In this episode of the Global Denmark Podcast, we have the pleasure of presenting a fascinating conversation as co-host Thomas Mulhern and Brian Woodward talk to Managing Director for the MAD-Academy, Melina Shannon-DiPietro. The MAD-Academy is a Copenhagen-based educational institution that trains professionals in more sustainable business practices and effective leadership within the hospitality industry.
In this episode, we talk about how Melina helps change the industry by bridging the gap between cooking and leading organizations. We learn about the importance of connecting with nature, the green transition, The Nordic Food model, diversity in learning, as well as Melina’s background and much more.
What is the MAD Academy?
Bridging the gap in a sustainable way
Challenging the status quo
Leadership and the green transition
Connecting with nature
The role of the chef - diversity in learning
Melina's background
Lesson to and from Denmark
Book recommendations
Closing comments
CiC 127: ZINE Fest
CiC News round up 15.10.21
CiC News round up 8.10.21
CiC 126: Insight into Danish Politics
CiC News round up 1.10.2
CiC 125: Back from Break
CiC 124: Bongo & Pusk
CiC 123: Coming to the Nordics
CiC 122: Falck 2025
CiC 121: Sankthans
CiC 120: Friluftsliv
CiC 119: A human in Copenhagen
CiC 118: Gro Spiseri
Digital Empowerment - Louise Overgaard
CiC 117: Peech
Creative Denmark - Majken Kalhave
CiC 116: Sun Creature
CiC 115: Scandi Talk
CiC 114: Hot Meat
CiC 113: Dungeons & Danish
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