Jen Agg

Jen Agg

Author: Slate Podcasts October 8, 2018 Duration: 44:07

What’s it like to be a woman who runs a small empire of restaurants? On this episode of Women in Charge, Julia Turner talks to Jen Agg, the Toronto-based restauranteur, formerly of The Black Hoof and Agrikol, whose newest venture is a reimagined diner called Le Swan. In this interview, they speak about building a team you trust, the careful art of creating atmosphere, and navigating the masculinity of the restaurant business.

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Drawing from the broader slate of Slate Podcasts, Slate Gender and Society curates a compelling selection of episodes that examine the intricate and often unexamined ways gender shapes our professional and personal landscapes. This feed pulls conversations from shows like The Waves and Outward, creating a focused space where the analysis goes beyond headlines. You’ll hear discussions that dissect how gender norms influence economic power, leadership dynamics, and workplace culture, fitting its business category by questioning the very structures of our commercial world. Each episode serves as a critical lens on the systems that define us, from evolving identities to the politics of everyday life. The result is a podcast that feels both timely and necessary, unpacking complex ideas with clarity and depth. By gathering these perspectives in one feed, the series offers a sustained and nuanced exploration of how society is built, challenged, and reimagined through the framework of gender. It’s a collection for anyone ready to think more deeply about the forces that dictate opportunity, behavior, and value in the modern age.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 17

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