Mr September: Steve Turk — The Women Who Opened Doors
Steve Turk reflects on the women who opened doors throughout his hospitality career, the lessons they taught him, and why allyship must go both ways.
Sep 25


From “Más” to Multilingual: What Three Moms Taught Me About Raising Bilingual Kids
Three moms share what worked when raising bilingual and multilingual kids, from immersion and consistency to keeping language connected to culture.
Sep 24


Helen McCabe-Young on Why You Don’t Need to Know Everything Before You Raise Your Hand
Helen McCabe-Young on building One&Only, taking career risks at 50, moving into AI and product at Virtuoso, and why women should raise their hands before they feel ready.
Sep 20


Marcolette Anastasi: From Hotel Finance to GM, “If Someone Doesn’t See Your Value, Move On”
Town Hall Hotel GM Marcolette Anastasi shares her unconventional path from finance to leadership, why women should jump before they feel ready, and when to move on.
Sep 11


Ripples of Impact: Why Mentorship Needs to Be Seen, Heard and Shared
A new hospitality podcast project pairs mentors and mentees to build speaking confidence, share career lessons and create a ripple of opportunity.
Sep 10


Five Women Built a Five-Star Hotel. Here’s What It Taught Them.
Five women behind Pan Pacific London share what building a five-star hotel taught them about confidence, culture, belonging and leadership.
Sep 4


A Leap of Faith: Hyemin Choi of Studio Whynought
After a decade working on landmark hospitality projects, Hyemin Choi founded Studio Whynought. She shares how motherhood, wellness design and a leap of faith shaped her next chapter.
Jun 29


HITEC 2026 & HSMAI: The Industry Moves from Innovation to Implementation
At HITEC 2026 and HSMAI, hospitality leaders moved from AI hype to implementation, focusing on data, guest experience, commercial strategy and human connection.
Jun 27


Nobody Planned This: Three Women Behind Some of Britain and Ireland's Most Singular Hotels
At a Relais & Châteaux showcase, a Tudor castle GM, a Lake District owner, and the new keeper of Kenmare's Park Hotel share why teams come before stars.
Jun 12


Creativity, Care and Connection: What Stayed With Me at MEWS UNFOLD 2026
At MEWS Unfold 2026 in Amsterdam, hospitality leaders explored creativity, AI, human connection and the future of hotel technology. Here are the key takeaways.
May 30


Deniz Dorbek Spent 25 Years Inside the Biggest Hotel Brands. Then She Walked Away to Build Her Own.
Deniz Dorbek spent 25 years at Hilton, Hyatt and Wyndham before founding Regulus Collective. She talks career moves, motherhood and going out on her own.
May 27


Mr. May: Greg Smith of Preferred Hotels & Resorts on Love as a Leadership Philosophy
SVP People and Community at Preferred Hotels & Resorts, on why allyship starts with listening and great leadership is rooted in love.
May 18


Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026: What Employers Can Still Do About DEI and Affirmative Action
What can hospitality employers still do on DEI and Affirmative Action after Trump's executive orders? Three employment attorneys break it down at Cornell HR Conference 2026.
May 7


By 2034, Hospitality's Workforce Will Look Nothing Like It Does Today. Kimberly Wilson Wetty Has a Plan.
Hospitality veteran Kimberly Wilson Wetty on the generational shift reshaping the industry by 2034, and how leaders can prepare for Gen Z, Alpha, and beyond.
Apr 23


Kassandra McLaren on the 68% of Hotel Guests Most Properties Never Really Know
Kassandra McLaren shares her unconventional path into hospitality and why hotels may be missing relationships with 68% of guests already on property.
Apr 21


At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger Is Carrying a Powerful Female Legacy Forward
At the Post Lech, Sandra Moosbrugger shares how warmth, detail, and female leadership have shaped one of Austria’s most iconic family-run luxury hotels.
Apr 11


Women Have Lost Ground on Equal Pay Day. Again. Here’s Some Advice That Can Help.
Equal Pay Day has arrived with a frustrating reminder: women have lost ground again. Here’s practical advice to help women advocate for fair pay, negotiate with confidence, and push for more equitable workplaces.
Mar 27


Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026: Resilience, Discipline, and Opportunity in a Shifting Market
At Hunter Hotel Investment Conference 2026, hotel owners, investors and lenders discussed deal flow, private credit, select-service growth, extended stay demand and women’s access to leadership.
Mar 21


Lonely Isn’t the Same as Alone (And We’re Still Getting It Wrong)
Nancy Mendelson unpacks why awareness of the loneliness epidemic has not made people feel less alone, and explores the difference between being alone, feeling lonely, and building real connection.
Mar 20


Herstory: Brigette Bienvenu on Bold Career Moves, Mentorship and Putting Tampa on the Luxury Map
Brigette Bienvenu, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Tampa EDITION, discusses her path from New Orleans to luxury hospitality leadership, including roles at Hilton, W Hotels and Ritz-Carlton, as well as mentorship, wellness trends and Tampa’s growing luxury market.
Mar 18


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