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The Fearless Foodie Podcast

Amy Wilkinson
Food Industry
Leadership
Burnout
Product Development
Sustainability
Innovation
Work-Life Balance
Self-Care
Disc Profiling
Networking
Ultra-Processed Foods
Personal Development
Career Development
Letting Go
Retail Industry
Supplier-Retailer Relationships
Psychological Safety
Coaching
Communication Skills
Generation Z

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

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

You would never run a production line without maintaining it. Yet many businesses are expecting people to operate at full capacity without the support, recovery, or development they need.

In this episode, I share what I am hearing from leaders and t... more

The phrase "talent shortage" gets used a lot in food manufacturing and retail. But is there really a shortage of talent, or are we simply overlooking people who do not fit traditional expectations?

In this conversation, I’m joined by Rich Howell, fo... more

Conflict often gets treated like something to avoid. But in reality, conflict is part of collaboration, decision-making, and working with other people.

In this episode, I start with a situation that will feel familiar to many people in food manufact... more

Leadership often gets reduced to targets, results, and performance. But in food manufacturing and retail, where pressure is constant and expectations are high, how people feel at work can have a huge impact on what they achieve.

In this conversation... 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

Supporting women in the food industry should not be seen as a nice to have. It is a commercial, cultural, and leadership priority.

In this live conversation, I’m joined by Tracy Southwell and Ross Dennison to talk honestly about what inclusion actua... more

Creativity is not a job title. It is how work gets done.

In this conversation, Susan shares her background in food product development and introduces Creative ID, a framework that helps people understand how they naturally approach ideas, problem-so... more

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Recent Guests

Rich Howell
Founder of Marvel FMCG, recruitment entrepreneur
Marvel FMCG
Episode: Food Manufacturing's Talent Problem Isn't What You Think
James Campbell
Director of Product and Innovation at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's
Episode: Trust Over Fear: The Leadership Shift Food Teams Need
Tracy Southwell
Managing Director of March Foods, co-packer and co-manufacturer
March Foods
Episode: The Four M’s Food Leaders Can No Longer Ignore
Ross Dennison
Former executive with FMCG background, advocate for gender equality in the workplace
Unspecified (panelist at the event)
Episode: The Four M’s Food Leaders Can No Longer Ignore
Susan Arkley
Creative ID facilitator with 30+ years in food industry, focuses on innovation and product development
Creative ID, Legumology (pulse and legume ingredients)
Episode: Creative Intelligence: Unlock the Strengths in Your Team
Scott Dixon
Managing Director at The Flava People
The Flava People
Episode: The Assumption Trap: Why Food Products Miss the Mark
Bethan Grylls
Editor of Food Manufacture
Food Manufacture
Episode: Bethan's Bite Sized Bulletin April 2026
David Hamilton
Food industry veteran, former Chief Innovation Officer at Kerry Foods
Kerry Foods
Episode: Why Innovation in Food Isn’t About Products (And What It Really Takes)
Katie Harvey
Food lead at Greencore
Greencore
Episode: You Don’t Need a Career Plan — You Do Need to Work on Yourself

Host

Amy Wilkinson
Host of The Fearless Foodie Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Episode 2 with Danny

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie Rogers
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdom4 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 Kingdom4 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
  • Very enjoyable for anyone working in the industry

    I’ve enjoyed every episode that I’ve listened to, it’s great to see a light being shone on the various challenges of our industry. Looking forward to catching up on all past and future episodes, keep up the great work! Brandt

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bandit_7
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant for anyone

    I absolutely love this podcast as someone who works in operations in the food industry. It can be really hard sometimes and you have made believe I’m not the only one.

    The podcasts have been relevant with detail, research, and practical knowledge with examples from Lucy and Amy (some are pretty funny).

    Making it easy to listen to and absorb the information. Highly recommend giving it a listen.

    Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clare4Dave
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Can totally relate to this!

