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Your Life: expert tips on everything from work fashion to lifestyle and wellness.


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.
10 hours ago2 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.
2 days ago6 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 76 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 35 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 94 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 BrookÂ
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


Diagnosed with ADHD in My 40s: Why I’m Not Lazy, Crazy, or Too Emotional
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Lynn Zwibak shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD in her 40s, breaking stigma and misconceptions.
Oct 9, 20245 min read


What Working Abroad Taught Me About Cross-Cultural Communication
Columnist Lynn Zwibak shares tips for cross-cultural communication based on her experiences working internationally.
Sep 15, 20244 min read


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, 20244 min read


Working Smarter: A Life-Changing Tablet for Kate Kearns, Director, Global Talent, IHG
Can a tablet change your life? Yes according to Kate Kearns who recently adopted using a reMarkable tablet, allowing her to work smarter.
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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