Nathan Toleman: Purpose, Profit & Hospitality Leadership

What happens when one of Australia’s most successful café creators trades profit for purpose? In this inspiring episode, Michelle sits down with Nathan Toleman , founder of Melbourne’s Mulberry Group —the visionary behind Top Paddock, Higher Ground, and The Kettle Black. Nathan shares how he transformed his hospitality empire into a purpose-driven movement through the Common Ground Project , a social enterprise connecting food, community, and sustainability. Discover how he built iconic venues, redefined café culture, and created long-term impact beyond the plate. In this episode, Michelle and Nathan unpack: How to lead with purpose in hospitality The business systems behind café profitability Turning passion into sustainable impact The future of leadership, wellbeing, and AI in hospitality Whether you’re a business owner, leader, or creative visionary, this episode will inspire you to align your success with something greater. Learn more about Common Ground Project → https://www.commongroundproject.com.au/ Work with Nathan via Mulberry Partners → https://mulberrypartners.com.au/ Subscribe to Michelle’s newsletter for leadership and service excellence insights → https://www.michellepascoe.com/blog Discover more episodes with leading entrepreneurs and hospitality innovators → https://www.michellepascoe.com/The-Michelle-Pascoe-Hospitality-Podcast

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