Middle Management Movement By Michelle Pascoe

It's been 4 long years since I have walked the floors of this amazing trade show and I certainly wasn't disappointed. In this episode I will share with you trends, insights and experiences had at the trade show and restaurants across Chicago, Nashville and Austin.   Hearing Danny Meyer (Union Hospitality) and Pinky (Slutty Vegan) share their thoughts on the industry now, where it will be in 2030 and the mental health of those in the industry was very enlightening.  

In this episode Naureen Ahmed who by the age of 10 had already lived in 4 different countries, shares with us her journey and why she is travelling around the globe bringing together women from all areas of hospitality.   From a young age she knew she was going to be part of a multicultural environment and it was in hospitality that she found where she belonged. After completing her hospitality management education in Switzerland, she moved to London where she worked in operations for a few years, which taught her the ins and outs of how a hotel functions. It was all about team collaboration to deliver a great guest experience. Throughout her 15 year career in hospitality she has had the opportunity to meet with incredible women all around the world, which drove her to set up 'Inspiring Women in Hospitality' where she shares the incredible stories of women from this industry. https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com  

Filipa Bellette is the co-founder of multi-award winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine.  A PhD Scholar, clinical nutrionist and accredited in Functional Medicine, Filipa and her husband Chris have worked with over 2,000+ burned-out clients in the past combined 20+ years.  In this episode Filipa shares her knowledge, ideas and resources to help you end Burn Out and live a fulfilled and healthy life.

Elia Donati is a passionate young entrepreneur who has a deep appreciation for his Italian heritage and the power of food to bring people together. Having spent the past nine years in Australia, he has blended his cultural background with his experiences to create a unique approach to food service and entertainment. Elia believes that food is not just about nourishment, but also about evoking emotions and creating memorable moments. He takes pride in using his culinary skills to create dishes that not only taste amazing, but also have a story to tell. Whether he is catering a small gathering or hosting a large event, Elia is committed to providing his guests with an unforgettable culinary experience that brings people together in a meaningful way. In this episode Elia shares his journey starting a business in a foreign land, believing in himself and his life long dream to bring people together around the table through food. Link for more info - https://cookingbond.com/  

Kieran Flanagan helps you laugh while you learn to unlock your genius and discover how to "think different".  Kieran is rated in the top 25 C-Suite Speakers and in this episode shares her journey building the business with her partner Dan Gregory, writing books, and the secrets of Behavioural Trends and Strategy. Discover more:  https://tbr.news/  

Margot Smith shares her journey in the non-profit and corporate sector before taking on the roles as Company Secretary of the Veterans Benevolent Fund and CEO of the RSL & Services Clubs Association.  Discussing veterans, stakeholders, members, guests, and those who work in our Clubs in NSW and their deep connection with the community.  You may see your local RSL as just a building, but it is so much more.  Get to know more about the association, the services that are available and how you can be part of a caring collective of people.

In this episode Stephen Hunt, Managing Director of Hunt Hospitality International shares his journey from a family business, building an empire, putting his team first through Covid, the importance of the customer journey and being named one of Australia's Top 10 Business Leaders of The Year.  His latest book; Find Build Sell, published by Wiley is the foundation of how you can turn an underperforming business into a roaring success.  Stephen is a private fund manager with over $100 million under management and has over 300 staff.  Too learn more about Stephen after this episode you can connect with him on social media @officialstephenhunt  

In this episode I chat with Laura Elkaslassy, aka the Profit Pioneer runs 4 successful businesses.  She is a sought after Money Mentor, Trainer and a certified Profit First Professional. Laura shares her 15 years experience in the financial services industry discussing the importance of financial literacy and the connetion between wealth and wellness.   If you think PROFIT is a dirty word then think again.

A challenge to embrace better sleeping habits and support veterans and their families.  In the month of March. The Veterans Benevolent Fund (the charitable arm of the RSL & Services Clubs Association) is launching the inaugural fundraising month ‘Snores for a Cause’, creating awareness for veteran wellbeing. Healthy sleep habits is an area that isn’t discussed enough in health and wellbeing circles but is gaining traction. The concept is to put a spotlight on veteran wellbeing, by asking participants in the month of March to log at least 8 hours a night of sleep. Snores for a Cause is an opportunity to support Veteran wellbeing but also for self-improvement. It’s an initiative that’s accessible to all age groups and our hope is that participants see some positive changes in their lives. Join up now. Solo or with family, friends or office mates. Become your teams "Captain Snooze". www.snoresforacause.com.au  

