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Women in Restaurant Leadership

Satyne Doner
Franchising
Women In Restaurant Leadership
Leadership
Restaurant Industry
Hospitality Industry
Hospitality
Entrepreneurship
Gleam Network
Mentorship
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Apple
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Women in Restaurant Leadership is a new podcast from the teams at QSR and FSR magazines and the podcasts QSR Uncut and The Restaurant Innovator. It will explore stories and insights from women leaders across the industry, creating a space to share ideas, aspirations, and help progress the sector forward. Join the WiRL movement!

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Thank you to Foodbuy, our sponsor for this episode. Strategic procurement supports effective menuing and operations. Foodbuy Foodservice resources its Members to develop effective procurement strategies. Learn more at www.foodbuy.com/

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Jane McPherson
Senior Vice President of Marketing at Penn Station East Coast Subs
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Episode: Jane McPherson Is Playing the Long Game
Kristen Nowak
Leads Field Service Operations at Unlimited Service Group
Unlimited Service Group
Episode: BONUS: Why Restaurants Need More Women in Trades (Kristen Nowak)
Olivia Ross
WiRL Advisory Board member and Director of Growth and Digital Innovation at El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco
Episode: Olivia Ross Wants You to Do What Sets Your Heart on Fire
Jennifer Folger
Vice President of Franchise Growth at Eggs Up Grill
Eggs Up Grill
Episode: The Art of Thoughtful Growth: Inside Eggs Up Grill's Leadership
Chrissy McKinney
Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Eggs Up Grill
Eggs Up Grill
Episode: The Art of Thoughtful Growth: Inside Eggs Up Grill's Leadership
Awo Amenumey
Chef; Foodbuy Culinary Solutions Team member; Ghanaian heritage and global culinary perspective
Foodbuy
Episode: The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Great Menu (With Awo Amenumey)
Hillary Frei
CMO of Handel's Handcrafted Ice Cream
Handel's Handcrafted Ice Cream
Episode: Hillary Frei on Scooping Up 80+ Years of Success
Kassidy Angelo
Driven leader behind Daniel's Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Daniel's Florida Steakhouse
Episode: Kassidy Angelo's Journey From Finance to Filet
Carin Sarafian
Representative from Delmonico's, The Restaurant Where It All Happened
Delmonico's
Episode: BONUS: The Lunch That Changed Women’s History

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Satine Doner
Host specializing in women in restaurant leadership; recognized for guiding conversations on leadership, brand strategy, and industry progress.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Win for the community

    Love the work Satyne is doing for the community of women in the restaurant business. Have enjoyed listening to both of the conversations published thus far. Definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricky Automatic
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this community!

    I am so excited for this❤️ Shoutout to Satyne for being such a great host! I absolutely LOVED the first episode with Mindy. Her career path is so inspiring to me. I have no doubt that each episode will be incredible and full of great insights. Much love!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dennissealcivar19
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    I have been a QSR/FSR reader for a long time and having the opportunity to listen to such a smart women discuss a field that has been dominated by men for so long is very refreshing. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GillBill!
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring listen

    This kind of podcast is definitely needed—candid conversations about Imposter Syndrome, challenges, triumphs, words of wisdom, and creating a more supportive and uplifting environment for women in the restaurant industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Foodie-in-Training-612
    United States2 years ago

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Conversations feel candid, with a focus on leadership and personal growth.
High-quality storytelling around real-world challenges and wins.
Guests bring diverse perspectives across operations, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
The host fosters community and practical insights for women in hospitality.
Strong emphasis on mentorship, inclusivity, and industry progress.

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Jane McPherson Is Playing the Long Game
Q: What is one piece of advice you'd give to women aiming for leadership roles?
Confidence, authentic relationship-building with senior leaders, and anchoring discussions with data to demonstrate accountability are key to advancing, along with avoiding overthinking and embracing gradual, strategic progress.
Behind the Bar With Rachel Kiley, CEO of Sneaky Spirits
Q: How do you plan to protect authenticity as Sneaky grows and scales?
The focus remains on being product-first, maintaining ingredient transparency, and using storytelling and education to keep customers and employees aligned with the brand's core values.
Behind the Bar With Rachel Kiley, CEO of Sneaky Spirits
Q: What have you learned about leadership that you unlearned since starting Sneaky Spirits?
She discusses moving from a micromanagement approach to empowering contractors and specialists, delegating authority, and letting the team execute with a clear shared mission.
Behind the Bar With Rachel Kiley, CEO of Sneaky Spirits
Q: What has surprised you the most about sitting in the CEO chair so far?
Rachel explains she was surprised by how much she needed to rebuild and lead from scratch, the shift from a large team to a lean team, and the importance of setting clear expectations and a compelling vision.
Olivia Ross Wants You to Do What Sets Your Heart on Fire
Q: What does speaking with authority look like in practice in high-stakes environments?
She describes showing up with clarity, structure, and decisiveness, taking responsibility for recommendations, and being willing to advocate for a course of action even in disagreement, while keeping discussions efficient.

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What is Women in Restaurant Leadership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series spotlights women leaders across the restaurant industry, exploring leadership, growth, and innovation from operations to marketing and brand strategy. Across episodes, themes include scaling with culture, pursuing purposeful pivots, and using hospitality to build community and resilience. Notable angles include legacy brands balancing nostalgia with growth, women-led operational excellence, and historical moments that shaped dining culture. The show is helpful for leaders and aspiring guests who want practical insights on mentorship, franchising, procurement, guest experience, and strategic storytelling in foodservice.

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Recent guests on Women in Restaurant Leadership include:

1. Jane McPherson
2. Kristen Nowak
3. Olivia Ross
4. Jennifer Folger
5. Chrissy McKinney
6. Awo Amenumey
7. Hillary Frei
8. Kassidy Angelo

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