Celia Gaze, founder of The Wellbeing Farm, shares her journey of creating a unique and sustainable hospitality venue. She discusses the challenges of the hospitality industry, her background in the NHS, and the impact of stress and burnout. Celia explains how she transformed a rundown farm into The Wellbeing Farm and the importance of the B Corp movement in the industry. The Wellbeing Farm offers weddings, corporate events, and parties, with a focus on sustainability and community engagement. Celia discusses the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry and the need for businesses to be more ethical and meaningful. She emphasises the need for improved working conditions for hospitality workers and highlights the Burnt Chef Project, which aims to address the challenges faced by workers in the industry. Celia also shares her journey to becoming a B Corp and the positive impact it has had on her business. She discusses the implementation of sustainable practices, such as waste management and sourcing local products. Celia advocates for the Better Business Act and calls for businesses to prioritize the well-being of staff, the community, and the planet. She encourages individuals with radical ideas to start small, seek advice, and test their ideas before fully committing.

Takeaways:

• The hospitality industry is facing challenges in terms of worker shortages and the need for reform.
• Stress and burnout are prevalent in the industry, and it is important to prioritise well-being and work-life balance.
• Creating a sustainable and unique hospitality venue requires resilience, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
• The B Corp movement provides a framework for businesses to prioritise sustainability, community engagement, and ethical practices. Sustainability in the hospitality industry encompasses the well-being of people, finances, and the community.
• Improving working conditions in hospitality is crucial, and businesses should prioritise the well-being of their staff.
• Becoming a B Corp can have a positive impact on a business and its sustainability efforts.
• Implementing sustainable practices, such as waste management and sourcing local products, can contribute to a more ethical and meaningful business.
• The Better Business Act is an important step towards transforming society and encouraging businesses to prioritise the well-being of staff, the community, and the planet.
• Individuals with radical ideas should start small, seek advice, and test their ideas before fully committing.

Celia on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiagaze/

Visit: https://thewellbeingfarm.co.uk/

Rob on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-warren/

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