The Yes Show!

I thought I was just filming a promo video… but what actually happened completely surprised me.I said YES to stepping into something I hadn’t done in over 30 years, roller skating, and within minutes, I was face-to-face with fear, self-doubt, and that little voice saying, “What if I look ridiculous?”But I did it anyway.And what I found on that rink wasn’t just balance… it was joy, connection, and a powerful reminder of what happens when we say yes before we feel ready.LEARNING BULLETS: Saying yes before I feel ready opens the door to growth and unexpected joy  Fear of looking silly is often the only thing standing between me and something amazing  The environments we create as leaders shape confidence, belonging, and resilience  Joy isn’t lost, it’s waiting for me to come back and choose it again ACTION STEPS: Think of one thing you loved doing as a kid and schedule time to try it again this week  Invite someone to join you,make it fun, not perfect  Share your experience and reflect on how it made you feel 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Are you leading… or unknowingly holding everything back?In this powerful episode of The YES Show, we'll sit down with Kristin Marvin, founder, author, and hospitality leader, who shares the raw moment she realized she was the bottleneck in her own business.From scaling restaurants to navigating burnout, leadership gaps, and major life transitions, Christin breaks down what it really takes to move from chaos to clarity, and build a business that doesn’t rely on you for everything.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in reaction mode, or like your team “just isn’t getting it”… this conversation will hit home.✨ What You’ll Learn The 3 biggest signs you’ve become the bottleneck in your business  Why “I don’t know, but I’ll find out” is a leadership superpower  How the lack of self-awareness quietly leads to burnout and frustration  The real reason most leaders fail when promoting from within 🎯 Action ItemsDo an Energy Audit TodayIdentify One Thing to DelegateCreate a Clear Vision (Even for Your Team)🔗 Connect with Christin📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-marvin/📍Website - christinmarvin.com📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinlmarvin/📍irfbook.com🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Are you leading… or unknowingly holding everything back?In this powerful episode of The YES Show, we'll sit down with Kristin Marvin, founder, author, and hospitality leader, who shares the raw moment she realized she was the bottleneck in her own business.From scaling restaurants to navigating burnout, leadership gaps, and major life transitions, Christin breaks down what it really takes to move from chaos to clarity, and build a business that doesn’t rely on you for everything.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in reaction mode, or like your team “just isn’t getting it”… this conversation will hit home.✨ What You’ll Learn The 3 biggest signs you’ve become the bottleneck in your business  Why “I don’t know, but I’ll find out” is a leadership superpower  How the lack of self-awareness quietly leads to burnout and frustration  The real reason most leaders fail when promoting from within 🎯 Action ItemsDo an Energy Audit TodayIdentify One Thing to DelegateCreate a Clear Vision (Even for Your Team)🔗 Connect with Christin📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christin-marvin/📍Website - christinmarvin.com📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christinlmarvin/📍irfbook.com🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Have you ever said something as a leader and thought… why is no one doing it? In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite leadership strategies that completely transforms how I communicate with my team, and how they respond. So often, we jump straight into “we need to…” and then wonder why people resist.I’ve been there too.What I’ve learned is this: influence isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about connecting first.What You’ll Learn: How to use the IUWEE(I-You-We) framework to communicate ideas more effectively  How to build connection first, so people are more open to your message  How to make others feel seen and understood before asking for change  How to turn resistance into collaboration by inviting, not pushing Action Steps: Take one “We need to…” statement and rewrite it using IUWEE Try this approach in one real conversation today, at work or at home  Focus on your tone and make it genuine so your message feels authenticGet your free IUWEE worksheet:https://www.thewisepineapple.com/e86Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Have you ever said something as a leader and thought… why is no one doing it? In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite leadership strategies that completely transforms how I communicate with my team, and how they respond. So often, we jump straight into “we need to…” and then wonder why people resist.I’ve been there too.What I’ve learned is this: influence isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about connecting first.What You’ll Learn: How to use the IUWEE(I-You-We) framework to communicate ideas more effectively  How to build connection first, so people are more open to your message  How to make others feel seen and understood before asking for change  How to turn resistance into collaboration by inviting, not pushing Action Steps: Take one “We need to…” statement and rewrite it using IUWEE Try this approach in one real conversation today, at work or at home  Focus on your tone and make it genuine so your message feels authenticGet your free IUWEE worksheet:https://www.thewisepineapple.com/e86Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if the real problem in your organization isn’t a lack of ideas… but a lack of movement?In this energizing episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with innovation expert Melissa Boggs, who shares how leaders can move from cautious to courageous and finally turn ideas into action.If you’ve ever felt like your team has great ideas that never go anywhere… this conversation is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn: Why most ideas fall into the “canyon” between thinking and doing  The real reason organizations struggle with execution (hint: it’s not creativity)  How small experiments create big momentum  Why overthinking actually makes you a liability—not a leader Action Items:Try the 10% RuleCreate a Rhythm of InnovationBuild a “Third Act” Space🔗 Connect with Melissa:📍Website - https://melissaboggs.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissaboggsatwork/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if the real problem in your organization isn’t a lack of ideas… but a lack of movement?In this energizing episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with innovation expert Melissa Boggs, who shares how leaders can move from cautious to courageous and finally turn ideas into action.If you’ve ever felt like your team has great ideas that never go anywhere… this conversation is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn: Why most ideas fall into the “canyon” between thinking and doing  The real reason organizations struggle with execution (hint: it’s not creativity)  How small experiments create big momentum  Why overthinking actually makes you a liability—not a leader Action ItemsTry the 10% RuleCreate a Rhythm of InnovationBuild a “Third Act” Space🔗 Connect with Melissa:📍Website - https://melissaboggs.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissaboggsatwork/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

