This episode isn’t just a look back—it’s an acknowledgement of the growth, grit, and guts it takes to show up week after week, and voice the truths of working in the food industry.

We start by revisiting how Oh For Food’s Sake came to life, born out of a lockdown networking call and a shared desire to make sense of their own journeys in the industry.

We recount the clueless early days, the process of finding their voices, and the systems (and occasional bloopers) that kept them going.

The conversation gets real about consistency, the joy of connection, and why talking out loud about the hard stuff makes such a difference—both for themselves and their listeners. We dig into the episodes that mattered most to them—like their miniseries on neurodiversity—and reflect on how sharing their struggles with burnout, resilience, and failure opened up powerful conversations.

We don’t shy away from the ugly bits, from tech struggles to self-doubt, but underline how these real-life hurdles strengthened their friendship and resolve.

The episode also features a big reveal: Lucy shares her decision to step away from the podcast, a choice informed by her own need to focus on wellbeing, family, and reigniting her creativity in other ways.

The conversation around this change is deeply honest, showing both the difficulty in letting go and the importance of living what you preach—making brave decisions for your happiness. Amy shares her excitement (and nerves) about what’s next for the podcast, alongside heartfelt appreciation for the journey so far.

Links and Resources:

Website Link: https://ohforfoodssake.co.uk/

FB Link: https://www.facebook.com/ohforfoodsake

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oh-for-food-s-sake/

You can follow us here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_forfoodssake/

For industry consulting from Lucy, connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Find her on Instagram or LinkedIn for further support with industry coaching and facilitation from Amy.

Oh For Food's Sake is sponsored by Microsearch Laboratories https://micro-search.co.uk/ and Point 74 https://www.point74.co.uk/

See you next time!