Podcasts about Pret a Manger

In this episode of FoodTech Junkies, host Sharon Cittone talks with Zhong Xu, CEO and co-founder of Deliverect, about the role of AI in transforming restaurant operations. From reducing errors and downtime to boosting personalization and tackling fraud with tools like Resolve and Kiosk, Deliverect powers over 65,000 restaurants globally—including major names such as Burger King and KFC.Zhong shares his journey in restaurant tech, the company's latest innovations, and what's next for the industry—from voice recognition to robotics. The episode wraps with insights for entrepreneurs and a rapid-fire lightning round.About Zhong Xu: As the CEO and co-founder of Deliverect, Zhong is building a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere. Deliverect's comprehensive platform integrates technologies spanning kiosks, delivery management, uptime monitoring, real-time analytics, and more. Zhong, who obtained a M.Sc. degree in software engineering in 2009, created the first IPad POS in EMEA in 2012, together with co-founder Jan Hollez. This SaaS company evolved into the company that today is called Lightspeed, which is available in more than 100 countries around the world. Zhong was Global Director of Lightspeed Hospitality until 2018, when he founded Deliverect, thereby continuing to revolutionize the hospitality industry. About Deliverect:Deliverect is a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions for digital sales. Its API-first software helps enterprises of all sizes to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere across 52+ global markets. Currently, Deliverect powers 50,000+ establishments, including renowned chains like Burger King, Little Caesars, and Pret A Manger. To find out more information, visit deliverect.com.Timestamps:00:32 – Meet Zhong Xu03:47 – The Rise of Deliverect06:05 – AI's impact on restaurant ops14:18 – Personalization & dynamic menus19:47 – Product deep dive: Kiosk & Resolve23:13 – Fighting fraud with vision AI26:40 – Misconceptions about AI30:03 – What's next: voice tech & robotics33:04 – Lightning round39:17 – Advice for young entrepreneurs

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jason Kirk the Group Executive Chef of the Millat Group & Pret South Africa and Tana Alma Lancaster the Marcom Lead of Pret A Manger South Africa about Pret which is poised to transform the fast-casual dining landscape in South Africa. The focus on healthy, accessible, and exciting dining experiences. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte McDonnell (@coollike) and Libby Watson (@libbycwatson) join the 'boys to talk about their new podcast, What's All This Then, video games, and ghosts before diving into a review of Pret a Manger.Watch this episode at youtube.com/doughboysmediaGet ad-free episodes at patreon.com/doughboysGet Doughboys merch at kinshipgoods.com/doughboysAdvertise on Doughboys via Gumball.fmSources for this week's intro:https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22076886https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2015/apr/14/pret-a-manger-happy-coffee-chainhttps://lexpress-franchise.com/en/articles/pret-a-manger-a-success-story-made-in-the-united-kingdom/https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-Thatcherhttps://theweek.com/articles/465783/celebrating-margaret-thatchers-death-utterly-disgraceful-totally-justifiablehttps://www.pret.com/en-US/about-pretSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Julian said every mistake he ever made boiled down to two things...When you lose sight of these two core relationships...Product Customer.Simplicity Complexity.Get these right.LITERALLY everything else falls into place.ON THE MENU:How to Scale from 7 to 17 to 70 Sites… “70% of issues you'll face is losing focus product and customer”Founder Mode = Just make the product better. Never stop making your product better. Complexity is Organisational Cancer. Constantly find simplicity in complexity.Barnacles on a Boat Rule: constantly remove complexity.Why Simplicity is HARD, complexity is EASY.ITSU's Unique Hiring Policy, the 4 qualities    I care    I take pride    I want to grow    I build trustWhy Product is always bigger than the founder and the teamITSU Character QualitiesBe thankfulBe thereBe accountableBe braveBe there. Stay close to your customers, always.Never let bad negative energy get in the way of pursuing excellenceBrand Building is a very simple formula: customers + product ripped up lost touch of simple formula of product & customerBe objective and truthful about your product + Inconvenient truth: your product is everythingHuman energy oils the wheels of the machineSeth Godin: This is crap = this is I careWhy you must stick with hard that's where Excellence is built

On this week's episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Renee Guilbault, CEO of the Open Food Company, the first ever open-source food company with a mission to empower consumers with nutritious and flavorful food made with whole ingredients. Renee is a seasoned food industry veteran, author, consultant and expert in high volume fresh food operations and menu development bringing 30 years of experience as a global food and beverage leader across several facets of the industry. A professionally trained chef, Renee has worked in leadership positions at companies such as Pret A Manger, Bon Appetit Management Company at Google, Compass Group and Le Pain Quotidian. Renee is also the co-host of AMC's In the Kitchen with Harry, alongside her Emmy-award-winning uncle, Harry Hamlin, where she brings her expertise and cooking chops, teaching audiences how to cook simple, delicious and no-fuss cooking techniques and dishes.For more information on our guest:The Restaurant Industry's #1 Consulting & Solutions Firmessayerfoodconsulting.com@chefreneeguilbaultThe Cultivated By Caryn show is a presentation of Park City Productions 06604 LLC ###Get great recipes from Caryn at https://carynantonini.com/recipes/

An early passion for the high street meant Julian Metcalfe was determined to get into retail from the get-go. He and his partner Sinclair Beecham founded Pret A Manger when he was just 26. In 2008 Pret was sold to a private equity firm, and Julian no longer had a say in the company's future. Now Julian is in charge of Itsu, an Asian-inspired fast-food chain. The food entrepreneur talks to Evan Davis about how he is determined not to lose his decision-making role this time around. Production team: Producer: Eleanor Harrison-Dengate Editor: Matt Willis Sound: John Scott Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison

