It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
by David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott
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150 to 900🎙 Daily cadence·294 episodes·Last published 3w ago - Monthly Reach
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Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 29, 2026
31m 54s
Thomas Penny III, President, Donohoe Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
May 20, 2026
33m 54s
Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott
May 14, 2026
28m 26s
Colin Macdonald, Managing Director & SVP, US & Canada Operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts
May 6, 2026
32m 13s
Duane Overgaard, Divisional CEO, Derbysoft interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
May 4, 2026
35m 06s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/29/26 |  Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey✨ | leadershipadaptability+3 | Karen Stephens | Revinate | — | hospitalitytechnology+3 | — | 31m 54s | |
| 5/20/26 | Thomas Penny III, President, Donohoe Hospitality interviewed by Rachel Humphrey✨ | leadershipcareer growth+4 | Thomas Penny III | Donohoe Hospitality | — | leadership lessonshospitality+5 | — | 33m 54s | |
| 5/14/26 | Robert Mandelbaum, Hotel Researcher and Consultant, interviewed by Lan Elliott✨ | hotel industrydata analysis+3 | Robert Mandelbaum | — | — | hotel researchconsultant+3 | — | 28m 26s | |
| 5/6/26 | Colin Macdonald, Managing Director & SVP, US & Canada Operations, IHG Hotels & Resorts✨ | leadershipself awareness+4 | Colin Macdonald | IHG Hotels & Resorts | — | leadershipself awareness+4 | — | 32m 13s | |
| 5/4/26 | Duane Overgaard, Divisional CEO, Derbysoft interviewed by Dorothy Dowling✨ | technology leadershiphospitality+3 | Duane Overgaard | HiltonSabre+1 | — | leadershiphospitality+5 | — | 35m 06s | |
| 5/2/26 | Chris Hemmeter, Co-Founder & MD, Thayer Investment Partners, interviewed by David Kong✨ | leadershipsuccess+3 | Chris Hemmeter | Thayer Investment Partners | — | leadership qualitiessuccess formula+3 | — | 34m 38s | |
| 4/22/26 | Adi Bhoopathy, Managing Principal & Head of Capital Markets, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by Lan Elliott✨ | career developmentmentorship+3 | Adi Bhoopathy | Noble Investment Group | — | careermentorship+3 | — | 31m 08s | |
| 4/14/26 | Andrew Rubinacci, Chief Commercial Officer, FLYR Hospitality, interviewed by Dorothy Dowling✨ | leadershiphospitality+3 | Andrew Rubinacci | FLYR HospitalityIHG | — | hospitalityleadership+3 | — | 28m 35s | |
| 4/14/26 | Dr. Leonard Jackson, Program Director, Leven School of Hospitality, Kennesaw State University, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey✨ | hospitality careermentorship+4 | Dr. Leonard Jackson | Leven School of HospitalityKennesaw State University | — | hospitalitymentorship+5 | — | 29m 06s | |
| 4/9/26 | Harmeet Mann, CEO, Mehr Consultancy, interviewed by Lan Elliott✨ | leadershipcontinuous improvement+4 | Harmeet Mann | Mehr Consultancy | — | successleadership+5 | — | 33m 24s | |
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| 3/25/26 | Jeff Weinstein, Former Editor in Chief, Hotel Investment Today, interviewed by David Kong✨ | leadershipintegrity+3 | Jeff Weinstein | — | — | leadershipintegrity+4 | — | 30m 17s | |
| 3/19/26 | Tina Patel, Chief Financial Officer, Promise Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey✨ | career developmentfinancial leadership+4 | Tina Patel | Promise HotelsFederal Reserve+1 | — | CFOPromise Hotels+6 | — | 30m 05s | |
| 3/16/26 | Kaushik Vardharajan, Director, Real Estate Programs, Boston University, School of Hospitality Administration✨ | curiositycontinuous learning+3 | Kaushik Vardharajan | Boston UniversitySchool of Hospitality Administration | — | curiositylearning+3 | — | 34m 53s | |
| 3/9/26 | Andy Kauffman, Chief Commercial Officer - US & Canada, Marriott International int. by Dorothy Dowling✨ | commercial leadershipdigital marketing+3 | Andy Kauffman | Marriott International | — | commercial leadershipdigital performance marketing+3 | — | 37m 24s | |
| 3/6/26 | Keith Pierce, Co-CEO, Sonesta International Hotels, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey✨ | career journeyleadership+3 | Keith Pierce | Sonesta International Hotels | — | careerleadership+3 | — | 30m 14s | |
| 3/5/26 | Chef Franck Desplechin, Author and CEO & Founder, Incrementum, interviewed by Lan Elliott✨ | personal growthprofessional growth+3 | Chef Franck Desplechin | — | — | resiliencepersonal growth+3 | — | 28m 23s | |
| 2/21/26 | Laura Smith, Executive Vice President, Global Sales and Partnerships, Hertz Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling | 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 with empathy. She explains that empathy shapes trust and culture, and those two things shape performance. When asked in 2020 to lead the global sales organization at Hertz, she relied on people skills, reliability, and a strong team foundation to step into commercial leadership... | 30m 14s | ||||||
| 2/8/26 | Liz Dahlager, Chief Operating Officer & Partner, Mereté Hotel Management, interviewed by Lan Elliott | 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 functions connect, particularly financial and operational considerations, and encourages professionals at all levels to learn the broader business language. By intentionally exposing herself to unfamiliar areas, she was able to contribute in more meaningful ways and open new opp... | 34m 58s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Suzanne Bagnera, Director of Executive Education, Florida International University, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey | Suzanne discusses how her transferable skills have aided her hospitality journey from restaurants to hotels to academia and podcasting and how she develops new skills with each role. She shares her strategies for achieving work life harmony, one thing people don't know about her, and what advice she'd give to her younger self. Suzanne talks about her leadership evolution, how the next generation sees leadership today, and her strategies for public speaking and how they've changed since her fi... | 33m 36s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | Calvin Stovall, CEO, Iconic Presentations, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey | Calvin talks about his journey from hotel desk agent to keynote speaker to published author of Hidden Hospitality. He discusses the importance of sponsorship, the keys to how the hospitality industry can increase diversity at the leadership level, and his thoughts on public speaking. He shares what he wants his sons to learn from his recent experiences, why we should all bet on ourselves, and how his leadership is evolving through better listening and patience. | 31m 30s | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | Michelle Russo, Founder & CEO, hotelAVE, interviewed by Lan Elliott | Michelle’s insights reinforce that personal success is built through curiosity, preparation, and intentional choices. Her advice encourages professionals to rely on data, communicate clearly, and focus on areas where they can create real impact. By advocating for yourself with confidence, building authentic relationships, and staying curious, you position yourself for sustained growth. Her message reminds us that doing work you love fuels excellence, resilience, and long-term fulfillment. | 27m 48s | ||||||
| 1/24/26 | Myra Biblowit, Board Director, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey | Myra shares how choosing and emulating strong role models shaped her leadership and why she puts so much effort into every single public speaking opportunity. She discusses the ways her self-awareness and self-confidence show up in her career decisions and how her leadership has evolved over time. Myra talks about board service, advice to her younger self, and what leadership traits she looks for in hiring and she thinks makes for great corporate leaders. | 29m 57s | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | Anne Larcade, CEO, Sequel Hotel and Resorts Interviewed by Dorothy Dowling | As her career advanced, Anne describes finding her voice through preparation and experience rather than position. Confidence, she notes, developed over time as she learned to trust data, ask questions, and take responsibility for outcomes. She speaks candidly about moments that required courage, including taking calculated risks and ultimately buying out partners to form Sequel Hotels and Resorts. Those decisions reinforced her belief that leadership demands ownership, conviction, and a willi... | 33m 04s | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Nelson Knight, President, Real Estate and Investments, Apple Hospitality REIT, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey | Nelson discusses balancing tradition with innovation in family businesses. He shares his leadership evolution, leaning into curiosity to challenge the status quo, and overcoming self-doubt. Nelson talks about self care and why he'd tell his younger self and others to enjoy each phase of life more. | 27m 35s | ||||||
| 12/14/25 | Miriam Torres, Co-Owner, Parker-Torres Design Inc., interviewed by Lan Elliott | Miriam describes a career shaped by mentorship and an unwavering commitment to service. A turning point came when a mentor immersed her in global luxury hotels, teaching her excellence through real-world experience. That exposure opened doors, built credibility, and reinforced the value of learning by doing. She emphasizes that mentorship is not only about guidance, but about access, trust, and being invited into opportunities that accelerate growth. | 31m 20s | ||||||
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