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Being that the 2026 Independent Hotel Show Miami is only a couple of months away, this special IHS Series episode features the VP of Development, U.S. & Canada at Minor Hotels, Genna Panagopoulos!  Genna joins the Suite Spot podcast to discuss: The Minor Hotels Brand & Special Announcements The Independent & Lifestyle Hotel Landscape The 2026 Independent Hotel Show Creating Unique Experiences for Travelers And much more. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of The Suite Spot. This is your host, Ryan Embree. We are here for the second season of our Independent Hotel Show series. That means we are gearing up, if you can believe it, for the Independent Hotel Show here in September and Miami Beach. I am so excited and equally excited to bring in a familiar voice. We had her on the podcast just a couple months ago in New York City, Genna Panagopoulos, VP of Development North America at Minor Hotels. Genna, welcome back to the Suite Spot. Genna Panagopoulos: Hey, thanks for having me again. Ryan Embree: Yeah, excited to have you. We were talking off camera. Typically, I usually do the virtual interview before meeting you in person, so this is a little bit more comfortable here, virtually back in, in, I think you’re in Atlanta. I’m here in our TMG headquarters in Orlando, but second time on the Suite Spot. We really didn’t get to get into your hospitality background, kind of a tradition here. Wanna introduce you to our audience a little bit more, intimately and in depth. Talk to us a little bit about your background in hospitality and the journey that led you to Minor Hotels. Genna Panagopoulos: Well, it starts a long time ago because I grew up in the hospitality industry. Typical greek immigrant story. My father came here with just a few dollars in his pocket and ended up building a pretty successful restaurant business in Detroit. So if you ever are in Detroit, if you say Jimmy, the Greek people will know him. But I went to, I obviously grew up in Michigan, went to Michigan State, really, and started studying hospitality with the intent of taking over the restaurant business. And then I did an internship for my father and realized I did not love it as much as he did. And so I ended up falling into the hotel space and specifically hotel investment, real estate development, and have just fallen in love ever since I started my career at Davidson Hotels and Resorts back when they were in Memphis, actually on their business development team. And then they moved to Atlanta, ironically, next to IHGs headquarters. So I was with Davidson for a few years, hopped in over to IHG, where I was for 10 years, did everything from feasibility to business development to even brand, which is a little bit unique. And I don’t wanna undermine that because I had a lot of people say at the time, why would a developer ever go to brand? Like, that’s, you’re where you wanna be. But for me, it was so critical to kind of unlocking new opportunities in the future because the skills I gained in a year and a half on the team work just the role that I’m in now is super helpful because it’s, it’s kind of like wearing two different hats, right? A creative versus a mathematician. So anyways, I was there at IHD for 10 years, and then this opportunity at Minor came up last summer. I was so ready and excited to take on like a new challenge and I thought that it’d be a really fun and exciting new endeavor for me with this combination of my background. So, it’s exciting. Minor’s been super supportive and it’s a little weird to go from working in an office with thousands of colleagues to being the one of one in an entire continent, but it’s been great so far. Ryan Embree: Yeah. And what a unique opportunity. We’re gonna talk about that here in a moment because I think it’s absolutely fascinating. But your story is very familiar. I mean that we hear all the time from our guests, a lot of them start in that f&b kind of space and then transition over to the hospitality side, but super comprehensive skillset, which I’m sure has set you up for success in your role at Minor Hotels. Now, we met face to face at NYU IHIF, where just a couple weeks removed. I call this kind of takeaway season where everybody’s on LinkedIn, kind of frantically typing their takeaways and what they felt about the state of the industry right now, what we’re looking back on New York City, maybe you could start kind of zoomed in version of how that event for you and then maybe back up with an industry lens on some of the biggest takeaways from your time at New York City. Genna Panagopoulos: So from a Minor perspective, we had a really successful conference. So we had tons of meetings while we were there. Really good ones too, on some deals that were hopefully perpetuating. And then we’ll be announcing maybe by the Independent Boutique Hotel Show, but it was, the energy was very live, the excitement for Minor Hotels, was very visceral people, I think, you know, hoteliers are really looking for brands that understand their position. And because Minor is, you know, I always describe it as an owner first, then an operator, now a brand, right? And we still own an owner lease a vast majority of our portfolio. So we know what it’s like to be in their shoes, quite honestly. So it was a successful, like I said, the energy was there. It’s very validating to know that a lot of our marketing is working and all of the, the word of mouth and the fact that we’re out there, iI’m having to educate people less and less with every conference about who we are. So that’s great. Zooming out on an industry lens, you know, I think, you know, even just looking at beginning of the year to NYU IHIF, this sentiment is very different, right? You know, at the beginning of the year there was so much excitement over the World Cup. You and I spoke about that at NYU and it’s, it’s obviously been tempered quite a bit, and the K economy is still happening. We’re seeing luxury, the rates of the projects that I’m working on, I’m just shocked at how high they are and, how well the competitors are doing in the upper luxury space. It’s really fascinating. So I’m definitely seeing that as well. But the sentiment, and appetite to grow is definitely there. People are still looking to place equity, not ton, not huge amounts, but we’re, we’re seeing that there are still gaps on that front. Ryan Embree: The resiliency of our industry, I think, continues, right? It just, the momentum there, every single time we see a headwind, we continue to push through, which is really, really cool to see that owner. And, and from a development, I mean, new brands, new projects being announced, this is the space that we’d love to see, you know, more and more because there’s more and more demand growing travelers continue to prioritize travel and the experience economy, which is great for us hoteliers. So we just need some more rooms here, which is obviously what you’re tasked with, right, Jenna? So, but I wanna talk about Minor Hotels. I know you talked about needing a little less education now, but educate us here on the Suite Spot. I mean, Minor Hotels, brand spanning from select service all the way up to that ultra luxury segment ton of brands. They don’t have time for all of them today, but maybe you could share some of your personal favorites and within the hotel, Minor Hotels portfolio, what makes those brands unique? Genna Panagopoulos: Yeah, sure. So yeah, like you said, we now have 12 different brands, four of which were launched last year right before I joined the company. But we have these two lineages, I think within Minor Hotels history, right? We have our roots, which come from Thailand, and Anantara and Avani are great examples of that. And then we have our European