It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success.
Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance.
Recognized each year by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast, It’s Personal Stories continues to inspire dreamers and doers to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence. Learn more and watch the Interviews at www.ItsPersonalStories.com and Follow Us here on LinkedIn.
Podcasting since 2023 • 281 episodes
It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
Latest Episodes
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...
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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 d...
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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 ...
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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 you...
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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, ...
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