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Priority Status

by J Public Relations

Podcast by J Public Relations

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  1. Destination Guide: A Weekend in Paris Rive Gauche

    J/PR's resident Paris expert Chelsey Kirby, shares her picks with Kristin Moller for the best weekend itinerary in Paris, focusing on the Left Bank (Rive Gauche). Highlights include: Hotel Dame des Arts Hotel Lutetia Relais Christine Musée de l’Orangerie Musée D'Orsay Louis Vuitton Fondation La...

  2. Destination Guide: The Best of Italy from the Dolomites to the Amalfi Coast

    Kristin Moller and Chelsey Kirby discuss the best travel experiences and hotels across Italy ranging from mountainous escapes in the Dolomites to sunny shores of the storied Amalfi Coast. Highlight hotels and locations include: FORESTIS, Brixen Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como Villa d’Este, Lake...

  3. Destination Guide: Nashville (for the Girls!)

    In this episode, Chelsey Kirby and Kristin Moller discuss the best itinerary for a girls trip to Nashville, Tennessee. While primarily known for its vibrant scene and deep roots in the music industry, Nashville is also home to excellent cuisine and fun outdoor experiences. Listen in for insider...

  4. Best Weekend Getaways from New York City

    As the first drop in our new destination series, Executive Vice President Kristin Moller and Senior Vice President Chelsey Kirby share their top picks for weekend getaways that are a short drive or train ride away from New York City. From surprises in the New Jersey suburbs to the North and South...

  5. An Inside Look at Travel Writing with Britney Eschelman from Hotels Above Par

    On this episode of Priority Status, Kristin Moller is joined by Britney Eschelman, Assistant Editor at Hotels Above Par. Conceptualized by Brandon Berkson and launched in April 2020, Hotels Above Par is an expert-curated guide highlighting the world’s coolest boutique hotels and travel…

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  6. Special Crossover Episode: A Hotel Podcast with Jaime Black

    On this special episode of Priority Status Kristin Moller is joined by Jaime Black, a podcast pioneer and the producer/host of A Hotel Podcast. Jaime has over two decades of podcasting and digital media work and launched A Hotel Podcast last year after combining his passions for travel and...

  7. Love Stories at Cedar Lakes Estate, a Hudson Valley hotel and event venue

    On this episode of Priority Status, we're diving into the world of weddings with none other than the dynamic duo, Lisa and Stephanie, sisters and co-owners of Cedar Lakes Estate, the Hudson Valley hotel and epic event venue. Join us as we explore the history of Cedar Lakes and its past lives…

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  8. When Travel and Pro Sports Collide - 5 Questions with Vinciane Ngomsi

    On this episode of “5 Questions With” Kristin Moller is joined by Vinciane Ngomsi, a talented journalist based in Washington DC who writes about sports, travel, entertainment and food. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and Yahoo and today she is a…

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  9. A Family Affair on Grenada: 5 Questions with the Garbutt sisters of Calabash

    In this episode of “5 Questions With," Eleanore Longley is joined by Beth, Bobbie and Adele who are part of the Garbutt family who own and run Calabash, a boutique hotel on the Caribbean island of Grenada. The Calabash story starts with a delayed flight. In 1985, Beth, Bobbie and Adele’s father,...

  10. 2024 Travel Trends and 2023 Top Travel Moments with the J/PR team

    In this last episode of 2023, Kristin Moller chats with four J/PR team members about their best travel experiences of the past year, what they are seeing emerge as travel trends to watch in 2024, and which destinations they are most excited to visit in the new year. Our guests on this episode…

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  11. 2024 Trend Report: Luxury Real Estate with Emma Reynolds

    This episode is part of J/PR's 2024 Trend Report series. Listen in as Heidi Doak chats with freelance writer, Emma Reynolds, on the most exciting trends that we can look forward to in luxury real estate. https://emmareynolds.com/ @emmarey

  12. 2024 Trend Report: Craft Beer and Cocktails with Beau Hayhoe

    This episode is part of J/PR's 2024 Trend Report series. Listen in as Monica Powers chats with freelance writer, Beau Hayhoe, on the most exciting trends that we can look forward to in craft beer and spirits. @beauhayhoe

  13. How Private Clubs are bringing meaningful connection to communities with Tommy Southworth

    In this episode Kristin Moller is joined by Tommy Southworth, President & COO of Southworth, a privately held lifestyle company specializing in the development and management of private clubs and programmed residential communities. Founded to challenge the industry status quo in 1991, Southworth...

  14. A closer look at London’s much loved neighborhood gem - 5 Questions with Andrew Coney of The Hari

    In this episode of “5 Questions With," Emma Hartland-Mahon is joined by Andrew Coney, General manager of The Hari hotel in London. Andrew joined The Hari as General Manager in 2014. In this position, Andrew oversaw the transition from a Thompson-managed hotel named Belgraves, to an independent...

  15. Meet me at the Lake - 5 Questions with Ralph Vick of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

    In this episode of Priority Status, Kristin Moller is joined by Ralph Vick, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee to talk about the unique experience that is “Lake Life.” Listen in as Ralph shares the evolution of the iconic Georgia resort and how the property approaches...

  16. Lessons in Leadership - 5 Questions with Stephane Vogel of Hotel Washington

    On this episode of 5 Questions With, Kristin Moller is joined by Stephane Vogel, general manager of Hotel Washington in Washington DC. While Stephane’s hospitality career began in Swiss hotel school he came to DC many years ago and now calls the US capital home. Listen in as he shares how he got...

  17. Italian Fashion and La Dolce Vita in Ravello - 5 Questions with Mariella Avino of Palazzo Avino

    In this episode of “5 Questions with” Kristin Moller is joined Mariella Avino, managing director of Palazzo Avino on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Known as the Pink Palace in the heart of Ravello, Palazzo Avino was originally built in the 12th century. Mariella’s family took over the property in 1997 and...

  18. Maximizing Loyalty and Rewards for Travel - 5 Questions with Barry Choi

    In this episode of “5 Questions with…” Kristin Moller interviews Barry Choi, an award winning journalist specializing in travel and personal finance. Barry’s site, Money We Have, launched in 2014 as one of the first of its kind and has grown to encompass all the things you need to know about…

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  19. Behind the Scenes of The Rockaway Hotel and IGC Hospitality - 5 Questions with Terence Tubridy

    In this episode of “5 Questions With," Kristin Moller is joined by Terence Tubridy, managing partner of IGC Hospitality and managing partner of The Rockaway Hotel. Terence grew up working in his family's restaurant and then he launched IGC Hospitality with his brother Dee and best friend Jeff in...

  20. Spa and Wellness Secrets - 5 Questions with Mary Bemis, founder of Insiders Guide to Spas

    In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Mary Bemis, founder of Insiders Guide to Spas and one of the most recognized names in spa and wellness journalism. She was one of the first reporters to focus on spas and wellness in...

  21. Creating Mindful Moments - 5 Questions with Alicia Pintwala, co-founder of Slowlii

    In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Alicia Pintwala, co-founder of Slowlii, a wellness company rooted in helping busy people pause. Alica is born and raised in Toronto, is wellness-obsessed, and is focused on taking in...

  22. Travel, Celebrity and Entertainment - 5 Questions with Jen Peros, Talent Director at FLWPR

    In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Jen Peros, director of Talent at Famous Last Words PR. Jen is a two time Emmy award winning journalist, a former on-air correspondent and reporter for national TV shows and Editor in...

  23. Evolving workplace culture in hospitality + culinary organizations with Val Upfold

    We’ve seen enormous disruption to typical work culture over the last two years - office life was fundamentally altered by the pandemic, but the change has not stopped there. The hospitality industry - an industry that already was operating at max speed with small margins - has seen a seismic…

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  24. Debunking Olive Oil Myths and Tips & Tricks with EVOO Expert, Mary Mori of California Olive Ranch

    Aside from being one of the oldest fruits on the planet, olives provide us with so many great, essential nutrients. It makes sense when you consider the Mediterranean Diet (where olive oil acts as the primary source of healthy fat). In this episode, Account Director, Monica Powers sits down with...

  25. EP54: The creative design aficionado and family hotelier behind Greek luxury hotel, CALILO

    In this episode of Priority Status, Account Supervisor Mary Burkhardt sits down with Vasso Petridou, Owner and COO of LuxurIOS, a tourism project on the unspoilt island of Ios in the Greek Cyclades, to discuss her deep love for the island and her passion for hospitality, environmental...

