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The Best Mom-isms from Hospitality's Sharpest Minds: Wisdom That Built Careers
Hospitality's top leaders share the mom-isms that shaped their careers — from "eat first, then solve the problem" to never shrinking to fit the room.
Emily Goldfischer
22 hours ago5 min read


When Partnership Drives Innovation: TIED @ the Bay Sets the Stage for What’s Possible
How TIED @ the Bay at FIU's Chaplin School connected students with hospitality executives to shape a tech-driven future through AI and entrepreneurship.
Suzanne Bagnera and Emily Penfold Dailey
1 day ago3 min read


AI for Hotel HR: 5 Takeaways from Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026
5 takeaways on AI for hotel HR leaders from the Cornell HR in Hospitality 2026 panel: smarter scheduling, sharper vendor judgment, and protecting the human touch.
Emily Goldfischer
2 days ago4 min read


The Unexpected Gifts of Grief
Columnist Nancy Mendelson reflects on grief, loss and love, and how profound sorrow can bring perspective, compassion and a deeper awareness of life.
Nancy Mendelson
2 days ago2 min read


The Mental Load Is More Than a To-Do List. Leah Ruppanner Breaks Down the Eight Types Women Carry
The mental load isn't a to-do list. Sociologist Leah Ruppanner, author of Drained, explains the eight types women carry — and why they're so heavy.
Emily Goldfischer
4 days ago5 min read


She Has a Deal 2026: Meet the Winners of $50,000 in Deal Equity and the Three Women Who Closed This Year
The winners of the $50,000 in deal equity from She Has a Deal! Plus 3 women who closed real estate financing deals in 2026.
Emily Johnson
May 86 min read


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.
Emily Goldfischer
May 77 min read


Spotting Bullshit Is Easy. Navigating It Is Harder.
Spotting bullshit isn't the hard part anymore. Knowing when to call it out — and when to let it pass — is the real skill. Here's how to tell.
Nancy Mendelson
May 62 min read


Angela Cooper on Why Luxury Concierge Service Is More Human Than Ever
Angela Cooper, Les Clefs d’Or Concierge at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, shares why luxury concierge service remains deeply human in the age of AI.
Emily Goldfischer
May 58 min read


Saying "No" Isn't the Hard Part. Owning it is.
Most of us already know our answer. The hard part is resisting the urge to soften it for someone else's comfort. A reflection on clarity, conditioning, and what it really means to own your "no."
Nancy Mendelson
Apr 272 min read
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