Diversity and inclusion in the coffee industry

<p>On the podcast this week we’re addressing the important topic of diversity and inclusion across the coffee industry.</p><p>We’ll be exploring why it is important to have a diverse workforce, what it means to be truly inclusive, and the business benefits of building a welcoming environment for both customers and staff.</p><p>To help us tackle these complex questions and shed light on some different employee and customer experiences, we’ll be talking with Lem Butler, Co-Founder, <a href="https://www.blackwhiteroasters.com/">Black &amp; White Coffee Roasters</a>, Jessica Worden, Head of Coffee, <a href="https://gailsbread.co.uk/">Gail’s Bakery</a>, and accessibility consultant Tim Blanchard.</p><p>Credits music: "I gotta hope" by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/cocosingersongwriter">Coco </a>for <a href="https://www.coffeemusicproject.com/mother-competition-overview/">The Coffee Music Project</a></p><p>Subscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/5thwavecoffee/">@5thWaveCoffee</a> and tell us what topics you'd like to hear </p>