In this special episode James and Luke are in front of a live audience at the Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery, with special guests, Sohini Banerjee and Dr. Debbie Weekes-Bernard.Sohini is a British-Bengali chef who runs a successful London supper club called Smoke and Lime. Sohini has worked withchef Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express, chef Helen Graham of Bubala and Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai, formerly of Jamavar. She’s also run her supper club, Smoke and Lime, for seven years – a venture which not only serves Bengali staples, but brings in ingredients and techniques from across the world, to produce her own particular brand of “Bangali Khabar” (Bengali food).  Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard Dr. Debbie Weekes-Bernard is the deputy mayor of London for Communities and Social Justice. Debbie's office has recently published a report exploring the barriers faced by Pakistani and Bangladeshi women in accessing “good work” – fairly paid, secure employment with progression opportunities – and which offers policy recommendations to address them.  **Introduction** (0:00 – 2:10)  Luke and James introduce the live episode**Event introduction** (2:10 - 8:35)Luke and James discuss the origins and motivations for the Migration Menu podcast and introduce their esteemed guests.**Promo interlude** (8:35 - 19:40)**Speaker introductions** (19:55 - 21:40)**Interview with Sohini** (21:40 - 33:00) **Interview with Debbie** (33:00 - 47:30)**Post-Interview chat** (47:30 – 53:50) The episode ends with some reflections on the event and emerging themes. Luke discusses some of the key findings of the Bangladeshi and Pakistani Women in Good Work report. - https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/communities-and-social-justice/workforce-integration-network-win/bangladeshi-and-pakistani-women-good-work/bangladeshi-and-pakistani-women-good-work   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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