Wilka Leadership Talks: Recent Episodes
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Theresa Dunn is an Award winning 24 year high performing relationship and business development professional passionate for creating unique experiences at every interaction.
Purposeful, visionary leader with a strategic mindset and core focus on driving results through creativity and innovation in both behavioral healthcare and hospitality.
Committed to continuous process improvement and staff development while contributing to team and organization success.
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Claudia Eggspuhler is a successful Women in Hospitality, she has 20 years of experience in hospitality and tourism managing hotels across the US. Eggspuhler, A Swiss native, built a career developing personnel and original programming at dynamic, respected hotels. Most recently she serves as the General Manager at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall. Claudia has also earned degrees in Hotel Management from the Hotel Schule Belvedere, and Business from the College of Oberwinterthur, both in Switzerland.
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Mirian Ortega is a goal oriented Sales & Marketing Director with a 20 years of experience in various leadership roles within the hospitality industry. Mirian embodies the passion for sales but also loves the operations part of the hotel day to day business. One of the best rewarding things Mirian enjoys in her role is being able to help other hospitality professional reach their personal and professional growth in their career.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wilka-nascimento/message
Angela Webb is a vision-driven sales executive with a 20+ year track record in team leadership, operations management, and proactive communications eager to leverage skills in a new role at a growing company.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wilka-nascimento/message
Igor Gaspareto shares his ownership career expertise in the Pantanal, Mato Grosso - Brazil.
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Vagner Sardinha, Diretor de Desenvolvimento de Novos Negócios e Expansão no Samba Hotéis, professor de Vendas Estratégicas no Hotel College e Council Member - Tourism & Travel Industry Expert na Rede GLG --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wilka-nascimento/message
Clarisa Jimenez serves as the President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association (PRHTA). In her role, she holds the responsibility for the operation of the 400 member association and collaborates with the board of directors to make decisions and implement objectives. Jimenez develops and executes annual strategic plans, ensuring the maximum effectiveness of the Association in various areas such as supporting allied members, membership development, advocacy programs, marketing, internal and external communications, public relations, events management, liaison with other tour and travel industry associations, maintaining sound fiscal policies, cultivating staff talent, reviewing new revenue generation streams, and managing a budget of $1.2 million.With over 30 years of experience in the tourism industry, including 14 years at the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Jimenez is regarded as a high-energy leader who consistently encourages employees to maintain a positive attitude, particularly during challenging times. She is an exceptional speaker and strongly believes in always promoting transparency. Her contributions have been recognized through various awards and honors, including being named Caribbean Business Influential Businesswoman in 2005, SME Top Management Award in 2006, National Hotel Association Executive of the Year in 2008, and Hispanic Executive in 2012.During her tenure at the PRHTA, Jimenez has achieved notable accomplishments, including maintaining a high member retention rate of 94%. She established the Tourism Industry Employee Scholarship Fund and implemented the Beyond Hospitality: Taking the Art of Service to the Next Level, formerly known as the Six Keys for Top Notch Service Certification.Additionally, she played a leading role in creating Saborea Puerto Rico, the most significant culinary event in the Caribbean, and developed the Lifetime Achievement Award for Puerto Rico's Culinary Industry.In terms of governance, Jimenez led efforts to prevent the implementation of an additional room tax in San Juan, worked towards establishing a Destination Marketing Organization, andsuccessfully opposed a bill to legalize illegal slot machines in Puerto Rico. Jimenez's experience includes serving as the head of the marketing division at the Puerto Rico Tourism Company and as the regional director responsible for the operation and promotion ofthe company's western region in California. She also held the position of President at HospitalityMarketing and Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in tourism marketing.Beyond her role at the PRHTA, Jimenez actively participates in various organizations andboards. She is involved with the Scholarship Foundation for Hotel & Tourism Studies and servesas a board member of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the CaribbeanSociety of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE). Jimenez is also a member of the Board ofDirectors of the Interagency Beach Management, overseeing the island's Blue Flag CertificationProgram, as well as the Private Sector Coalition. Furthermore, she contributes her expertise as a member of the Advisory Boards of the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina Campus and The International School of Tourism & Hospitality Management at Universidad del Este, recinto de Carolina.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wilka-nascimento/message
Trica Jean-Baptiste is the Founder of Morgensheer Hospitality, Inc., a Consortium of Hospitality, Real Estate and Finance Consultants. Trica represents family offices, institutional investors and developers transacting in the hospitality, multi and single family, private membership and senior living sectors. In the twelve years since establishing Morgensheer Hospitality Inc., Trica has amassed an impressive list of investor clients. Prior to transitioning into commercial real estate, Trica spent 25 years in the hospitality industry, holding director of public relations positions at hotel brands Doral Hotels & Resorts, Le Parker Meridien and Cendant Corporation. She led the award-winning boutique public relations agency, Trica Jean-Baptiste Communictions Inc., for 14 years, representing luxury hospitality brands such as Rocco Forte Hotels, Rosewood's Caneel and Little Dix Bay, European and Caribbean boutique resorts, and tourism boards such as The Scottish Business Tourism Unit and Dubait Tourism Authority. Trica chronicled her career journey in a guidebook titled, OPERATION RESET: A GUIDE TO RESET YOUR CAREER IN ANY ECONOMY. She is a board member of BCREN (Black Commercial Real Estate Network) and mentors hospitality and real estate practitioners.
