Intro

Andrea: Welcome to Room for All the podcast where we dive deep into the world of inclusive employment and explore the power of creating opportunities for people with disabilities. I'm Andrea Comastri. CEO and co-founder of Hotel Etico. Australia's first not-for-profit social enterprise hotel. 
Saraya: And I am Saraya O'Connell, General Manager of Hotel Etico together we'll be your hosts. As we talk about the importance of breaking down barriers in the workplace, we will have a particular focus on hospitality and other customer facing roles and how businesses can lead the charge toward inclusion. 
Andrea: At Hotel Etico, we believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed, and we've made it our mission to not only provide jobs, but to build meaningful careers for people with disabilities. On this podcast, we will be sharing success stories, best practice and inspiring conversations with industry leaders, from the hospitality sector, the disability sector, other social enterprises, philanthropy, and of course our own trainees graduates and staff. 
Saraya: Whether you're a business owner, an advocate for inclusion or, someone cares about the future of work this podcast is for you. 
Andrea: So come and join us at Hotel Etico, or as we call it the Hotel California for the heart, a place where once you've checked in your heart will never, never leave. 
Saraya: So let's get started and open the doors for all.