Riding Solo on el poddy this weekFancy riding shotgun?Simply shove my waffle in your ears.This week, I've picked 11 lessons from the 4 years of podcasting with INSANE GUESTSI'm referring to these DAILY. So hope they help you too.4.5 years of value, stuffed into 45 mins.Get ya chops round it asapLemme know if you like these, can do more. May do a sales one tooON THE MENU:1. THE SINGLE Biggest lesson from Luke Boase and Emma Heal, Lucky Saint | B Corp™ 2. Giles Brook: 3 Game Changing Brand Building Laws - You don't have a brand unless you have these.3. David Hieatt, Hiut Denim Co: This episode for founders, is Calpol for the Soul. Why Scale Kills Magic. Banging Brand Strategy in 3 Questions3. Julian metcalfe, Pret A Manger and itsu: The single biggest mistake he made in scaling (just avoid these)4. James Watt, BrewDog Nassim Taleb. Barbell Strategy = AntiFragility5. Alex M H Smith, No Bull Sh*t Strategy: The Spirituality of Strategy in 2 Easy Questions6. Why The Smart Answer Lies in The Dumb Question7. Rory Sutherland, Seth Godin and David Ogilvy = Why all great marketeers aren't ACTUALLY marketeers8. James Bailey, Waitrose & Partners CEO: “Not checking Availability is scoring an own goal”9. Lucy Busk (Wright), Nice | B Corp™ Wine: 3 Easy Questions to Become a Sales Superstar in 42 minutes.10. Imme Ermgassen Botivo Drinks | B corp: 4 Questions to build a brand with LITERALLY NO COMPETITION

EXPERT Topic: UK coffee chain Pret A Manger to launch in SA Guest: Pano Christou - CEO Pret A Manger

In this episode, we look at the success of Pret a Manger – especially how they managed to recover so strongly after the pandemic, despite increasing numbers of office workers staying at home. We look at two main biases that they have successfully harnessed: the sunk cost effect and the power of variable rewards

Send us a textWelcome to our review of PR Pitches and mergers & acquisitions in the UK PR scene with Andrew Bloch. Here we discuss the biggest pitch wins and mergers & acquisitions that the PR sector has seen in November 2024.Andrew is the lead consultant - PR, Social, Content and Influencer at the new business consultancy firm AAR and a partner at PCB Partners, where he advises on buying and selling marketing services agencies.Andrew launched Andrew Bloch & Associates in 2020.If you haven't heard already I'm pleased to say we've now launched our PR Masterclass: The Intersection of Data, Planning and Measurement event. Attend this PR Masterclass to hear from experts on the latest techniques, tools and case studies about the use of data in modern communications.The other big news in public relations is that the PRmoment Awards 2025 are open.All the categories, the updated entry form and the 2025 entry pack can be viewed on the awards microsite.Also, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.3 mins Andrew on the current state of the PR market. How does the golden quarter compare to previous years.“Measurement is more critical than it ever has been.”PITCHES DFS appoint Red Consultancy and PR First. Teneo continues to work on financial comms.“Everyone loves a retail client.”Simply Business appoint Golin. Danone appoint Freuds.“This is a whopper… a fame making brief.”“The best agencies have had very good years organically (growth.)” Pret A Manger appoint Frank. Headland continues looks after corporate pr Levis appoint Burson – corp reputation brief  across the EU.  Stanley 1913 appoint The Romans – pr and influencer for drinkware brand (best known for Stanley cups – the quencher) UK, France, Germany, Netherlands. Product launches, brand partnerships.  Apply creative with local relevance. PG Tips appoint The Romans – retained pr and social- engaging tea lovers across UK. PG Tips now part of Liptons (formerly Unilever) Rebrand – new blends, packaging etc. previously a project client. Digital and social now a third of all biz for Romans. Cayman Islands Tourism Dept appoint Allison. Essity appoint PR Agency One.  B2B comms brief to raise the profile of the group and reinforce position as industry and category leader across brands. Fed Olsen Cruises appoint The Academy – consumer pr. Targeting new and existing passengers. Previously in-house.Tui (First Choice/Marella Cruises) appoint Ogilvy for a long term comms strategy and earned first activation. First Choice merged with TUI in 2007. Nest, the UK Government backed pension scheme, appoint H+K (now part of Burson) – Corporate reputational support services. Also work with Blurred to help promote purpose PR strategy.Uni of Warwick appoint Shook This month's round up of M&A activity:“This has been a boom month for the PR M&A sector.” Croud sell majority stake to ECI (PE) – Croud is a full service marketing company. Croud is estimated to be worth £180M+. Fee income of £23.5M.“Croud is one to watch for sure.” Coolr sell minority share to Growth Capital Partners (GCP.) Founded in 2017 by Adam Clyne. 120 full time employees (FTEs.) This acquisition will help deepen service offering and scale quicker including i

