The Gratitude Hot Minute
The Gratitude Hot Minute is a series of short videos where I invite amazing people from the hospitality industry into my virtual studio to recognize someone who has helped them in their career. These are their stories. Dun dun.
Webisodes
What fortune to have great mentors AND great clients. And an embarrassment of riches when those same mentors and clients lead with kindness. Check out which award winning designers and beloved restaurateurs earn this distinction.
Sometimes the best career inspiration is in your peer group. LOVE this shout out from one award-winning chef to another.
He is part of the Studio 54 and Nobu empire origin stories. With much success comes many people to thank, see who rises to the top of the list.
She has worked with industry legends including Ian Schrager, André Balazs, Geoffrey Zakarian, and Daniel Boulud, and in this episode there is a double helping of gratitude for the people who helped her develop her specialty areas.
Landing a great job and in the city that never sleeps: cause to celebrate. Finding a life changing mentor at that new job: PRICELESS.
Believing in someone is a powerful human phenomenon that can propel people far beyond what they feel capable of in the moment. And when I hear a story about it, like this one from citizenM hotels VP of Investment Management, Marissa Ballan, it inspires me to go out and give someone a boost - I hope you too!
Roberta’s owner Brandon Hoy tugs the heart strings by recognizing a behind-the-scenes unsung hero.
Nick takes us back to a time long ago before reservation platforms and POS systems. A time when a "very, very expensive" bottle of Bordeaux cost $300. Don't sleep on this great tribute to two old school hospitality guys.
Sometimes it takes just one. One shot, one person to believe in you, to make all the difference. See who that person was for the Food Network’s Chef Marc Murphy.
Ever love what you do so much that you did it for 365 days straight? What about for three years? Find out who inspired award-winning restaurant architect and interior designer Glen Coben.
Anyone who has ever said "never meet your heroes" clearly never met Dan's. Click to watch this touching tribute from Major Food Group’s procurement guru.
Good mentors can have a multiplier effect, influencing others in a way that puts more good mentors out into the world. And this episode with Four Seasons and PM Hotel Group alum Katherine Kies is a story about just that!
In hospitality we know it is all about the team. Hear NYC Hospitality Alliance Executive Director Andrew Rigie recognize the squad that helps him be the industry superhero that he is!
Don't miss this story from leading hospitality attorney, Jasmine Moy, about how something that took no time and cost no money was totally life changing. May it inspire you to pay it forward!
Check out this webisode with Apicii’s Chief Development Officer, Carson Schroeder, to hear about making your own luck, what it means to be a great mentor, and the proper pronunciation of Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Hospitality expert and coach Kate Edwards is the secret weapon behind so many companies and teams - check out this episode to see who helped her find her distinct voice.
Jessica jumps in the booth solo to express some holiday gratitude and wish you a wonderful new year.
Chef Chris Jaeckle has cooked in Michelin star restaurants ranging in cuisine from Japanese to French to Italian to Indian - get out your tissues for his touching tribute.
Kris Moon, President and COO of the James Beard Foundation, recognizes someone who brought her whole self to work before that was even a thing - and I’m so here for it.
Who gave Shari Bayer (Bayer Public Relations + host of the All in the Industry podcast) the proverbial - and literal - mic? Click it up to find out and may this webisode inspire you to give someone a shot!
You’ll love this touching shout out from Iron Chef and Top Chef alum, Ed Cotton. At the end you'll run to hug someone who saw something special in you.
I did not see this one coming - click play to see me shake it up with celebrated mixologist Eben Freeman!