EP. 147 KRIS HALL: INVESTING IN MENTAL HEALTH WITH BURNT CHEF PROJECT

Supersonic Hospitality Marketing Podcast Sponsored by Vita Mojo feat. Mark McC

In this episode, Mark McC catches up with Kris Hall, founder of The Burnt Chef Project, to discuss mental health within the hospitality industry. They explore Kris's personal journey, the start of the project through a photography campaign, and its growth into a global initiative offering support and training.

The conversation looks at mental health awareness and support in the high pressure environment of hospitality, as well as Kris's experience and passion for creating sustainable change. The episode also features insights into partnership dynamics, mental health strategies, and the importance of open dialogue within organisations.

About Guest

Kris Hall is the founder of the Burnt Chef Project, an organization dedicated to mental health awareness in the hospitality industry. With a background in hospitality sales and a passion for improving workplace culture, Kris launched the initiative in response to the high levels of stress and mental health challenges faced by industry professionals.

The Burnt Chef Project aims to destigmatize mental health issues through education, support, and community engagement. Kris’s vision is to create a culture where open discussions about mental health are normalized, providing resources and support to those in need.

Under his leadership, the project has grown to include training programs, workshops, and a range of resources designed to promote mental well-being. Kris's commitment to change is evident in his efforts to foster a supportive environment, helping individuals and businesses prioritize mental health.

Website: https://www.theburntchefproject.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishall1/

This podcast is sponsored by Vita Mojo.

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About Mark Mcc:

Mark McCulloch is one of the leading food, drink and hospitality brand and marketing minds in the world. Mark has over twenty years brand, marketing, digital and social media experience holding senior and board-level positions at lastminute.com, Barclaycard, YO! Sushi and Pret A Manger. Mark co-founded multi-award-winning brand and marketing agency WE ARE Spectacular in 2012 which is still going strong today. Mark is now fulfilling his lifelong ambition to live and work by the sea in Brighton where he is a Virtual Chief Marketing Officer and Brand Strategist for the best hospitality, tech and B2B brands in the UK and beyond. Mark is also a popular thought leader, speaker and broadcaster, the highlight of which being in 2018 when Mark began podcasting and his Mark McC Supersonic Food Marketing podcast hosting guests including the greatest digital mind in the world Gary Vaynerchuk plus music legends Fatboy Slim and Alan McGee (the man who discovered rock band Oasis). Mark’s podcast has been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times and has reached the top 10 in the UK iTunes business charts and is a regular Top 100 podcast in multiple countries around the world helping educate, entertain and inspire both the marketing and business community. Mark is also the Campaign Director for Hospitality Rising which is an 'Be The Best' army style campaign for hospitality to help solve the hospitality recruitment crisis forever.

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