Perry is redefining emotional wellbeing in perimenopause- Connect with women in the same stage of life. Chat. Find validation. Join the live experts. Simplify things by downloading the Perry App on either Apple or Android.  Welcome to the Perimenopause Awareness Month , an initiative by Perry and the National Menopause Foundation. Learn more!  Also Check out our new feature! perry guides. For guidance with up-skilled peers with the same lived experience and dedicated perimenopause training. Tune in to today's talk, “What Everyone 35+ Should Know About Fitness & Nutrition During Perimenopause”, with Shannon Peterson & Nurit Raich. Listen in as these two experts tackle the importance of diet and exercise during Perimenopause whilst answering the Perry community's questions.  And if you want access to some incredible perry resources, curated especially in honor of Perimenopause Awareness month, just click the link to download our Toolbox. Perimenopause WTF! brought to you by perry!  perry is a safe space for connections, support, new friendships & occasional laughs during the menopause transition. A #1 perimenopause app where you will meet other warriors who understand.  Sharing experiences will help to feel ‘normal' again. No, you're not crazy and no, you are not alone. With our network of wonderful menopause experts, we have gathered an abundance of  evidence-based knowledge, articles, podcasts and book: The Perry Menopause Journal. To learn more visit: www.heyperry.com https://perry.app.link/perimenopausewtf The Perimenopause Journal Are you looking for a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being during this crucial phase of your life? Do you crave self-care practices tailored specifically to the ups and downs of perimenopause? The journal offers: 1️⃣ Thoughtful Prompts: 2️⃣ Progress tracking: 3️⃣ Evidence-based knowledge  4️⃣ Community Support Grab a journal today!  About Shannon Peterson:  Shannon is the founder of Thrive Women Fitness, fitness coaching for women 40+.  As a Personal Trainer & Multisport Coach for over 30 years, She is on a mission to help pre-menopausal and beyond women achieve better health by tailoring fitness programs to help maintain weight, improve lean body mass, prevent injury,  increase energy and elevate mood.  All while facing the uniquely female challenges of hormonal change and accumulative stress. Shannon has a BS in Exercises Science from Penn State University, and holds certifications as Personal Trainer, Triathlon Coach, Running Coach, and Group Exercise Instructor. In addition to Live Your Truth Women, she is the founder of ACHIEVE Multisport Coaching & Personal Training, focused on helping clients achieve endurance race related goals.  Shannon is a published writer, speaker, and hosts women's hike/yoga retreats in Tucson, AZ. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpqaTSM5BxM https://www.instagram.com/thrivewomenfitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thrivewomenfitness About Nurit Raich:  Nurit has held multiple positions in Food Product Innovation throughout her successful career including Pret A Manger, Starbucks, Freshology, Pinkberry and The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Her work has taken her all over the world including London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, NY, Mexico City, San Francisco, Singapore, Malaysia and Los Angeles. Nurit has a Hormone Health Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2019 - 2020), she is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition -2019), she has an M. Sc. Food Science degree from Reading University (1996-1997), and a B. Sc. in Food Technology from the Universidad Iberoamericana (1990-1996). Learn more: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nuritraich/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nuritraich/ Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, it does not take the place of medical advice from your physician, and is not intended to treat or cure any disease. Patients should see a qualified medical provider for assessment and treatment.

In this conversation, host Michael welcomes Sarah Clark, a seasoned hospitality leader turned leadership coach. Sarah shares her 30 years of experience in hospitality, starting as a young bar manager in Chelsea and rising to various directorial roles in well-known companies like Quinian Barrow and Pret A Manger. She eloquently discusses her career transformation, the importance of having coaches and mentors, and her deep belief that everyone has the potential to be extraordinary. Sarah's mission is to integrate coaching and mentoring as a fundamental part of leadership development in the hospitality industry, focusing on fostering growth, authenticity, and a balanced life for leaders. Tune in to discover her insightful philosophy, the challenges she observes in the industry, and the powerful impact of intentional leadership and coaching!Connect with Sarah:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-clark-executive-coach/https://www.nineyardscoaching.co.uk/A big thank you to our epsiode sponsor Sideways. Head to their website hospitality.sideways.ai or email them directly at john@sideways.aiConnect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Conor gives you the secret to make every customer interaction a successful and meaningful one. Learn how the right words, scripts, and stories can make decisions easier for customers and skyrocket your sales.    The registration page is now OPEN! The highlight of the Optical Success Academy year (and our member's year!) is the annual conference. And this year is EXTRA special… It's the NEW Eyewear Selling Masterplan including: The "360 Minute Eyewear Selling Formula" - a brand NEW methodology and sales training that will give you new strategies and techniques that will enable everyone in your practice to master selling. If you think “but I've heard everything that Conor has to say about selling eyewear and team building etc” what I want you to know is that 90% of what I am sharing is NEW and has never been discussed before! Bascially, if you are NOT there, you ARE going to miss out. #FOMO! Registration is now open! Book your seats at www.osaevent.co.uk

Pret A Manger Chief Executive Officer Pano Christou joins Staffbase Chief People Officer Neil Morrison to explore Pano's inspiring career journey as he rose from the assistant manager to the CEO of Pret and drives a charity that allows people to rise from homelessness to even becoming Pret store managers. Listen to Pano and Neil discuss topics including Pano's leadership philosophy and Pret's global expansion, as well as insights on the company's culture, values, and commitment to social responsibility through the Pret Foundation and the Rising Stars program.

It's July! Kick off your long hot summer as Ben takes a trip to PRET A MANGER in LA, and Frazer wangs on about 4TH OF JULY with zero research or knowledge of American history. UR WELCOME! We have a voicemail number so please call and leave us some feedback - (612) 699-2007And our regular ways of leaving feedback;Insta: @urwelcomeamericaTwitter: @urwelcomeUSAEmail: UrWelcomeAmericaPodcast@gmail.com

With foreign fast food brands like Shake Shack, Pret A Manger, and Jersey Mike's entering the Canadian market in recent months, the battle for your lunch money is getting heated. Western countries are taking the ‘if you can't beat 'em, tax 'em' approach to Chinese electric vehicle competition. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

A&W fast-food restaurants in Canada will start serving Pret A Manger-branded products this fall, under a just-announced 10-year collaboration deal. A cross-selling situation like that might have been inconceivable 20 years ago, as this week's episode of Restaurant Rewind reports. But, as the podcast installment explains, the lines of competition have been blurring for some time as restaurant licensing expands beyond consumer packaged goods to ready-to-eat fare prominently featured on another concept's menu. Cinnabon-branded products, for instance, are available at chains ranging from Wendy's to Subway to The Cheesecake Factory. Tune into this week's episode for a look at why and how chains are increasingly relying on the drawing power of other chains' products to increase their own allure.