  26. Hotel del Coronado’s Gina Petrone on Preserving the History of One of America’s Most Iconic Hotels

    In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory uncovers the surprising secrets of the hotel that put Southern California on the map—Hotel del Coronado. She delves into the history of the grand Damme with "The Del’s" Heritage Manager Gina Petrone, and learns what it’s like to...

  27. EP52: Fora Travel Co-Founder Henley Vazquez Predicts the Future of the Travel Agency

    In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory sits down with Henley Vazquez, seasoned travel advisor and co-founder of tech-forward travel agency, Fora, to hear about how she’s taking the travel agency—an industry built around cruises and fax machines—into the modern era of...

  28. EP51: Sustainable Travel, A Mindful Approach with Under Canvas

    In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director Audrey Neidenbach, chats with Matt Gaghen, CEO and May Lilley CMO of Under Canvas, an upscale outdoor hospitality company with locations near America’s most iconic national parks and monuments. With sustainability continuing to be at the...

  29. EP50: Co-founder of Luna Bay Booch, Bridget Connelly, talks about The Business of Booch

    In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director of Consumer, Monica Powers, chats with Bridget Connelly, the co-founder, and CEO of the country's only female-founded, owned and operated hard kombucha brand. Based in Chicago, Luna Bay Booch is taking a heavily dominated male industry by…

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  30. EP49: Author Gordy Megroz on National Geographic's 100 Slopes of a Lifetime

    In the latest episode of Priority Status, Senior Vice President Tanya Scalisi sits down with Gordy Megroz, Author of National Geographic's forthcoming travel book, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime. During their conversation, Tanya and Gordy dive deep into how his love of skiing and journalism led him to...

  31. EP48: Mindful Travel and Modern Hypnotherapy with Nicole Hernandez, The Traveling Hypnotist

    In this episode of Priority Status, Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, joins Abby Waters to discuss her vision for the future of hypnosis practice within the larger space of wellness and travel. Nicole is a clinical hypnotist, anxiety educator, speaker, and Resident Healer for…

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  32. E47: Tomiko Harvey on The Black Travel Alliance and Giving Voice to Black Travel Writers

    In this episode of Priority Status, Heidi Doak sits down with Tomiko Harvey, vice president of the Black Travel Alliance and founder of Passports & Grub, a luxury lifestyle publication for Black women. Following last summer’s racial justice movement, The Black Travel Alliance was formed to…

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  33. EP46: How Your Favorite Hotels + Restaurants Are Combating Labor Shortages with Jitjatjo

    In this episode of Priority Status, Abby Waters sits down with Tim Chatfield, Co-Founder & CEO of Jitjatjo. It’s hard to have missed the sensational headlines about workers leaving the hospitality industry en mass, the staffing shortages everywhere and the labor wars, as Tim calls it. So, JPR...

  34. EP45: Navigating post-pandemic wellness with founder of Bodhimaya Cornelius O'Shaughnessy

    In the latest episode of Priority Status, JPR UK Vice President Emma Hartland-Mahon sits down with Cornelius O’Shaughnessy, founder of Bodhimaya, an award-winning bespoke retreats concept combining the best in highly personalized nutrition, effective movement, authentic meditation and exploratory...

  35. EP44: The future of travel in 2021 and beyond with Globetrender’s Jenny Southan

    In today’s episode, JPR UK’s Account Manager, Alexandra Colquhoun sits down with Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK’s leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. An authority in the travel industry, Jenny is also an...

  36. EP43: Understanding Belongingness with DEI expert Dr Nika White

    In today’s episode, JPR’s SVP Kristin Moller sits down with Dr. Nika White, an award-winning management and leadership consultant and executive practitioner for DEI efforts. The conversation is an inside look at Dr White’s practice and how she got to where she is today. We discuss her approach to...

  37. EP42: T+L’s Sarah Funk Defines Social Media “Success” in 2021

    In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom tackles the ever-shifting space of social media trends. She’s joined by Sarah Funk, the on-camera host and entrepreneur behind GoDaddy's School of Hustle, Travel & Leisure's Instagram Story takeovers and her own channels, which...