We've tried that before. It's impossible? Have you heard or said this? If that's a YES, this episode is for you!What if the biggest leadership mistake isn’t saying no… but saying it too fast?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story about solving the “unsolvable” and reveals how leaders unknowingly shut down creativity, guest satisfaction, and innovation before solutions even have a chance.If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited by policy, or faced a problem that seemed impossible, this episode will change how you approach challenges forever.The ProblemLeaders often default to “no” out of habit, assumptions, or past rules instead of exploring possibilities.The Feeling It CreatesFrustration, pressure, and missed opportunities for both leaders and their teams.You’ll Learn• Why impossible problems are often mindset problems • The leadership power of pausing before responding • How one small shift can dramatically improve guest perception • What “the next yes” really means in actionAction Items✅ Pause before saying no✅ Ask: “What’s the next yes?”✅ Solve the real problem, not the obvious oneConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

We've tried that before. It's impossible? Have you heard or said this? If that's a YES, this episode is for you!What if the biggest leadership mistake isn’t saying no… but saying it too fast?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story about solving the “unsolvable” and reveals how leaders unknowingly shut down creativity, guest satisfaction, and innovation before solutions even have a chance.If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited by policy, or faced a problem that seemed impossible, this episode will change how you approach challenges forever.The ProblemLeaders often default to “no” out of habit, assumptions, or past rules instead of exploring possibilities.The Feeling It CreatesFrustration, pressure, and missed opportunities for both leaders and their teams.You’ll Learn• Why impossible problems are often mindset problems • The leadership power of pausing before responding • How one small shift can dramatically improve guest perception • What “the next yes” really means in actionAction Items✅ Pause before saying no✅ Ask: “What’s the next yes?”✅ Solve the real problem, not the obvious oneConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose?In this episode of The Yes Show, Christine welcomes Jordan Mix, whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact.From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at Iowa Safe Schools and owning Current Coffee in Des Moines, Jordan shares how small moments of connection shape cultures, teams, and lives.🌟 What You’ll Learn How hospitality principles apply far beyond hotels and into leadership and education  Why authentic conversations drive connection, trust, and business success  The leadership power of listening instead of filling the silence  How belonging becomes the foundation of thriving teams and communities ✅ Action Items Ask one intentional question today that helps someone feel seen or heard.  In your next one-on-one meeting, let the other person guide the conversation.  Look at your workplace or business and identify one way you can intentionally create belonging. 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - ⁠https://www.thewisepineapple.com/⁠📍LinkedIn profile - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311⁠📍Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/⁠📍YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/⁠📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/⁠📍Join the Crown Society! ⁠https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown⁠

What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose?In this episode of The Yes Show, Christine welcomes Jordan Mix, whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact.From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at Iowa Safe Schools and owning Current Coffee in Des Moines, Jordan shares how small moments of connection shape cultures, teams, and lives.🌟 What You’ll Learn How hospitality principles apply far beyond hotels and into leadership and education  Why authentic conversations drive connection, trust, and business success  The leadership power of listening instead of filling the silence  How belonging becomes the foundation of thriving teams and communities ✅ Action Items Ask one intentional question today that helps someone feel seen or heard.  In your next one-on-one meeting, let the other person guide the conversation.  Look at your workplace or business and identify one way you can intentionally create belonging. 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

