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Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd

Women Who Make It is the podcast where the real conversations in food and beverage happen. Hosted by Angela Dodd, founder & CEO of Females in Food, the show shares unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and leadership insights from the women shaping the future of the food industry.

After years of building a global community and connecting with thousands of women across every sector, Angela noticed something: the most powerful advice didn’t come from panels or press releases. It came from hallway chats and candid, behind-the-scenes moments. This podcast takes those private conversations public.

Whether you're growing your career, leading a team, launching something new, or navigating what's next, Women Who Make It delivers honest conversations, actionable takeaways, and the inspiration to make it—on your terms.

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Women Who Make It - A Females in Food Podcast with Angela Dodd

4. Beating Burnout and Building Resilience with Dorsey Standish

October 30, 2025 • Angela Dodd • Episode 4

In this episode of Women Who Make It, Angela discusses the inaugural State of Women in the Food and Beverage Industry Report, highlighting key insights from a survey of about 250 women. The conversation uncovers the most pressing challenges women face across the industry—from leadership development gaps and work-life imbalance to company culture issues, gender bias, and harassment.

Angela is joined by Dorsey Standish, neuroscientist and mindfulness expert, to explore the physiological effects of burnout and share practical strategies for building resilience and fostering human connection. Together, they emphasize the urgent need for actionable change, allyship, and reimagined workplace support systems that honor women’s humanity and potential in an increasingly complex world.