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

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