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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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#195 Hogwash: The Lies We Feed Ourselves (and How to Stop Swallowing Them) with Bart Berkey
We all carry a little hogwash — the untruths we’ve convinced ourselves are real. In this solo episode, Bart unpacks the emotional and psychological baggage we carry disguised as “logic”: the thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “They must be mad at me”, or “I always mess things up.” Spoiler alert:it’s all hogwash. Thro
# 194 Michael Politz, Founder of Food & Beverage Magazine: Designed the Bluetooth Symbol, Mentored by Robin Leach, Built a 14-Million-Reader Empire
What do a wholesale floral empire, the Bluetooth symbol, and 14 million monthly readers have in common? Michael Politz. In this episode, Bart sits down with the endlessly curious and wildly creative founder of Food & Beverage Magazine. Michael shares his unbelievable path—from crafting the now-iconic Bluetooth logo to
In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Bart Berkey sits down with global speaker, activist, and content creator Spencer West — known for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands and redefining what's possible. He is more than a gentleman without legs; he is a human being with heart. Together, they explore wh
#192 “The Name You Carry, The Code You Crack: Lessons in Humanistic Leadership” - Edward Mady, Hospitality Expert, Leadership Coach and Author
In this deeply human and heartfelt episode, Bart Berkey sits down with the legendary Edward Mady — author of Honing the Human Edge, former GM of The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air, and a true icon in luxury hospitality. From his humble beginnings in a family diner to leading 128 award-winning teams, Edward share
#191 “Don’t Wait to Be Ready. Decide to Begin.” - Gavin Mlinar, CEO and Founding Member of Blacklisted Consulting
In this inspiring episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Gavin Mlinar, CEO of Blacklisted Consulting and author of Yes, Your Way to Success. Why Don’t You? Gavin shares the remarkable story of how his upbringing, mindset, and resilience have driven him to negotiate billion-dollar contracts, become an endurance athlete, an
Frank Guengerich’s journey is one of grit, grace, and doing the work—often in silence. A former Division I tennis player and national bodybuilding champion, Frank has spent decades building a career in health, wellness, and leadership. Now the President and CEO of HWLS, he shares how his upbringing shaped his values an
