Kirsty Henshaw and April Dear live at Nourish your Network

In this episode of "Oh for Food Sake," we welcome two incredible guests, April Dear senior product development manager at Asda and Kirsty Henshaw founder of Kirsty's during our live episode recording at our recent Nourish Your Network event. April, shares her journey from working in kitchens to managing a team, while Kirsty discusses the challenges of starting her own company, including dealing with her son's allergies and setting up a food factory during lockdown. We delve into the challenges of balancing successful careers with being parents and the importance of finding support systems. They also explore the concept of redefining success, emphasising the need to find personal happiness and satisfaction in work and life. The journey to leadership is discussed, highlighting the transition from doing tasks to leading a team and the different skill sets required.

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Oh For Food’s Sake unravels the challenges faced when working in the food industry whether you are in an employed role or a business owner. We are your hosts, Amy Wilkinson and Lucy Wager and offer you a new discussion drawn from our own experiences in the industry from stress, burnout and resilience to working with retailers, setting up on your own and much more. There will also be guest interviews from our food industry network to explore these challenges further giving you a comprehensive offering of stories, tips and advice through this rewarding industry.