Prentice Pollard is a dynamic, results-driven business executive with a sustained track record of leading high-performing, efficient and profitable sales organizations.
As a seasoned corporate sales leader, Prentice creates and implements effective business development strategies which deliver impactful customer experiences, increase capture, encourage cross-functional synergy and optimize financial results. His collaborative and analytical management approach enables consistent over-achievement of team goals and objectives.
During his 25 year career, Prentice has been recognized by both employers and key industry organizations for his contributions to the hospitality and technology sectors. Before joining INSPIRE’s leadership team, Prentice enjoyed tenures with Towne Park, PSAV, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotel Corporation. In addition to his day-to-day work responsibilities, Prentice has dedicated countless volunteer hours and resources different hospitality industry organizations.
Prentice earned a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from West Virginia University. Additionally, he's earned three professional designations during his career: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) and Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE).
Prentice is married to Erica Pollard. The couple has three children: Shelby, Brooks and Cameron.
Tiffany Townsend is the Executive Vice President, Global Communications at NYC & Company. She comes to NYC & Company from the Biden-Harris administration, where she served as a Senior Advisor with the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Government Contracting & Business Development. She has formerly held positions at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the New York City Council, the New York Wheel, the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, as well as with PR agencies Wander and Vine Communications. She previously worked for NYC & Company from 2007–2012, most recently as Vice President, Communications & Government Affairs.
Simon Mendy is responsible for leading a diverse portfolio at Aimbridge Hospitality management. Mendy has over 23 years of highly successful hospitality management experience, distinguished by extensive background in hospitality operations and revenue management. Mendy received a Master of Science in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Economics, Finance and Marketing) at the University of Colorado.Most recently, Mendy served as Executive Vice President of Operations for Extended Stay America, where he held multiple leadership positions over the last two decades (Senior Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Training, Standards and Guest Relations, Regional Director of Operations, and Director of Revenue Management). Mr. Mendy was also an Adjunct Professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado.
Raul Moronta joined Remington in 2020 and has over 25 years of experience in operations and revenue management. Most recently, Raul was the Senior Vice President of Revenue Management for Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Prior to Crescent, Raul held several senior level positions at Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Hersha Hospitality Management.While at Starwood, Raul developed the first Centralized Revenue Management program for franchise partners, oversaw Revenue Management Franchise support for Full Service hotels and served as Director of Revenue for a number of properties in the Boston Area. Raul has a BS in Hotel Administration in the Dominican Republic, an MBA in Hospitality Management from University of New Haven a well as a Certificate in Asset Management and Hotel investments from Cornell University & Certificate of Business Analytics from Wharton School.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
With over 20 years of expertise spanning various facets of Hotel & Hospitality Management, Ousmane Diop excels in helping teams to improve the quality of the guest experience, maximize productivity & to create efficiency in processes while exceeding performance goals. Ousmane takes a client-focused outlook to develop strategies that increase company performance and profitability. Through this approach, he aims to create a positive effect in the lives of people, nurture a truly inclusive and diverse environment, and empower teams to pursue excellence more than anything else.Combined with his extensive professional experience, Ousmane has an expansive education portfolio, including three academic degrees. Over the years and from coast to coast, he has held executive roles for several esteemed luxury hotel brands and lifestyle/boutique hotels, having most recently served as the Opening General Manager for a forward thinking lifestyle hotel in Est Nashville. Currently, he presides as Director of Brand Operations, Graduate Hotels under the management of AJ Capital Partners. In the truest sense of servant leadership, Ousmane strives to create a legacy of distinction and brilliance that inspires teams to embrace change and strive for greatness. In addition to being an avid fashionista, martial artist, soccer player, track and field, extreme sport and motorcycle enthusiast, Ousmane is an “Ambassador of Goodwill” and a student of life who strives to impact lives positively. His expert level of superintendence, deep passion for people, and his innate essence of “Teranga” – (It designates the values of hospitality, sharing and solidarity of the Senegalese. This term, proudly claimed, reminds us that Senegal has always been a place of mixing of peoples and cultures.) is what drives his desire to not only lead others but to provide for them as well. Ousmane is also a multi-hyphenate; he is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist with a “unity-first” mindset. He is the founder of “A Home meal and A Smile,” an initiative that regularly provides freshly prepared food and other assistance to the homeless and hungry members of the community. He is imbued with many talents that afford him opportunities to make a notable impact on the daily lives of others while educating and empowering next-generation leaders with the knowledge that leads to success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Dr. Erinn Tucker-Oluwole, CoFounder "Black Restaurant Week" promotes the knowledge and awareness of black-owned food and beverage businesses in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area. Dr. Tucker-Aluwode is a thought leader, hospitality industry advocate, professor, speaker, and relationship cultivator, Dr. Tucker- Aluwode’s (she/her) political astuteness and decision making skills interacting effectively and partnering with university/college internal and external constituencies, governing boards, committees, governmental agencies, FORTUNE 500 businesses, and the industry as well as grass-root efforts have made her a sought after knowledge maker. She is the co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week and creator of platforms that bridge small hospitality businesses to the local resources they need to thrive. A Clinton Foundation 20/30 Advisory Board member and HELF Leadership Fellow, her first book is under contract with Columbia University Press.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Randall Snell is currently the Assistant Director of Employer Relations at Clayton State University responsible for developing and implementing recruitment strategies to enhance the current employer base for the University.
Cherrie Woods is a communications veteran, who serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Baltimore Public Markets Corporation. A former nomad who has lived in three countries and six cities, she has called Baltimore home for over a decade. Woods has held staff and management communications positions at museums, arts organizations and government agencies. She also proudly wears the title of author and award-winning poet. Her skills are based in the concept of using PR as a tool to bring diverse communities together in creative ways that provide mutually beneficial outcomes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Halee Whiting is the President at Hospitality with Flair. Whiting is a Travel Writer, creative, outside of the box, seasoned hospitality professional that specializes in remote hotel sales. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
David President, Jr., known as the “Traveling Tailor”, is a self-taught fashion designer who specializes in custom-made suits. David has achieved personal success as a hospitality sales veteran, an avid investor, a financial literacy coach, a fashion designer, and a public speaker. He is also the Founder of iTrade Community, an online group that he created to educate and share best practices as it relates to investing, real estate, and building generational wealth.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Thomas Penny, President of Donahue Hospitality Services, hospitality professional with multi-brand hotel experience, history of achieving above average results in the areas of employee satisfaction, market share and profitability. Mr. Penny is a passionate community activist. Currently serving on the Board of Trustees and/or the Advisory Boards of the following organization: Hotel Association of Washington DC, Howard University School of Business (Hospitality Program), Hospitality of High School of Washington DC, Bridges Marriott Foundation of Washington DC; SOME - So Others May Eat & Prince George's Pro Start Advisory Council. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Kevin is a travel & hospitality professional passionate about people and the world of travel.Regional Director of Sales for Kalyan Hospitality, Currently serves as an advisory board member for BLK RVA, a collaborative initiative that highlights African American tourism by illustrating the Richmond region as a multicultural hub.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Bruce is an outstanding Hotelier and on this episode he shares his views on BLACK EXCELLENCE in Hospitality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Heather Skipper is an experienced "Hospitality Sales Manager at United States Naval Academy"
DeVanna, an Eastern Shore of Maryland native has 10+ years of hospitality and property management experience and firmly believes that a business is not business without people. She is a passionate and determined professional with a genuine care for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, associates, and ownership. DeVanna has demonstrated continuous success in overseeing and operating a portfolio of multi-million dollar income producing properties.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Monique Jones is a women leader in the Hospitality Industry in Washington DC. In this episode Monique shares her career journey in the industry , she is enchanting while sharing her real life story, sharing lessons learned, obstacles overcome and leadership style of serving and working together with others. She brings to the stage a lot of data driven influence into her teams across the 15 years in the Hospitality Industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Belmond Copacabana Palace, a nearly century-old luxury hotel facing Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) which has welcomed countless worldwide celebrities over the years, is now led by Algarvean hotel manager Ulisses Marreiros.Inaugurated in 1923 and designed by French architect Joseph Gire, the Copacabana Palace is one of the world’s most famous luxury hotels.Some of the world’s most influential celebrities and politicians have enjoyed stays at the hotel, from American actor and director Orson Welles (who made quite a scene during his stay by throwing a sofa out of his suite’s window into the pool) to Marlene Dietrich, Madonna, and even German theoretical physicist Albert Einstein.In 1991 alone, the hotel welcomed the likes of George Michael, Pelé, Nelson Mandela and Prince Charles and Princess Diana. More recently in 2009, British rock legends Rolling Stones stayed at the Copacabana Palace and performed live on a stage set up in front of it to an estimated crowd of 1.3 million.It’s quite a history to live up to, but it’s a challenge that Ulisses Marreiros has embraced.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wilka-nascimento/support
David Aucoin says passion is the key to success in the hospitality industry. At only 19, Aucoin kick-started his career, allowing him to develop personally and professionally in a wide range of roles. He began working as a reservation agent at Sheraton Parkway and Best Western Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites. Three years later, he became sales co-ordinator. For most of his 20s, Aucoin assumed sales roles at Westmont Hospitality Group, JM Hospitality Inc. and Extended Stay Deluxe Toronto (now Staybridge Suites by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)), bringing in more than $5 million in sales. With strong intentions of climbing the hotel-management ladder, Aucoin became vice-president and managing director of the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Brampton, Ont., where he formed an unbreakable bond with the hotel owner, Mandeep Sahi. With shared visions, missions and goals, the duo joined forces to launch DM Hospitality Inc. in 2016.
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Trina White, General Manager at the Parkside Hotel & Spa. Proud to be pioneers in promoting sustainable tourism in Victoria, since 2009. As a Green Key Global leader and Biosphere Certified, all elements of the hotel have been carefully thought out with a sustainable mindset. From diverting waste from landfills to partnering with local organizations like Surfrider Foundation Vancouver Island, The Parkside was the second Carbon Neutral hotel in British Columbia —and they just received their Climate Positive certification.
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Paula Carreirão is a Hospitality Leader who currently works as a Content Coordinator at Asksuite. Paula has been an important voice for the hotel industry for the last 10 years, writing and talking about hospitality and technology in blog posts and at webinars. Her podcast, Hotel Cast, was named #2 Hospitality Podcast by International Hospitality Institute. Paula has a flair for public speaking and has been invited to international podcasts and events to talk about hospitality, career, and content marketing. She was named Global Top 25 Social Media Influencers Hospitality 2021 and Global Top 20 Hospitality Executives to Watch in 2022. Paula is a frank and authentic advocate for the industry and you can always count on her contagious laughter to make noteworthy conversations even more engaging.
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Erik Leenaars - Hospitality Professional, Coach and Storyteller. His purpose is to meaningfully engage with others and unlock their strengths, in order to make the world more joyful and inclusive.
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Jacqueline Chicralla is the founder and director of JC Hotelaria. Tourism Ambassador of Rio de Janeiro Bachelor in Hospitality, specialist in revenue management and distribution Sales and revenue professional with more than 15 years in hospitality industry, acting in Brazil and USA.
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Abdulla Almutairi is a strong, vibrant and hands on operator with an extensive Rooms Division and F&B background, a Hospitality Major, and extensive experience on the front lines of both branded and independent lifestyle hotels.
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Osman Cuadros is a successful General Manager in the DMV area. He has over 25 years experience in the Hospitality Industry. Skilled in Associates and Guest Satisfaction.
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Sheila Neal is a Director of Sales for Visit Detroit.
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Corina Goetz is a Middle Eastern Expert. She runs Star-CaT, a Training and Representation company that helps businesses to become successful in the Middle East.
Her extensive knowledge come from her long standing relationships with clients from the region as well as travelling there.
She has represented hotels and luxury brands and now also trains companies and individuals on how to become successful in the GCC region.
There are so many stereotypes and myths that can hinder projects so it is vital to understand the culture there.
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Ultra Luxury Hotel Manager Julián Smaldoni in an exclusive interview directly from the Mexican Caribbean Sea shares “Insights in the Hospitality Industry in Cancun”.
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Lovell's hospitality journey took her from sales admin to senior executive. “Leadership is not about achieving success but about achieving your truth.” Life is a journey and Lovell’s journey has been filled with both success and trials but for her, the only option was to overcome, move forward and win again. As a speaker, she captivates her audience with her authentic real-life story telling of lessons learned, obstacles overcome, and dreams come true. She lives by a truth that every personal challenge or difficult situation is in vain unless you are willing to help others by sharing the lessons learned from those moments. She brings to the stage a confidence driven by determination, motivation and a never give up attitude.
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Larry Long Jr is an International Keynote Speaker, Upcoming Best Seller Author “JOLT” and Host of the Midday Motivational Minute Live on LinkedIn!
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TShane Johnson is a Motivational Speaker, Corporate Sales Coach, Marine Corps Veteran, #1 Best Selling Author and 2X World Record Athlete TShane is one of the most inspiring Corporate Sales coaches and Speakers in the country.
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Skye Curry is a Hospitality Professional, Educator, Business Developer. She has been nominated "Top 20 Hospitality Executives to Watch in 2022" by International Hospitality Institute!
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Jill Porter, Hospitality Professional currently Director of Sales. Expert in Relationship Building, Inside and Outside Sales, Event Planning, Hotel Opening & Conversion Experience, Team Building and Mentorship.
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This episode is focused in Digital Marketing & Sales featuring Emily McAuley former Hotel General Manager, she has evolved to the Digital Marketing role in Hospitality Industry.
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Mark Day is the Cofounder of Kohost "Guest Experience software designed to make going on vacation as easy as going home". Kohost Guest Experience is the only software that helps hotels continually perfect the quality of the guest's journey. Kohost offers: Check-in, Digital Key, Chat with Staff, Control Smart Hotel Room (lights, TV, thermostat), Handle guest requests, PMS integration, No app to download!
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Christine Weber Training highlights.
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Yale Schwartz, speaker, trainer in Hospitality.
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We discuss the leadership skills of a Hotelier building their brand in Brazil and USA and its lessons. The conversation was organic and fun switching between Portuguese, Spanish and English.
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Leadership at its finest!!! Super special guest Wes Santos, Hotel General Manager for over 10 years. In this episode we discuss the importance of defined culture in an organization and how impactful leadership can help and build a strong team.
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Timothy Banks is the Department Chair at Howard Community College at the Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies. We discuss the Hospitality Industry and the opportunities students have to increase their knowledge base at the HCC Hospitality Certificates and Degrees.
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A thought leader, hospitality industry advocate, professor, speaker, and relationship cultivator, Dr. Tucker's (she/her) political astuteness and decision making skills interacting effectively and partnering with university/college internal and external constituencies, governing boards, committees, governmental agencies, FORTUNE 500 businesses, and the industry as well as grass-root efforts have made her a sought after knowledge maker. She is the co-founder of DMV Black Restaurant Week and creator of platforms that bridge small hospitality businesses to the local resources they need to thrive. A Clinton Foundation 20/30 Advisory Board member and HELF Leadership Fellow, her first book is under contract with Columbia University Press.
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Tish is a shining diamond! 💎 Her passion to serve her employees have inspired her to complete her Life Coach Certification, so she can continue to ignite the dreams of others, outside the workplace. She is the prototype of what the "BEST" HR professional does, as she implements innovative strategies to create a winning culture.
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An icon in the hospitality industry, Cindy Novotny is the original founder of MCA and is an internationally renowned leader in sales, leadership and customer service. She has been recognized by the American Society of Training and Development as one of the most powerful, innovative and passionate speakers in the industry. Recently Cindy was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from HSMAI for sales excellence. Cindy has become a “radical mentor” for thousands of executives around the world. Her ability to close the “gap” with senior executives and line employees has made MCA a leader in many industries. Cindy is responsible for the leadership of all MCA trainers, consultants and develops her team to go far beyond customers’ expectations.
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Giselle Albritton leader in Hospitality shares her insights on Women in Hospitality.
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Featuring Gisell Moronta Vice President of Sales. We discuss the power of Women in Sales. Gisell shares her experience and tips on how to level up in the hotel business.
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Our James has the power to drastically increase engagement at trade shows and conventions. Why have attendees stop by for 20 seconds, grab the free keychain, and go?
With James, your booth can be the main attraction, as convention participants line up for a photo op with the top Daniel Craig / James Bond look-alike.
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Top 50 Influential Leader in Hospitality 2021 "Bruce Jordan" we discuss the nuances of the Hospitality industry.
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Hospitality focused Operations post pandemic with Mark Aftanski.
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Hospitality focused Personal Branding with Award-winning Talent management specialist John Carpenter.
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Chatting about Leadership in the hotel world pos Covid. What Kathy has learned and how she thrive in her career leading her team to success.
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Dawn Jordan founder BodyWisdom, the transformational power of human touch. Sharing her knowledge about healing bodies, hearts and minds with her bare hands for over 35 years.
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Sharing her career move from Tuscany to NYC.
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Chandra is an awesome Meeting Planner. She shares her insights on Meetings & Events pos covid.
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Discussing international experiences and what it is like to be an international student getting a Master of Science and working in the US from Fenja Moeller’s German perspective.
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Hey Listeners from all over the world! I’m Wilka Nascimento, Brazilian, I have been working in the US for 15 years in the Hospitality industry and will be bringing you the best insights from leaders LIVE from Washington DC!
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