A talk by Bobbin that shares her story and the “why” behind IGYB. Watch the full talk HERE.
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Danny and his family’s brave move to simply tell the truth has helped in dispelling the stigma and shame that are unjustly associated with mental illness and addiction. Kathy’s addiction does not define her life – but it ended it. It stole her sparkle and left those who loved her…
The restaurant industry is changing for the better, not only for the benefit of workers struggling with mental health and financial woes but all of us who buy food and experience dining. In this discussion, leaders from the food, beverage and hospitality space discuss initiatives and opportunities for growth and…
“Behind the Apron,” coming soon in Film! Watch for February 2024 Launch. Like the original stage production, it will be a close-up look at the restaurant life through the medium of contemporary movement, emotional testimonials, and artistic storytelling. Behind the Apron will provide an introduction to important concepts concerning mental…
I Got Your Back’s co-founder, Bobbin Mulvaney, sat down with Kitty O’Neal to discuss the project on World Mental Health Day. Mulvaney and O’Neal discuss how grief inspired the IGYB program after a sudden rash of suicides and overdoses in the restaurant industry hit Sacramento hard in late 2018…
As fans around the world Tuesday mark what would have been the 63rd birthday of celebrity chef and TV host Anthony Bourdain, organizers of a grassroots movement in Sacramento restaurants are expanding their efforts to foster a kitchen culture that supports the mental health of its workers. Head chef Patrick…
It’s been a year since news broke of Anthony Bourdain’s passing on June 8. Today, the celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian should be celebrating his 62nd birthday. Both dates stir up emotions for a lot of people, but for us who enjoy the hospitality profession, it conjures an unsettling reminder…
After a series of high-profile suicides last year, one restaurant owner in Sacramento, California, decided to confront a problem plaguing kitchens around the country. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment and often low wages can take its toll on workers’ mental health. His peer-to-peer counseling and support program, “I Got Your Back,”…
Ashish Alfred, a rising star in the Washington, D.C, food scene, opens up to TODAY’s Craig Melvin about overcoming drug and alcohol addiction and becoming one of the country’s hottest up-and-coming restaurateurs. Check out the full Today Show story.
A 2015 study ranks the hospitality and food industry highest among 19 industries for illicit drug use and 3rd highest for heavy alcohol use. Sacramento Chef Patrick Mulvaney and more...
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