Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchMike Deitemeyer, Executive Vice President, Rockbridge Holdings, interviewed by David Kong
In this interview, Mike reveals how venturing into unfamiliar territory helped him build a solid foundation, and his experience working with the Rowling family who acquired and transformed Omni Hotel…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Lisa Lombardo, President, ARK Holdings Group, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Lisa shares how she earned her reputation as a "serial connector of people" in building her own relationships and expanding the networks of others. She discusses how being an advocate for the indust…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Leslie Hale, President & CEO of RLJ Lodging, interviewed by David Kong
As the 2023 Chairperson of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Leslie reflects on the key inflection points of her career journey holding senior positions at Goldman Sachs and GE. She comments …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Leslie Ng, Vice Chairman, Waramaug Hospitality, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Having led numerous large hotel transactions and deal teams, Leslie shares his incredible career journey and his current venture, which started as a hobby that grew into a 35-hotel investment vehicle…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
W. Chris Green, President, Humanitarian Hotels interviewed by Lan Elliott
Chris shares how he evolved from a hard charging, P&L-focused manager into an inspiring leader, whose staff would “follow him into battle.” He shares his discovery that when he stopped looking at th…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Davonne Reaves, Founder of Vesterr & The Vonne Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Davonne shares how she went from a front desk agent to being one of the youngest female hotel owners. She explains the elements she considered in building her unique personal brand. Davonne discuss…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Kendra Plummer, Founder, Elise Capital, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Determined to become a hotel owner from a young age, Kendra shares her career journey to hotel ownership and how her company, Elise Capital, empowers and educates women and other underrepresented gro…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Stacy Silver, President of Silver Hospitality Group, interviewed by David Kong
Stacy shares her career journey and key factors that contributed to her success. She shares her approach to challenges, and also an example of rebounding from a major setback. We discuss networking,…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Global Brand Leader, Hampton, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Shruti discusses the importance of self-care and the approach which works for her. She shares tips on advocating for yourself and for overcoming obstacles and tackling risks, both of which she views …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts interviewed by David Kong, DEI Advisors
In this episode, Geoff Ballotti, President and CEO, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, shares his journey from dishwasher to CEO of one the largest hotel companies in the world. He reflects on the key inflect…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago