She Said “Yes”… And It Changed Everything | From FDU to Hospitality Leader

In this episode of Coming Home, we sit down with FDU alum Agnes Zaranski, a leader in the hospitality industry whose journey is rooted in mentorship, community, and saying yes to opportunity.Agnes reflects on her time at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the relationships that shaped her career, and how she continues to give back through alumni engagement, fundraising, and leadership.We explore the importance of education, work ethic, and balancing career growth with family life—along with valuable advice for the next generation entering the hospitality field.00:00 Introduction  00:33 Guest Introduction  01:29 Getting to Know Agnes  01:48 Agnes’ Journey at FDU  02:48 Post-Graduation Careers  05:20 Mentors and Influences  08:18 Choosing FDU  11:22 Giving Back and Mentoring  15:28 Hospitality Department Alumni Network  15:57 Professional Development Series and Gala  16:26 Transition to Reception Style Fundraiser  16:39 Joining the Alumni Chapter  17:15 Fundraising and Scholarships  18:48 Hospitality Industry Culture and Work Ethic  19:31 Servant Leadership in Hospitality  20:31 Teaching as an Adjunct Professor  22:33 Campus Events and Fundraising  25:53 Cross Training in Hospitality  27:29 Importance of Education  29:54 Balancing Work and Family  30:43 Balancing Work, Travel, and Family  31:45 The Power of Saying Yes  36:07 The Importance of Gratitude and Privacy  36:37 Advice for Young Women Entering the Industry  39:07 Reflections on Fairleigh Dickinson University  41:03 Getting Involved in the Hospitality Tourism Alumni Chapter  #FDU #FDUAlumni #ComingHomePodcast  #HospitalityIndustry #HospitalityCareers  #CareerAdvice #MentorshipMatters  #WomenInHospitality #Leadership  #CollegeToCareer #AlumniSuccess  #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth  #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation  RSS Feed:  https://feeds.transistor.fm/coming-home-podcastYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/@FDUComingHomeApple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-home-podcast/id1841922196Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5lgIo5VyxoF0sgSC5y3K2sAmazon Music:  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7bb9234-52bd-408b-8912-2376ffb78758/coming-home-podcastDeezer:  https://www.deezer.com/us/show/1002232011Listen Notes:  https://lnns.co/a8rYNqJ60Vy