This week's book guest is Chapters by Tim Key.In a special live recording of the podcast from the British Library, Sara and Cariad are joined by comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss Fat Face, Trains, Pret A Manger, Sylvia Plath, John Kearns and more!Chapters is published by "Utter" & Press and is available to buy now. The audiobook is also available to listen to here.You can find Tim Key on Instagram: @timkeypoet Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Sara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded live as part of the Chortle Book Festival at the British Library by Aniya Das and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Michael Power from Ninety One, explores the global economy by presenting a nuanced, three-dimensional perspective on today's global landscape, highlighting China's ascendancy as the world's largest economy.   Hamza Farooqui, CEO of Millat Group, on the introduction of Pret A Manger to the South African market.   Then Norman Drieselmann, CEO of Retailability, leading brands like Edgars and Legit was our shapeshifter. He spoke about the ups and downs of the retail world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On today's show, Lembit Öpik discusses the state of London, sharing his personal experience of being robbed while having coffee at Pret A Manger this week. Later, James gives us his perspective on the 'conscription' chatter. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Born in Northern Ireland in 1965 to Estonian parents, Lembit Öpik studied Economics and later Philosophy at Bristol University. In 1988, he joined the multinational firm Procter & Gamble in Advertising, eventually rising to the position of Global Human Resources Training & Development Manager for the company's 112,000 staff. Lembit served as a British MP from 1997 to 2010 and played a crucial role as Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in negotiating the Northern Ireland peace process. Additionally, he chairs Asgardia, the world's only Digital Parliament and the first 'space nation.' An ardent libertarian, Lembit sees increasing societal pressure to conform as a potential threat to reason. He views the 'climate emergency' mantra as a challenge to free speech, where vested interests suppress scientific rigor. Lembit has been involved in broadcasting since the early 1990s on both radio and television and is also known as a feature filmmaker and author. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: James is an activist and citizen journalist who is currently banned from Parliament until July 2024. He looks forward to resuming his daily protests outside Downing Street once the ban is lifted. You can find him on Twitter/X: @JamesPGoddard90.

Mark Palmer has an incredibly impressive CV in food & beverage, heading up the marketing teams at Burger King, Pret, Green & Black's and now Cawston Press. His journey through the food and beverage industry is a masterclass in adaptability and innovation. From his tenure at the globally renowned quick-service café, Pret A Manger, to founding the UK's fastest-growing ambient juice brand, Cawston Press, and now as an investor nurturing start-up concepts, Mark has accumulated a wealth of wisdom along the way.

วันนี้เราจะมาทำความรู้จักเส้นทางความเป็นมาและข้อคิดการทำงานของ CEO ร้านแซนวิชและกาแฟสัญชาติอังกฤษชื่อดังอย่าง คุณ Rano Christou แห่ง Pret A Manger

Yes, the head of C-3PO can be yours (for the right price.) Plus, Andy and Mike discuss the tale of a man with a pica affliction. Andy considers the houseboat lifestyle to get out of his financial quagmire. Songs where the cover version was more popular than the original. And today's French phrase of the day: Pret A Manger.

Podcast Royal is hosted by Jessica Robinson and Rachel Burchfield In this episode: Bit of British: "This or That," Royal Version Royal Rundown Listener Q&A Royals Around The World Royal Deep Dive Follow us on Instagram @podcastroyal Email us at hellopodcastroyal@gmail.com Royals in this episode: King Charles Queen Camilla The Late Queen Elizabeth II The Prince of Wales (Prince William) The Princess of Wales (Kate Middleton) The Duke of York (Prince Andrew) The Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson, Fergie) Princess Eugenie Princess Beatrice The Princess Royal (Princess Anne) Sir Timothy Lawrence Zara Tindall Peter Phillips The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry) The Duchess of Sussex (Meghan Markle) The Late Princess Diana The Duke of Kent The Duchess of Kent The Duke of Gloucester The Duchess of Gloucester Prince Michael of Kent Princess Michael of Kent King Carl Gustaf of Sweden Queen Silvia of Sweden Crown Princess Victoria Princess Madeleine Prince Carl Philip Queen Margrethe of Denmark Crown Prince Frederik Crown Princess Mary Queen Anne Marie of Greece King Harold of Norway Queen Sonja of Norway Crown Prince Haakon Crown Princess Mette-Marit Prince Albert of Monaco Princess Charlene of Monaco