In this special Women’s History Month episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about.This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact.Christine also shares empowering reflections for women in hospitality and a challenge leaders can immediately bring into their next team huddle.⭐ Key Learnings• The best innovations often come from frontline team members closest to the guest experience • Great leaders share recognition and spotlight their teams’ contributions • Small operational changes can create massive guest impact • Empowered voices and inclusive leadership strengthen hospitality culture✅ Action Items Ask every department: “What is one thing we could do to make the guest experience easier?”  Publicly recognize and credit team members for their ideas and contributions  Create space for voices that may hesitate to speak up, especially emerging leaders 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

In this special Women’s History Month episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about.This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact.Christine also shares empowering reflections for women in hospitality and a challenge leaders can immediately bring into their next team huddle.⭐ Key Learnings• The best innovations often come from frontline team members closest to the guest experience • Great leaders share recognition and spotlight their teams’ contributions • Small operational changes can create massive guest impact • Empowered voices and inclusive leadership strengthen hospitality culture✅ Action Items Ask every department: “What is one thing we could do to make the guest experience easier?”  Publicly recognize and credit team members for their ideas and contributions  Create space for voices that may hesitate to speak up, especially emerging leaders 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Most people think luxury hospitality is about perfection, polish, and presentation. But true luxury begins long before the guest ever walks through the door.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with hospitality leader Andrew Hopson, whose journey began with a bold YES at just 17 years old. From culinary school to Forbes four- and five-star properties, Andrew shares what luxury service really demands and how leaders build teams capable of delivering unforgettable experiences.This conversation is a masterclass for hospitality professionals, leaders, and anyone who wants to elevate how they serve others.🎯 What You’ll LearnLuxury service starts behind the scenes through preparation, coaching, and standards.The foundations of hospitality remain the same at every service level.Technique and intentionality elevate good service into exceptional experiences.Confidence in luxury environments comes from skill development, not personality type.✅ Action ItemsFocus on preparation — Ask yourself what systems or coaching happen before service begins.Practice intentional service — Make every interaction purposeful, not routine.Elevate technique daily — Choose one small skill to refine that improves guest experience.🔗 Connect with Andrew:📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhopson/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Most people think luxury hospitality is about perfection, polish, and presentation. But true luxury begins long before the guest ever walks through the door.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with hospitality leader Andrew Hopson, whose journey began with a bold YES at just 17 years old. From culinary school to Forbes four- and five-star properties, Andrew shares what luxury service really demands and how leaders build teams capable of delivering unforgettable experiences.This conversation is a masterclass for hospitality professionals, leaders, and anyone who wants to elevate how they serve others.🎯 What You’ll LearnLuxury service starts behind the scenes through preparation, coaching, and standards.The foundations of hospitality remain the same at every service level.Technique and intentionality elevate good service into exceptional experiences.Confidence in luxury environments comes from skill development, not personality type.Focus on preparation — Ask yourself what systems or coaching happen before service begins.Practice intentional service — Make every interaction purposeful, not routine.Elevate technique daily — Choose one small skill to refine that improves guest experience.✅ Action Items🔗 Connect with Andrew:📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhopson/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Do some people just seem lucky… or are they simply saying YES more often?In this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired episode of The YES Show, Christine challenges the idea that luck is something we’re born with. Instead, she reveals how mindset, awareness, and intentional action can dramatically expand the opportunities that come our way.From the way our brain filters information to how we show up in networking rooms, Christine explains why some people consistently stumble into opportunity while others miss it completely.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🍍 Your brain is constantly filtering reality 🍍 Luck grows when you increase your exposure 🍍 Your energy determines what you notice 🍍 How you show up changes everything Action Steps You Can Take Today ✅ Train your brain to look for opportunity ✅ Increase your opportunity surface area ✅ Follow up like a PineappleConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Do some people just seem lucky… or are they simply saying YES more often?In this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired episode of The YES Show, Christine challenges the idea that luck is something we’re born with. Instead, she reveals how mindset, awareness, and intentional action can dramatically expand the opportunities that come our way.From the way our brain filters information to how we show up in networking rooms, Christine explains why some people consistently stumble into opportunity while others miss it completely.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🍍 Your brain is constantly filtering reality 🍍 Luck grows when you increase your exposure 🍍 Your energy determines what you notice 🍍 How you show up changes everything Action Steps You Can Take Today ✅ Train your brain to look for opportunity ✅ Increase your opportunity surface area ✅ Follow up like a PineappleConnect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What does it really mean to hold your own in today’s workplace?In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with executive coach, former Expedia C-suite leader, and author Melissa Maher to unpack the real meaning of executive presence and how leaders can confidently speak up without pretending to be someone they’re not.Melissa shares lessons from decades in hospitality leadership, her journey from nervous young leader to confident executive, and the practical tools that help professionals communicate with clarity, influence decisions, and show up powerfully in high-stakes moments.This episode is about finding your voice, trusting your value, and leading with clarity instead of perfection.🎓 What You’ll LearnHow executive presence is built through clarity, not personality changesWhy do many high performers struggle to speak up after promotionsSimple physical and communication techniques that instantly increase confidenceHow mindset and self-talk influence leadership impact more than skill alone✅ Action ItemsLead with the headlineStart conversations or presentations with your main point first, not the background story.Practice clarity over volumeUse fewer words and slow your delivery to increase trust and authority.Prepare your “core message” before meetingsWrite down your key idea and desired outcome, so you show up ready to contribute.One Question Cards link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lre-gzoUjSP8eH9p2rD9nXZT4NDFfxtP/view?usp=sharingPower Stance Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/rq8TNJq9AAAConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Melissa:📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamaher/📍Website -https://pinnacleenterprisesgroup.com/http://www.holdingyourownbook.com/

