Room for All
The Inclusion in Hospitality Podcast
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.
Andrea Comastri, CEO and co-founder of Hotel Etico, Australia’s first not for profit social enterprise hotel and Saraya O’Connell, General Manager of Hotel Etico. will be your hosts as they talk about the importance of breaking down barriers in the workplace with a particular focus on hospitality and other customer facing roles, and how businesses can lead the charge toward inclusion.
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’ll be sharing success stories, best practices, and inspiring conversations with industry leaders from the hospitality sector, disability sector, other social enterprises, philanthropy and of course our own trainees graduates and staff.
Whether you’re a business owner, an advocate for inclusion, or someone curious about the future of work, this podcast is for you.
So come and join us at Hotel Etico, or as we call it…the Hotel California for the heart. A place where once you have checked in…your heart will never never leave!”
So, let’s get started and open the doors for all.
Episodes
29 episodes
Room For All - S2E9 - Quinn Jones
Quinn's Inspirational Journey: From Trainee to Accomplished ChefIn a special episode of 'Room For All,' hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell celebrate Andrea's birthday with an extraordinary guest, Quinn Jon...
Room for All - S2 E10 - Jenny Crosbie
Innovations in Disability Employment: An Insightful Discussion with Dr. Jenny CrosbieJoin co-hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell from Hotel Etico as they welcome Dr. Jenny Crosbie, a principal industry ...
Room For All - S2 E12 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Shaheen from Ta'leem Consulting
Empowering Inclusion: Shaheen's Journey with Ta'leem ConsultingWelcome to Room for All at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival hosted by the Social Enterprise Council of NSW and ACT (SECNA) at UTS. In this episode, w...
Room For All - S2 E13 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Patrick Manley - Cercle
Innovative Solutions for Reuse: Patrick Manley on the Mission of CercleIn this episode of Room for All, co-founder and CEO of Cercle, Patrick Manley, discusses the organization's efforts to reduce single-use food and drink...
Room For All - S2 E11 - Stephanie Lopesi
The Power of Inclusion: An Insider's Look at Hospitality with Stephanie LopesiIn this episode of the 'Room for All: The Inclusion in Hospitality Podcast,' join us as we welcome the incredible Stephanie Lopesi, Portf...
Room For All - S2 E14 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - James Walters - MTC FutureReady
Inclusive Employment and MTC Future Ready with James WaltersIn this episode of the Room for All Inclusion and Hospitality podcast, host interviews James Walters, GM of Strategic Growth at MTC Future Ready, a not-for-profit organization ...
Room For All - S2 E15 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Kylie Flament
Kylie Flament Discusses the Future of Social EnterpriseJoin Kylie Flament, CEO of the Social Enterprise Council of New South Wales and ACT (SECNA), as she talks about the importance of social enterprises, their growth, and impact...
Room For All - S2 E16 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Nina Gbor
Nina Gbor: Championing Sustainable Fashion & Tackling Fast Fashion Waste | Room for All PodcastJoin us in this inspiring episode of the Room for All podcast as we welcome Nina Gbor, a passionate sustainable fash...
Room For All - S2 E17 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Weh Yeoh
Weh Chats About Umbo's Impact in Regional AustraliaIn this episode of Room for All, the managing director and co-founder of Umbo, Wei, shares the story behind their social enterprise which focuses on providing essen...
Room For All - S2 E18 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Amanda Di Medici
Understanding Money and Thriving with Amanda di Medici of YenomIn this insightful episode of Room For All, we sit down with Amanda di Medici, the founder of Yenom, a unique financial education platform. Amanda shares her personal journe...
Room For All - S2 E19 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Jemma Tribe
Join us as we sit down with Jemma Tribe, chairperson of the Nowra Community Food Store, to explore how a small-town social enterprise is making a big impact! From humble beginnings to serving thousands each week, Jemma shares the ...
