Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTim Hentschel, Co-Founder & CEO, HotelPlanner, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Tim always wanted to be an entrepreneur and worked his way into the hotel and restaurant business starting as a dishwasher and doing every job in a hotel starting at the age of fourteen. He found his…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Louis Zameryka, CoFounder & Chief Commerical Officer, Alively, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Influenced at an early age by his experience at the family annual vacation spot in the Poconos, Lou knew he wanted to be part of the travel and hospitality industry. Taking a different path than his …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Robert Sullivan, President & Chief Commercial Officer, NorthStar Travel Group, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Robert's early career was influenced by several mergers and acquisitions that had him quickly gain experience in the travel industry. He was fortunate to encounter many champions and mentors who cros…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Steven Shapiro, Director, Hospitality & Tourism Law Program, American University, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Steven shares how his curiosity and connection with people help him develop relationships and how many of those relationships then end up serving as mentors and champions to others. He shares how his…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Jyoti Sarolia, President & CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Jyoti shares the skills she's developed and the relationships she's built through her service on industry boards and associations. She discusses the important roles her mentors have played in her car…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Matt Hostetler, Chief Development Officer, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Matt discusses the leadership lessons he learned through youth sports and fraternity involvement as a precursor to his executive roles. He shares the role mentors and champions have played on his pa…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Michelle Woodley, President, Preferred Travel interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Michelle Woodley’s career journey to President of Preferred Travel, has been guided by her passion for hospitality and believing in being true to herself and her beliefs. Her experience as a trainer…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Patricia Huska, Chief People Officer, AMEX GBT, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Patricia believes it is important that you know yourself, your values, and beliefs so that you can always be your authentic self. . A career driven by a meaningful mission, purpose and values has a …
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
DeShaun Wise Porter, Vice President, Strategic Pathways and Recognition, Hilton interviewed
DeShaun shares the story behind a role that inspired her to taken on every challenge that provides an opportunity to grow and hone a new skill. She also shares how she builds high-performing teams a…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Carla Murray, Former President, U.S. Western Region, Full Service MxM, Marriott Int'l, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Carla shares the turning point in her career, and how her champions have encouraged her to take calculated risks. She explains what she learned in the course of two company mergers, how she prepares…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago