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Hosted by marketing consultant Holly Formosa, The Growth Edit dives into the ideas, strategies and stories driving Australia’s food, wine and tourism industries forward.From building brands and shaping service culture to navigating DTC, digital and events, each episode offers clear thinking, sharp insight and real-world advice from people who have actually done it.If you are a winery, restaurant, venue or tourism operator looking to grow in a more meaningful way, this is your edit.
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Signup to Generate a PitchHosted by marketing consultant Holly Formosa, The Growth Edit dives into the ideas, strategies and stories driving Australia’s food, wine and tourism industries forward. From building brands and shaping service culture to navigating DTC, digital and events, each episode offers clear thinking, sharp insight and real-world advice from people who have actually done it.
The Growth Edit is hosted by Holly Formosa Consulting. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Ep 21: Finding the Story with Sofia Levin" (12 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Ep 20: Wineries Worth Flying for with Sarah Myers" (21 September 2026, 25 minutes), and "Ep 19: State of Spirits with Sebastian Raeburn" (9 September 2026, 29 minutes).
The Growth Edit publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for The Growth Edit is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Growth Edit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Growth Edit's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Growth Edit are Restaurants, Beverages, Brewing & Distilling and Hotels & Lodging. The Growth Edit has a business audience.
Holly Formosa Consulting hosts The Growth Edit, a business podcast with 20 episodes published.
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The Growth Edit
"It's humanity. It's often got very little to do with the food. Food is just where they've ended up." Sofia Levin has been writing about food and travel in Melbourne for more than 15 years, and she's now one of the four...
"You think about your own choices when you're thinking about where to go... and a lot of the decision making is about the cuisine, isn't it?" Sarah Myers is CEO of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, a membership...
"Anyone can start a hundred million dollar spirit brand. There is no single decision in that process that is hard to make. The problem is that there are hundreds of thousands of decisions, and it's incredibly hard to...
The single most common mistake I see isn't a bad campaign or a dodgy website. It's businesses reaching for the wrong type of outside help at the wrong time.There are basically three types of people you can bring in to...
<p>Leadership gets thrown around a lot in hospitality. But what does it mean when you're running the floor, managing the team, and trying to grow a business at the same time?</p><p>Angie Bradbury has spent three decades...
Leadership gets thrown around a lot in hospitality. But what does it mean when you're running the floor, managing the team, and trying to grow a business at the same time? Angie Bradbury has spent three decades working...
<p>This week I'm joined by Christine Pietersz, paid ads strategist and founder of Seed & Story, for a practical conversation about Meta ads for food and wine businesses. We cover why boosting a post is rarely a real...
<p>If you think your Instagram followers are your community… this episode might change your mind.</p><p>I’m joined by Tresna Lee, co-owner of Gemini Wine Bar and one of the most experienced community builders in...
<p>What does it really take to run a successful bar in today’s market?</p><p>In the first episode of Season Two of The Growth Edit, Holly Formosa sits down with Jason Williams from House Made Hospitality in Sydney to...
<p>🎯 Are you really ready for e-commerce? Book your FREE growth call now → https://www.hollyformosa.com/contact</p><p>In this end-of-year episode, Holly Formosa answers one of the most common questions winery and...
<p>In this episode of the Growth Edit, Holly Formosa delves into the often-overlooked six-week window between mid-December and late January. </p><p>Discover why this period is crucial for businesses in the food, wine...
Episode #11
<p>How the Good Food Guide is Shaping Australia’s Dining Story with Emma Breheny</p><p>In this episode, Holly chats with Emma Breheny, Co-Editor of the Good Food Guide, about how the publication continues to shape...
<p>What does the next decade of tourism in Victoria really look like?</p><p>In this episode of The Growth Edit, I’m joined by Julian, Research and Insights Lead at Visit Victoria, to unpack the data shaping the state’s...
<p>Fresh from Milan, where he picked up Two Knives at The Best Chef Awards 2025, Zennon Wijlens — Co-Owner and Executive Chef of Paris Butter, Auckland — joins Holly to talk creativity, ego and collaboration in one of...
<p>Most food, wine, and hospitality businesses do not choose to waste time or money on marketing; it happens when you are reacting instead of planning.</p><p>In this episode, Holly unpacks The Real Cost of Not Having a...
Episode #6
<p>In this conversation, Holly Formosa and AI expert Julie Fenwick explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the food, wine, and hospitality sectors. They discuss practical applications of AI, from...
Episode #5
<p>Feeling burnt out by social media? In this session I share the practical hacks I use with food, wine and tourism businesses to take the pressure off while still getting results.</p><p>You’ll learn how to:</p>Shift...
<p>In this conversation, Holly Formosa interviews Katrina Butler, the Head of Tasting at Halliday Wine Companion. They discuss Katrina's role, the wine tasting and scoring process, the importance of submissions from...
<p>In this episode, I’m joined by food writer and hospitality lifer Richard Cornish to dig deep into what really makes a venue resonate … and why so many places miss the mark.</p><p>With over 30 years spent inside...
<p>In this episode, I cover strategies for standing out in a saturated marketplace, particularly in the food, wine, and hospitality industries. We talk about the importance of clarity, focus, and differentiation over...
Recent guests on The Growth Edit. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
General Manager of Audience and Marketing, Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia
Founder of Ironclad Underwriting Mastery Program, Youth Build/Build Up & Financial Freedom Coach for Ensley Community Schools
Head of Tasting and General Manager, Halliday Wine Companion
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