Indy Adenaw, SVP & General Manager, Upscale Brands Division, Choice Hotels International interviewed by Dorothy Dowling

June 30, 2026 9:00am 35 min

Ben Brunt, Chief Investment Officer, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott

June 29, 2026 9:00pm 23 min

Ben's story is a reminder that longevity in one place can be just as powerful a career move as chasing the next opportunity. The depth of trust he has built at Noble - with partners, with his team, and through the cycles...

Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

May 28, 2026 7:00pm 31 min

Karen details her journey from French professor to CRO and CMO of a hospitality technology company including many of the leadership lessons she's learned along the way. Find out how adaptability is a consistent theme for...

Thomas Penny III, President, Donohoe Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

May 20, 2026 6:00pm 33 min

 Thomas shares some of the many leadership lessons he's learned from his nearly 30 years with Donohoe and his path from dishwasher to president. He discusses his purpose-driven leadership, why representation matters, his...

Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott

May 13, 2026 9:00pm 28 min

Robert’s career shows what happens when passion, self-knowledge, and service converge over time. He found his niche in hotel data and leaned into it fully - building tools that transformed how the industry benchmarks per...

Colin Macdonald, Managing Director & SVP, US & Canada Operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts

May 06, 2026 12:00pm 32 min

Colin shares how his leadership has evolved over 12 years at IHG and the additional leadership skills he's developed through board service, his own curiosity, and lessons from his support system and mentors. He discusses...

Duane Overgaard, Divisional CEO, Derbysoft interviewed by Dorothy Dowling

May 04, 2026 12:00pm 35 min

Clarity, Discipline, and Global Perspective in Technology LeadershipDuane Overgaard’s leadership journey is grounded in a powerful combination of operational depth and global systems expertise. His formative years at Hil...

Chris Hemmeter, Co-Founder & MD, Thayer Investment Partners, interviewed by David Kong

May 02, 2026 5:00pm 34 min

 I recently sat down with Chris Hemmeter, Co Founder and Managing Director of Thayer Investment Partners, and one part of our conversation stood out because it applies to all of us, not just entrepreneurs.Chris pushed ba...

Adi Bhoopathy, Managing Principal & Head of Capital Markets, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott

April 22, 2026 1:00pm 31 min

Adi’s career demonstrates that lasting success comes from deliberate choices, not shortcuts. He calls us to reinvent ourselves from within, advocate for our value with facts and preparation, and invest in relationships t...

Andrew Rubinacci, Chief Commercial Officer, FLYR Hospitality, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling

April 14, 2026 1:00pm 28 min

Curiosity, Adaptability, and Leadership Across Hospitality’s Evolving LandscapeAndrew Rubinacci’s career reflects a journey shaped by curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to embrace unexpected opportunities. Beginn...

Dr. Leonard Jackson, Program Director, Leven School of Hospitality, Kennesaw State University, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

April 13, 2026 10:00pm 29 min

Leonard discusses his lifelong hospitality career journey, how mentors from his career have shaped his current leadership, and his mantras that guide him. He shares the importance of nurturing relationships, how his curi...

Harmeet Mann, CEO, Mehr Consultancy, interviewed by Lan Elliott

April 08, 2026 8:00pm 33 min

Harmeet’s insights reinforce that success is built through systems, support, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Her approach encourages leaders to empower others by providing structure and guidance rather than r...

Jeff Weinstein, Former Editor in Chief, Hotel Investment Today, interviewed by David Kong

March 24, 2026 9:00pm 30 min

For decades, Jeff Weinstein told the stories of others. This time, it’s his story.A deeply personal conversation about leadership, integrity, fatherhood, and the perspective gained from raising a son with autism. A remin...

Tina Patel, Chief Financial Officer, Promise Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

March 19, 2026 4:00pm 30 min

Tina shares the pivotal moments behind her career route from college biology major to CFO and how she developed the skills and subject matter expertise to be successful. She talks about her board service on the Federal R...

Kaushik Vardharajan, Director, Real Estate Programs, Boston University, School of Hospitality Administration

March 15, 2026 9:00pm 34 min

Kaushik’s perspective reminds us that progress comes from curiosity and continuous learning. When we focus on building knowledge instead of fearing the unknown, opportunities expand. His advice encourages us to keep lear...

Andy Kauffman, Chief Commercial Officer - US & Canada, Marriott International int. by Dorothy Dowling

March 09, 2026 7:00am 37 min

Integration, Clarity, and Human-Centered Commercial LeadershipAndy Kauffman’s path into commercial leadership was rooted not in traditional sales or revenue management, but in digital performance marketing. Beginning wit...

Keith Pierce, Co-CEO, Sonesta International Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

March 05, 2026 6:00pm 30 min

Keith shares his career journey and how he’s learned to treat change as opportunity. He reflects on the relationships and sponsors who helped advance his career and how he now pays that forward. Keith also discusses his ...

Chef Franck Desplechin, Author and CEO & Founder, Incrementum, interviewed by Lan Elliott

March 05, 2026 3:00pm 28 min

Chef Franck emphasizes that personal and professional growth often begins with stepping into uncertainty and developing resilience along the way. Reflecting on pivotal moments in his life, he explains that growth consist...

Laura Smith, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships, Hertz Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling

February 21, 2026 4:00pm 30 min

Laura Smith’s career began far from a traditional sales path. After studying languages and starting as a teacher, she joined an airline, where early experience in a lost baggage call center shaped her belief in leading w...

Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Mereté Hotel Management, interviewed by Lan Elliott

February 07, 2026 6:00pm 34 min

Liz emphasizes sustained career growth comes from consistently asking what comes next and seeking opportunities beyond defined roles. She explains the importance of expanding perspective by understanding how different fu...