On this week’s episode, Helene and Joella welcome a very special guest to the studio: Joella’s mother, visiting all the way from New Zealand. She shares stories from her days opening and running a small café/restaurant, the challenges of balancing family life with hospitality, and the lessons learned along the way. From boobs getting in the way to favourite desserts and why having the right dance partner in the kitchen makes all the difference, this episode is filled with personal stories, laughter, and a glimpse into life from a different era of hospitality.

On this week's episode, Helene and Joella tackle their biggest pet peeves—or pet hates, depending on which side of the world you're from. They share the sometimes serious, often humorous ways they coach staff to save money, work smarter, and, on occasion, keep all ten fingers intact. Joella also uncovers some fascinating Victorian-era facts from a recent work project, before the pair question just how much history is too much history for a hospitality podcast.

We’ve made it to 50 episodes! On this week’s episode, Helene and Joella celebrate the milestone by taking a look back at their journey so far. They put each other through a series of questions covering favourite memories, the moments that made them laugh the most, lessons learned along the way, and what they’re looking forward to as they head into the next 50 episodes.