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14/03/2026
Women Driving Change in Food & Drink Podcast – Qs Cast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the focus of this episode of Qs Cast is Women Driving Change in Food & Drink. Marketing & Content Manager Ella Jackson is joined by 3 inspirational women from the world of food and drink: Mex Ibrahim, Co-Founder of Women in the Food Industry; Laura Emson, National Director of People at CAMRA and Advisory Board Member of Women On Tap
and Ayesha Kalaji, Chef Patron at Queen of Cups.
14/03/2026
Food Rebels – Mex Ibrahim on Equity, Representation and Rewriting the Rules
On Food Rebels, AJ Sharp is joined by Mex Ibrahim, founder of Women in the Food Industry, an organisation championing equity, visibility and real opportunity for women across every corner of food and drink.
13/03/2026
Mex Ibrahim on Building a Food Brand from Scratch
On this episode of Feeding Ambitions, we sit down with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in The Food Industry, to talk about what it really takes to build a food & drink brand in today’s market.
04/12/2025
She Means Business Podcast – Mex Ibrahim
Our co-founder was delighted to be on the She Means Business Podcast. In the conversation with elite Executive Leadership Coach Lyn Blades
05/11/2025
What are the barriers to Women In Leadership? – Talking Hospitality Podcast
In this very special audio-only bonus edition of Talking Hospitality, host Timothy R Andrews is joined once again by Tracey Rashid, returning to the mic for an inspiring conversation with Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in the Food Industry. Mex shares how her organisation shines a spotlight on the stories and successes of women across every corner of the food world — from chefs and producers to entrepreneurs and policy leaders.
05/02/2025
Mex Ibrahim on Chefs on the Pass Podcast
Welcome to another epic episode of “Chefs on the Pass”! In this riveting chat, Phil sits down with the remarkable Mex Ibrahim, Co-founder of Women in the Food Industry. Strap in for an engaging conversation that journeys from Mex’s early career in marketing to her inspiring work fostering gender equality in the culinary world.
10/10/2024
Women in the Food Industry co-founder Mex Ibrahim on Black Cat Radio
Food education, imposter syndrome, equality, social media platforms, sustainability are just a few of the topics Mex Ibrahim co-founder of Women in the Food Industry covered in conversation with Jenny Jefferies on Black Cat Radio.
09/05/2024
thefoodpeople In Conversation with Mex Ibrahim co-founder of Women in The Food Industry
The In Conversation With… podcast series by The Food People ( a global trends & ideas agency) features people, businesses, brands and entrepreneurs from across the food & drink world – finding out more about why they do what they do, their purpose, how they see the future and how, in their way, they are championing change and shifting the future of food & drink. Our co-founder Mecca Ibrahim (Mex) was delighted to feature this month to speak to Charles Banks about addressing equality within the industry and how our organisation trailblazes women in food.
14/04/2024
Listen to Sam & Shauna of Hang Fire BBQ : Podcast with Women In the Food Industry – WIFI Chats
WIFI Chats is a series of podcasts hosted by Mex Ibrahim, co-founder of Women in The Food Industry. In this episode Mex talks to the first ladies of UK BBQ – Sam & Shauna of the BBC’s Food & Farming Award winning Hang Fire BBQ & three BBC hit series Sam & Shauna’s Big Cook Out & authors of best selling cookbook – The Hang Fire Cookbook Recipes & Adventures in American BBQ.
30/12/2023
In this episode, Mex, talks to Claire Ogley, Head of Campaigns, Policy and Research at The Vegan Society, the world’s oldest vegan organisation, about one of their busiest times of year, Veganuary. We uncover stats about vegans in the UK and the rise of plant-based foods and also her theories on why more women in the UK are vegan than men! Claire also gives very useful tips on how to move into a Communications role in the food industry.
20/11/2023
Listen to Bethan Thomas of HotTea Mama : Podcast with Women In the Food Industry – WIFI Chats
In this episode, Mex, co-founder of Women in The Food Industry talks to Bethan Thomas, co-founder & CEO of HotTea Mama, an award-winning women’s wellness tea company (including several Nourish Awards), making teas to support better periods, pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. HotTea Mama was founded by Bethan and Kate Achilles following fertility struggles, subsequent pregnancies, and parenthood experiences. Bethan worked as a tea buyer for some of the UK’s biggest tea brands before setting up the sustainable tea business.
05/10/2023
Listen to Amanda Ross of Cactus TV : Podcast with Women In the Food Industry – WIFI Chats
In this episode, Mex co-founder of Women in the Food Industry, talks to Amanda Ross, CEO & Co-Founder of Cactus TV, who amongst other shows have produced the multi-award winning show, Saturday Kitchen, for 17 years. Amanda is strong champion of women and discusses why this is important, plus she candidly explores her experience of working as woman in the TV world.