025

New Episode! "Cooking Up Dreams: The Rise of Asian Cuisine"

Asian cuisine has long been relegated to the sidelines of the culinary world, often overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of French and Italian fare. This episode dives into the vibrant world of Asian food, exploring its unde...

Asian cuisine has long been relegated to the sidelines of the culinary world, often overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of French and Italian fare. This episode d…

12/03/2025

New Episode! "How Can You Find Your Purpose In Hospitality?"

This episode is in an examination of the evolving nature of professional relationships and the significance of mentorship as a means of preserving institutional knowledge. With thanks to brand partners Graphic Kitchen and Lei...

This episode is in an examination of the evolving nature of professional relationships and the significance of mentorship as a means of preserving institutional kno…