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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.
It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
Latest Episodes
Tom Deighton_ Co-Founder & CEO_ TBD Companies_ Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Tom shares how much of his leadership is grounded in his lessons as a competitive athlete. He discusses betting on yourself, being intentional in developing leadership skills, and how curiosity leads to personal and career growth. Tom talks abo...
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Steven Nicholas_ Managing Principal and Head of Asset Management_ Noble Investment Group_ interviewed by David Kong
After nearly 30 years helping build a successful company, how does a leader want to be remembered?For Steven, the answer has surprisingly little to do with business accomplishments. In our latest It's Personal Stories interview, Stev...
Beth McMahon, President and CEO, Hotels Canada interviewed by Dorothy Dowling
Beth McMahon’s leadership journey reflects a deep curiosity, a commitment to lifelong learning, and a passion for making a meaningful difference. Her career in association management has spanned healthcare, agriculture, environmental organizati...
Dr. Lisa Cain, Professor, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, interviewed by Lan Elliott
Lisa’s insights remind us of the value of constantly learning. She encourages us to stay curious, whether through reading trade publications, taking a continuing education course, or pursuing a hobby that makes us happy. She also ur...
Greg Friedman, Managing Principal & CEO, Peachtree Group Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
Greg shares his leadership thoughts on intuition, adaptability, and having an entrepreneurial spirit. He discusses time as our most valuable asset and why passion for what you do is so important. Greg talks about his own leadership evolution, e...