Maria Arpa
This week…
Creating Change Through Compassion
With..
Rosie Brown
In this inspiring episode of All Things Conflict, I sit down with Rosie Brown, co-CEO of COOK, the beloved food brand known for its delicious home-cooked frozen meals but also for its bold commitment to social justice and purpose driven business. With more than 112 retail outlets across the UK, COOK has become a leader in demonstrating how companies can blend commercial success with meaningful social impact.
A Workplace Where People Can Thrive
Rosie shares her deep passion for building happy, healthy workplaces where people feel valued and supported. At the heart of COOK’s ethos is the belief that business can be a force for good, and nowhere is this clearer than in their groundbreaking Raw Talent Programme.
The Raw Talent Programme: Transforming Lives
Created to help individuals who face barriers to employment, those with backgrounds of prison, homelessness, or mental health challenges, the Raw Talent Programme offers meaningful opportunities to rebuild confidence, skills, and stability. Rosie discusses how this initiative has reshaped lives, strengthened the company culture, and demonstrated what’s possible when businesses choose inclusion over exclusion.
Roots in Compassion and Community
Rosie also opens up about her upbringing in a Christian household, where compassion and community service were woven into everyday life. These values continue to guide her leadership. She speaks powerfully about the need for healing and rehabilitation within the justice system, and how companies can actively participate in that effort.
🔑 Key Topics in This Episode
- COOK’s mission, values, and purpose
- The life-changing impact of the Raw Talent Programme
- Helping people overcome barriers to employment
- Building community and genuine relationships at work
- Real stories of transformation, confidence, and healing
If you’re passionate about the intersection of business, community, and social impact, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Tune in to discover how COOK and leaders like Rosie Brown are reshaping what it means to run a truly responsible, and deeply human business.
Dialogue Road Map 2026
I’m looking for a specific, small group of people to work with for the next round of my flagship training, Dialogue Road Map, in 2026.
Here’s who I’m looking for:
- You want to develop a personal and practical toolkit for navigating internal and external conflict with grace and precision in order to make better decisions.
- You lead people in an established business or as part of a portfolio.
- You have organisational responsibilities which may include competing priorities across a range of stakeholders.
- You have some understanding of customer service.
- You are willing to implement and apply this methodology after completing the training, either in private practice or within an organisation.
- You can commit to travelling to London for four in-person training modules (12 days total) and 8 sessions online across 2026.
- You can dedicate approximately 4 hours per month to ongoing practice and supervision throughout 2026.
- You’re willing to invest in tools that will last a lifetime.
If this sounds like you (or even if you check most of the boxes) reply to my email or sign up below and tell me a bit about your current situation, your community, and how my training may be able to help you.
We’ll be selecting participants over the next few weeks.
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