    Still listening a year on, all the topics and the hosts are totally relatable. A must for anyone working in the food industry!

    A great relaxed podcast, talking about working in the food industry and all the trials, tribulations and joy that it brings! Loved it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauBradra1
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Such a feel good listen!

    Love tuning into this podcast, can relate so much having worked in NPD for a good few years and it’s fab hearing Amy and Lucy’s advice and knowledge on all things product development related !! Amy was my manager many moons back and a great one she was!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GR8213
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Brilliant!

    Absolutely loving every episode. As a bit of a newbie in the food industry it’s so good to listen to two experienced female voices sharing the wealth of their experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LouiseChick
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Absolutely love this!

    I have just discovered this podcast and as a woman in the food industry for the last 15 years I’m hooked and also emotional listening to this. What a rollercoaster…absolutely brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FoodiePB
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Very informative!

    Love this podcast, it is thought provoking and provides a really useful insight and perspective into what it is really like to work in the food industry. It is refreshingly wonderful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxmeh
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Fab find

    Absolutely loving this podcast, recently moved into NPD from 3 years in technical and finding it great for advice and hearing about your journeys! ☺️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NPDhannah
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great podcast for anyone working in the food industry!

    Such an insightful and relatable podcast!

    Amy and Lucy are so open and honest about their experiences in the food industry and are full of tips and advice on managing the day to day challenges as well as the balance between work and home life. It really is a breath of fresh air to hear others talking about their experiences and learn new ways of how to approach, think and manage the challenges we are facing every day! Thanks Lucy and Amy for helping make my days that little bit brighter :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KirstyGale1
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • What we need to listen to right now

    Relatable and compassionate discussion with insights and advice to try out in the real world. A real joy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redrothko
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the show's candid conversations and actionable tips.
Guests and topics feel relevant and empowering for professionals in food.
Episodes are easy to listen to and provide real-world examples.
Great resource for management and leadership in food and retail.
Relatable and honest hosts who share practical advice for navigating the food industry.

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The Four M’s Food Leaders Can No Longer Ignore
Q: How can employers better support women before and after pregnancy in manufacturing?
Offer adaptable reintegration plans, flexible hours, and clear pre/post maternity expectations, while maintaining open dialogue to tailor arrangements to each individual's needs.
Creative Intelligence: Unlock the Strengths in Your Team
Q: Can people change their Creative ID profiles over time?
innate preferences are largely set, but exposure and practice can strengthen less-preferred styles, making it easier to handle a broader range of tasks and roles, much like developing muscle memory.
Creative Intelligence: Unlock the Strengths in Your Team
Q: How should teams use Creative ID profiles to assign work?
Teams should assign tasks so that people work in their preferred styles whenever possible, while also ensuring coverage across all styles by pairing or supporting colleagues who complement gaps, which leads to higher energy and productivity.
The Assumption Trap: Why Food Products Miss the Mark
Q: Tell us about the brand licensing bit and how to know if a license will work beyond initial hype.
Licensing works when there is a genuine innovation and a credible gap in the category; the brand adds value but the product must stand on its own flavor and quality. For SMEs, the brand is the cherry on top, not a substitute for solid product fundamentals.
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.

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A practical, people-focused show centered on leadership, culture, and growth within the food and retail industries. Episodes frequently explore humane leadership, team dynamics, inclusion, and practical Career development with a strong emphasis on real-world, actionable takeaways. Notable strengths include a clear focus on human-centered approaches, candid stories from senior leaders, and tools that listeners can apply at work to improve performance and wellbeing. A consistent thread is helping professionals navigate high-pressure environments while maintaining integrity, connection, and resilience. This mix makes it useful for managers, product and operations leads, and anyone seeking honest guidance on building healthy, high-performing te... more

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1. Rich Howell
2. James Campbell
3. Tracy Southwell
4. Ross Dennison
5. Susan Arkley
6. Scott Dixon
7. Bethan Grylls
8. David Hamilton

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