Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi

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Dirkjan Hupkes

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In Women Disrupting Tech, host Dirkjan Hupkes gives the mic to women building bold tech companies. Each week, a founder shares how she tackles big challenges like climate, healthcare and inequality, and what it takes to lead. Their stories spark ideas, open doors, and show what’s possible when more women lead in tech. Whether you’re a founder, future entrepreneur, or someone who wants to see more women at the table, this show is for you. New episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. Subscribe now and join the growing force of women disrupting tech.

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Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi | Ep. 126

Women Disrupting Tech

1 hour 5 minutes 3 seconds

2 weeks ago

Permissionless Inclusion, One Meal at a Time with Yasmina Khababi | Ep. 126

Yasmina Khababi runs Freshtable, a social impact catering company that creates meaningful jobs for highly skilled former refugees by matching their original expertise with new opportunities in the hospitality industry. One meal at a time, she connects sustainability, inclusion, and food accessibility.

In this episode you will learn how she built this without investors, how she protects her mind as a sanctuary, and how inclusion in tech can become powerful when you stop waiting for permission.

We talk about:
00:00 - Introduction to FreshTable and Its Mission
02:48 - Connecting Climate Change and Refugee Issues
05:52 - The FreshTable Business Model and Its Values
08:50 - Empowering Refugees Through Work and Education
12:05 - Geographical Luck and Its Impact on Opportunity
14:56 - Facilitating Change: The Role of FreshTable
17:50 - Accreditation and Career Advancement for Refugees
20:52 - Diversity vs. Inclusion in the Workplace
24:00 - The Vision for a Sustainable Future
26:53 - The Role of the FreshTable Foundation
29:38 - Creating a Safe Space for Feedback
33:24 - Servant leadership and safe spaces
39:14 - Mindset as a Sanctuary
45:26 - The Art of Letting Go
53:05 - Rest as a Right, Not a Reward
55:02 - The Role of Men in Promoting Inclusion

Yasmina’s story is a reminder that inclusion is not mere theory; it is a practice. It is how you lead, rest, and let others grow.

Connect with Yasmina Khababi on LinkedIn.

Read about the magic moment, practical takeaways for founders, and my notes to self on the Women Disrupting Tech blog.

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