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The Fearless Foodie PodcastBethan’s Bite-Sized Bulletin October 2025Welcome 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 developments to keep you in the know.Explore more industry news at foodmanufacture.co.ukLinks and Resources:Website Link: https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukFB Link: https://www.facebook.com/thefearlessfoodiepodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefearlessfoodiepodYou can follow us here on Instagram: @thefearlessfoodiepodFind Amy on In...
2025-10-0103 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastCuriosity in the Food Industry: Why Fearless Leaders Ask More QuestionsEver felt out of your depth in a big meeting, worried you’ll look silly if you ask a question? You’re definitely not alone. Amy and Bethan kick things off by shining a light on those moments of fear—reminding us that most people in the room are too busy worrying about their own questions to notice yours! Bethan draws from her journalism career, explaining how curiosity is non-negotiable if you want to really get to the heart of things (and why it’s okay to not know all the food industry acronyms!).The episode e...
2025-09-3030 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastClear, Kind and Fearless: How Being Honest Helps You Build Influence at WorkThis week, Amy is joined by Angharad Ross, executive coach, seasoned commercial leader and self-proclaimed collector of difficult conversations. Together, they peel back the layers on why honest, clear communication is so essential in the food and retail industry, and why it’s so easy to shy away from it. The duo dig into the neuroscience behind why we avoid “hard chats” (spoiler: your brain is just trying to protect you), how fight or flight responses can turn a cost-benefit discussion into a full-blown emotional event, and how practising these conversations—at work and at home—makes a world of...
2025-09-2331 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastEpisode 2 Why You Don’t Need to Be the Smartest Person in the Room to LeadThis episode is as down-to-earth as it gets. Amy kicks off with a reminder that fearlessness isn’t about having zero doubts—it’s about doing the scary stuff anyway. Enter Danny, who admits to feeling like an imposter when first asked to co-host, setting the honest and relatable tone of the chat. Danny’s story is a powerful testament to grit, curiosity, and learning on the job. He talks through climbing the career ladder without formal qualifications, managing teams of scientists, and the lessons he’s learned about leading people who might technically have “more” experience.Amy and Danny...
2025-09-1629 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastBethan’s Bite-Sized Bulletin September 2025Welcome 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 developments to keep you in the know.Explore more industry news at foodmanufacture.co.ukLinks and Resources:Website Link: https://fearlessfoodies.co.ukFB Link: https://www.facebook.com/thefearlessfoodiepodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thefearlessfoodiepodYou can follow us here on Instagram: @thefearlessfoodiepodFind Amy on I...
2025-09-1002 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastEpisode 1 The Fearless Foodie: Building a Bolder, Braver Food IndustryIt’s a new beginning for the podcast. Amy jumps right in by addressing the elephant in the room: going solo after 208 episodes with Lucy. She reassures listeners that The Fearless Foodie Podcast is an evolution, not a departure—still focused on real experiences, honest answers, and practical help for everyone trying to thrive in the relentless (but brilliant) world of food and retail.Amy gets real about the tough parts of food industry life: the toxic patches, the wobbly moments, the burnout she once suffered, and the loneliness that can creep in. But she doesn...
2025-09-0917 min
The Courageous Coach PodcastSeason 2 Episode 19 - The Courageous Coach with Amy WilkinsonAbout The Guest:Amy Wilkinson is the founder of Fearless Foodies, a coaching and training company dedicated to empowering professionals in the food industry to communicate with confidence, influence, and impact.After more than two decades in new product development, commercial and marketing roles within corporate food manufacturing, Amy took the leap to start her own coaching business nearly five years ago. Drawing on her wealth of industry experience and her passion for people, she now delivers transformative workshops and coaching that inspire emotionally intelligent leadership and confident communication.Known for her engaging...
2025-09-0454 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastWhy No One is Coming to Save You—And How to Take Control of Your Food CareerIn this episode, we focus on a critical aspect of career development—owning your own growth. We begin by highlighting the necessity of taking personal responsibility for professional development. Reflecting on our experiences, we stress that waiting for employers to offer training opportunities can hold you back. Instead, we urge listeners to look beyond current roles and consider the long-term skills and knowledge required in an evolving food industry.We explore the idea that personal development isn't just about career advancement but also about enriching your entire life. We share inspiring stories of individuals who fou...
2025-05-0125 min
The Courageous Coach PodcastEpisode 2 - The Courageous Coach with Amy WilkinsonAbout the Amy Wilkinson:Amy Wilkinson is the founder of Fearless Foodies, a coaching and training company dedicated to empowering professionals in the food industry to communicate with confidence, influence, and impact. After more than two decades in new product development, commercial and marketing roles within corporate food manufacturing, Amy took the leap to start her own coaching business four years ago. Drawing on her wealth of industry experience and her passion for people, she now delivers transformative workshops and coaching that inspire emotionally intelligent leadership and confident communication. Know...
2025-03-2044 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastFrom Self-Doubt to Self-Assurance: Leadership Tools for Women in Food with leadership coach, Nicky Foster Today on "Oh For Food's Sake," we welcome Nicky Foster to explore the complexities of confidence and leadership challenges in the food industry. Confidence, often hampered by imposter syndrome and self-doubt, can be nurtured through small, consistent actions that build competence and self-belief. Our discussion highlights the impact of gender socialisation, where societal expectations differ for girls and boys, often creating a bias when women appear more confident and assertive.Nicky shares her experiences from her retail career, including the trials of advocating for flexible working as a new parent and the profound personal growth fo...
2025-01-2338 min
The Fearless Foodie PodcastStreamlining Product Development with Stage Gate in the Food IndustryWe start by introducing the concept of the Stage Gate process and its relevance in the food industry. We explain it as a series of decision points (gates) where projects are evaluated before moving to the next stage. We then address common misconceptions, such as the belief that the Stage Gate process is a "sales prevention" structure, emphasising instead that it is a flexible framework adaptable to different business needs and projects.Our discussion moves on to the flexibility and implementation of the Stage Gate process, highlighting how it can be tailored to fit various project complexities...
2024-06-2028 min
The Fearless Foodie Podcast5 ways to be a Fearless FoodieThis episode starts as we discuss the success of our first in-person networking event and announce the exciting extension of these engagements through monthly Zoom calls discussing podcast topics.We talk about recognising your strengths and seeking help for the weaknesses, framing challenges as opportunities for growth in the food industry and enforcing the necessity of staying authentic to your abilities, particularly when faced with external pressures. Together, we unpack the significance of maintaining well-being amidst business challenges and celebrating diverse thought processes, sharing anecdotes that illustrate these themes.We discuss further the p...
2024-02-0134 min