When Julian Metcalfe helped launch the sandwich and coffee-chain Pret A Manger in 1986, interest rates were in the double digits and staffing was difficult, in part because full freedom of movement within the European Union was still a few years away. These days, the UK is out of the EU, the interest rate is 5%—though the Bank of England is expected to raise it. “Everyone's complaining about 5% and it's the end of the world,” Metcalfe says. “Back then I remember we paid 14%.”In this week's In the City, Metcalfe tells hosts David Merritt and Francine Lacqua that the restaurant business is “incredibly difficult,” but that when you're determined, you can make it happen. He says his current mission is to make Itsu, a fast-food chain he founded in 1997, a destination for speedy, healthy meals at low prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's show is with Elizabeth Lovius. Elizabeth Lovius is a Feminine Leadership Mentor who helps women make space for their own healing, wholeness and empowerment. For over 30 years she has worked as a Changemaker, Leadership Coach, Mentor and Social Entrepreneur specialising in giving leaders – especially women – the headspace to let their wisdom lead. She is an international speaker, author and award winning trainer and facilitator. And a poet. When leaders think and feel better, they do better and lead better. Working with Elizabeth, in addition to many years of corporate experience, you get a real human being; a warm connection and a lightness of heart. It is in this space of relaxation, enjoyment and ease – where the magic really happens and women discover what they have been looking for has been there all along - they discover who they truly are at Core. Elizabeth is the Founder of Kindred Spirit Consultancy one of the first 100 Bcorps in the UK where the focus is on business as a force for good – ensuring that business balances the need to create profit with caring for the Planet and the People. Clients include: IBM, itsu, ITV, Pret A Manger, Cook, M&S, Sky, Samsung, and Very. Elizabeth has over 25 years of experience in all sectors (extensive experience in the Hospitality, Food, Media and Retail Sectors), worked with over 100 organisations on their culture, trained, coached and mentored over 10,000 individuals, and has specialised in the unique challenges and opportunities that leaders, especially women leaders face. In this show, Lian and Elizabeth explored the missing archetype in our culture: the Wise Woman, why she's so needed - now more than ever, and how women post-menopause can bring her back into our bodies, lives, families, and communities. I'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation…  please leave a comment below. What you'll learn from this episode: In order to reclaim the Wise Woman, we need to reclaim the woman, the whole of her… which is the reclamation of Fox Woman, the Wild Feminine I absolutely loved what Elizabeth said about the role of the Maven, moving from doing to teaching what you used to do so well. Everyone listens to the Wise Woman as they know she is concerned with what's good for her whole family or community and her wisdom will benefit all.   Resources and stuff that we spoke about Wise Woman Ways:  In person retreat in Southern Spain November 2023 www.wisewomanways.earth Wise Woman Ways Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/137131428507893 Free Webinar 3 August 10.30AM UK:  WISE WOMAN WAYS - A guided exploration to discover your inner Wise Woman ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvc-utpj0rE9RJiYiUECi-so6WREkoLXFS Leadership Wisdom  Leadership Team Development www.elizabethlovius.com Leadership One to One Retreats and Mentoring http://www.leadershipwisdom.info Blog and Poetry Online Publications  Love belongs in business https://medium.com/love-belongs-in-business Musings and real life stories of Heart Powered Human Leadership Where Presence meets Poetry https://medium.com/where-presence-meets-poetry On being human and divine in all its messy glory Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode each week, if you subscribe you'll receive every show as soon as it's released (that way you'll never miss an episode): Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Android Thank you! Lian and Jonathan

Steve Carpenter spent 30 years leading people functions for fast-growth businesses like TGI Fridays, Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Hotel Chocolat, and Krispy Kreme (Caffè Nero grew ten-fold in his decade as their HR lead and Krispy Kreme doubled in size whilst Steve was their People & Culture Director), hiring thousands of people and procuring a wide range of products and services along the way.In this episode of the First-time Founders podcast, Steve details how and why he decided to be one of Yapster's early customers and explains how other first-time founders can break into big brands, with nascent propositions.Interested listeners can reach Steve (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carpentersteve) by emailing steve@three59.co.uk or Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk

What does a pivot to performance-oriented L&D look like in a fast-paced high street environment? In this episode, Lila Warren, Global Head of Retail Academy at Pret a Manger, shares her motivations and approaches to affecting performance with learning solutions designed to make a meaningful impact. KEY TAKEAWAYS  L&D should be seen as the experts, somewhere people automatically turn to solve problems. Be relentless about understanding the problem you are solving. If people have not actually used what you taught them 9 months before they have probably forgotten it. Learning needs to be delivered at the point of need. Often, on the job itself. Identify who is going to support the learner when they are doing their job, they will be the ones who can see if the training works.  L&D needs to step into the world of those they are seeking to influence rather than expecting people to step into the world of learning. Training does not have to be a course; it could be a list of resources or a simple memo or short video to remind people of how to deal with an issue or do something.  There is a lot more to development than learning. To solve the problem, you need to collaborate with other departments. BEST MOMENTS'The point of need is extremely important.''The intervention on the reinforcement of learning isn't necessarily with the training department. ''It's you going forward and say, I've noticed that we have a problem with that. And I think we can help.''The trick is to be completely consistent with your approach.' VALUABLE RESOURCESThe Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/ ABOUT THE GUESTLila Warren BioLila is Global Head of Retail Academy at Pret a Manger, a counsellor, and psychotherapist and makes it her goal to create and embed solutions that drive employee engagement and performance.David James David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.  CONTACT METHOD  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/  L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/ Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/ L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/ This show was brought to you by Progressive Media

Rod Liddle kicks off his weekly segment with Mike Graham to tackle the mornings top headlines as Rod explains why you should stop giving to "politically corrupt, bullying and obnoxious" Oxfam after posting an animation for Pride Month featuring a character in a "hate group" who some say resembles author JK Rowling. Mike and Rod discuss the plight of devil dogs and their owners as we see more and more attacks by untrained, unruly hounds on our streets until the two debate the true north-south divide as AI-based analysis suggests the exact location where avocado wraps give way to sausage rolls, and Pret A Manger gives way to Greggs. All that and so much more, so tune in!Rod Liddle: Oxfam Backlash, Devil Dogs & The Great Bake Divide!Rod Liddle is a Columnist for The Times & The Sun newspaper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems everyone's talking about resilience, the ability to bounce back from misfortune or adversity. But as Bruce Daisley explains to host Katie Macaulay, there's something wrong with what he calls the ‘resilience orthodoxy', the idea that it's not really what happens to you that matters, but your attitude to what's happened. In this, his second appearance on the Internal Comms Podcast (his first was in season 1, episode 8), Bruce tells us why. He discusses the US military's billion-dollar resilience workshops, the link between high-performance athletes and childhood trauma and the value of collective strength. Katie and Bruce also discuss meeting-free days, boring presentations, why ‘semi-detached' hybrid working is more like college than school and the thinking behind freebies at Pret A Manger. Bruce also shares some thoughts on his ex-employer Twitter (‘a pretty miserable place to be right now') and on moderation of social media platforms in general. As always, share your thoughts of this or any other episode of the Internal Comms Podcast using the hashtag #TheICPodcast. Thanks for listening.

