It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

Monique Lee, Group VP Sales,  at Wyndham Hotels, shares her career journey from unforgettable childhood hospitality experiences to leading roles. She emphasizes the impact of mentors and the importance of intentional, authentic leadership. Her story highlights resilience, balancing work-life challenges, and leveraging

 David Mililli"s career began as a busboy but grew into leadership roles across hospitality and technology. His journey highlights the power of staying open-minded, surrounding yourself with people you trust, and having the humility to listen.  He reminds us that “if you keep your intelligence over your emotions, you’l

Nancy shares how the road to connection has become a recurring theme in her leadership journey. She discusses the importance of listening, knowing your self worth, and trusting your gut. Nancy also shares details about her personal board of directors, what she"s learned from working internationally, and about her exper

Josiah shares how his public speaking journey started with a panel at a conference years ago. He discusses how his leadership has evolved, how he develops new skills with each role, and the biggest lessons he"s learned over the past few years. He talks about his curiosity, including what he was curious about as a child

Roger describes how overcoming adversity made his companies stronger, and how rewarding others with the opportunity to lead provides continuity.  He also explains how preparation and hard work can turn calculated risks into success.  In addition to sharing how one builds a strong career, Roger discusses the benefits of

In this interview, Betsy O’Rourke, former Chief Commercial Officer at Xanterra Travel Collection, reflects on her lifelong journey in travel and hospitality—from crewing on boats in Malta to leading global brands. She discusses strategic leadership, resilience through crises, and mentoring future leaders. Betsy emphasi