

Leading Without Apology: Women Rewriting the Rules of Hospitality Leadership
At OutThere's Icons of Inclusion event in London, three women hotel leaders share bold lessons on leadership, representation, and rewriting hospitality’s unwritten rules.
Jul 25


WHEN MONEY TALKS, WHO GETS SILENCED?
Money talks—but should it? This piece questions why we equate wealth with wisdom, and explores why we must amplify overlooked voices, especially women’s.
Jul 24


Nice, But Not Respected: How Hidden Workplace Networks Hold Women Back
New research on multiplex jeopardy reveals how hidden ties stall women’s careers—plus tips to avoid it for yourself and help others break the cycle.
Jul 23


Have You Outgrown Your Life?: Revisited
Feeling stuck? Columnist Nancy Mendelson revisits the feelings that can be signs it's time for change and the shifts you can make to reclaim your life and happiness.
Jul 20


Risky Business? These Women Say It’s the Smartest Move You Can Make
Women in hospitality share bold lessons on taking smart risks, leading with trust, and owning your ambition—plus why authenticity is your leadership superpower.
Jul 17


It’s All Going to Work Out: Real Lessons from Women Who’ve Been There
Real career advice from women in hospitality—8 powerful lessons from the Checking Inn podcast on confidence, purpose, and how it all works out.
Jul 17


Princess Treatment or Red Flag? Unpacking a Viral Trend
Is “princess treatment” romantic or regressive? Nancy Mendelson unpacks the viral debate on gender roles, modern love, and what women really want in relationships today.
Jul 9


How to Lead When You Don’t Have All the Answers
Feeling the pressure as a hotel leader? Executive Coach Emily Sexton offers up the GUEST method—a 5-step guide to leading with calm and clarity when uncertainty takes over.
Jul 8


Hoops, Hospitality & High Tech: Game-Changing Innovation Takes Center Court in Indianapolis
Nearly 6,000 hospitality professionals gathered in Indianapolis to hear the latest on the intersection of technology and hospitality. Suzanne Bagnera and Emily Penfold Dailey share the scoop from HITEC 2025!
Jul 7


Chef Sunaina Sahadeo: Building Flavor, Growing Talent, and Feeding the Soul
Chef Sunaina Sahadeo is redefining leadership in hospitality—mentoring women, breaking barriers, and cooking with creativity, empathy, and purpose at Hilton.
Jul 3


Male Ally of the Month: Agnelo Fernandes on Owning Your Space, Lifting Others, and Leading Without Ego
Agnelo Fernandes, CEO of Cote Hospitality, shares leadership lessons, mentorship insights, and how women have shaped his purpose-driven career in hospitality.
Jun 30


Margarette Lee, Partner + CEO of Youngwoo & Associates, on Being Bold in Real Estate Development
Asian. Female. Short. And determined. Margarette Lee went from broke art student to CEO, breaking the mold in the male-dominated world of real estate.
Jun 26
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