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The energy, the impact, the community: Hire Her recap

Published 9 months ago • 1 min read

November 2025

WHAT A NIGHT!

The energy was unforgettable.

Last Tuesday, we gathered for the first Hire Her: Black Women in Foodservice Networking Mixer, powered by Sysco and Kraft Heinz Canada.

The evening was filled with intention, purpose, and community as Black women across the foodservice industry came together to connect, share, and celebrate leadership. We saw the impact of giving students, mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and career changers the opportunity to bet on themselves and step out of their comfort zones.

Our host, Dwania Peele encouraged attendees to define their secret sauce while keynote speaker Kike Ojo-Thompson encouraged employers to consider and support the all of the ways in which Black women carry the load at work.

The impact was tangible.

Every conversation reflected what happens when representation, opportunity, and equity come together in one space.

Here's what attendees shared about the mixer:

Everything was fantastic. Would love to see these more frequently!
I feel humbled by the data provided by the keynote speaker and this needs to change. As a community of service providers and industry leaders, we must work diligently to provide growth opportunities to black women and racialized women, particularly in the industry which is very male dominated.
It was motivating, professional, engaging and opportunity-filled!

And the best part is, we're just getting started. 🚀

Mark your calendar for the next installment, Hire Her, Too in March 2026. Stay connected with The Re-Seasoning Coalition to be part of upcoming events that continue to move equity forward in foodservice.

If you attended the event but forgot to share your feedback, you still can!

Thanks to our attendees, employer partners, and supporters, Hire Her was a success that reminded us why our work matters. Let's keep going.

Want to partner on the next edition of Hire Her? Let's chat.​

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