roots from acquisitions over the years. So we’ve got brands like…that came from Portugal, NH, which is a very established brand out of Madrid. The four that we launched last year, offer really unique things that we never had before in our portfolio. So as we were looking to grow, we knew that that was something we’d have to have to kind of have on our menu of options for potential hotels, because some of these brands don’t work in every asset type and not every market, though most of our brands have a lot of flexibility to be able to grow into different asset types. But I guess my favorite, and I’m really excited about the Wolseley hotel brand we launched last year. So Minor International owns, which of course, Banner Hotels Resorts is a part of, owns Wolseley Hospitality Group out of London. And there’s a really beautiful institutional restaurant called the Wolseley that’s very famous. If you ask anybody from London, they definitely know the Wolseley. In fact, most people I know that just traveled to London know the Wolseley. So we own, we own that company and decided to take that brand into the hotel space, which is interesting because it’s a restaurant moving into the hotel world. And our first one will open in New York next year, but it’s been really fast. I think it’s really fascinating. There’s a lot of membership club opportunities with that one. And so that’s kind of an new trend we’re starting to see in the luxury space. Ryan Embree: It’s gotta be great to be able to have that breadth and spectrum of property or investment type for an owner to come in and say, this is maybe the market that I’m interested in pursuing, and then figuring out and kind of curating and tailoring what asset, what brand is gonna fit best there. And we talked about this a little at NYU, but I think, again, your job is so fascinating. You have this well-established, extremely popular worldwide brand, and here you are tasked with bringing it into the North American market, right? I’m sure there’s a lot of envious developers out there, what has been kind of, and really you only get to launch a brand like this into a new market only once. So what has been kind of your approach, Jen? I’d love to get kind of the background on what’s been your approach and what kind of feedback you’ve been initially hearing. Have owners been kind of waiting for this, you know, to arrive here and, and what are you hearing from owners right now? Genna Panagopoulos: It’s a tale of two stories as they say, right? So in the luxury space, there’s so much excitement. We are very established, people in that space know us, and wanna be the first to help us develop here. So that’s where we’ve seen the vast majority of our interest. Now, when you shift to looking at some of the upper upscale through the select service brands that we now also offer franchise, which I don’t know the stat off the top of my head, but it is a large component of those properties, those segments are operated by third parties and franchised. So being that we’re newer into that space, that’s where the challenge has been. So, but yeah, in terms of the hardest thing and I have to tackle every day is where do I spend my time? Because there’s constantly deals coming my way. We have to, we have to be quite strategic and mindful about what has the most likelihood of being the best representation of our brand in our target markets. So early on, when I started, I think the first four weeks of me taking the role, I had developed a pretty cohesive development strategy of where we wanted to spend that time. And where that is really any of the top, let’s call it 20 markets in the US that have international demand. So we have top markets that don’t have as much international demand, and we’ll look at those, but we just think that our value is gonna come from driving international business into these hotels. And then totally opposite from that, with Anantara, our, you know, wellness, upper luxury experiential brand. We are really excited about finding deals in kind of everywhere else except for those urban markets, right? So hard to get to places. Last week I was driving through Utah and Colorado, six hours in between each of them. So just to give you a little flavor, we were looking at a couple different opportunities in those states. You know, Hudson Valley is somewhere we wanna be Montana, Wyoming. So, you know, it’s a little bifurcated our approach to our various brands. But we’re trying to be very diligent and strategic about it. So we don’t get distracted by things that aren’t going to help us grow here. Because once we have good examples, we really believe the first few have to be really good. Once we have those, we’ll be able to drive further, further growth at a more quick pace. Ryan Embree: Yeah, no, absolutely. And what you were talking about how best to spend your time, I think that’s a, a challenge that hoteliers have had since the dawn of this industry. But it’s very exciting and very cool to hear those different approaches because, you know, you have the privilege of having that background, of having that history and, and culture already built over an in another market, bringing that here. But you also have the exciting new flavor of providing something new, maybe in some, some very experiential markets right now, which experiential travel is just absolutely exploding another traveler trend right now. And you already have some several success stories we touched on at NYU. Let’s dive a little deeper into some of those projects, Genna. Genna Panagopoulos: Yeah, so we’ve got, I guess our next one that I’ve already kinda spilled the beans on it, but the releases are already out there, but the first Wolseley in the world will be opening next year in New York in the former Lambs Club property. And I think it’s just such a fantastic market to open the first Wolseley hotel. You know, theoretically it could have been in London and hopefully we do have one in London soon, but it’s a very special cherished brand and it’s not the one thing I also just wanna spend a moment on, even though it’s luxury and it’s this very quintessential British kind of formal service style, it’s egalitarian at its roots, it’s really meant for everybody. So you could walk into the, into the Wolseley in London and see celebrities next to politicians and you’re Joe Schmo walking in off the street, you don’t need a reservation. And so I think it’s a really beautiful evolution of the, of the history of that brand. And I’m so excited for it to land in New York. Ryan Embree: So we can announce right now in 2027. The Suite Spot will be on site. We can do nice little episode up there hopefully. Genna Panagopoulos: Next, next conference in New York. We’ll be able to do it there. Ryan Embree: Alright. Genna Panagopoulos: Yes. And then a little, actually, I guess the next one that’ll open in 2029 is Anantara Turks and Caicos, which is a 100% residential hotel, really, really beautiful resort heavy wellness, you’ll find with Anantara. We really lean into the wellness, longevity space. And so, we pride ourselves on always being at the forefront of the latest wellness, the direction wellness is going. And so longevity, for example, right now is very important to us. And we’re seeing that bleed into the residential space. So, you know, just the way that’s getting threaded into the residential experience, into the hotel guest experiences is very fascinating to watch. And then in 2030, we’ll also have another Anantara in Miami, very close to design district. It’s kind of at the epicenter of where design district, Edgewater and Midtown all meet the views from the hotel will be incredible. There’ll be a helipad, a 30,000 square foot spa. And then a mix of hotel rooms, residences that people are living in, and then also residences that can