Pandemic Pivots: The Story of Cuiline with CEO Tamar Lowell
When international travel ground to a halt, Tamar knew she would have to completely change her business model to survive.
Dec 17, 2021


Creating the Caribbean Dream: Patricia Affonso Dass, CEO and Group GM Ocean Hotels, Barbados
A native to the islands, warm hospitality has always been in her blood. Patricia shares her Caribbean career journey.
Nov 30, 2021


From Drag Shows to Speed Dating–GM Sherry Abedi Brings the Buzz to Viceroy Hotels
Sherry worked her way up through all hotel departments and credits her variety of experience to her success.
Nov 24, 2021


9 Questions with Kristina Snaith-Lense on Running the Design-Driven Upper House Hotel in Hong Kong
Inspired by her late grandfather, Kristina shares what drew her to hospitality and how she worked her way up to GM.
Nov 10, 2021


Her Path to Hotel Ownership: Angel Johnson
After 20 years dabbling in RE as a side-hustle to an IT career, Angel is now a hotel investor. Read about her journey to hotel ownership.
Oct 20, 2021


Can't Spell Hero without HER: Michelle Walder, C Card Creator & Director of Operations, NOMAD London
Inspired by her own experiences battling Hodgkin's lymphoma twice, Michelle created the C Card to help cancer patients and their carers.
Oct 11, 2021


Operations Goddess: Dana Pellicano, VP, Global/US & Canada F&B, Marriott International
You've likely enjoyed a meal overseen by Dana Pellicano, head of F&B for Marriott. Read about her fascinating career journey.
Oct 8, 2021


First Job POV: A Whole World Behind Closed Doors
Maria shares her thoughts about guest service starting her first job with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Sep 27, 2021


What it's Like to Run the World's Largest Hotel Data Company: Amanda Hite, STR
Leading STR through international growth, acquisition by CoStar for $450 million in 2019, and now the pandemic...she's a warrior, wife, mom.
Aug 26, 2021


Connie Wang, Managing Director, Hotel Figueroa
Feminist and passionate hotelier, Connie caught the hospitality fever at a local inn, graduated from Cornell, worked her way up and up!
Jul 15, 2021


5 Wellness Trends in Luxury Hotel Operations with Liv Gussing Burgess
Liv started as a butler at the St. Regis in NYC, then she helped build Aman. We tap her expertise on what's next for luxury and wellness
Jun 30, 2021


Lodging Legend: Valerie Ferguson, Regional General Manager, Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World
Literal legend in the industry, Val has led the way not only for women but for all people of color...opening doors and shattering ceilings.
Jun 26, 2021


Petra Deuter, new CEO of HV Hospitality
Born in Chicago to German immigrants, Petra's career has taken her around the globe. She's gone from airlines to hotels, now a CEO.
Jun 15, 2021


Olympian to CEO: Carrie Englert Zimmerman
From the balance beam to the board room, Carrie Englert Zimmerman, has used her athletic excellence to achieve success as an entrepreneur.
Jun 11, 2021


Can't Spell Hero Without HER: Macarena San Martin
From collecting litter to caring for elderly neighbors, Macarena did her best to help her community during the last year.
Jun 4, 2021


Wellness Woman: Diana Stobo, Entrepreneur & Owner, The Retreat Costa Rica
Intuition has guided entrepreneur Diana Stobo in making the best deicions in her career, including purchasing the land for The Retreat.
May 31, 2021


Alpa Patel, Founder & CEO of Spaceez
Trying to help her father update his motel in Texas led Alpa to build an innovative design firm, but she first had to build her self-esteem.
May 17, 2021


Eco-minded: Undraa Buyannemekh, President, Nomadic Expeditions & Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia
Spending her summers with nomadic grandparents in Mongolia, Undraa's life has come full circle as president of the lux Three Camel Lodge.
May 7, 2021


Joanne Taylor-Stagg, General Manager, The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences, London
As a girl in South Africa, Joanne loved five-star afternoon tea with her granny Sue. Now she's GM of London's glam Athenaeum Hotel.
May 4, 2021


Part 3: Gilda Perez-Alvarado, Global CEO, JLL Hotels & Hospitality
In our final interview, we learn about Gilda’s experience as a woman in real estate and adjusting to life as a new working mother.
Apr 30, 2021


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