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Motherhood Didn’t Change My Ambition. It Changed My Systems.
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.
10 hours ago5 min read


Why Being Seen Matters More Than Being Perfect
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.
Aug 21, 20252 min read


He Said Whattt? Snappy Comments For Sexist Bullsh*t (Revisited)
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...
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Want to Work Smarter, Not Harder? Here’s How I Use AI to Do Just That
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.
Jun 23, 20255 min read


Meet Eva Schippers: The 96-Year-Old Who’s Never Taken a Pill—and Is Redefining Longevity
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.
Apr 25, 20252 min read


Meet Charlie Watson: The Westin London City’s Running Concierge Helping Guests Go the Distance at the London Marathon
Meet the "Run Concierge" helping guests put their best foot forward for the London Marathon.
Apr 23, 20256 min read


The Truth About Perimenopause: The Hormonal Storm We Need to Talk About
Perimenopause is real, underdiscussed, and impacts work and life. Contributor Lynn Zwibak shares her story—and why we need to talk.
Apr 7, 20256 min read


Brand You: Stylist Alena Le Blanc on Owning Your Look and Dressing with Purpose
Style = strategy. Learn how to use your wardrobe to build your personal brand with pro tips from stylist Alena Le Blanc.
Apr 3, 20255 min read


Beyond the Title: How Black Women Leaders Can Command Executive Presence & Influence
Celebrate Black History Month with insights from expert Yvonne Joseph on executive presence—strategies to help women lead with confidence.
Feb 9, 20254 min read


Reclaiming Your Power: Lessons from the OHLA Women in Lodging Workshop
Feeling stuck? Rachel Vandenberg offers six ways to reclaim your power and move forward based on her presentation at OHLA Connect for Women
Dec 10, 20245 min read


Demure’s Moment in the Spotlight: Cute, Cutesy… Cringeworthy?
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!
Nov 27, 20242 min read


How to Work with Your (Romantic) Partner: Tely and Jim Nagle, Owners, The Drake Oak Brook
Tely and Jim Nagle share how they balance marriage and business, reviving The Drake Oak Brook Hotel with passion, teamwork, and innovation.
Oct 16, 20245 min read
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