get rented out to hotel guests as well. So we are super excited, I think, you know, having these three hotels in these three markets, right? We’ve covered New York where we already have a hotel, by the way, the NH collection, Madison Avenue, we’ve had there for a few years, which we actually own. And then, you know, Miami, which is a key market, obviously very heavy international demand, but just if you had to tell me to pick one plate, one urban market to put it an Anantara, that would be it. And then Turks and Caicos is such a important market for U.S. leisure travel. So these couldn’t have been better, better markets for us to be entering and launching region. Ryan Embree: Congratulations. What a strong pipeline and really cool projects you’re working on, excited to kind of see those and the announcements as they start to roll in and the pictures, those views that you’re talking about. But I think, you know, the Turks and Caicos property is something we’ve been talking about on the podcast. That CALA region is also booming right now. So, you know, it’s not just, I think sometimes when we say, you know, obviously bringing into the North American market, we tend to go a little bit more domestic, but to expand that into CALA I think is gonna be absolutely critical. ’cause you’re right, so much of that US domestic travel is now spending, you know, time and money in those areas, and looking a little bit more towards that for their experiences. So exciting all around. And of course we love, you know, we’re based here in Florida, so we’d love a new project. We’ll, we’ll definitely be keeping an eye on that Miami project that you have. But this is speaking of Miami, this is our independent hotel show series. Talk to us, you know, why you feel some of the Minor Hotel brands fit within this independent and lifestyle category. And what advantages do you see independent hotels or even experiential brands and lifestyle brands have in today’s hospitality landscape? Genna Panagopoulos: I’ll answer that last question first. If you don’t have that experiential, that’s table stakes today. So, we’re, I believe we’re only gonna see that become more and more important as the years go on. Because if you look at the consumer data of what the younger demographic, where they’re spending their money, it’s not experiences. It’s not, it’s no longer on goods. So having these really cool, unique experiences that they can travel and and receive is gonna be critical in terms of what we have to offer for independent hoteliers, keep in mind this is our roots, right? We started our, our company was founded by Bill Heineke, who, fun fact, and I can’t remember if I’ve already told you this, but the reason we’re called Minor is that he went to go start his business at a very young age of 17. And when he was getting his his business license, they said, sorry, but you need an adult to sign with you ’cause you’re a minor. So he’s really one of those serial entrepreneurs, wicked smart, wicked great at launching businesses, but he was an independent hotelier. That’s how he got his start. So he’s still driving a lot of the vision of the company. And I could tell you coming from a larger brand company into this environment, it is incredibly entrepreneurial. And because we also own hotels, but also operate for a lot of our owners, we truly believe we have this, like this hotelier mindset. We’re more of an operator than we are a brand at this moment. And so I think that could help lend itself to independent owners who are looking for a little bit of support. And we’re here to lean in as much as they want and as little as they want, but there’s benefits to it, right? We can help save on OTA costs, we can help save on purchasing. We’ve got great technology to help with forecasting and revenue management and and so on. So there’s definitely places to tap in. And I think particularly now more than ever with our two collection brands that we launched last year, so I started telling you this, but I didn’t finish telling you the brands that we launched, but two of them that we launched last year are collections. One is minor reserve collection, which is in the luxury space. And then Colbert collection, which is more upper upscale, maybe entry luxury. And those are just such, they’re primed for independent hotels, right? That’s why they were launched. To be able to keep the heritage and the name of an independent hotel play off of it, but then get all the back support, all the things behind the scenes that consumers will really never see, but it’ll help make operations much more efficient and smooth. And so we think that’s where there’s a lot of opportunity and we’re, you know, we’re priding ourselves on that. We’re here to be a partner and not a brand that’s telling you have to do it this way. So that’s where we’re really thinking this is the opportunity for us in that space. Ryan Embree: Well, it says, it says a lot that, to have two collection brands dedicated to that space really shows the investment in the future of these kind of independently run or branded properties and see the opportunity there because again, looking, you mentioned the lens and view challenges about independent hotelier and brand is very different from those big brands that have the scale to kind of combat those challenges a little bit more efficiently. So, you know, independent hotels, we always talk about on this series specifically are looking for any edge or opportunity to differentiate themselves to the traveler because they are really first in line to present a one of a kind experience. If you think about it, one of those places is f&b, a trend that obviously Minor Hotels has taken and ran with, especially with converting a f&b brand to hospitality brand. How have you leveraged the f&b theme with potential owners and when you’re having these conversations with investors, as you look to bring Minor Hotels to North America? Genna Panagopoulos: Yeah, so, well first we have a, when I was doing my onboarding in Madrid and Amsterdam, I toured our Anantara in Amsterdam and they had just, maybe they, a couple months before they had just concluded a chef series where they brought I believe 20 or 30 Michelin rated chefs under their roof and had a food festival, which I had never seen that. Like how amazing to bring. I didn’t know that, that that many Michelin chefs would be side by side cooking for each other, right? But it’s a really special thing. And I think that shows you that Minor is very credible in this super experiential high end f&b space separate to that. And so we have the talent in-house. Separate from that, when you look at our brands and the way our Colbert brand, for example, our Colbert, I don’t even wanna call it a brand ’cause it’s a collection. It’s not really a brand the way we thread food and beverage into the guest experience, right? So each hotel is completely unique within the collection. We don’t want any two to really look alike, to be honest with you. But as part of the one ritual that you can, that you can count on as a guest at every Colbert is a food and beverage driven experience. So whether that’s a bespoke cocktail that’s mixed for you, right as you enter the door, or maybe, after you’ve checked in and you’re in your room, a bell cart is a food and beverage bell cart of sorts is delivering a special experience to your door something that ties back to the identity that the hotel has, but is very curated and special, right? Not something that’s like a here’s the, the chocolate chip cookies we made today. No. Right? We want something really beautiful, thoughtful, creative, and that shows the craft in it that either ties to the experience or the identity of the hotel. So I think that’s really important and those little things go a very long way. Ryan Embree: A hundred percent. And those are the little things that add up in the independent hoteliers world that can, you can have the edge, right? And I mean there’s a whole now space with food tourism. I mean, it’s got a name for it now. That’s how large this trend is. And hoteliers are looking at F&B very, very differently than they did five, 10 years ago. It was a first a place where they started to look and say, where can we cut costs? Where can we make efficiencies? Now the brands that I think are doing it right are leaning into it. They’re seeing it as a part of their guest experience and also a huge opportunity for their local markets too. I think people, you know, in locally have looked at through a different lens at what a hotel F&B experience can be. And when someone comes to town, they might not be going to that restaurant. They might be going to a hotel or a resort, and it having that experience there. So very interested to see, right. Genna Panagopoulos: It’s, I don’t mean to interrupt you. But I just wanna say, I was recently having the conversation because when I started in the industry, we would joke, you could, you could like blow a cannon through a hotel restaurant. Nobody wanted to go to a hotel restaurant. Back in the day, they were cool. And it was like, oh, I’m staying at this hotel, meet me at the restaurant. But for a while, you didn’t wanna go to a hotel restaurant. It was vanilla, it was boring, it had no identity. It was just an extension. It was just a restaurant within a hotel. Now it’s such an important driver of bringing people to that hotel, whether local or visiting from out of town. And so there’s such an opportunity. I just, I look back at the time that those hotel restaurants were not attractive. And now I’m like, no, it’s such a beautiful component to an experience and I’ve seen really amazing destination hotels that are operated by the operators, but have a totally unique identity that’s very strong and compatible with the hotel, but not homogenous with the hotel. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. It’s very, very cool to see that evolution. And I think it’s only, again, as the trend continues to grow, I think it’s only gonna get stronger. You’re gonna see more emphasis on that f&b experience. And I personally can’t wait. Because I love those types of experiences to kind of see that evolve. And we’re gonna learn a little bit about maybe some of your favorite f&b experiences within the portfolio here. So let’s do my favorite part of the episode. Some rapid fire to get to know you Genna and the Minor Hotel portfolio a little bit better. Let’s start with one of your, you talked about maybe future favorite views at your property, but right now what is one of the favorite views at your properties in the portfolio? Genna Panagopoulos: I know you’re trying to do rapid fire, but of course I’ll just story tell a little bit. Ryan Embree: No, not at all. Please. Genna Panagopoulos: The Avani in Amsterdam, I had the opportunity during my onboarding with Minor to go to Amsterdam for a few days. Because we have a ton of hotels in Amsterdam. And I got to stay there and I woke up, I think it was a Sunday morning, and I had one of the upper level rooms and floor to ceiling windows. And I just, I watched the city wake up. It was so cool to see the sunrise from my room, but also the canals were coming to life. People were in boats and I had this cup of coffee and they had a great lounge here. And it’s not, it’s not a fancy hotel, right? It’s an approachable lifestyle of hotel. But it was really, it was so beautiful. I had this like Minor Magazine I was reading and I read the full thing. It was so lovely. And I’m actually taking my daughter there in a few, in two weeks, because I loved it so much. Ryan Embree: Very cool. Yeah. And she’ll get to have that view of the, the property as well. What about favorite fact? A fun fact about one of the properties? Genna Panagopoulos: Okay, so one of our new Colbert collections, that I believe is open now in Florence. It’s called Port Rosa, which it translates to Red Door. And it is actually one of the oldest, it might have been the first hotel actually in Italy and one of the first hotels in Europe. So it’s just so funny ’cause here we call our historic hotels 200 years old. And, and here we have like an 800 year old hotel. So I think that’s, I don’t think I could top that. Ryan Embree: Yeah, that puts it in perspective. Favorite signature dish? We talked about f&b experiences at one of the properties. Genna Panagopoulos: So I know I’m talking a lot about Amsterdam, but that was, it obviously left an impression on me, but at the Tivoli, which is one of our entry luxury brands, very well established in Europe, they really pride themselves on food and wine. And so culinary is a huge component of that experience. So I get to eat at the restaurant in the Tivoli called Ombre. And they really try to weave in creativity and art into the overall experience. And so they took it, they took inspiration from Rembrandt, and so Ombre is one of the 12 colors of Rembrandt’s palette. And so they, they had a beautiful way of weaving that into the food, the color of the food, the color of the menu, the names of the menu items. And it was just a beautiful, and you could watch the chef finish the food right at the entrance. And it was just, it was remarkable. It’s also on the canal. It was an evening candle lit room. It was beautiful. Ryan Embree: I mean the marketing team for some of these properties I’m sure has no shortage of content and storytelling. I mean, this is every hotel marketer’s dream. What about favorite guest experience or amenities at one of your properties? Genna Panagopoulos: That’s a good question. The, also in the Avani in Madrid, so, when I had wrapped up, I had trained in Madrid. I went to Amsterdam for a weekend, came back to Madrid to kind of give everybody my 2 cents of how the project or how the onboarding went. And I was only there for one or two nights. I was so tired. I had been gone for like two weeks. I missed my kids. But I came back and the Avani in Madrid as my welcome city had a smoothie set up. And I had never seen this, and I don’t even know if I’ll ever see this again, but they had a little, a little tiny, I think it’s called like a bullet blender, right? That I could blend in my room. They had the most beautiful, I don’t even know what fruit it was, but it was sweet. It was delicious. They had a variety of milks next to it that I could mix with the fruit, and then of course a little ice bucket and some honey. And it was just everything that I needed. I was so tired from being on the road and to come back and have this really like, cool, healthy, nutritious, it was so, it was like they were reading my mind of what I needed. And I’ve never been in a lot of amazing hotels. And again, Avani is not a luxury brand, but they totally nailed it. And then about an hour later after it, ’cause I had checked in fairly late in the day, they showed up at my door with this beautiful wind down tea set up, and it was, you know, tea can be hit or miss. Yeah, it was so beautifully floral and delicious. And I’m not even a tea drinker. And I loved every moment of it. And they had the most perfect cookie to compliment. Ryan Embree: It’s brilliant by the way, that smoothie, because it makes you a part of the process. It makes you feel a part of the experience. I’m sure a ton of people are sharing that on social media. They’re talking about it. I mean, how easy could it have been to just deliver a smoothie, but for you to kind of be a part of that experience, I think makes it a little bit more special. Very, very cool. I’ve never heard that either. Very cool. And then the last but not least, favorite piece of artwork at one of your properties? Genna Panagopoulos: Thats a tough one. Coming back to the fact that we have an NH hotel in Amsterdam called the Schiller, with tons of authentic Danish artwork. But I’ve also heard that the Tivoli Puerto Gaia has a lot of remarkable pieces. In fact, they have over 70 pieces of authentic art. One of my favorite artists is a Spanish artist…and his works are there. So I haven’t seen it in real life, but that’s on my bucket list. Ryan Embree: Well, I’ll tell you, this was probably the most internationally friendly rapid fire that we’ve had here. When asking these questions. You took us to Madrid, Amsterdam, Italy, all over the place. So, we’ll definitely, I can feel the hoteliers now doing some research on these hotels and planning their vacations. Let’s shift to the Independent Hotel show. It’s happening September 16th, 17th in Miami Beach. And remember Suite Spot listeners, don’t forget to use promo code Ryan26 for a complimentary registration. Genna, and I would love to see you there. Genna, you recently joined the show’s advisory board. Congratulations on that. What inspired you to get involved with this event and how do you see it supporting independent hoteliers? Genna Panagopoulos: First of all, thank you. And I’m really flattered to be on the advisory board. When we started our, when I was working through our development strategy as part of that, we were talking about the various conferences we wanted to attend. And we really think that we’re different from a lot of the big players that are already here, right? We’re trying to not be aligned with them, but a totally different offering. And so for us, it was really important that we find these independent hoteliers, boutique hoteliers that, again, are looking for somebody to help support them and maybe make their lives a little bit easier, but not be always watching over their shoulder. And so for us that this was perfect, I actually hadn’t come across it until they reached out to me. And it came about 48 hours after we had said, we need to find a show or a conference that has specifically this. And it just fell into our lap. And so we, it was, it was very serendipitous and we’re very excited. In fact, I hope we can continue to attend and I’ll be bringing my colleague from Mexico actually to help run the process with us while we’re there. So we’re excited. I also think that we could learn a lot of what independent hoteliers need and their challenges are and be able to help them out. Ryan Embree: Yeah, it’s a very, very unique event. I’ve had the privilege of being to the show since its inception a few years back. So much learning, there is something special when you put a group of independent hoteliers together in a room. The networking that goes down. It really is unlike any other event I’ve been to. So, again, hope you will join Genna and I in Miami Beach in September. We hope to see you there. As we wrap up today, we got a couple more minutes. What is your vision for the future of Minor Hotels in North America? Genna Panagopoulos: Listen, we don’t wanna be as big as everybody else that’s here, but we wanna have a really good foothold. I don’t think I mentioned this, but we have a little over 600 hotels worldwide, including in pipeline. And we’re really everywhere except for North America. And so it just feels like the right progression, of where we even have hotels in South America, in Mexico, right? So we’re really kind of closing in from all directions. And so we just wanna have good hotels here. Good representation on, fun fact, British and US travelers make up the majority of Anantara guests worldwide, even though we have no Anantara here in the U.S.. So, Norin England. So people want it, and I think once they’re here they will absolutely come. So we’re excited. We just want what we want. A good representation of hotels. Hopefully that’s somewhere around 20 to 30 hotels in the coming years. Ryan Embree: Well, you’re off to a super strong start. Congratulations again, Genna. It’s exciting to be here, kind of at the starting line of this Minor Hotel’s journey in North America. It will soon follow suit, like the rest of your brand is. So we’re excited to watch that unfold here in the upcoming years. Genna, thank you so much. We know you’re busy. You mentioned it before. We appreciate you taking your time, spending some time with us and talking about Minor Hotels and in the Independent Hotel Show. Again, we’re, we’re excited that we’ll both be attending there in Miami. And hope you will too. So Genna, thank you for your time. Genna Panagopoulos: Thanks for having me again. Ryan Embree: Alright and we’ll talk to you next time on The Suite Spot. Thank you for listening. To Join our Loyalty program. Be sure to subscribe and give us a five star rating on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. I’m your host Ryan Embree, and we hope you enjoyed your stay.

Avani Adhikari — head of insights at GatherGov — is in good traffic this week for a conversation about mapping America's data center development pipeline, what happens when you analyze millions of hours of municipal meeting recordings, and the most controversial topics in local government. As cities hear proposals they don't fully understand and residents voice opposition to infrastructure they've never encountered before, Avani's work sits at the intersection of technology, and civic engagement.Avani walks through how GatherGov listens to and analyzes meetings from over 7,800 jurisdictions to extract entitlements data and assess development risk. She explains the sharp uptick in data center construction spending since 2022 — a timeline that directly correlates with ChatGPT and large language models — and breaks down why these projects spark such intense community opposition despite their often-invisible presence. From water usage concerns to property value fears to fundamental questions about who benefits from AI infrastructure, the conversation explores how communication gaps between tech companies and residents create friction that could be avoided. She also discusses why the Northeast consistently shows up as the most civically engaged region in her data, the challenge of making complex information accessible, and what it means to be a tech optimist working on projects that generate genuine controversy.Timeline:00:00 Avani Adhikari and GatherGov.02:47 Mapping the development pipeline of America.04:36 Entitlements data as early project signals.05:14 Analyzing 7800+ jurisdictions' public meetings.05:51 Extracting patterns from millions of hours of recordings.06:43 Data centers as a recent fascination.07:31 Nuclear energy as another controversial asset class.08:23 How often these topics show up in council meetings.09:14 Monthly construction spending jumped in 2022.10:16 ChatGPT and data center discourse correlation.11:33 Community opposition to data centers.12:43 Water usage and environmental concerns.16:54 Property value fears and NIMBY dynamics.21:10 Communication gaps between tech companies and residents.25:31 Why transparency matters more than people think.28:27 The tech optimist perspective on controversial projects.31:15 Who benefits from AI infrastructure?34:12 Making complex data accessible through storytelling.37:00 Personal interest in civic tech applications.40:15 The most civically engaged regions in America.43:03 Northeast towns showing up constantly in the data.46:33 Small New England towns and per capita engagement.49:21 Where to follow GatherGov's work.52:24 Newsletter and LinkedIn posts.55:12 Upcoming white paper on data centers.56:01 The commute question.58:04 Living in Tokyo as a teenager.59:35 Hour-long train commute to school.1:00:25 Reading books and buying snacks on the way.1:01:23 Wrapping up.Links:On data centers, from GatherGov.GatherGov homebase.Follow Avani, on LinkedIn.

In this special episode, created by one of our student podcast fellows, NYU student Avani Advani, interviews Joshua Lewis, an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the NYU Stern School of Business. Avani speaks to Joshua about the human side of decision-making, how “loss aversion” influences what we value, and why some people chase risk while others avoid it entirely.Professor Lewis researches consumer behavior, managerial decision-making, and global risk management. His research addresses wide-ranging themes such as when people will invest to improve outcomes they care about, how to optimally set targets, whether people neglect low probability risks, and much more. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Consumer Research, Management Science, Psychological Science, Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes.In 2019, Professor Lewis received the Society for Judgment and Decision Making's Hillel Einhorn Award for the best paper by a new investigator, and in 2020, he received ACR's Best Paper award. He received his BS in Economics from the University of Warwick. He holds a PhD in Decision Processes from the University of Pennsylvania.For a full transcript of this episode, please email career.communications@nyu.edu. 

This week's mini episode goes out to the besties with boyfriend drama... Avani is deep in your DMs and gives her best advice (and red flags). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Basically Besties, special guest Avani Gregg sits down with the besties for one of the most honest and vulnerable conversations yet. Avani takes us back to the beginning, but it hasn't all been highlight reels. She shares what it was really like being TikTok famous at such a young age and quietly battling public scrutiny as her career skyrocketed.Now, she's stepping into a new era—actress, fashion designer, and finding love in an unexpected way... Avani gives Deja real bestie advice: learn when to tune out the noise. This episode is all about defining success on your own terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.This month Alex is off working to get Suits: LA back on the air, so Pop Break's TV Editor Avani Goswami is joining Bill and Josh this month,Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month  – Avani, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including CBS' Survivor 50, Netflix's Age of Attraction, One Piece Season 2, and Frieren Season 2, Prime Video's Spring Fever, and Disney Plus' Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news of Disney pulling out of its deal with OpenAI after their generative AI Sora App was shuddered. They discuss the use of AI in entertainment, Disney's future with generative AI, and more.Streaming Wars – Avani, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Avani and Bill agree on HBO MAX as it was home to March Madness, Oscar winners One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Weapons, AEW's weekly and PPV successes on the platform, the return of Euphoria, and more. Josh with the perennial favorite, Netflix due to Bridgerton, One Piece Season 2, MLB Opening Day, XO Kitty's return, Love is Blind, Age of Attraction, and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. New Series Spotlight  – This month Avani, Bill, and Josh return to the mind of Bill Lawrence for his new HBO series, Rooster. The series stars Steve Carrell as Greg “Rooster” Russo, an author who begins working at the liberal arts college where his daughter Katie (Charly Clive) is a professor in the midst of a personal crisis following the revelation that her husband and fellow on campus professor Archie (Phil Dunster) is having an affair with a graduate student (Lauren Tsai) who is half his age and pregnant with their love child. The series also stars Danielle Deadwyler, Annie Mumolo, and John C. McGinley in supporting roles.

Starting our eTail series of live recordings.. Organized by the amazing Ash McMullen, who got stuck at home because of the big east coast blizzard and couldn't make it. For the second eTail conference we have these brilliant women who are leading the industry and making a difference on AI, on Retail, on Ecommerce and much much more. Lockie Andrews, Avani Oswal and Lauren Livak Gilbert talk through major shifts, predictions, women in our industry and where they are overall among all etailers at the show.   Enjoy Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn!    FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email   Guest: Lockie   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockieandrews/   Guest: Avani Oswal  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avanioswal/   Guest: Lauren Livak Gilbert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenlivak/   eTail: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 17 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 30 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Mr. Ohsman has been managing brands on Amazon for 19yrs. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Producer and Co-Host for the top 5 retail podcast, Always Off Brand. He also produces the Brain Driven Brands Podcast featuring leading Consumer Behaviorist Sarah Levinger. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley lives in North Carolina.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music "Office Party" available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   "Always Off Brand" is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Family Dreams: Balancing Legacy and Ambition at Connaught Place Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: कड़कड़ाती सर्दी की सुबह थी।En: It was a chilly winter morning.Hi: कॉनॉट प्लेस अपनी रौनक में जगमगा रहा था।En: Connaught Place was sparkling in its grandeur.Hi: उपनिवेशीय शैली की इमारतें रंग-बिरंगी लाइटों से सजी थीं।En: The colonial-style buildings were adorned with colorful lights.Hi: महाशिवरात्रि के त्योहार की धूम मची थी।En: The festival of Mahashivratri was in full swing.Hi: इसी भीड़-भाड़ के बीच, अवनी, रोहन और मीरा एक कोने के छोटे से रेस्टोरेंट में बैठे थे।En: Amidst this hustle and bustle, Avani, Rohan, and Meera were sitting in a small restaurant at a corner.Hi: यह रेस्टोरेंट उनके स्वर्गीय पिता का सपना था।En: This restaurant was their late father's dream.Hi: अवनी, उम्र में सबसे बड़ी, अपने पिता के सपने को जिंदा रखना चाहती थी।En: Avani, the eldest, wanted to keep their father's dream alive.Hi: रोहन, जो बहुत ही साहसी था, विदेश में नौकरी पाने का अवसर लेकर खड़ा था।En: Rohan, who was very ambitious, had an opportunity to work abroad.Hi: वह असमंजस में था कि परिवार की जिम्मेदारियों को निभाए या अपने सपनों के पीछे दौड़े।En: He was in a dilemma about whether to fulfill family responsibilities or chase his own dreams.Hi: मीरा, सबसे छोटी, कला की अपनी दुनिया में खो जाना चाहती थी।En: Meera, the youngest, wanted to lose herself in her world of art.Hi: उसे ऐसा लगता था कि रेस्टोरेंट उसकी रचनात्मकता में बाधा डाल रहा है।En: She felt that the restaurant was hindering her creativity.Hi: अवनी ने धीरे-धीरे अपनी बात शुरू की, "पापा चाहते थे कि हम इस रेस्टोरेंट को आगे बढ़ाएं।En: Avani slowly began to speak, "Papa wanted us to carry this restaurant forward.Hi: यह उनकी मेहनत का नतीजा है।En: It's the result of his hard work."Hi: "रोहन ने जवाब दिया, "मुझे विदेश में नौकरी मिली है।En: Rohan replied, "I've got a job abroad.Hi: यह मेरे करियर के लिए बड़ा अवसर है।En: It's a big opportunity for my career.Hi: मुझे सोचना पड़ेगा।En: I need to think about it."Hi: "मीरा बीच में बोल पड़ी, "मेरा भी मन नहीं लगता यहाँ।En: Meera interrupted, "I don't feel like being here either.Hi: मैं अपनी कला में ज्यादा ध्यान देना चाहती हूँ।En: I want to focus more on my art."Hi: "अवनी उनके तर्क सुन रही थी।En: Avani was listening to their arguments.Hi: उसे समझना था कि कैसे वह रोहन को रोक पाती और मीरा को भी संतुष्ट कर पाती।En: She had to figure out how to keep Rohan from leaving and how to satisfy Meera.Hi: इसी बीच, महाशिवरात्रि के अवसर पर रेस्टोरेंट में भीड़ उमड़ पड़ी।En: Meanwhile, during the Mahashivratri celebration, the restaurant became crowded.Hi: अवनी अकेले यह सब संभाल नहीं सकती थी।En: Avani could not handle it all alone.Hi: रोहन ने तुरंत रसोई में हाथ बंटाना शुरू किया।En: Rohan immediately started helping out in the kitchen.Hi: मीरा की कला ने बाहर के हिस्से को खूबसूरती से सजा दिया।En: Meera's art beautifully decorated the outer area.Hi: ग्राहकों ने तारीफों की बौछार कर दी।En: Customers showered them with compliments.Hi: उस पल, उन्होंने एकजुटता की शक्ति को महसूस किया।En: In that moment, they felt the power of unity.Hi: बाद में, रोहन ने निर्णय लिया कि वह नौकरी के लिए विदेश जाएगा, लेकिन उसने वादा किया कि वह अपनी कमाई का हिस्सा रेस्टोरेंट के लिए भेजेगा।En: Later, Rohan decided that he would go abroad for the job, but promised that he would send a part of his earnings for the restaurant.Hi: मीरा ने भी कहा, "मैं रेस्टोरेंट की साज-सज्जा और प्रचार में मदद करूँगी, लेकिन अपनी पढ़ाई भी जारी रखूंगी।En: Meera also said, "I will help with the restaurant's decoration and promotion, but will continue my studies as well."Hi: "अवनी ने राहत की साँस ली।En: Avani breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: उसने महसूस किया कि वह अपने पिता के सपने को संजोते हुए, अपने भाई-बहनों के सपनों का समर्थन कर सकती है।En: She realized that she could preserve her father's dream while supporting her siblings' aspirations.Hi: सभी ने अपने भीतर एक नया संतुलन पाया।En: They all found a new balance within themselves.Hi: रोहन और मीरा ने समझा कि उनके परिवार की विरासत की कितनी अहमियत है।En: Rohan and Meera understood the importance of their family's legacy.Hi: सर्दी की वह सुबह उनकी ज़िंदगी में परिवर्तन लेकर आई।En: That winter morning brought a transformation in their lives.Hi: कॉनॉट प्लेस की भीड़ सौहार्द की कहानी बुन रही थी।En: The crowd of Connaught Place was weaving a tale of harmony. Vocabulary Words:chilly: कड़कड़ातीsparkling: जगमगा रहा थाgrandeur: रौनकadorned: सजी थींhustle and bustle: भीड़-भाड़corner: कोनेambitious: साहसीdilemma: असमंजसhindering: बाधा डाल रहा हैpreserve: संजोते हुएrelief: राहतaspirations: सपनोंweaving: बुन रही थीharmony: सौहार्दlegacy: विरासतunity: एकजुटताfulfill: निभाएpromised: वादा कियाopportunity: अवसरearnings: कमाईbalance: संतुलनcrowded: भीड़ उमड़ पड़ीtransformation: परिवर्तनresponsibilities: जिम्मेदारियोंsatisfy: संतुष्टdecorated: सजा दियाcompliments: तारीफोंrealized: महसूस कियाpromotion: प्रचारambiance: माहौल

“El alma siempre sabe qué hacer para curarse a sí misma. El desafío es silenciar la mente.” Caroline MyssHoy nos sumergiremos en el arte de los masajes como conexión mente-cuerpo-espíritu mas que como terapia simplemente física; Muchas veces vemos el masaje como un simple lujo, pero ¿qué ocurre cuando se combina con una visión holística que entiende al cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu como un todo?Dalia se comenzó a buscar a si misma a través de muchos cursos y líneas de acción, pero hoy a través de los masajes encuentra una de sus vocaciones. Hoy vamos a descubrir cómo las manos pueden ser herramientas de liberación emocional y cómo reconectar con nuestro templo físico.Encuentra a Avani en Facebook: (1) AVANI | FacebookBusca a Flatwhitemusicco en sus redes: https://www.instagram.com/flatwhitemusicco?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==   https://www.tiktok.com/@flat.white.music.co?_r=1&_t=ZS-92uHFtFDkMJ

In this episode of Mastering eCommerce Marketing, Eitan Koter sits down with Avani Oswal, Head of Digital at Elizée and Founder at Catalyst.Avani works closely with retail brands, eCommerce teams, and tech startups, helping them make sense of where technology actually fits into their day to day work. She brings a grounded point of view shaped by real experience, not trends for the sake of trends.They talk about how teams can test new tools without overcommitting, why measuring results matters more than adding more software, and how personalization is finally becoming something brands can deliver in meaningful ways. Avani also shares why clean product data is now just as important as design when it comes to being discovered.The conversation touches on how shopping behavior is shifting, how people want answers faster, and what brands need to do to show up when customers are searching differently. Later on, Avani explains why she started Catalyst and how retail leaders are learning from each other in smaller, more honest settings.It's a clear, thoughtful conversation about what to focus on and how to move forward without making things harder than they need to be.Website: https://www.vimmi.net Email us: info@vimmi.net Podcast website: https://vimmi.net/mastering-ecommerce-marketing/ Talk to us on Social:Eitan Koter's LinkedIn | Vimmi LinkedIn | YouTube Guest: Avani Oswal, Head of Digital at Elizée | Founder at CatalystAvani Oswal's LinkedIn | Elizée | CatalystWatch the full Youtube video here:https://youtu.be/XmgZXrFuehQTakeaways:Curiosity drives learning and innovation in retail.Testing AI solutions is crucial for understanding their impact.Personalization is evolving towards one-to-one...