Room For All - S2 E20 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Natascha Consigli
Empowering Women with Criminal Records: Natascha Consigli on Barriers and Support ProgramsJoin us as we delve into an inspiring conversation with Natascha Consigli, the Employment and Training Program Coordinator at Success Works Partner...
Room For All - S2 E21 - Live at Social Traders Convene 2025 - James Gauci, Cadent
Ethical AI and Social Impact: A Conversation with James Gauci | Room For All PodcastJoin us for an engaging episode of the Room For All Podcast, live from the Social Traders Convene in Melbourne! In this episode, host Andrea interviews J...
Room For All - S2 E22 - Live at 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Vanessa Brettell, Stepping Stone
Creating Opportunities: Vanessa Brettell on Empowering Refugee and Migrant WomenIn this episode of Room for All, we sit down with Vanessa Brettell, the co-founder and CEO of Stepping Stone Social Enterprise. Vanessa ...
Room For All - S2 E23 - Live at the 2025 Social Enterprise Festival - Dr Cale Bain, UTS
Room for All: Breaking Barriers in Inclusive EmploymentJoin hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell in this episode of 'Room for All' This episode features a conversation with Dr. Cale Bain of UTS Cen...
Room For All S2 E24 - Live at the 2025 Social Traders Convene - Jess Colgan, All Things Equal
Room for All: Inclusive Employment and Social Enterprise with Jess ColganWelcome to 'Room for All,' the podcast where we explore inclusive employment and the creation of opportunities for people with disabilities. Join host...
Room For All S2 E25 - Live at the 2025 Social Traders Convene - Anthony and Jobe and McShane, Reboot Australia
Transforming Lives: Inclusive Employment & Breaking Barriers with Reboot Australia | Room for All PodcastJoin hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell in this enlightening episode of 'Room for All' as they del...
Room For All S2 E26 - Live at the 2025 Social Traders Convene - Jane Marx (The Beautiful Bunch) and Ninna Larsen (ReGround)
Creating Opportunity: Inclusive Employment in Hospitality & Social EnterprisesIn this episode of 'Room for All,' hosts Andrea Comastri, CEO of Hotel Etico, and Saraya O'Connell, COO, dive into inclusive employme...
Room For All - S2 E27 - The Long Run To Inclusion - Enrique Suana
The Long Run to Inclusion: An Epic Journey for Disability AwarenessIn this episode of the 'Inclusion in Hospitality' podcast, hosts Andrea and Saraya kick off the new year with exciting updates and developments in their 2026 journ...
Intro
Welcome to Room for All, the podcast dedicated to exploring inclusive employment, particularly for people with disabilities. Hosted by Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell from Hotel Etico, Australia’s first not-for-...
Room for All - S1 E0 - Intro - Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell
Embracing Inclusion: The Journey and Mission of Hotel EticoIn this series, hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell introduce listeners to 'Room for All,' a podcast dedicated to sharing the mission and vision behin...
Room for All - S1 E1 - Tracylee Arestides, The founder’s story
Empowering Through Hospitality: The Story of Hotel EticoThis episode of Room For All features hosts Andrea and Saraya O'Connell alongside guest Tracylee Arestides, delving into the inspiring journey of Hotel Etico. The conversatio...
Room for All - S1 E2 - Sophia Ballone, Hotel Etico’s Employment Manager
Empowering Inclusive Careers in Hospitality: Insights and StrategiesIn this insightful episode of Room for All, hosts Andrea and Saraya engage in an enlightening discussion with Sofia Ballone, Employment Manager at Hotel Etico, ab...
Room for All - S1 E3 - Wine and Whining - Reflecting on Podcasts, Leadership, and Overcoming Fears
In this reflective episode of 'Room for All,' hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell discuss their journey with the podcast, personal challenges, and their mission for inclusion in the hospitality industry. They delve i...
Room for All - S1 E4 - Scott Bear, a young leader's perspective
Creating Inclusive Employment: Hotel Etico's Journey with Scott BearIn this episode of 'Room for All,' hosts Andrea Comastri and Saraya O'Connell delve into inclusive employment for people with disabilities, f...