What does it really mean to hold your own in today’s workplace?In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with executive coach, former Expedia C-suite leader, and author Melissa Maher to unpack the real meaning of executive presence and how leaders can confidently speak up without pretending to be someone they’re not.Melissa shares lessons from decades in hospitality leadership, her journey from nervous young leader to confident executive, and the practical tools that help professionals communicate with clarity, influence decisions, and show up powerfully in high-stakes moments.This episode is about finding your voice, trusting your value, and leading with clarity instead of perfection.🎓 What You’ll LearnHow executive presence is built through clarity, not personality changesWhy do many high performers struggle to speak up after promotionsSimple physical and communication techniques that instantly increase confidenceHow mindset and self-talk influence leadership impact more than skill alone✅ Action ItemsLead with the headlineStart conversations or presentations with your main point first, not the background story.Practice clarity over volumeUse fewer words and slow your delivery to increase trust and authority.Prepare your “core message” before meetingsWrite down your key idea and desired outcome, so you show up ready to contribute.One Question Cards link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lre-gzoUjSP8eH9p2rD9nXZT4NDFfxtP/view?usp=sharingPower Stance Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/rq8TNJq9AAAConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Melissa:📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissamaher/📍Website -https://pinnacleenterprisesgroup.com/http://www.holdingyourownbook.com/

You set the goal.You blocked the time.You scheduled the reminder.And then… You hit ignore.Why do we sabotage the very success we say we want?In this powerful short episode, Christine breaks down the real reason we ignore our goals, and it’s not laziness. It’s not discipline. It’s not time management.Inside this episode, you’ll learn three science-backed strategies to help you follow through, build self-respect, and become the kind of leader who keeps promises to yourself.Because leadership doesn’t happen when you feel like it.It happens when you do it anyway.👑 Join the Crown Society Now!https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownI AM Empowered Workbook:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yq8fWg1hwb9x1eZf_yhRZeE4-xs2-qC5/view?usp=sharing🎓 What You’ll LearnWhy your feelings about the task overpower your commitment to the outcomeHow visualizing the “win” rewires your brain toward actionThe four levels of commitment and why only one actually creates resultsHow shrinking the task builds momentum and long-term self-respectRewrite one goal using “I will” language and tie it to your identity.Shrink one overwhelming task into a 10-minute version and start today.Change one calendar reminder to reflect your future win, not the task.✅ Action Items🍍 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

You set the goal.You blocked the time.You scheduled the reminder.And then… You hit ignore.Why do we sabotage the very success we say we want?In this powerful short episode, Christine breaks down the real reason we ignore our goals, and it’s not laziness. It’s not discipline. It’s not time management.Inside this episode, you’ll learn three science-backed strategies to help you follow through, build self-respect, and become the kind of leader who keeps promises to yourself.Because leadership doesn’t happen when you feel like it.It happens when you do it anyway.👑 Join the Crown Society Now!https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownI AM Empowered Workbook:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yq8fWg1hwb9x1eZf_yhRZeE4-xs2-qC5/view?usp=sharing🎓 What You’ll LearnWhy your feelings about the task overpower your commitment to the outcomeHow visualizing the “win” rewires your brain toward actionThe four levels of commitment and why only one actually creates resultsHow shrinking the task builds momentum and long-term self-respectRewrite one goal using “I will” language and tie it to your identity.Shrink one overwhelming task into a 10-minute version and start today.Change one calendar reminder to reflect your future win, not the task.✅ Action Items🍍 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

What happens when a high school teacher says yes to a bold idea? In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Susan Harryman, hospitality educator at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, to talk about launching a hospitality management program that is shaping the next generation of leaders.In this conversation, you’ll hear how Susan saw a gap in customer service within her community and took action. From designing a hospitality, marketing, and entrepreneurship curriculum to bringing in real-world guest speakers, organizing property tours, and encouraging internships, Susan is giving students hands-on exposure to an industry many of them never considered.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why hospitality education should start earlier, and how young people are capable of more than we give them credit for• How real-world exposure, guest speakers, and property tours ignite student passion• Why customer service, marketing, and finance all build on each other in leadership development• How saying yes creates ripple effects that open doors you never imagined3 Action Steps You Can Take Today:-Reach out to a local high school or career tech program and offer to speak about careers in hospitality.--Create job shadow or internship opportunities to cultivate the next generation of leaders.-Start saying yes to small opportunities, you never know which one will change everything.Connect with Susan:📍Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-harryman-a3230119/📍Insta link: https://www.instagram.com/susan.harryman13/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What happens when a high school teacher says yes to a bold idea? In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Susan Harryman, hospitality educator at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, to talk about launching a hospitality management program that is shaping the next generation of leaders.In this conversation, you’ll hear how Susan saw a gap in customer service within her community and took action. From designing a hospitality, marketing, and entrepreneurship curriculum to bringing in real-world guest speakers, organizing property tours, and encouraging internships, Susan is giving students hands-on exposure to an industry many of them never considered.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why hospitality education should start earlier, and how young people are capable of more than we give them credit for• How real-world exposure, guest speakers, and property tours ignite student passion• Why customer service, marketing, and finance all build on each other in leadership development• How saying yes creates ripple effects that open doors you never imagined3 Action Steps You Can Take Today:-Reach out to a local high school or career tech program and offer to speak about careers in hospitality.--Create job shadow or internship opportunities to cultivate the next generation of leaders.-Start saying yes to small opportunities, you never know which one will change everything.Connect with Susan:📍Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-harryman-a3230119/📍Insta link: https://www.instagram.com/susan.harryman13/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

In 1992, nearly 3,000 people stood in a snowstorm for a hotel job.Negative wind chill.Recession.Uncertainty everywhere.What happens next will change the way you think about leadership forever.This episode isn’t just a story from the past. It’s a challenge for today.If someone joined your team tomorrow…Would it feel worth waiting in line for?💡 What You’ll Learn:• Why feelings, not tasks, determine long-term retention • How simple, systemized actions create belonging • The real ROI of welcoming employees intentionally • What Jay Leno teaches us about leadership inside the box✅ Action Steps for Leaders:Identify one feeling you want every new team member to experience in week oneCreate one simple, repeatable task that guarantees that feelingAudit your onboarding process and ask, “Would this feel worth standing in line for?”The Crown Society doors are open! If you're ready for Next Level leadership and to create a culture people would line up for, there's never been a better time.https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Christine:📍 Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

