Making Black History in Hotel Ownership with Davonne Reaves
Serial entrepreneur Davonne Reaves gets real on hotel ownership, goal setting and balancing work with being a single mom.
Feb 10, 2024


Putting Out Fires: Denise Luna, General Manager, Virgin Hotels, New York
Volunteer firefighter, mother, dog lover and the new General Manager of the Virgin Hotels New York flagship hotel. Meet Denise!
Feb 3, 2024


How to Move On After Being Passed Over
Want to know how to handle rejection? Expert Kate Buhler shares her tips on how to deal with being passed over for promotions.
Jan 14, 2024


Navigating Housekeeping Leadership in Turbulent Times: Liliya Vasilyeva’s Trailblazing Path
Housekeeping–the heart of the house–has been challenged by the pandemic and labor shortages. Liliya Vasilyeva shares 7 leadership insights.
Dec 22, 2023


How to Get Jobs Created for You: Brittney Jones, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Raines
Ever wish you could create the perfect job for yourself? Brittney Jones has done it! She shares her secrets for climbing the ladder.
Nov 13, 2023


Adrienne Kautzman Andrews on Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Hospitality Finance
When Adrienne leaned in to her affinity for risk, she discovered her ideal career. Now she is encouraging other women to follow her.
Oct 18, 2023


Elizabeth Wolff, a Pillar of the Lodging Conference, Shares Her Story of Family and Hospitality
We get the inside scoop on the evolution of The Lodging Conference with Elizabeth "Liz" Wolff.
Oct 13, 2023


5 biggest lessons I've learned in my 5-years of owning and operating Wanderstay Hospitality Group
Entrepreneur Deidre Mathis shares lessons from her five year journey of hotel ownership.
Oct 9, 2023


Navigating Differences: The Journey and Wisdom of Laura Lee Blake, President & CEO at AAHOA
Laura Lee Blake shares the lessons she's learned along the path to running, AAHOA, the largest group of hotel owners in the USA.
Oct 5, 2023


Getting 100 Times Closer to Your Brand: Whitney Knight, Homewood Suites by Hilton
Inspired by a podcast about Waffle House, Whitney Knight set out on a 100 hotel journey to better understand her brand and customer.
Oct 3, 2023


Guiding Lights: Julie Arrowsmith, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality
From crunching numbers in the corporate world to leading G6 Hospitality as CEO, Julie Arrowsmith is shining a light for women to follow.
Oct 2, 2023


Lessons from Latina Hospitality Leaders for Hispanic Heritage Month
Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month by shining a light on Latina leaders in hospitality!
Sep 15, 2023


Pivot Queen: How Amy Read Scaled and Sold her Start-up Techsembly to Sabre
Amy Read left her corporate gig ten years ago and has scaled and sold three start-ups. Find out how.
Sep 13, 2023


Desislava “Desi” Petkova, Executive Housekeeper, Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
In celebration of International Housekeepers Week, we chat with Desi Petkova, Executive Housekeeper at Hyatt Regency London -- The Churchill
Sep 4, 2023


Eva Mount on the Opening of The BoTree Hotel in London
The highly anticipated opening of the BoTree will happen on September 15 in London. We get the scoop from the woman in charge, Eva Mount!
Aug 30, 2023


7 Lessons from the Field: Amberle Bryant, Area Director of Operations, Sonesta Hotels
Amberle Bryant worked her way up in sales to become a GM and now oversees multiple properties for Sonesta. She shares 7 important lessons.
Aug 9, 2023


Seizing Opportunities: Katy Reynolds, Senior Vice President, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
Katy credits her 20 year tenure with JLL Hotels & Hospitality to her ability to seize opportunities. She shares advice from her career.
Jul 24, 2023


Bringing Sustainability to Istanbul: Ayşe Zeynep Sezerel, Owner, No11 Hotel
Growing up with a restauranteur father and realtor mother, it seems logical Ayşe would venture into hospitality. Her story is inspiring!
Jul 13, 2023


What Happens When You Leave Your Comfort Zone: Deborah Wigardt, Villa Inkognito
Getting restless, Deborah took a chance that took her out of her comfort zone and into a role she loves at Villa Inkognito in Oslo.
Jul 3, 2023


Loving the Climb: Lina Patel, Director, Strategic Franchise Initiatives at Red Roof
Taking on a new role with Red Roof leading franchise initiatives, Lina Patel shares her goals for increasing diversity in hotel ownership.
May 17, 2023


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