Join us as our host Deepak Sharma sits down with a key figure from Pret A Manger, Sarah Venning, Global Chief Digital Officer, exploring their innovative leapfrogging strategy in the digital world. Discover how Pret leverages the power of digital transformation to create seamless customer experiences. Learn about the importance of how brands can adapt to a hybrid world where customers live both physical and digital lives.  Tune in to discover the mindset shift that has enabled leaders like Sarah to create ground-breaking digital propositions. Don't miss this insightful conversation on balancing physical and digital channels.  

臺銀人壽是臺灣唯一國營的人壽保險公司尊重多元，永續關懷堅持「安心、可靠、誠信、穩健」的服務理念守護臺灣每個家庭知道你懂，臺銀人壽https://go.fstry.me/49WRTwq以上廣告由臺銀人壽提供 —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 這集來分享維尼2019的英國倫敦遊，不過這跟一般大眾想的倫敦行程不一樣哦！維尼是為了看音樂劇，而且竟然只去了5天3夜，究竟這個瘋狂的旅程會是怎麼安排的呢⋯ 【懶人包】 01:32快閃倫敦的契機 04:59給親朋好友猜猜去哪裡 -第一天- 07:48台北-香港轉機-倫敦 08:02入境英國 08:46住宿安排：Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 -第二天- 11:11 飯店早餐 12:12機場前往倫敦市區 14:28倫敦住宿：YHA Oxford Street 18:50攝政公園(The Regent's Park) 20:16午餐：Five Guy美式餐廳 22:41戲劇：哈利波特 被詛咒的孩子 23:28晚餐：Duck & Waffle -第三天- 25:25倫敦的星巴克 26:52牛津街/攝政街逛逛 28:24英式下午茶：Maison Bertaux 31:51 Queens Theatre 取票 32:34倫敦景點走走 33:51晚餐：PRET A MANGER 35:57音樂劇：悲慘世界 -第四天- 36:28倫敦凌晨散步 37:46倫敦的麥當勞 39:30 Jo Malone採買 43:13樂高採買 43:30辦理退稅 44:53出境不用經過移民關 46:26倫敦飛往香港載客率很低 【贊助連結】A cup of tea that encourage me

Today on The Day After, (19:48) Headlines: Kate Forbes defends gay marriage stance, Biden hails Nato as Putin blames West for Russia's war, Senior Conservatives urge Rishi Sunak to ignore hardliners over new post-Brexit arrangements with EU (24:33) What You Saying? Cancel Culture: Does it really serve us? How can it be made more effective? (01:23:35) Headlines: Leftwing Labour MPs fear losing whip after Jeremy Corbyn barred, Daughter of Malcolm X suing NYPD, FBI & CIA over role in father's murder, Black people seven times more likely to die after police restraint in Britain (01:29:06) Word on Road: T.I responds to Boosie's snitching claims, Da Brat and wife expecting their first child, Lil Duval afrobeats and hip hop take, Steff London offers advice to young women, Ari Lennox European tour (01:46:04) People's Journal: Asda and Morrisons limit sales of some fruit and vegetables, Pret A Manger to scrap smoothies, frappes and milkshakes, Government recommends 3.5% pay rise for nurses, Nurses to suspend 48-hour strike as talks with government re-start (01:58:19) The Rotation: (02:40:53) Headlines: Mexico's ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug trafficking, Alec Baldwin firearm enhancement in manslaughter charge downgraded, Judge Blocks 9/11 Victims' Claim To Afghan Asset (02:45:56) The Reaction: Liverpool sensationally beaten 5-2 by Real Madrid at Anfield, Football rumours, Dani Alves kept in jail over sexual assault allegation after court reject bail request (03:04:51) Done Out 'Ere: (03:12:22) Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedayaftertnb/message

My guest today believes that the food industry is a place where anyone can earn their way into a leadership role, regardless of formal education. She emphasizes that the food industry offers many opportunities for growth and learning and that the skills and relationships gained in the food world can be transferred to other career paths and industries.Renee Guilbault, a veteran food-industry consultant with expertise in large-scale, global, multi-unit food and beverage operations, joins this episode of the pursuit of learning podcast to share her experience and insightful perspectives. Renee is the principal of Essayer Food Consulting and she played a pivotal role in creating and implementing high-volume operational strategies and ground-breaking food programming at Pret A Manger, Bon Appetit Management Company at Google, Compass Group, and Le Pain Quotidien before starting Essayer Food Consulting. She is the author of the book "A Taste of Opportunity," designed to help anyone seeking a rewarding career in the food industry, whether they are just starting in the workforce or have their sights set on the highest levels of management.Today, Renee discusses her career progress and the many lessons she has learned along the way.  Renee stresses the significance of self-improvement, deliberate action, and emotional awareness. She elaborates on the areas where she believes young leaders have the most potential for improvement during their transition into leadership and the areas where they tend to miss the mark. We also talk about the idea of the resilience muscle, having a Personal Board of Directors, and the process of writing a leadership obituary. [00:19] Introduction – Renee discusses her career in the food industry, sharing several lessons she has learned about advancing in one's profession, networking, and developing a personal board. [19:19] Get Your Dream Job - You must stand up for yourself, especially in the tough times, and keep going forward by using your goals and dreams as a compass. [32:41] Helpful Tips – Importance of continuous growth, the concept of intentionality, and emotional intelligence for young listeners[48:59] Renee's View – Renee discusses the leadership obituary and its process, her definition of resilience, and the value of JFDI as a tool.[01:01:09] Big 5 - What are the Big 5, and how can we make the most of them?[01:08:02] Amazing Concepts -  Renee provides helpful insight on the concepts of "always hire your replacement and make yourself obsolete," "if not us, then who? and “If not now, then when". Resources:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/renee-guilbault-2208b55a/Website: essayerfoodconsulting.com/Book by Renee:A Taste of Opportunity: An Insider's Guide to Boosting Your Career, Making Your Mark, and Changing the Food Industry from Within: essayerfoodconsulting.com/a-taste-of-opportunityMentioned in the Podcast:Reframe Your Story: Real Talk for Women Who Want to Let Go, Do Less and Be More—Together: goodreads.com/book/show/59363531-reframe-your-story?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=cWbddK8oHH&rank=1

