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 Rowl…
3 years 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. …
3 years 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 senio…
3 years 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 …
3 years 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 share…
3 years 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 bu…
3 years 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…
3 years 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 rebou…
3 years 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 obst…
3 years, 1 month 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 comp…
3 years, 1 month ago