S2 Episode 016 - *ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE* - Rupert Davison (A Rule of Tum)

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ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY PODCAST RELEASE !!!

This week's episode marks one year since releasing episode one. To mark this milestone, it was important to invite a guest along who has been instrumental in the genesis of this whole project, and indeed my sobriety. My guest, Rupert Davison is one of the company directors of A Rule of Tum. Rupert is a director at A Rule of Tum, which operates 6 restaurants in Worcester and Hereford, with plans to open in Birmingham. A Rule of Tum offers a diverse range of dining experiences, from Japanese ramen to classic burgers. They also run Dish by Art, a events company specializing in bespoke weddings and celebrations. Over the past decade, A Rule of Tum has become a culinary powerhouse.

I worked at The Burger Shop Worcester for a few years, including over Covid. During that time, my drinking spiralled out of control, leading to devastating consequences like losing my job. In this episode, I chat with Rupert, a dear friend and the one who ultimately had to let me go. We delve into the challenges faced by employers in an industry with a long history of excessive drinking and drug use.

We also talked about

• How Rupert got into cooking, and the great experiences the industry can offer young people in particular.
• The stresses of being a leader, and the burnout that so frequently comes with that.
• The lessons we have both learnt from the situation we found ourselves in.
• The great work that A Rule of Tum do to support their team members.

This episode includes an introduction discussing the incident and my hope to inspire change by being open and vulnerable. Thank you to all listeners for an amazing year of podcasting.

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