Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAnu Saxena, President and Global Head, Hilton Supply Management interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Anu discusses how she found her path into hospitality through management consulting and how she was inspired by leadership dedication and corporate culture in making that career decision. She shares…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Chip Conley, Founder, Modern Elder Academy interviewed by Lan Elliott
Chip has an incredibly broad network, but more than that, he’s been described as a Social Alchemist, someone who can engage his network in a way that’s transformative for them. He shares how he deve…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Peggy Berg, (Retired) Founder, Castell Project interviewed by Lan Elliott
Peggy shares how she overcame adversity to become the first women elected to PKF Consulting’s partnership as well as the surprising (for some!) P.I.E. elements for success and advice for introverts. …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Melissa Maher, CEO & Founder, Pinnacle Enterprises Group, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Melissa Maher, who has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer for Fortune 500 Expedia Group, shares her persona…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Kaye Chon, Dean and Chair Professor, Hong Kong Polytec University interviewed by David Kong
Dr. Chon, Dean and Chair Professor of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, shares his career journey ascending to his current role and how he transformed t…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Abby Murtagh, Area Vice President, Hilton, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Abby discusses how authenticity and kindness together are where real power comes from. She talks about how she was able to reopen the resort and quickly fill almost every open position by first esta…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Amy Jakubowski, Principal & Managing Director, Pierre-Yves Rochon
As the first woman to lead PYR’s hospitality design practice in Chicago, Amy shares her journey, which began as a first-generation college student, and how leaning into discomfort and saying yes to o…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Michelle Russen, Cal State San Bernardino & Dr. Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, FIU
Based on Dr. Russen’s recent research on DEI in the hospitality industry, these distinguished professors from hospitality programs discuss the importance of first creating an inclusive culture, so di…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Ashli Johnson, Founder, Hospitality Hued
Ashli discusses having a plan for your career and how to find your voice and advocate for yourself. As the inaugural Executive Director of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership at …
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Juliette Boone, Managing Director and Co-Founder, AETHOS Consulting Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Juliette Boone is the managing director and co-founder of an executive recruiting firm. In this episode, Juliette shares her advice for those looking to advance their careers. She also gives pointers…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago