It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

By: David Kong Dorothy Dowling Rachel Humphrey Lan Elliott
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  • Summary

  • Welcome to "It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast”, a new focus of DEI Advisors, a non-profit founded in 2022 by hospitality industry veterans David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott, and Huilian Duan, who collectively bring over two centuries of experience to the table.

    The podcast collects and shares the personal stories of accomplished hospitality leaders to inspire and empower others on their journey to success. Recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the top hospitality podcasts for two consecutive years, "It's Personal Stories" offers rich advice and insights from the journeys of well-known industry icons.
    © 2024 It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
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Episodes
  • Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management, FIU

    Dr. Michael Cheng, Dean and Professor, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Management, FIU
    Oct 19 2024

    Dean Cheng shares his career journey and the important lessons he learned that enabled his success. We discuss the important qualities of a visionary leader, navigating a political environment and his general approach to challenges. Dean Cheng also offers advice to students, his younger self and personal empowerment.
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    31 mins
  • Amit Sripathi, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

    Amit Sripathi, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
    Oct 18 2024

    Amit discusses his path from engineer to CDO of Wyndham with the pivotal reset and opportunities in between. He shares his leadership evolution and the skills he's focused on developing in his own leadership style. Amit also discusses the role of mentors, his style of relationship building, and why the hustle and the grind are so important in career development.
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    32 mins
  • Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

    Zack Gharib, President, Red Roof Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
    Sep 20 2024

    Zack discusses his journey from growing up in Lebanon to being the new President of Red Roof with various stops in between. He shares his personal mantra of 'people first' and his advice to his younger self to "trust in your path." Zack also talks about taking risks, curiosity, leadership, and the importance of attending industry conferences.
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    30 mins

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