Meditation Gets All the Good PR. What About Laughter?
Meditation gets all the attention, but Nancy Mendelson makes the case for laughter as a powerful way to reset, get present and feel better.
Aug 21


It’s Still Okay To Dislike People... But Here's What I've Learned
It's OK to trust your instincts on people you meet. We don't have to like everyone. And we shouldn't betray ourselves to accommodate others.
Mar 11


If I Knew Then What I Know Now: The Lie We Tell Ourselves
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.
Feb 5


“She Doesn’t Need to Work.” Oh Really?
Why do people question ambitious women? Nancy unpacks the myth that women “don’t need to work,” challenging age, purpose, and career expectations in hospitality.
Nov 30, 2025


What Do You Mean, I'm Not a People Person?
In this second instalment of "Thinking Differently With Lynn," she reflects on how cultural differences shape personal views.
Aug 1, 2024


Why is Acceptance so Hard to Accept?
Columnist Nancy Mendelson unpacks the difference between acceptance and acquiescence...and why sometimes we need to just... let it go.
Feb 14, 2024


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