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A thoughtful reflection on why wisdom can’t be rushed, mistakes aren’t failures, and growth only comes through lived experience. A new hertelier column by Nancy Mendelson.

Venting is being rebranded as trauma dumping. Nancy Mendelson examines friendship, emotional labor, boundaries, and why messy, real connection still matters.

Melissa shares what returning to work travel and running looked like as a new mother, and how motherhood reshaped identity, movement, and systems on the road.

A personal essay by Zoe Koumbouzi on burnout, ambition, and what comes after girlboss culture, as women in hospitality redefine leadership through energy, clarity, and self-respect.

Becoming a mother while running a business in travel and hospitality didn’t change my ambition. It did change my systems, my approach, and my awareness of invisible labor.

We spend our lives chasing perfection, but what we truly crave is to be seen. Nancy Mendelson on why being noticed isn’t the same as being valued.

Like all of our hertelier content, we never know which topics will resonate in real time…or over time, which is why we frequently check...

Want to work smarter, not harder? Discover how AI boosts productivity—and why it’s especially important for women to embrace these tools at work.

At FIBO 2025’s new Longevity & Hospitality Summit, science, strategy, and wellness leaders took the stage—but it was Eva Schippers who stole the show.

Meet the "Run Concierge" helping guests put their best foot forward for the London Marathon.

Perimenopause is real, underdiscussed, and impacts work and life. Contributor Lynn Zwibak shares her story—and why we need to talk.

Style = strategy. Learn how to use your wardrobe to build your personal brand with pro tips from stylist Alena Le Blanc.

Celebrate Black History Month with insights from expert Yvonne Joseph on executive presence—strategies to help women lead with confidence.

Feeling stuck? Rachel Vandenberg offers six ways to reclaim your power and move forward based on her presentation at OHLA Connect for Women

Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year is ‘Demure’—but at Hertelier, we say it’s time to ditch the quiet and vote for ‘Badass’ in 2025!

Tely and Jim Nagle share how they balance marriage and business, reviving The Drake Oak Brook Hotel with passion, teamwork, and innovation.

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Lynn Zwibak shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, breaking stigma and misconceptions.

Columnist Lynn Zwibak shares tips for cross-cultural communication based on her experiences working internationally.

In this second instalment of "Thinking Differently With Lynn," she reflects on how cultural differences shape personal views.

Can a tablet change your life? Yes according to Kate Kearns who recently adopted using a reMarkable tablet, allowing her to work smarter.