Episode 89: Advocating for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Hospitality Industry Workers with Steve Palmer, Founder of Indigo Road Hospitality Group & Co-Founder of Ben's Friends

Episode 89: Advocating for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Hospitality Industry Workers with Steve Palmer, Founder of Indigo Road Hospitality Group & Co-Founder of Ben's Friends

Author: Tripleseat October 11, 2024 Duration: 37:00

On this episode, Kate and Rachel sit down with Steve Palmer, the Founder of Indigo Road Hospitality Group, which has a portfolio of over 30 restaurants and independent hotels, and the co-founder of Ben’s Friends, a non-profit organization offering support to hospitality industry workers struggling with substance abuse.


Throughout the conversation, we discuss Steve's career in the industry that coincides with his sobriety journey, building an employee-first culture at Indigo Road Hospitality Group, advocating for mental health in the industry, tips for restaurant management to improve their own cultures, and more.


Learn more about Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Ben's Friends below:

https://www.theindigoroad.com/

https://www.bensfriendshope.com/


 


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