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.
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It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
Andrea Foster, Executive Vice President, Development, MindClick, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey, DEI Advisors
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David Kong
Andrea shares how her commitment to service has led her to volunteering with industry associations and non-profits, which have also helped develop her leadership skills. She discusses how she tackles challenges, what characteristics she looks for in building her support system and when she leans into them for guidance, and how we can advocate for others and ourselves most effectively. Andrea also reveals her four preparation techniques which she uses to fine tune her public speaking skills.