Raising the Glass is a podcast creating meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour. From learning about the challenges faced by women in the industry to celebrating their triumphs, Raising the Glass is a refreshing & inspiring listen for anyone interested in the world of drinks. With a commitment to creating a more inclusive & diverse industry, guests share candid stories, insights, & perspectives to help to break down barriers & build a more equitable future for all. Grab a glass, settle in, & raise a toast to authenticity, resilience, & empowerment.
Raising the Glass
Claim This Podcastby Rebecca Oliver-Mooney
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40 episodes
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Raising the Glass is a podcast creating meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour. From learning about the challenges faced by women in the industry to celebrating their triumphs, Raising the Glass is a refreshing & inspiring listen for anyone interested in the world of drinks. With a commitment to creating a more inclusive & diverse industry, guests share candid stories, insights, & perspectives to help to break down barriers & build a more equitable future for all. Grab a glass, settle in, & raise a toast to authenticity, resilience, & empowerment.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Emergency Episode: Safety, Rights, and the Future of Inclusion in the UK
<p>Government guidance on single-sex spaces, like changing rooms and toilets, is just days away from changing.</p><p>The new guidelines say that these spaces must be used on the basis of biological sex, and not gender.</p><p>It has left many in the LGBTQ+ community feeling uncertain, vulnerable and exhausted.</p><p>For example, the change means that a trans woman - a biological male who identifies as a woman - should not use female toilets or changing rooms. </p><p>This is an emergency - bonus episode - of Raising the Glass, where we want to talk about what these changes mean in practice, look at the human impact behind the headlines, and what LGBTQ+ groups, communities and allies can do about it.</p><p>Rom is joined by Kristiane Westray, a Whisky writer, author and was shortlisted for the 2026 Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year Award. And Rye, who talks about their own experiences openly and honestly.</p><p>In This Episode</p><p>• The real-world impact of recent UK legal decisions and government guidance on trans, non-binary, and intersex communities</p><p>• Why access to toilets, changing rooms, and other gendered spaces has become a flashpoint and what it means for everyday safety</p><p>• Understanding the distinctions between biological sex, gender identity, legal sex, and intersex experiences</p><p>• How policy ambiguity creates confusion for individuals, employers, venues, and public services</p><p>• The emotional toll of discrimination, scrutiny, and feeling unsafe in public spaces</p><p>• Why intersectionality matters in advocacy and data collection</p><p>• Lessons from past social justice movements and the power of community solidarity</p><p>• How allies can show up, support trans people, and navigate difficult conversations without fear of getting it wrong</p><p>If you are in crisis please contact the NHS https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/ or your nearest healthcare provider </p><p>LINKS</p><p>Not a Phase: https://notaphase.org/</p><p>https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/</p><p>Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
June 9, 2026
Unconscious Bias in Recruitment: How to Build More Diverse Teams
<p><strong>How can the drinks industry build more inclusive hiring practices?</strong></p><p>Welcome to The Tipple, Raising the Glass’ sister episode to the main podcast. Rom talks to Kayleigh Norcross, a recruitment and diversity specialist from the Advocate Group, a consumer product and FMCG recruitment agency.</p><p>This conversation looks at how unconscious bias shapes hiring decisions and what organisations can do to create fairer, more inclusive recruitment processes.</p><p>From the language used in job adverts to the way interviews are structured, Kayleigh tells us about the hidden barriers that can limit access to diverse talent, the common unconscious biases and why education is key to building stronger, more representative teams across FMCG and the drinks industry.</p><p>Whether you're a hiring manager, recruiter, business leader, or job seeker, this episode offers actionable advice on recognising bias, widening talent pools, and creating opportunities for everyone to thrive.</p><p>In This Episode</p><p>• Why diversity and inclusion often look different in practice than on paper</p><p>• How job briefs and job descriptions can unintentionally exclude diverse candidates</p><p>• Understanding unconscious bias, including affinity bias and confirmation bias</p><p>• The impact of gendered language and gender coding in recruitment</p><p>• How interview processes can reinforce bias through first impressions and subjective feedback</p><p>• Why "culture fit" can sometimes hinder diversity efforts</p><p>• Advice for women looking to showcase their experience and confidence when applying for roles</p><p>LINKS:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleigh-norcross-230664137/</p><p>https://www.advocate-group.co.uk/</p><p>https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/</p><p>Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/</p><p><br></p>
May 26, 2026
Keeping the DE&I Beacon Lit: 2 Years of Diversity, Community Building, and Backing Yourself
<p>We don’t know how we got here, but we’re so happy to celebrate Raising the Glass’ second birthday with you!</p><p>If you’ve heard of us and are curious about what we do and what we stand for, or just want to celebrate with us, then this episode for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Join Rom and Lottie Tregear as they look back on an incredible journey, with a bottle of bubbly. They reflect on the last two years, have big conversations about where DE&I is right now, how we navigate social and political divides, the impact we can all have on keeping that beacon lit, the people they’ve met along the way and the intent and purpose that continues to shape the drinks industry.</p><p>They talk about the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and the vision for what comes next. Expect candid personal stories of growth, courage, and advocacy.</p><p>Whether you’re passionate about inclusive leadership, community building, challenger brands, or creating meaningful change in the drinks industry, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of heartfelt moments.</p><p>In This Episode</p><p>• Celebrating two years of Raising the Glass and the impact in the drinks industry and beyond so far </p><p>• Why connection and collaboration matter more than ever across the drinks industry </p><p>• Recognising achievements, awards, and champions of diversity and inclusion </p><p>• The importance of backing yourself </p><p>• Navigating social and political divides while encouraging diversity of thought </p><p>• The realities of sustaining momentum, energy, and purpose-driven initiatives </p><p>• Future ambitions for Raising the Glass, from supporting challenger brands to expanding wider community impact </p><p>• The role of mentorship, advocacy, and legacy in shaping the next generation </p><p>• Personal reflections on resilience, purpose, and the networks that help us thrive </p><p>LINKS</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/lotte-tregear-4a80543/</p><p><br></p><p>https://raisingtheglass.co.uk/</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver-mooney-65730614/</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast production by https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/</p>
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