This week on What’s The Tea with Sarah E, I sit down with the unapologetic force that is Erin Dunham - restaurateur, feminist, mother, and fierce leader behind The Other Bird, the powerhouse hospitality group redefining dining across Ontario.

With over 25 years in the restaurant industry - Erin has built an empire that spans Rapscallion, The Mule, Henry's and more. But Erin’s story isn’t just about food - it’s about fire.

In this bold, unfiltered conversation, Erin spills the tea on:

• How she navigates leadership in a male-dominated industry while refusing to shrink herself
• The unapologetic truth about being a woman in power - and why “bitches get shit done”
• How motherhood transformed her understanding of legacy, mortality, and purpose
• Why philanthropy isn’t just good PR - it’s personal, powerful, and necessary
• What’s broken between businesses and charities, and how she’s redefining community giving through action, not optics

Erin opens up about her love-hate relationship with Hamilton, her vision for real community change, and her belief that women should stop apologizing for existing. As former co-chair of a capital campaign bringing affordable housing to women and families, founder of the Masquerade Gala, and long-time supporter of hospice for children and countless other causes, Erin lives her values daily - turning passion into purpose and business into a vehicle for good.

This episode is for every woman who’s ever been told to “soften her edges” - and chose to sharpen them instead. Episode 6 - No Apologies, No Filters: Erin Dunham on Power, Philanthropy, and Owning the Room is streaming now on What’s The Tea with Sarah E.

Connect with Erin on Instagram at @erinmariedunham and learn more about The Other Bird at theotherbird.com.

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