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The Fearless Foodie Podcast

Amy Wilkinson
Food Industry
DISC Profiling
Sustainability
Personal Development
Work-Life Balance
Personal Boundaries
Let Them Theory
Neurodiversity
Networking
Women In Leadership
Chatgpt
Burnout
Communication In the Workplace
Prioritization
Mel Robbins
Career Development
Creativity
Innovation
Linkedin
Mentorship

The Fearless Foodie (formerly, Oh For Food's Sake) is a space for honest chats, practical tools, and the reminder that being fearless doesn’t mean having it all sorted – it means feeling the fear and doing it anyway. Especially when the industry we love often feels like it’s breaking us. If that speaks to you, have a listen. And if it hits home, rate, review, and share it with your work besties or... more

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Latest Episodes

If your career path looks more like a bowl of spaghetti than a straight ladder, you’re not alone — and you’re probably doing better than you think.

Katie Harvey shares her journey from dropping out of university and starting work as a kitchen assist... more

This conversation is about busting one of the most common myths in food and retail: that when teams struggle, it’s because they don’t care or aren’t capable.

Amy and Donna share what they see again and again while coaching pressured teams — from uns... more

Amy and Sarah start by clearing up one of the industry’s most common misconceptions: what IGD actually does. Far from being “just another acronym,” IGD operates as an independent charity, reinvesting profits into insight, capability building and tale... more

Welcome to Bethan’s Bite-Sized Bulletin - your quick-fire briefing on what’s happening across the food and drink industry. In under five minutes, journalist and Food Manufacture editor Bethan Grylls shares the latest headlines, trends and development... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Bradbury
CEO of IGD with over 25 years of experience in the food and retail sector
IGD
Episode: Why the Food Industry Is Entering a New Era of Change
Melissa Hague
Fellow coach and expert in courageous leadership
Episode: Courageous Leadership: How to Stop Carrying It All Yourself
Fran Ball
Senior VP for UK Supply Chain at Arla Foods
Arla Foods
Episode: Leading Without the Mask: Trust, Inclusion and Real Performance
Nell Masey O'Neill
Executive coach, former innovation director in the agri-food sector.
Episode: Creating an Innovation Culture: What Food Leaders Must Know
Laura Ryan
Globally recognized expert in building networks and driving transformational change across the agri-food sector.
Leaven Park, founder and global chair of Meat Business Women
Episode: Women in Food: Leadership, Data and What Needs to Change
Breige Donaghy
Director of Product Development Innovation at Tesco
Tesco
Episode: The Truth About Supplier–Retail Partnerships with Breige Donaghy
Angharad Ross
Executive coach specializing in difficult conversations and career transitions
Fearless Foodies
Episode: Clear, Kind and Fearless: How Being Honest Helps You Build Influence at Work
Bethan Grylls
Editor of Food Manufacture
Food Manufacture
Episode: Bethan’s Bite-Sized Bulletin September 2025
Danny Franklin
Commercial Director of IFP Group, with a rise through the ranks without formal education.
IFP Group
Episode: Episode 1 The Fearless Foodie: Building a Bolder, Braver Food Industry

Host

Amy Wilkinson
Coach, speaker, and trusted partner to food industry teams, emphasizing mental health, work-life balance, and authentic leadership.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • Episode 2 with Danny

    Enjoyed listening to these friendly, articulate voices and inspiring ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie Rogers
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • 100th episode .. Thank you

    Honestly, you two! I’m in bits after hearing your stories again.. you are so positive, so supportive of each other and those of us struggling in the food industry (actually I’m not struggling very much now, but definitely used to) and totally authentic! Another brilliant podcast You really help.. Keep on going..Caroline T

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    246CT
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Great resource

    This is a brilliant podcast for those working in the food industry. It offers so much advice on how to manage mental health, how to progress, how to manage a team as well as really interesting interviews. It’s the empowering manager you had or you wish you had. It makes me better at my job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Asertyuiop
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Informative, varied and relatable

    Super-informative podcast that covers a huge range of topics related to working in and around food. Lucy and Amy are really relatable and provide honest, genuine advice and guidance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Torifin
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • So useful and really easy to listen to

    I’ve just discovered this podcast and binge-listened to several episodes. All really useful information and very relatable as a female working in the food industry. I love hearing their stories to help explain the issues being discussed. Excited to listen to more 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Olivia B2706
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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The podcast is recognized as a valuable resource for mental health advice and professional development tips tailored for the food and retail sectors.
Many appreciate the hosts' authenticity and willingness to share personal experiences, creating an engaging and comforting atmosphere.
Listener reviews consistently highlight the podcast's relatable and supportive content, especially for those working in the food industry.

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Why the Food Industry Is Entering a New Era of Change
Q: If there's anything you would like listeners to take away from this episode when it comes to IGD, what would that be?
We can't do everything, but fundamentally, we are here to help, to unite, to inspire the industry and help the industry transform in a way that we should be valued.
Why the Food Industry Is Entering a New Era of Change
Q: Tell us a bit about that because, well, there's two things I want to know, your role in that and steering the ship in a slightly different direction.
My role involves the responsibilities of facilitating collaboration and addressing the food system transformation that we all need to undergo, recognizing that there will be winners and losers during this process.
Built with Heart: The Story Behind Ramona’s Houmous and the Love That Powers It
Q: How did you get it into retail shelves?
After years of perseverance and shifts in retailer attitudes, the brand eventually got its chance due to vibrant packaging and consistent quality.
Built with Heart: The Story Behind Ramona’s Houmous and the Love That Powers It
Q: How did you keep going and keep knocking on those doors for 17 years?
It's a mix of craziness and perseverance, with daily challenges that require resilience and flexibility.

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Centered around the food and retail industries, content focuses on empowering professionals through honest discussions and practical strategies to navigate the challenges faced in these sectors. Topics such as burnout, work-life balance, effective leadership, and fostering a supportive workplace culture are frequently explored, with an emphasis on self-care and vulnerability in professional settings. The podcast also features industry news updates while allowing for a wide array of guest insights and personal experiences, creating a relatable environment for its audience. This initiative stands out by actively engaging listeners in a dialogue about challenges and successes, making it a unique resource for those passionate about their roles ... more

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1. Sarah Bradbury
2. Melissa Hague
3. Fran Ball
4. Nell Masey O'Neill
5. Laura Ryan
6. Breige Donaghy
7. Angharad Ross
8. Bethan Grylls

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