The duo is back for the first episode recorded in 2023. We talk about Nathan's trip to Spain, Danika planning a bachelorette in Scottsdale (?), Vancouver's new Pret A Manger, and we debut a new segment called Confessions™.    Follow the show! Instagram / TikTok And the hosts: Danika Thibault Instagram / Twitter Nathan Hare Instagram / Twitter Art by Anita Rudakov Email us lol forgiveuspod@gmail.com

This week we finally find out what “Pret A Manger” means and speculate about who got Jerry Orbach's eyes. For weekly episodes of Books: The Podcast and much, much more check out the TCGTE Patreon! Like the show? Rate The Complete Guide to Everything 5-Stars on Apple Podcasts and let us know what topic they should check out next. Follow Tim on Twitter: @yourpaltim and Instagram: @yourpaltim Follow Tom on Twitter: @tomreynolds and Instagram: @tomreynolds Advertise on The Complete Guide to Everything via Gumball.fm Photo by Zhangyang CC BY-SA 3.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“From a very young age, I wanted to be a lawyer,” says Paula Chin. “But I completely flunked my A-levels.” So, she followed her heart and did French at university, which eventually led to her first job in packaging. Her advice to anyone who is not sure exactly which career path to follow? “Just do the subjects that you love.” It appears to be sound advice, as Paula's career has seen her work for Sainsbury's, M&S, Pret A Manger, and now the World Wildlife Fund. She has worked in packaging for years and her current job title at WWF is Senior Policy Advisor on Consumption. Paula's expertise in food packaging has proved invaluable in her current role, which involves researching, collecting evidence, and putting forward arguments to persuade authorities to design policies to the benefit of the natural environment. “There's always reading to be done,” she tells Elisa Roche in this episode of the Career Conversations podcast series. “You have to keep abreast of studies, reports and information that is coming out from across the world.” She says she maintains close links with former colleagues in the food industry, which helps her understand how they are thinking and feeling about specific issues, and then she works with them to perhaps persuade them towards a different view, if needed. Paula says her interest in sustainability really kicked in when she worked at Sainsbury's: “It was instrumental in shaping my thoughts about sustainability and presented me with the opportunity to work on projects that were sustainability-related.” Now she works for an organisation that has offices all around the world. That can present challenges, but Paula says there is something special about working for a non-governmental organisation. “My experience of WWF is that it doesn't matter where you sit in the world, you instantly have this connection and ultimately you're working towards the same purpose, which is fighting for people and nature and ensuring that we achieve the most positive outcomes for the planet and communities throughout the world.” Listen to the full episode to find out what a typical day is like for Paula, how to get into a career like hers, and what you can expect to earn. Paula Chin, Senior Policy Adviser on Consumption, WWF-UK Following 20 years in industry, primarily in packaging-related roles at Proctor & Gamble, M&S, Sainsbury's and Pret, Paula joined WWF in 2019 to work on the packaging element of the Tesco partnership. Additionally, she provides internal and external technical expertise on materials-related issues including plastics, with her policy and advocacy work focusing more broadly on resources, waste and circular economy thinking. Most recently, she played a leading role in influencing Government to adopt Greener UK's priority amendment for the Resource and Waste chapter of the Environment Act and co-authored a chapter on Waste Prevention and Waste Management for a UNEP Finance Initiative Sustainable Blue Economy guide. As well as being invited regularly to speak at events, she is the current Chair of the Wildlife and Countryside Link's Resources and Waste Working Group, an advisor on UKRI's Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Fund and sits on several government and industry stakeholder advisory groups addressing this broad topic. 

How do you feel about failure? For many of us, it's one of the scariest places we can go. But the legendary founder of Pret A Manger and Itsu embraces it. We're too scared of failure, says Julian Metcalfe. We must use it as an opportunity to learn.   In a new episode of Beautiful Misfits, I talk to Julian about everything from the power of empathy to the pursuit of excellence. He talks movingly about the impact of the death of his mother and how striving for excellence inspires him. We need more leaders like him. There's a shift coming, the world is changing and Beautiful Misfits like Julian can guide us.  Follow Mary Portas on: Instagram: @maryportasofficial Facebook: Mary Portas And to get in touch with team Portas, email us at: beautifulmisfits@portasagency.com and you can subscribe to the Portas POV Newsletter for musings, provocation insights and inspiration.

Julian Metcalfe is the founder of Pret A Manger and Itsu, and since he's been a young man has been on a mission to change the way we think about eating out and how we eat. His companies are together worth over $3 billion. But he's also been on a mission to prove something to himself after the suicide of his mother and a life threatening car crash when he was still young uprooted his life as he knew it. Like all founders, he chose the long road back to being secure in himself Julian spews with original thoughts on how to really take a company from zero to $1 billion+, from hiring and firing to knowing when to take the leap to expand your brand. Business is a game of thousands of little decisions, a few really big ones, and a hawks eye for knowing when to pounce. Few people we've encountered on the podcast had such a good gut instinct as Julian, nor were so good at articulating exactly how they did it. Topics: Early years The affect your parents had on you The importance of transparency Affection & self esteem Was money driving you? what was the "specialness" that made Pret successful How I run my businesses Selling Pret Starting ITSU The hardest day of your career Finding out you had a daughter What are you scared of? Your happiness recipe The last guest question Itsu: https://www.itsu.com/ Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/aTf9jh8Zvsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E561VVf0vsb Vodafone Business - https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business?cid=psoc-ent/vhub/doaceo/aws/3.22/ntst Craftd - https://g2ul0.app.link/gZ8in6Dsvsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/wjmvak5nAsb