In 1992, nearly 3,000 people stood in a snowstorm for a hotel job.Negative wind chill.Recession.Uncertainty everywhere.What happens next will change the way you think about leadership forever.This episode isn’t just a story from the past. It’s a challenge for today.If someone joined your team tomorrow…Would it feel worth waiting in line for?💡 What You’ll Learn:• Why feelings, not tasks, determine long-term retention • How simple, systemized actions create belonging • The real ROI of welcoming employees intentionally • What Jay Leno teaches us about leadership inside the box✅ Action Steps for Leaders:Identify one feeling you want every new team member to experience in week oneCreate one simple, repeatable task that guarantees that feelingAudit your onboarding process and ask, “Would this feel worth standing in line for?”The Crown Society doors are open! If you're ready for Next Level leadership and to create a culture people would line up for, there's never been a better time.https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crownConnect with Christine:📍 Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if the reason you can’t attract great people has nothing to do with pay or hours, and everything to do with how you tell your story?In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with hospitality educator Julia Krebs to unpack a powerful classroom experiment that turned into an industry wake-up call. When students were asked to review real hotel job descriptions, the feedback was blunt, honest, and impossible to ignore.💡 Four Key Learnings-Most job descriptions focus on what the company needs, not what the candidate gains-Young talent is actively looking for mentorship, growth, and meaning, not just tasks-The tone and energy of a job ad directly influence who applies (or doesn’t)-Culture fit matters more than clever titles when clarity is missing✅ Three Action Items You Can Take Today-Rewrite one job description using “you” more than “we”-Add a clear line about mentorship, growth, or learning opportunities-Review your hiring language and ask, “Would I apply for this today?”🔗 Connect with JuliaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-krebs19/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSM-4IJDgR7/🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society 👑 – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if the reason you can’t attract great people has nothing to do with pay or hours, and everything to do with how you tell your story?In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with hospitality educator Julia Krebs to unpack a powerful classroom experiment that turned into an industry wake-up call. When students were asked to review real hotel job descriptions, the feedback was blunt, honest, and impossible to ignore.💡 Four Key Learnings-Most job descriptions focus on what the company needs, not what the candidate gains-Young talent is actively looking for mentorship, growth, and meaning, not just tasks-The tone and energy of a job ad directly influence who applies (or doesn’t)-Culture fit matters more than clever titles when clarity is missing✅ Three Action Items You Can Take Today-Rewrite one job description using “you” more than “we”-Add a clear line about mentorship, growth, or learning opportunities-Review your hiring language and ask, “Would I apply for this today?”🔗 Connect with JuliaLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-krebs19/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/DSM-4IJDgR7/🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society 👑 – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if saying YES could save your life?In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes.From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing to make every day special, this episode is a reminder that YES is not about being loud or fearless. It’s about listening, noticing, and choosing to act before it’s too late.If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something important or ignored that inner nudge, this episode will hit home.What You’ll Learn:🟢Why self-rejection stops more people than actual rejection ever does🟢How trusting your gut can literally save your life🟢Why saying YES to help is an act of strength, not weakness🟢How choosing to make every day special changes how you live and leadAction Items✅The next time you feel the urge to self-reject, pause and offer the idea anyway. Let others decide.✅If something feels off physically, emotionally, or mentally, make the appointment. Clarity beats avoidance every time.✅Choose one way today to make life special on purpose. Don’t wait for a “better” day.🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026

