Most People Don't... But You Do!
A journey into the extraordinary. Stories of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their lives and careers. Those who defined excellence & achieved remarkable success. Join Bart Berkey, former Global Executive for the Ritz-Carlton as he sits down with influential leaders, innovators, and visionaries to uncover the key decisions, early influences, and acts of kindness that have shaped their paths. From hospitality legends like Horst Schulze, Founder of the Ritz-Carlton to entrepreneurial trailblazers like Kara Goldin, these conversations reveal the insights and lessons that inspire.
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#168 Kim Tapper and Tom Sweitzer, Creating Hope and Finding AWE Through Music Therapy and More (Co-Founders of 'A Place to Be')
Friends for over 20 years. Business partners for almost as long. Using music, performance, and the expressive arts to heal not only themselves but over 450 families per week. Kim Tapper and Tom Sweitzer have created a non-profit https://aplacetobeva.org based in Northern, VA "where everyone is accepted for their humani
To kick off 2025, our first podcast guest of the year is Hugh Roth. He is a fellow Pittsburgher and Penn Stater, who has accomplished so much in his personal and professional life. He is currently, Senior Vice President at PepsiCo. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-roth-5037538/ We discuss his upbringing in Pittsburgh,
Today's guest is Mike Schugt, currently the President of Teneo Hospitality Group, who shares his career journey in the hospitality industry. Soon he will putting forth all of his efforts and energy toward his new venture, "Inn-Clusivity". Their mission is to empower special needs adults and their families by opening do
#165 "Asking Tough Questions to Hear Rough Answers"; Elizabeth Engel, Founder of Spark Consulting
It's not easy to ASK TOUGH QUESTIONS. It's even harder sometimes to HEAR THE ROUGH ANSWERS. This is what today's guest does so well. She gets to the essence of the problem for her clients and then delivers solutions in a way that is direct, yet empathetic, so they embrace the change. We welcome Elizabeth Engel from Spa
Today's podcast guest is Timm Chiusano. A person I've been following, liking, and sharing on social media with almost every single one of his posts. Wise beyond his years yet humble beyond his skill, he vulnerably speaks on how to navigate careers and life. Timm quit a job he loved to fully embark on a mission to help
#163 "You are Remarkable, Not Redundant"- Giovanna Ventola, Founder of Rhize (a FREE community for the unemployed)
Today's live podcast guest is Giovanna Ventola. She is the founder of Rhize, a free online community that provides comprehensive career support to job seekers. After being laid off three times in three years, she realized that being out of a job, doesn't mean that you need to give up. A few posts on TikTok, sharing her
