Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPaul Cash, General Counsel, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Paul discusses his journey from newspaper boy to general counsel of Wyndham with stops in Germany and a large New York City firm along the way. He shares the leadership lessons he learned from living…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Emily Goldfischer, Founder of Hertelier, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Emily shares her journey from her roles in public relations to the Founder of Hertelier, an online news platform inspiring women working in the hotel industry. She discusses the important lessons she…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Alison Taylor, (Retired) Chief Customer Officer, American Airlines Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Alison is a risk taker who believes you should be part of the solution and seek to uplift people in your daily life. Alison is a true globalist and has lived in many countries and has always sought …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Peter Strebel, President, Americas, RateGain, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Peter talks about how he discovered his passion for the hotel industry at an early age and how that passion has powered his success. He identifies the important factors of success and the lessons he…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Monika Nerger, Global CIO of Mandarin Oriental, interviewed by David Kong
Monika is the Global CIO of Mandarin Oriental. In this interview, she shares her career journey in a field traditionally dominated by men. She reveals her learnings from setbacks and her approach to …
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Talene Staab, Brand Leader, Home2 Suites by Hilton interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Talene shares her path to leadership and why her lateral moves were not only necessary but also had the greatest impact on her trajectory, as well as how she adapts to leading a team she previously s…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Harry Thaliwal, CEO of Cross Hotels & Resorts, interviewed by David Kong
Harry shares the pivotal moments of his career journey that led to his success. He talks frankly about the disappointments and setbacks in his career and the lessons learned. We discuss the importanc…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Marina MacDonald, Former Chief Marketing Officer, Red Roof, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Marina shares her story from executive assistant to the GM of her first hotel to chief marketing officer of a global brand. She credits being comfortable getting uncomfortable, taking risks, having i…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Teague Hunter, President & CEO, Hunter Hotel Advisors Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Teague talks about his entry into the family business, his style of leadership, and how he builds and develops the talented team around him. He shares how taking a risk at the start of the pandemic h…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives, Red Roof, interviewed by David Kong
Lina shares her learnings from leading over 1000 people on their journey to Kailash, and her experience being a pioneer in women hotel ownership 20 some years ago. She discusses her passion in servin…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago