Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDavid Kong, Founder, It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
In this interview, David tells his story as an immigrant, how he progressed up the ladder to become the CEO of one of the largest hotel companies in the world, and how he intends to use his time duri…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Seema Jain, Founder & CEO, Seva Global Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Seema shares how she took a hotel revenue management sales strategy and turned it next into a hotel brand career and now an entrepreneurial venture. She discusses her love of public speaking, priorit…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Dorothy Dowling, Managing Director, Horwath HTL, interviewed by David Kong
Dorothy is a much-admired and accomplished leader in the hospitality industry. In this episode, she shares her career journey and some of the key factors that contributed to her success. We discuss …
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Chip Rogers, Former President & CEO AHLA, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
Chip Rogers shares his path from entrepreneur to senator to hospitality industry executive. He shares his strategies for managing his love of and commitments to his career and his family, how he iden…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Stephanie Linnartz, Former President, Marriott International, interviewed by Lan Elliott
The first woman appointed President of a major hotel brand, Stephanie shares her spectacular career journey at Marriott International, and how surrounding herself with diverse teams has been one of t…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG interviewed by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Elie shares the 6 attributes he looks for in leaders - one of them is joy! – and how mastering the skill of persuasion is essential to your career. He discusses the importance of successful companie…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Allison Reid, Former Chief Growth Officer, Aimbridge Hospitality interviewed by Lan Elliott
Allison shares the 4 questions that help her build teams, which has lead to happier, more productive team members. She explains why she avoids the jealousy, drama and comparisons that often swirl in…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Justin Knight, CEO, Apple Hospitality REIT & Chair, AHLA, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Justin discusses what he looks for in building a great team, how he evaluates and overcomes obstacles, and the importance of building relationships which then develop your network. He also shares ho…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Andrea Foster, Executive Vice President, Development, MindClick, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
Andrea shares how her commitment to service has led her to volunteering with industry associations and non-profits, which have also helped develop her leadership skills. She discusses how she tackle…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Andrea Belfanti, CEO, International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) interviewed by Lan Elliott, DEI Advisors
Andrea shares how she handles those negative voices we all have in our heads and offers specific advice on creating inclusive workplaces. When dealing with a challenge, she describes how she thinks …
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago