In this episode, Brian is joined by Hannah DeMaio, Vice President, Brand Strategy at Women Leading Travel and Hospitality. Women Leading Travel and Hospitality is an unparalleled community for executive women working across travel and hospitality companies, offering unique networking experiences and an opportunity for professional growth. Their priority is to unite, educate and inspire their community of executive women leaders in the travel and hospitality industry by providing unparalleled resources, support and motivation to achieve personal and professional growth. Tune in to hear who Hannah Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joe Carlucci, Founder and CEO of the Carlucci Hospitality Group. The Carlucci Hospitality is a concept development, management, and consulting company that primarily focuses on golf course clubhouses, hotels, and resorts. They also assist restaurant operators concept, structure deals, and create an operational path to success. Tune in to hear who Joe Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Michael Broadhurst, Chief Operating Officer at Stepstone Hospitality. With more than 30 properties across the United States, Stepstone is a premier hotel and restaurant management company driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of their operations. Through tailored operating strategies that complement investment objectives, Stepstone has continuously enhanced the value of their clients' assets. Tune in to hear who Michael Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode Brian is joined by Rachel Humphrey, Founder and Chair of the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance. Founded in 2021, the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance is a consortium of organizations dedicated to advancing women in hospitality. To date, thirty-three organizations have joined forces to maximize their efforts through collaboration and partnership. Working together they collaborate to amplify their programs, messaging, and initiatives advancing women in hospitality leadership roles. Tune in to hear who Rachel Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Ed Brown, Chief Executive Officer with Restaurant Associates. A chef-driven company with a mission to deliver hospitality excellence, Restaurant Associates is recognized as the nation’s premier on-site dining management company. A member of Compass Group, Restaurant Associates expanded its portfolio by partnering with premier clients to deliver memorable dining and hospitality experiences at leading business organizations, top higher education institutions, and pre-eminent museums, performing arts centers & attractions, all the while creating and operating notable, award-winning restaurants. Tune in to hear who Ed Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Will McKnight, the Head of Human Resources and People + Culture for Company Managed Hotels in North America for IHG Hotels and Resorts. IHG is home to 19 brands and over 6,500 global destinations in more than 100 countries. Tune in to hear who Will Thanks for helping him along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Sonal Uberoi, Founder and Wellness Director at Spa Balance Consulting based in Madrid. Spa Balance Consulting specializes in concept development, pre-openings, operations, training and boosting profitability. Born in Kenya, of Indian origin, Sonal has worked across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Sonal brings a uniquely global skill set and creative outlook to any project she takes on. In addition to her consulting business, Sonal has also written the Best Seller, The Wellness Asset: How wellness can transform and future-proof your hotel. Tune in to hear who Sonal Thanks for helping her along the way.

In this episode, Brian is joined by Mario Tricoci, founder and Chief Executive Officer with the Aparium Hotel Group. Aparium is a world class hotel operator with a unique focus on operating market-leading, one-of-a-kind, independent lifestyle hotels in established and emerging markets. Currently with 14 properties and more on the way, Aparium has set itself apart as a new kind of hotel brand—one that allows itself to venture off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. Tune in to hear who Mario Thanks for helping him along the way.