Anna Porter is the Principal of Suburbanite.  As an accomplished valuer for almost 20 years, Anna has worked on many institutional portfolios with thousands of assets across various property sectors.  She still enjoys working one on one with “Mum and Dad” investors, while rolling out the very first National Franchise Company in the property investment and buyer’s agent sector.  A regular on TV and national press, Anna regularly joins the team on Sunrise, Nova Radio, AusBiz and 2GB. Shared the stage with Mark Bouris and Andrew Morello as the property expert.  Anna is a published author, “Whistleblower” and runs programs for companies like Caltex, Optus, Flight Centre and Cricket NSW.  Whether it’s working with McDonald’s choosing sites or working with Club’s and other organisations to diversify and utilise their properties, Anna is passionate about helping others and is an avid advocate for the property sector.

Take your business from Best Kept Secret to Household Name.  Share the stories of your business, customers and team to build connections that will lead to increased business. Liz Nable from Nable My Business has a passion for entrepreneurship and business.  Originally a TV journalist, Liz spent 15 years working around the world, including 6 years in New York. Now more than ever you need to take control of your media and PR.  It's easier than you think.

In this episode I share with you the importance of story telling and my recent travel experiences where story telling both verbally and visually have created long lasting memories and a deep connection with the people and land. Sharing stories with your team, members and guests connects each one of.  The feeling of belonging.  Stories are a part of being who we are.  We all tell and share stories bringing us joy and a deeper understanding of who, what, where and why.

Fiona Keary founder of Style Liberation. She helps women 35+ to create a wardrobe full of outfits they love without starting from scratch through her in-person and virtual consultations, online program The Style Transformation and Super Styler membership. Fiona shares with us it's not just about the look, it's how we feel inside.  Wearing the right clothes gives us confidence.  This episode is full of actionable tips and resources.

Jason Linke, at 28 is the CEO of North Bondi RSL Club.  A Club steeped in history, respect and mate ship.  Raised in beautiful Ulladulla, by his Dad and grandparents with his sister Pam, community and family have always been close to his heart.  His strong work ethic and values from his family has provided Jason the foundation over the past 10 years for his career. Starting out sharpening KENO pencils to today where he has a team of 60+ from all parts of the world coming together in one of Australia's most iconic landmarks, providing an amazing experience to all members and guests. Jason shares his journey, passion for the industry and the connection with the community.

Twelve months ago, Arely Carrion took a sabbatical from Mounties to become a Domestic and Family Violence advocate, facilitating education and awareness programs across the Club industry.  Arely has now returned to Mounties as Executive Manager Community, to build on and expand the current community initiatives already in place. This allows Mounties an opportunity to do a deep dive and really focus on the social issues that are impacting the lives of their 200,000 members and communities across the ten clubs, and support those most in need. In this episode Arely, shares her journey, the connections she has made and the impact of the programs and awareness.

Yvonne Shepherd is the Founder and CEO of Women's Fitness Adventures - Australia's premier hiking community for women. Yvonne shares her love of hiking and connecting women globally through her online and in person hiking programs and adventures. Not only is Women's Fitness Adventures changing women's lives through increased health and wellness, it is creating connections and community amongst women across the world.  

Prue is a Grant Master – an accomplished grant writer who gained $49.8 million in grant funds for clients in six years. From $5,000 trailers to multi-million-dollar community-changing infrastructure, the grants helped businesses, community groups and non-profit organisations realise their big and little dreams. With this achievement still settling in her slipstream she set a fresh direction in 2020 and founded the Grant Writing Academy. Unique in Australia’s grant industry it’s ‘Grantopia’ – everything you need for a relaxed grant journey; from easing the drag of grant-finding to creating a high-quality application so your grant application lands accurately in the ‘yes’ pile.

Paul Tory - CEO & founder of Foodbomb provides an insight into their modern online platform that has moved the antiquated ordering practices of supplies of the past to the 21st century.   Looking at the past two years challenges, the impact of staff shortages, the growth of suppliers and what lies ahead in 2023.  

Jo Saunders is the LinkedIn Demystifier, helping people connect since the early 90's.  In this episode Jo shares her knowledge and expertise on why you should be present and connected on LinkedIn.  Personally I've been on LinkedIn for well over a decade and a Premium Member since 2013.  I highly recommend you listen to this episode.

Sallianne Faulkner is the President of Ramsgate RSL, Director of Clubs NSW, Netball NSW, small business owner, farmer and the GM of Bayside Women's Shelter.  In this episode Sallianne, shares her journey as someone who is committed to making an impact on their community, seeking to make her corner of the world a little better than how she found it.