In this episode of Straight To The Source, host Tawnya Bahr sits down with Karen Doyle, chef, educator, and national president of the Australian Culinary Federation. From growing up on a farm in Ireland to backpacking her way to Australia, Karen’s story is as rich and flavourful as the food she loves.

Karen shares how she unexpectedly fell into cooking, her journey through hotel kitchens, and how passion, care, and respect have shaped her career. She opens up about her leadership roles with both the Australian Culinary Federation and World Chefs, why mentorship is vital, and how the culture of hospitality is changing for the better.

This conversation is packed with insights for anyone working in (or inspired by) food and hospitality — from the importance of networks and lifelong learning, to building sustainable careers with balance and purpose.

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Connect with the Australian Culinary Federation: https://www.austculinary.com.au/
Learn more about World Chefs: https://worldchefs.org/ 

Find out more about Straight To The Source: https://straighttothesource.com.au/ 

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Tawnya Bahr
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In this episode of Straight To The Source, host Tawnya Bahr sits down with Karen Doyle, chef, educator, and national president of the Australian Culinary Federation. From growing up on a farm in Ireland to backpacking her way to Australia, Karen&rsquo;s story is as rich and flavourful as the food she loves.
Karen shares how she unexpectedly fell into cooking, her journey through hotel kitchens, and how passion, care, and respect have shaped her career. She opens up about her leadership roles with both the Australian Culinary Federation and World Chefs, why mentorship is vital, and how the culture of hospitality is changing for the better.
This conversation is packed with insights for anyone working in (or inspired by) food and hospitality &mdash; from the importance of networks and lifelong learning, to building sustainable careers with balance and purpose.
Follow Karen Doyle: @irishkaz7
Follow @acfaussiechefs&nbsp;
Follow: @Worldchefs
Follow: @LeCordonBleuaustralia&nbsp;&nbsp;
Connect with the Australian Culinary Federation: <a href="https://www.austculinary.com.au/">https://www.austculinary.com.au/</a> Learn more about World Chefs: <a href="https://worldchefs.org/">https://worldchefs.org/</a>&nbsp;
Find out more about Straight To The Source: <a href="https://straighttothesource.com.au/">https://straighttothesource.com.au/</a>&nbsp;
Follow Straight To The Source Food Podcast<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stts_podcast"> @stts_podcast</a>
Follow Straight To The Source <a href="https://www.instagram.com/straight_to_the_source/">@straight_to_the_source</a>
Connect with your hosts:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawnyabahr/">Tawnya Bahr</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyallon/">Lucy Allon</a></li>
</ul>

Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.

Hosted by two of Australia’s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.

With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider’s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.

From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.

Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.

Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.

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Welcome to the Straight To The Source podcast, where leadership meets the future of food.
Hosted by two of Australia&rsquo;s most respected food industry voices, Tawnya Bahr and Lucy Allon, the Straight To The Source podcast connects you directly with the changemakers shaping how we grow, source, and experience food.
With decades of experience spanning the kitchen, dining room, and boardroom, as chef, restaurateur, consultants, and educators, Tawnya and Lucy bring an insider&rsquo;s lens to the challenges and innovations driving the industry forward.
From producers pioneering regenerative practices to hospitality leaders reimagining what sustainability means on the plate, each episode explores the strategies, stories, and leadership mindsets transforming the global food landscape and ensuring a thriving, sustainable food future for generations to come.
Get ready for bold ideas, honest conversations, and the kind of insights that move industries forward.
Follow, comment, and hit that bell for more Straight To The Source episodes on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/straight-to-the-source/id1610058270">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1FwFeGJI0wp15O9KiDn28c?si=20a9b788479446c7">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@straighttothesource7730">YouTube</a>.
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