Quick Lift: Lead Loudly, Build Slowly
In this Quick Lift episode, we spotlight the standout moments from our interview with Satyne Doner, Associate Editor of Women in Restaurant Leadership at QSR and FSR magazines. Satyne isn’t just writing about industry change—she’s actively leading it by building a national platform that uplifts and connects women across the restaurant world.
We’ll dive into three powerful takeaways you can put into action today—whether you're launching your own group, building authentic connections, or just figuring out how to lead from where you are. These micro-moments pack macro-impact.
This less than 10-minute lift is your invitation to get clear, get bold, and get going—with actionable takeaways you can use right now to live louder and lead better.
Satyne Doner
Associate Editor
Satyne Doner is the Associate Editor of Women in Restaurant Leadership at QSR and FSR magazines, two of the restaurant industry's leading trade publications within the WTWH Media portfolio of award-winning brands.
Since February 2023, Satyne has interned with QSR and FSR magazines, dedicating herself to understanding and covering the vast restaurant landscape and the many stories it encompasses. She attended the inaugural NextGen Restaurant Summit/QSR Evolution Conference in 2023 and the Women in Restaurant Leadership Summit in 2024, which were vital learning experiences that prepared her for her full-time role. In her current position, she fearlessly leads the Women in Restaurant Leadership platform, working to elevate, educate, and empower women in the industry.
Satyne lives in sunny Tampa Bay, Florida, with her retired racehorse, Hurricane, and her black cat, Darth Vader. She is a staunch supporter of thoroughbred aftercare programs and credits her integrity, grit, empathy, and stellar work ethic to her experience as an equestrian. Additionally, she enjoys collecting books, writing creatively, and exploring the outdoors.