~If you would like to subscribe to only Canadian retail discussions between Craig and Lee by Retail Insider, a separate "The Weekly" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show). If you would like to subscribe to only interviews by Retail Insider, a separate "The Interview Series" podcast show is now available (link to Apple Podcast show)~ This week Craig and Lee discuss Pret a Manger's entry into Canada via A&W. Lee, who lives in Vancouver, discusses what he experienced at the Vancouver combined A&W/Pret location and the discussion turns to whether or not a full standalone Pret a Manger would have made more sense for the first Canadian pilot. The Weekly podcast by Retail Insider Canada is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Retail Insider content discussed this episode:Inside Canada's 1st Pret a Manger Location in Vancouver [Photos] Subscribe, Rate, and Review our Retail Insider Podcast!Follow Craig:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/CraigPattersonTorontoInstagram: @craig_patterson_torontoTwitter: @RI_EIC Follow Retail Insider:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/Retail-InsiderFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetailInsider/Twitter: @RetailInsider_Instagram: @Retail_Insider_Canada Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOvercastStitcher Share your thoughts!Drop us a line at Craig@Retail-Insider.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!Background Music Credit: Hard Boiled Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

A new Pret A Manger is set to open on Dawson Street in Dublin. It adds to the Starbucks, McDonalds, Subways and countless other chain stores that are operating in our capital and throughout the country. Andrea was joined by listeners and business owners to discuss if chain stores add or take away from a city.

Coffee and sandwich franchise is all set to launch across Indian cities with Reliance as its booster. Indian giant's long-term tie up with the British franchise is something to look out for in the food and beverage retail space. The other news is a catcall for 'buy now pay later' startup Klarna. The highly popular service is witnessing a big down round. 

Minter Dialogue avec Lubomira Rochet Lubomira Rochet est partenaire du fonds d'investissement JAB à Londres et membre de nombreux Boards dans le secteur des biens de grande consommation (Keurig Dr Pepper, Krispy Kreme, Panera, Pret-A-Manger), des services financiers (Société Générale, Alan, IPG) en Europe et aux États Unis. Précédemment, elle a opéré la transformation digitale du leader mondial de la beauté L'Oréal où elle a été la Chief Digital Officer du Groupe et membre de son Comité Exécutif. Elle est économiste de formation et a construit sa carrière dans la technologie et le digital depuis 20 ans. Nous discutons de la culture d'entreprise, la raison d'être, et comment les dirigeants se sont investis dans le digital et devenus eux-mêmes "digitaux." On parle du marketing, les influenceurs, ainsi que l'importance d'ecommerce chez L'Oréal. Si vous avez des commentaires ou questions, merci des les envoyer pour courriel à nminterdial@gmail.com. Et si le podcast vous a plu, merci de prendre quelques instants pour laisser une revue/notation sur Apple Podcast. Sinon, vous pourrez me trouver @mdial ou en VF @mdialFR sur Twitter. 

Gotham City - not a drop of crime remains and everyone is happy… except the Batman. For who is he when he's not fighting crime? Just a frightened boy with unresolved trauma? Yes, that. Luckily, an unprecedented heist at Gotham Comedy Club will call Batman back from retirement to take on everyone's favourite villains - including the new regional manager of Pret A Manger - all while Jack Whitehall does jokes about pistachio nuts. And they might just be the best jokes he's ever made… by far. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us

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Olivia Atwood is a writer, actress, fitness instructor and matchmaker who loves Pret A Manger brownies and hates when Pret A Manger is out of brownies. A SAG-eligible and EMC actress, Olivia has been called “riotous” by Time Out New York and her comedic duo has been hailed as a “modern-day Lucy and Ethel” by StageBuddy. Her favorite pastime is gossiping about the Bachelor and your most recent Hinge date. She also thinks you should join the Love Pool probably. In this episode, we talk about how Olivia started her matchmaking service Liv's Love Pool, her dating advice, being a fake patient for resident doctors, and her time as a birthday clown. You can find Olivia here: Instagram | Website And check out Liv's Love Pool: Instagram | Website If you enjoyed listening to today's episode of After School Program, you can help support the show by doing the following: Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music Write us a review on Apple Podcasts Follow us on Instagram Tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5 AM EST Producer & Host: Zach McHale Editor & Host: Connor Heine Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

I spent 25 years as a brand marketing executive at Nabisco, Kraft Foods, Cadbury, and Godiva. Throughout my career, I crafted identities, using just ‘One Word', for some of the world's most iconic brands such as Planters, Chips Ahoy!, Dentyne, and Godiva. In these episodes, I will challenge listeners to think differently about the brands they interact with every day by showing how their ‘One Word' core value helps them break through the clutter and stand-out. Let's listen to today's brand clip… Pret A Manger!

Simon and Rachel speak with Phoebe Hurst. As the managing editor of Vice UK, Phoebe is responsible for commissioning and editing stories with a youth-focused lens; she has also written about topics as varied as mental health, plastic waste, and the rise of Pret A Manger. Before that, she was the editor of Munchies, Vice's food channel, and has freelanced for publications including Wired, the Guardian and Dazed. We spoke to Phoebe about getting started in journalism, the joys of a good editor and the fabled “Vice Voice”. You can find us online at alwaystakenotes.com, on Twitter @takenotesalways, and on Facebook at facebook.com/alwaystakenotes. Our crowdfunding page is patreon.com/alwaystakenotes. Always Take Notes is presented by Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, and produced by Katy Lee, who also handles our social media. Our music is by Jessica Dannheisser and our logo was designed by James Edgar.