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Join industry natives, Nariba Shepherd & Justin Arnett - Graham as they explore dark side of the plate conversations. All glitter's not gold out here but it doesn't mean we can't do something about it. Poised but funny, specific yet inclusive - we aim to shed light on the human costs of the hospitality experience.
Tilting the microphone to those that are often forgotten and overlooked - we commit to not only discussing the realities in the industry, but provide tangible resources to enact a more equitable landscape for all.
Crafted as post shift conversations - listen in as we talk some sh*t, learn a bit, highlight unique perspectives and empower community action together.
After all, this is the industry as it should be heard and its on your terms.
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Workwear, Worth & The Work Ahead: A UTILITY 2025 Recap
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In this special recap episode, we unpack the layered impact of UTILITY 2025, a revolutionary trade space (not just a trade show) hosted by Tilit NYC.
Recorded from Chicago — a city that cooks, builds, and refines — this episode explores how UTILITY prioritized culture over consumerism, exchange over exhibition, and people over products.
Utility 2025 wasn’t about hype — it was about healing.
From honoring the emotional weight of labor to centering conversations around sustainability, equity, and mental health, UTILITY felt like a gathering for real industry change-makers.
Chicago as a Co-Creator.
The city didn’t just host the show — it shaped it. Its influence was felt in every conversation, every connection, and every community exchange.
The Pitch Competition: Venture Community over Venture Capital.
More than just business ideas, each pitch was a story of resilience and reimagination. Congratulations to Charles Wong of Umamicue, the grand prize winner — and to all who made the room matter.
Tilit’s Quiet Leadership.
Through inclusive design, sustainability, and community-first values, Tilit continues to redefine what workwear means — as both armor and advocacy.
Echoes of Terms of Service.
Themes from UTILITY paralleled our ethos: equity, identity, labor, and legacy in hospitality. This was culture work in action.
Special thanks to Tilit NYC, Jenny Goodman, Alex McCrery, all the collaborators, and Chicago’s vibrant hospitality community.
Your truth, intention, and presence made UTILITY 2025 a space for real work and real change.
See you out there,
- The T o S Crew
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