Raising the Glass

In this episode of Raising the Glass, we explore what it really means to see the unseen. If you see yourself as a disability ally, or at least someone who wants to better understand people with unseen challenges, this is a must-listen episode. Host Rom sits down with Simon Houghton , founder of Unseen Aware , for a frank conversation about hidden disabilities, and what it really means to create sp...

Welcome to something BRAND NEW from Raising the Glass – The Tipple! As an accompanying series to our main episodes, The Tipple focuses more on our industry, and how we grow as a community – together. In the first episode,  ROM chats to Miranda Ballard. She is from NielsenIQ , one of the world’s leading consumer intelligence companies, but started her career as a butcher! They delve into the curren...

As Raising the Glass returns with our second series, we continue to tell the stories shaping the drinks industry, one honest conversation at a time. Host Rom sits down with Lee James of Rémy Cointreau toexplore what it really means to lead with heart. Together, they talk about the power of allyship, the quietstrength of introversion, and why authenticity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a foundation. L...

Join host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney as she’s Raising the Glassfor the last time in Series One. In this finale episode, Rebecca and her producer NickWilmshurst reflect on the first 13 episodes of this podcast. As you might imagine, there’s plenty to unpack , and they  discuss key themes such as the importance ofallyship, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the significance of drinks in creating memori...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney is joined by the brilliant Joyce and Raissa De Haas, the twin sisters behind Double Dutch Drinks – a brand built on bold ideas, beautiful mixers, and a bond that runs deep.  This conversation is all about connection—to people, to purpose, and to the...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningfulconnections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney sits down with Judith Batchelar OBE to explore what it really means to lead with purpose. They talk about the lessons Judith has learned over anextraordinary career—including the power of staying true to your principles, the strength that comes from...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney is joined by Emma Thackray, co-founder of Hip Pop. Known for brewing gut-loving, feel-good drinks, Emma brings the same passion and energy to this conversation as she does to her business. Together, Rebecca and Emma dive into the power of community,...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningfulconnections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney delves deep into the vital topics of Identity, Inclusivity & Intersectionality with Lorraine Copes, the dynamic founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, a pioneering not-for-profit organisation dedicated to accelerating racial equity within the hospi...

The dawn of a new year often brings with it the pressure of reinvention, of becoming a "new you." But what if, instead, we embraced the power of simply being ourselves? This episode of Raising the Glass, aptly titled "New Year, Same Authentic Me," dives deep into the concept of unwavering authenticity. Host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney welcomes Kate Stables, Global Technology Director and Group DEI Lead...

In this bonus episode, Rebecca Oliver-Mooney and Lotte Tregear make the most of the reflective time between Christmas and the New Year to share some of their reflections on 2024 and their hopes for 2025. They are joined by some previous podcast guests and some of the original Raising the Glass cheerleaders, who help deliver a round-up of the year and a look forward to what 2025 has in store for Ra...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney welcomes Emily Pearce, Senior Sustainable Sourcing & International Development Manager at Co-op, for an insightful conversation about vulnerability and the significance of our internal relationships. They explore how courage can be developed lik...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, in this episode host Rebecca Oliver-Mooney is joined by Leona Deakin to explore themes such as learned optimism, leaving a legacy, and the importance of leading with warm authority. Leona introduces the concept of the power of positive expectations, suggesting that we shouldn...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, Tina Warner-Keogh joins Rebecca Oliver-Mooney for this episode. Join them as they delve into the themes of self-belief, being curious but not critical, and the power of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation. Grab a glass, settle in, & raise a...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, Sinead Bell joins Rebecca Oliver-Mooney to talk about fairness, curiosity and helping people reach their full potential. This episode discusses how being curious can lead to lasting impactful change. Grab a glass, settle in, & raise a toast to authenticity, resilience, & empowerm...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, Matt Bowler-Jones joins Rebecca Oliver-Mooney to talk about reflecting, growing and the power of vulnerability. This episode discusses conversations, connections and the power of allyship. Grab a glass, settle in, & raise a toast to authenticity, resilience, & empowerment. Produc...

As Raising the Glass continues to create meaningful connections over a long serving of honesty & with a dash of humour, Kim Wilson joins Rebecca Oliver-Mooney to talk about following your dreams, not sweating the small stuff and that it is ok to not be ok. This episode discusses reframing your imposter syndrome to your improver syndrome and the power of dreaming big. Grab a glass, settle in, &...

In this episode Rebecca Oliver-Mooney is joined by Lotte Tregear, Category and E-Com Director at Red Bull. They discuss the balancing act of the working parent, the impact of creating a safe environment and the importance of inspiration as the create connections to drive inclusivity for women and allies in drinks.  Producers of this episode: Rebecca Oliver-Mooney, Lotte Tregear, Florian Obkircher