HEALTHIER HOSPITALITY: WHY MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS IN THE INDUSTRY

The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Daniel Chin, hospitality veteran and General Manager of Raising the Bar Foundation, to discuss his incredible journey from a racetrack bartender in Wollongong to spearheading a mental health movement in the hospitality industry.

Daniel shares how his early experiences with poor leadership could have ended his career before it even started—but instead, he used them as fuel to build a community-driven initiative that supports mental well-being in hospitality. From founding Barstool Brothers, a grassroots men’s mental health group, to launching Healthier Hospitality, an education program tackling workplace stress, Daniel’s mission is transforming lives across NSW and beyond.

Tune in to hear how collaboration with NSW Health and the State Government is helping deliver vital mental health support to venues, and why hospitality businesses must take proactive steps to care for their teams. If you’re passionate about leadership, resilience, and the future of hospitality, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!