Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSarah Dinger, EVP Franchise Operations, My Place Hotels Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Sarah shares the profound impact mentors have had on her journey and how that led to her becoming employee #1 of a new hotel brand, emphasizing that taking risks is the path to great rewards. She dis…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Ho Kwon Ping, Founder and Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings, Interviewed by David Kong
Mr. Ho Kwon Ping (KP) shares his fascinating career journey starting as a journalist and eventually transitioning to the hotel industry. We discuss the inspiration behind his innovative concepts from…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Mary Li, Founder and CEO, Atlas, interviewed by David Kong
Mary Li is a visionary entrepreneur and icon in the airline industry. In this interview, she shares her career journey and important lessons in entrepreneurship. She offers advice on leadership, taki…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Janine Williams, Chief Marketing Officer, Quantipath, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Janine shares her journey from English major to first time CEO. She discusses developing new skills and how she effectively uses LinkedIn. Janine talks about how the strength of the human spirit and …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Katherine Lugar, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Hilton, Interviewed by David Kong
Katherine shares highlights and lessons from her impressive career journey and comments on her approach to challenges. We discuss tips on networking, taking risks and achieving work life harmony. She…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Ted Teng, Former President & CEO, The Leading Hotels of the World, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Ted shares why leaving bosses who didn’t support him advanced his career, and he discusses ontology, a program of self-discovery, which helps him to better understand others and reduce drama in the w…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, Dept. Chair, Hospitality & Tourism Management, University of Maryland
Erinn shares how involvement in an association taught her about true leadership and the importance of increasing listening skills and developing patience. She also explains why learning her bosses’ …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Nina Kleaveland, Co-Founder & CEO, Lanyard and Founder, Female Founders in Hospitality
Nina explains why women leaders shouldn’t be defined by the traits that define male leaders, and how she motivates herself to attend networking events. She shares the goals she set early on to impro…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Harry Javer, Founder & President, The Lodging Conference Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Harry shares how concert and event production experience led to founding The Lodging Conference. He discusses evaluating risk and how overcoming each challenge prepares him for the next challenge. Ha…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Noreen Henry, Chief Revenue Officer, Sojern, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Noreen shares how she intentionally created her path to leadership through continuous learning, taking risks, and developing trusted relationships. She talks about advocating for yourself and overcom…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago