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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

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

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Recent Guests

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
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
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

Host

Amy Wilkinson
Host of The Fearless Foodie Podcast (Fearless Foodies brand) with a focus on leadership, wellbeing, and practical guidance for food industry professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Episode 2 with Danny

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angie Rogers
    United Kingdom9 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 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

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Positive, encouraging tone and real-world storytelling from experienced leaders.
High-quality interviews with actionable insights for food industry workers.
Guests consistently bring credible expertise and industry perspective.
Relatable hosts with honest, practical advice.

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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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