The Hotelie Podcast

This episode concludes this season of The Hotelie Podcast. The entire team is beyond grateful for all your support throughout the process. In this episode, you will hear from members of the team and how thankful everyone is to have been part of such a wonderful project. The following is everyone who took part in the creation and execution of the Hotelie Podcast: Lucas Suero - Managing Director Felipe Lopez - Director of Operations Jaylyn Tinker - Director of Strategic Planning Theo Belin - Director of Guest Relations Dylan Drongesen - Director of Product Development Ethan Nagasako - Director of Research Olivia Hosie: Director of Publication Nelvin Santana - Director of Marketing Victoria Sullivan - Assistant Marketing Manager   Thank you to everyone, and we will catch you on the next episode!

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Jess Cisco. Jess is currently the Director of Team Coaching at the Johnson Graduate School of Management. In the podcast, Jess talks about the importance of mentorship, the difference between burnout and enjoyment, the need to stay physically active and much more.   Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin   Edited by Dylan Drongesen   Research by Ethan Nagasako  

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Michael Maffie. Michael is currently a digital platforms and HR professor at Cornell. In the podcast, Michael talks about the importance and prevalence of digital platforms, how platforms build trust with users and employees, the gig economy, effects of Uber and Lyft on digital platforms, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Felipe Lopez Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Lisa Chervinsky. Lisa is currently a real estate development and management lecturer at Cornell. She also owns a hospitality vision design firm, called Collective Vision Design, Ltd. In the podcast, Lisa talks about development differences between the US and China, her latest project including opening a boutique hotel in Ithaca, the effects of covid on hospitality development, future development expectations, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Pamela Davis-Acey. Pamela is currently the Associate Director of Career Management at SC Johnson School of Business. In the podcast, Pamela talks about how to make the most out of networking opportunities, the importance of non-transactional networking, how to find a healthy work life balance, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of John Graham. John is currently the Managing Director of Twin Farms Resort, an ultra-luxury property in Barnard, VT. In the podcast, John talks about his humbling beginnings working as a dishwasher and how he became a GM/MD at multiple hotels across the US, the importance of creating an environment where staff care about what they do, the significance of making guest interactions not feel transactional, the art of anticipating guests needs before they know what they are, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Victor Younger. Victor is currently the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Nolan Hotel School. In the podcast, Victor talks about the challenges he faced as a first-generation student, his passion for bringing hospitality and equity together, how to leverage imposter syndrome, the importance of having mentors you can be vulnerable with, his experience designing all retail and dinning spaces at Cornell, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Nelvin Santana Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Bruce Hoffmeister. Bruce is currently the SVP and CIO of Cracker Barrel, and the former CIO of Marriott International. In the podcast, Bruce talks about how Marriott embraces hospitality in its work culture, his transition from Marriott to Cracker Barrel, the significance of a CIO, maintaining brand image with practicality, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Taylor Scott. Taylor is the Founder and Visionary of Lead with Hospitality, LLC and has recently published his book called “Lead with Hospitality”. In the podcast, Taylor talks about the importance of intellectual and emotional intelligence, the essence of true hospitality leadership, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Jackie Doyle. Jackie is the current Managing Director of Career Management in the SC Johnson College of Business and has vast experience in higher education career advising and career progression. In the podcast, Jackie talks about the endless opportunities the Hotelie alumni network offers, what employers are looking for, the right way to network, employer hiring timelines, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Nelvin Santana Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Arthur Keith. Arthur is the current Managing Director & General Manager of The Statler Hotel and has vast experience in hotel management positions at top hotels around the US. In the podcast, Arthur talks about how to achieve success, his future plans for the Statler Hotel, what it means to work in hospitality, the coolest event he has ever run, and much more. Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

In this episode of the Hotelie Podcast, we share the story of Matthew Merril. Matthew is in the class of '26 at the Nolan Hotel School at Cornell University and has had an impressive career as a food and beverage influencer with upwards of 3 million followers. In the podcast, we talk to Mathew about how he balances his professional media presence and his studies, what his creative process entails, his experiences on televised cooking shows, how to deal with negative online backlash, and much more.  Hosted by Lucas Suero and Dylan Drongesen Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako

This is the first episode of the Hotelie Podcast. In this episode, we share the story of Dave Roberts. Dave is a current professor at the Nolan Hotel School at Cornell University, teaching classes in hotel operations and channel distribution. In the podcast, we talk to Dave about his experience working on revenue strategies at Marriott International, his stance on artificial intelligence and its future implementation into hospitality operations, his advice for current students, and much more.  Hosted by Lucas Suero and Theo Belin. Edited by Dylan Drongesen  Research by Ethan Nagasako