#106: The Magic of Great Hospitality ft. Lindsey Cole-Branca

In this episode of Cultivate CNY, host Alex Canavan sits down with Lindsey Cole-Branca, a Disney Legacy Award winner, certified sommelier, and the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown.From her early days at Walt Disney World to helping grow one of Syracuse’s most iconic hotels, Lindsay has built a career grounded in leadership, hospitality, and connection.She shares her journey through the world of events, sales, and guest experiences—and how she continues to bring heart and creativity to everything she does.🍷 A conversation about passion, purpose, and what it takes to make every moment unforgettable.💬 Topics we cover:- Lessons in leadership from Disney to downtown Syracuse- Building lasting connections through hospitality- Creativity, service, and staying inspired in your career👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from Central New York’s change makers.Follow Marriott Downtown on InstagramLearn more about Marriott SyracuseConnect with Lindsey on LinkedInReady to gain access to exclusive discounts on some of our favorite women-owned products and services in Central New York? Introducing the 2025-2026 CNYWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Member's Card⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! SHOP & SAVE AT 30+ women-owned businesses ACROSS CENTRAL NEW YORK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be a guest on Cultivate CNYConnect with Alex Canavan, the host of Cultivate CNY:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / alexandra.canavan  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Cultivate CNY on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support this podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the CNY Women's Network on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the CNY Women's Network on TikTok:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / cnywomensnetwork  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode is brought to you by the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠CNY Women’s Network.⁠ CNY Women’s Network is a Syracuse-based media company that prioritizes community and collaboration between woman-owned businesses. We connect, promote, and celebrate businesses in Central New York.Email [email protected] to learn more about how CNY Women's Network can amplify your brand.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Collective by CNY Women’s Network, a membership community for growth-minded women.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Use the code: CULTIVATE10 for 10% off your first month or your first year with The Collective.This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Diam Media Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