What if saying YES could save your life?In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes.From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing to make every day special, this episode is a reminder that YES is not about being loud or fearless. It’s about listening, noticing, and choosing to act before it’s too late.If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something important or ignored that inner nudge, this episode will hit home.What You’ll Learn:🟢Why self-rejection stops more people than actual rejection ever does🟢How trusting your gut can literally save your life🟢Why saying YES to help is an act of strength, not weakness🟢How choosing to make every day special changes how you live and leadAction Items✅The next time you feel the urge to self-reject, pause and offer the idea anyway. Let others decide.✅If something feels off physically, emotionally, or mentally, make the appointment. Clarity beats avoidance every time.✅Choose one way today to make life special on purpose. Don’t wait for a “better” day.🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.✨ What You’ll LearnWhy leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realismHow relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and ownersThe power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to peopleWhy “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership✅ Action Items to Apply TodayCall someone this week when you don’t need anything from themAsk your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.✨ What You’ll LearnWhy leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realismHow relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and ownersThe power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to peopleWhy “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership✅ Action Items to Apply TodayCall someone this week when you don’t need anything from themAsk your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.✨ What You’ll Learn-Why leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realism-How relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and owners-The power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to people-Why “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership✅ Action Items to Apply Today-Call someone this week when you don’t need anything from them-Ask your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”-Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Has the new year started… but you still feel tired, heavy, or a little stuck?This shorty episode is your permission slip.Christine shares a simple story that keeps resurfacing at exactly the right time, and it comes with a surprising question:What if the problem isn’t you… but the rules you’re following?This isn’t about doing more.It’s not about fixing yourself.And it’s definitely not about perfection.Press play if you’ve been carrying quiet pressure, feeling stuck, or wondering why “new year, new me” just isn’t landing this time around.What You’ll Learn:🎯Why feeling flat doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human🎯How unnecessary rules quietly drain your energy and momentum🎯Why small, imperfect action creates progress faster than waiting to feel ready🎯How giving yourself permission can instantly lighten the emotional loadAction Items:✔ Identify one rule you’re holding yourself to that feels heavy or exhausting✔ Break that rule today, just for today, and notice how it feels✔ Choose progress over perfection and count it as a winConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Has the new year started… but you still feel tired, heavy, or a little stuck?This shorty episode is your permission slip.Christine shares a simple story that keeps resurfacing at exactly the right time, and it comes with a surprising question:What if the problem isn’t you… but the rules you’re following?This isn’t about doing more.It’s not about fixing yourself.And it’s definitely not about perfection.Press play if you’ve been carrying quiet pressure, feeling stuck, or wondering why “new year, new me” just isn’t landing this time around.What You’ll Learn:🎯Why feeling flat doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human🎯How unnecessary rules quietly drain your energy and momentum🎯Why small, imperfect action creates progress faster than waiting to feel ready🎯How giving yourself permission can instantly lighten the emotional loadAction Items:✔ Identify one rule you’re holding yourself to that feels heavy or exhausting✔ Break that rule today, just for today, and notice how it feels✔ Choose progress over perfection and count it as a winConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Ann Cvelich’s hospitality journey began long before titles, accolades, or leadership roles. It started with a pot of coffee, a warm smile, and greeting guests before they had their first sip of the morning.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Ann to explore what nearly four decades in hospitality truly teaches you, about leadership, resilience, and the power of how you make people feel.From her first role as a “good morning girl” at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, to earning her Quarter Century Club and spending 38 years with Marriott, Ann shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.💡 What You’ll Learn• Why great leaders don’t always give you what you want, they give you what you need • How early frontline roles build confidence, grit, and people skills that last a lifetime • The power of preparation when opportunity (or VIPs) walk through the door • Why speaking up early can prevent bigger problems later✅ Action Items• Identify one leader who sees your potential and ask for honest direction• Prepare before every high-stakes moment so confidence replaces fear• Practice proactive communication instead of reactive explanations🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Ann Cvelich’s hospitality journey began long before titles, accolades, or leadership roles. It started with a pot of coffee, a warm smile, and greeting guests before they had their first sip of the morning.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Ann to explore what nearly four decades in hospitality truly teaches you, about leadership, resilience, and the power of how you make people feel.From her first role as a “good morning girl” at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, to earning her Quarter Century Club and spending 38 years with Marriott, Ann shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.💡 What You’ll Learn• Why great leaders don’t always give you what you want, they give you what you need • How early frontline roles build confidence, grit, and people skills that last a lifetime • The power of preparation when opportunity (or VIPs) walk through the door • Why speaking up early can prevent bigger problems later✅ Action Items• Identify one leader who sees your potential and ask for honest direction• Prepare before every high-stakes moment so confidence replaces fear• Practice proactive communication instead of reactive explanations🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link

January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link

Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

Today’s episode is packed with fire as Christine sits down with Sam Caucci, founder of 1huddle and author of Wasted Talent. Sam is on a mission to help leaders truly see their people, unlock hidden skills, and build workplaces where everyone has a shot at rising.From gamified learning to rethinking the future of work, Sam brings bold, refreshing insights that will change how you lead, coach, and engage your team.What You’ll Learn• Why gamification isn’t just “fun”, it’s one of the fastest ways people actually learn• How leaders unknowingly block talent and what to do instead• Why investing in ongoing training matters more than onboarding• The powerful difference between a manager, a leader, and a coachAction Items to Level Up This Week-Remove one blocker in your workplace that prevents people from learning or exploring new skills-Recognize hidden talent by catching someone doing something right and calling it out-Coach daily, ask one person what skill or opportunity they’d love to grow intoConnect with Sam:📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcaucci/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sammycaucci/📍Website - https://1huddle.co/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group for hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Today’s episode is packed with fire as Christine sits down with Sam Caucci, founder of 1huddle and author of Wasted Talent. Sam is on a mission to help leaders truly see their people, unlock hidden skills, and build workplaces where everyone has a shot at rising.From gamified learning to rethinking the future of work, Sam brings bold, refreshing insights that will change how you lead, coach, and engage your team.What You’ll Learn• Why gamification isn’t just “fun”, it’s one of the fastest ways people actually learn• How leaders unknowingly block talent and what to do instead• Why investing in ongoing training matters more than onboarding• The powerful difference between a manager, a leader, and a coachAction Items to Level Up This Week-Remove one blocker in your workplace that prevents people from learning or exploring new skills-Recognize hidden talent by catching someone doing something right and calling it out-Coach daily, ask one person what skill or opportunity they’d love to grow intoConnect with Sam:📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcaucci/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sammycaucci/📍Website - https://1huddle.co/Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group for hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What if your highest performer is sitting right in front of you… and you’ve never asked the one question that would unleash them?In this inspiring YES! Christine reveals how one shy team member transformed into a brilliant leader, not by being pushed, but by being seen. Discover how blending passion and position unleashes purpose, performance, and the hidden potential on your team.💡 What You’ll LearnHow passion fuels purpose, and purpose skyrockets performanceWhy unmotivated employees are often just uninvited to use their giftsThe power of uncovering strengths beyond job titles & uniformsHow one simple question can change someone’s career trajectory forever🚀 Three Action Items You Can Take This WeekChoose one overlooked team member and learn about their passionAssign them a small project that taps into their strengthsUse a “Who Am I?” form to uncover hidden talents from day oneConnect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Who AM I Resource - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/65

