Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFran Kiradjian, Founder & CEO of BLLA, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Fran shares her journey in hospitality including the launch of TIEWN and BLLA, both now very impactful industry organizations. She talks about the critical importance of public speaking skills, havi…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Krissy Gathright Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Krissy shares her journey into hospitality, culminating in the c-suite as well as public company board seats. She talks about how to start and then grow the critical skill of public speaking and how…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Julienne Smith, Former CDO, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Julienne shares her personal journey to the c-suite, with initial stops in the tech world and construction and real estate, then landing in the hospitality industry. She discusses how pros and cons l…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Lalia Rach, Founder Rach Enterprises, interviewed by David Kong
Dr. Rach shares highlights of her Amazon Best Seller "Managing The Book on You" including the need to communicate who we have become, advocating for self, correcting first impressions, embracing our …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Terri Haack, Managing Director, Wild Dunes Resort, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Terri shares her path to leadership and the role her family played in developing her character and career journey. She talks about the importance of leading with kindness first, her strategies for d…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Sloan Dean, CEO Emeritus, Remington Hotels interviewed by David Kong
Sloan became CEO at the age of 38. In this interview, he talks about factors contributing to his success and his advice to his younger self. Sloan also discusses leading with empathy and his persona…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Pat Pacious, President & CEO, Choice Hotels International, interviewed by David Kong
Pat shares his background and the contributing factors to his success at Choice Hotels International. He talks about his approach to challenges and advice to his younger self. Pat also touches on the…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Kevin Jacobs, Chief Financial Officer & President, Global Development, Hilton, interviewed by Lan El
In this episode, we discuss how Kevin’s intellectual curiosity and efforts to develop skills that made him valuable to his companies helped advance his career. He shares the stories of why he left H…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Dorraine Lallani, Board Member, Red Roof Inns, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Dorraine talks about her unexpected path into the hotel industry, why it's so important for women to advocate for themselves, and how she overcomes obstacles when faced with challenges. She also dis…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Tina Burnett, Former Chief Development Officer, G6 Hospitality Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Tina shares her path from assistant at G6 to the c-suite at the same company 24 years later. She discusses the mentors and champions who supported her along the way, how she advocates for herself, a…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago