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.
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Imposter or Improver? Rethinking Self-Doubt at Work
The food and drink industry is full of talented people, but access to opportunity isn’t always equal. Who gets into the room, who gets heard and who gets the support to progress can still be shaped by bias, culture and circumstance.
In this episode, I’m joined by Rebecca Oliver Mooney, who brings more than 20 years of commercial experience across FMCG and challenger brands, to talk about equity, representation and what practical allyship actually looks like.
We explore some of the reasons women and people from underrepresented backgrounds still consider leaving the industry, how privilege can influence careers and why small interventions can make a real difference.
Rebecca also shares the work Raising the Glass is doing across the drinks industry and a useful reframe for imposter syndrome that might change how you think about your own self-doubt.
13 Oct 2026
Beyond Busy: What Burnout Really Looks Like
Being busy can feel like part of the job in food manufacturing and retail. But when constant pressure becomes normal, it can be difficult to recognise when stress has tipped into something more serious.
In this episode, I’m joined by burnout specialist, coach and author Kelly Swingler to talk about what burnout really looks like and why it goes far beyond feeling tired or needing a holiday.
Kelly shares her own experience of repeated burnout and the physical consequences of continuing to push through. We explore why high achievers often miss the warning signs, how workplace culture contributes, and what you can do if you recognise burnout in yourself or someone around you.
This is an honest conversation about pressure, recovery and remembering that while a business can replace us, the people who love us can’t.
6 Oct 2026
Why Self-Promotion Doesn't Have to Feel Awkward
Many people working in food manufacturing and retail are comfortable talking about products, but far less comfortable talking about themselves.
In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Green, former retail buyer, sales leader and author of Buyerology, to explore why self-promotion feels so uncomfortable and why it's becoming an increasingly important skill.
Together, we discuss how understanding people, preparing well and communicating your value can help you influence projects, build stronger relationships and progress your career, without pretending to be someone you're not.
Whether you're pitching a new idea, preparing for an interview or trying to get your voice heard, this episode offers practical advice for building confidence and influencing with authenticity.
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