  38. EP41: Billion Dollar Brand Gymshark on Communications, Diversity & Inclusion

    In today’s episode, JPR UK Senior Account Executive Georgia Richardson sits down with Noel Mack, Chief Brand Officer of Gymshark to talk about how the company approaches community and communications. It’s a deep-dive into the brand's approach to diversity, inclusion and mental health, including…

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  39. EP40: Women in Travel Thrive

    In today’s episode, JPR senior director Erin Melendez sits down with two founding members of Women in Travel Thrive - a grassroots movement born out of the Covid-19 pandemic designed to combat career regression and increase women's representation as leaders in the travel industry. Silvia…

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  40. A New Age of “Community:” Translating Social Media Community into Actual Community

    In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom holds a round table discussion on the definition of a “social media community,” how these communities extend beyond digital and into the physical world, and how any brand can get better at using social media to do good in their...

  41. The Future of Sustainable Travel with Juliet Kinsman

    Today we talk to sustainable luxury travel expert, and the Sustainability Editor of Condé Nast Traveller, Juliet Kinsman on how COVID is affecting the hospitality world as we know it and what lies ahead for ethical and responsible travel. Juliet has been an authority in the travel world for over...

  42. E37: One of London’s Most Prominent Hotel Owners Talks about Navigating COVID as a Luxury Hotelier

    In today’s episode, JPR UK Vice President Emma Hartland-Mahon sits down with Jeremy Goring, from the iconic London hotel, The Goring to discuss the current state of the travel industry, navigating COVID and everyone’s favorite word of the moment PIVOTING! We discuss how The Goring (which has been...

  43. The Future of Weddings & Events with Aubrey Huffman of Details, Darling

    Introducing JPR's newest series" "The Future Of": A collection of conversations featuring some of the most influential voices and brightest minds in travel, hospitality, sustainability, health, wellness, and food, all focused around the future of these spaces. Marketing & Development Coordinator...

  44. Expert Series: Wellness in Spa Travel from American Spa Magazine’s Heather Mikesell

    The first in our Expert Series. Heather Mikesell, Editor-in-Chief of American Spa Magazine, joins us to talk about the current state of health, wellness, and travel. Listen in as Heather shares her insights on the spa industry’s response to current events, why self-care is more important than…

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  45. E34: That’s So Retrograde’s Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari on wellness travel tips that work

    We’re honored to have two of our favorite podcasters on Priority Status. Join us in welcoming That’s So Retrograde’s Elizabeth Kott & Stephanie Simbari to Priority Status. JPR’s EVP Lauren Clifford Knudsen joins Elizabeth and Stephanie to dish on their favorite products and brands for staying...

  46. E33: Women in Travel Leadership: A Conversation with the Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure

    In today’s episode, JPR Partner Sarah Evans sits down with Jacqui Gifford, Editor-in-Chief of Travel + Leisure to discuss navigating her career journey to travel leadership. Based in New York City, Jacqui has risen through the ranks from Assistant Editor to now sitting at the helm of one of the...

  47. E32: Why Traveling Alone Creates More Space For Humanity

    In today’s episode, JPR Account Supervisor Amanda Feldman Jay sits down with freelance writer Alexandra Cheney to discuss how traveling solo helps us realize who we are at our core and how people from all walks of life are connected by our shared humanity. Alexandra formerly held staff positions…

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  48. E28 Pt 2: The Infatuation’s Nick Bilardello on branding and 2 things you must eat in your lifetime

    Satisfy your appetite for food zeitgeist with this two-part episode with The Infatuation and Zagat Creative Director Nick Bilardello. We cover the future of the Zagat resurrection, why you need The Infatuation in your life, and two places for your Must Eat list. Learn more about The Infatuation…

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  49. E29: How to Win in Social Media with Greg Galant

    In today’s episode, Greg Galant, co-creator and executive producer of The Shorty Awards which honors the best in social media, joins us to talk about what he thinks makes a winning social media campaign. We talk about the importance of giving your followers a way to showcase their own brand and…

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  50. E28 Pt 1: The Infatuation’s Nick Bilardello on branding and 2 things you must eat in your lifetime

    Listen in as JPR’s EVP Lauren Clifford Knudsen interviews Nick Bilardello, Creative Director at The Infatuation. The Infatuation’s mission is simple: to bring you the most honest and trustworthy opinions on where to eat around the world. What started as a mission to help hungry people get fed how...

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