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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 53 min read


The New Rules of Friendship (That Nobody Asked For)
Venting is being rebranded as trauma dumping. Nancy Mendelson examines friendship, emotional labor, boundaries, and why messy, real connection still matters.
Jan 182 min read


Returning to Work, Travel, and Running After Becoming a Mother
Melissa shares what returning to work travel and running looked like as a new mother, and how motherhood reshaped identity, movement, and systems on the road.
Jan 153 min read


What Comes After Girlboss? Enter the Soft Girl Era
A personal essay by Zoe Koumbouzi on burnout, ambition, and what comes after girlboss culture, as women in hospitality redefine leadership through energy, clarity, and self-respect.
Jan 104 min read


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.
Jan 85 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
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