What if your highest performer is sitting right in front of you… and you’ve never asked the one question that would unleash them?In this inspiring YES! Christine reveals how one shy team member transformed into a brilliant leader, not by being pushed, but by being seen. Discover how blending passion and position unleashes purpose, performance, and the hidden potential on your team.💡 What You’ll LearnHow passion fuels purpose, and purpose skyrockets performanceWhy unmotivated employees are often just uninvited to use their giftsThe power of uncovering strengths beyond job titles & uniformsHow one simple question can change someone’s career trajectory forever🚀 Three Action Items You Can Take This WeekChoose one overlooked team member and learn about their passionAssign them a small project that taps into their strengthsUse a “Who Am I?” form to uncover hidden talents from day oneConnect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Who AM I Resource - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/65

This episode takes us straight to the excitement of the IAAPA Expo floor! Christine grabs leaders, creators, operators, and speakers from all over the attractions industry and asks them two powerful questions:1. What did you say YES to this year that pushed you out of your comfort zone2. What are you going to say YES to next yearFrom landing big city-wide contracts to quitting corporate jobs, starting podcasts, hiring overlooked talent, moving across states, and even doing art with strangers on the street... this episode is packed with bold moves and contagious courage!🎙️ Be sure to listen all the way to the end!You’ll hear from our friend, keynote speaker and bestselling author Ryan Minton, the powerhouse behind Uplifted and Thanks for Coming In Today! His message is a reminder that every single one of us impacts others, and that influence is a privilege.🌟 What You’ll Learn• Why the right YES can rapidly grow your business and your confidence• How saying yes can challenge identity, fear, and comfort zones• Why leadership requires risk, even when the paycheck feels safer• How personal YES choices build momentum for career breakthroughs✅ Three Action Items to Try This Week• Choose one thing that scares you a little and say YES out loud• Share your 2025 YES with someone who will hold you accountable• Support someone else’s YES by encouraging their big leapConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

This episode takes us straight to the excitement of the IAAPA Expo floor! Christine grabs leaders, creators, operators, and speakers from all over the attractions industry and asks them two powerful questions:1. What did you say YES to this year that pushed you out of your comfort zone2. What are you going to say YES to next yearFrom landing big city-wide contracts to quitting corporate jobs, starting podcasts, hiring overlooked talent, moving across states, and even doing art with strangers on the street... this episode is packed with bold moves and contagious courage!🎙️ Be sure to listen all the way to the end!You’ll hear from our friend, keynote speaker and bestselling author Ryan Minton, the powerhouse behind Uplifted and Thanks for Coming In Today! His message is a reminder that every single one of us impacts others, and that influence is a privilege.🌟 What You’ll Learn• Why the right YES can rapidly grow your business and your confidence• How saying yes can challenge identity, fear, and comfort zones• Why leadership requires risk, even when the paycheck feels safer• How personal YES choices build momentum for career breakthroughs✅ Three Action Items to Try This Week• Choose one thing that scares you a little and say YES out loud• Share your 2025 YES with someone who will hold you accountable• Support someone else’s YES by encouraging their big leapConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown