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Spotlight on women culinary changemakers | Chef pushes for progress in NYC kitchen, Ethiopian home | Why corporate structures must change for women to lead Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( March 6, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Spotlight on women culinary changemakers]( James Beard Award-winning chef Mashama Bailey and Bravo TV's Top Chef Kristen Kish are among the culinary greats spotlighted for Women's History Month, recognized as trailblazers in an industry where 50% of restaurants are now led by women chefs, according to the National Restaurant Association. These leaders are at the forefront of change, advocating for representation and social justice across all facets of the culinary world, writes Robin Donovan. Full Story: [KSDK-TV (St. Louis)/Associated Press]( (3/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Chef pushes for progress in NYC kitchen, Ethiopian home]( Award-winning chef Fariyal Abdullahi at Hav & Mar in New York City juggles culinary excellence with care for people. Abdullahi not only celebrates Ethiopian food but also helps to build schools in Ethiopia and make sure girls can attend them, while also providing a window into her kitchen's approach to diversity, waste reduction and mental health. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/4) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Why corporate structures must change for women to lead]( [Why corporate structures must change for women to lead]( (wildpixel/Getty Images) As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, Jennifer McCollum, author of "In Her Own Voice: A Woman's Rise to CEO," says equity for women in the workplace demands inclusive leadership dedicated to fundamentally reshaping corporate structures, not just surface changes to policies. "It's about recognizing the unique contributions of each individual and leveraging those differences to drive innovation and growth," McCollum notes. Full Story: [Forbes (tiered subscription model)]( (3/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [PepsiCo readies next "She is PepsiCo" campaign]( PepsiCo is preparing its third-annual "She is PepsiCo" campaign that recognizes women who work in front-line supply chain roles with personalized displays on PepsiCo trucks. The campaign has boosted applications from women for these positions at PepsiCo Beverages North America by 6% since it started in 2022, according to a company statement. Full Story: [Retail Insight Network]( (3/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [Women take center stage at L.A. Wine and Food Festival]( LAist (Los Angeles) (3/1) NEW Idahoan® Unseasoned Tater Tumblers Our NEW Idahoan® SHREDS Tater Tumblers® Unseasoned Mix are ready to inspire with endless combinations of mix-ins, toppings, and dipping sauces. Providing the perfect combination of ease and versatility, [request your FREE sample today!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [Colada Shop's founder on learning from the best]( Daniella Senior opened the first fast-casual Colada Shop restaurant in Washington, D.C., in 2016 after years of training with iconic chefs and restaurateurs Eric Ripert and Jose Andres. Colada Shop has since grown to six locations and, in this podcast episode, Senior shares insights on the importance of perseverance, learning from experts on the job and continually improving as your company grows. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (2/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [3 ways to unmask the imposter and be more authentic]( [3 ways to unmask the imposter and be more authentic]( (Olena Yefremkina/Getty Images) Overcome your imposter syndrome by refusing to compare yourself with others or obsessing about your progress versus someone else's and instead write your own story of success, writes consultant Marlene Chism. "If you're not confident about your current level of growth and have yet to build your capacity or credibility, that's not imposter syndrome. It's called learning," Chism asserts. 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Red Robin is set to relaunch its loyalty program this year with a point-based system, and IHOP has 8 million customers in its two-year-old program. 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