In the first recorded episode of Chasing Pars Golf Podcast it was great to be joined by the talented Indian star Avani Prashanth fresh off a full rookie season on Ladies European Tour where she would finish 36th on LET Order of Merit standings including 2 5th placed finishes at Hulencourt Open where she would be the leader and at her home event at Hero Indian Women's Open at DLF and would also finish the season strong 11th at Andalucia Open de Espana. Avani is from Bangalore in India and would start playing the game at 3 years of age and would win her first event on IGU Tour at 14 years old in 2021 as an amateur.  Avani would have some great experiences as a junior and amateur playing in prestigious events such as Patsy Hankins Trophy for Team Asia, 2023 Asian Games in China with India & one of the major highlights being the individual winner of 2023 Queen Sirikit Cup and helping India finish 2nd in the team aspect. Avani would also become the first Indian amateur player to at Augusta National Women's Amateur Championship & the first Indian player to qualify for US Womens Amateur Open. In 2023 on LET Access Series would see Avani Prashanth win Ahlsell Trophy defeating Matilda Björkman & Isabell Ekström by a shot to further enhance her status as a really promising amateur to be feared.  Known for her driving distance and accuracy as well as her fearless approach on the golf course it's clear to see how talented Avani is even at 19 years of age! She also is a big advocate for inspiring other young golfers to take up the game! Thanks Avani for a good chat and wish you well for the start of this season and beyond! Be sure to download via Podbean, Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Thanks for the continued support!

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month – Alex, Bill, Josh and special guest TV Editor Avani Goswami talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's I Love LA & The Chair Company, AppleTV's Pluribus, Prime Video's Fallout, Disney Plus's Taylor Swift: The End of An Era, and Netflix's Stranger Things & Death By Lightning. Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh pick a streamer they think “won the month” based on new shows airing/upcoming shows announced etc. All three hosts plus their special guest handed the month's honors to Netflix after their successful acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, their hugely successful Stranger Things Season 5 rollout, and their NFL Christmas Day telecasts.New Series Spotlight – This month, we are reviewing HBOMAX's Heated Rivalry The series, based on the Game Changers queer romance novel series by Rachel Reid and adapted for the small screen by the Canadian TV powerhouse behind Letterkenny and Shoresy Jacob Tierney, stars Hudson Williams and Connor Story as Shane Hollander & Ilya Rozanov, the top two picks in the 2008 Major League Hockey Draft, who strike up a secret affair the summer before their rookie season. The series first season follows roughly seven years of their closeted love affair, and also features a subplot following a veteran hockey player Scott Hunter, played by Francois Arnaud, and his love affair with art history grad student and smoothie barista Kip, played by Robbie GK, who are the focus of one of the other novels in the book series. Most Anticipated Series of 2026 – Alex, Bill, Josh, and Avani break down their five most anticipated series of the year, along with some runners-up as they kick off 2026.Avani Frieren: Beyond Journey's End S2Blue Eye Samurai S2Yellowjackets S4Spider-Man NoirBlade Runner 2099Josh One Piece S2LanternsHouse of the Dragon S3Daredevil: Born Again S2Avatar: The Last Airbender S2Bill Blue Eye Samurai S2X-Men '97 S2Daredevil: Born Again S2One Piece S2LanternsAlex VisionQuestThe Comeback S3The Pitt S2Euphoria S3Shrinking S3

This week, Guy is joined by TRX exercise straps founder Randy Hetrick, chicken restaurant giant Raising Cane's Todd Graves, and Chesapeake Bay Candle Company founder Mei Xu in a special episode of the Advice Line. We talk about how to navigate today's crowded social media landscape... And ways founders can start thinking about AI. First, Shireen from Pennsylvania wants to know how to do better getting customers to attend her cooking demos… Then, Valerie from Idaho wonders whether separate social media accounts amount to the best path for her brand... And finally, Avani from New Jersey needs help scaling her business. Thank you to the founders of Moji Masala , Large as Life puzzles, and Modi Toys for coming on the show.If you'd like to be featured on a future Advice Line episode, leave us a one-minute message that tells us about your business and a specific question you'd like answered. Send a voice memo to hibt@id.wondery.com or call 1-800-433-1298. This episode was produced by Rommel Wood with music by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Andrea Bruce. Our audio engineer was Cena Loffredo. You can follow HIBT on X & Instagram and sign up for my free newsletter at guyraz.com or on Substack.To hear our returning guests' previous episodes:TRX: Randy Hetrick | Advice Line with Randy Hetrick of TRXRaising Cane's: Todd Graves | Advice Line with Todd Graves of Raising Cane'sChesapeake Bay Candle: Mei Xu | Advice Line with Mei Xu of Chesapeake Bay Candle and BluemeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-infoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your team could feel more connected without ever mandating office days? In this Quick Win episode, I’m joined by Avani Prabhakar, Chief People Officer at Atlassian. With over 13,000 employees scattered around the globe, Atlassian has learned that connection doesn’t come from casual coffee chats or watercooler moments. Instead, they’ve built a framework called Intentional Togetherness – bringing teams together once a quarter with a clear purpose. It’s a practice that creates bonds lasting far beyond a handful of office days. Avani and I discuss: Why “remote” and “distributed” work are not the same thing The myth that office attendance automatically creates connection How Atlassian’s “Intentional Togetherness” framework works The quarterly gatherings that build bonds that last for months Why purposeful collaboration beats sporadic in-office days Key Quotes “Connection wasn’t built by sporadic office attendance – it was built when you bring people intentionally together with a purpose.” Connect with Avani on LinkedIn. Listen to the full interview with Avani here. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: A Snowy Adventure and Unexpected Warmth in Manali Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: मनाली की बर्फीली सुबह में सर्द हवा गीत गा रही थी।En: On a snowy morning in Manali, the cold wind was singing a song.Hi: पहाड़ों की खूबसूरत पृष्ठभूमि और चमचमाती बर्फ के बीच, अवनि, रोहन और तारा अपने होटल से निकल पड़े।En: Amidst the beautiful backdrop of the mountains and the shimmering snow, Avani, Rohan, and Tara left their hotel.Hi: आज का दिन खास था।En: Today was a special day.Hi: क्रिसमस के मौके पर मनाली में शीतकालीन महोत्सव की धूम थी।En: On the occasion of Christmas, Manali was bustling with the Winter Festival.Hi: तीनों दोस्त दिल्ली से आए थे।En: The three friends had come from Delhi.Hi: अवनि के अंदर उत्साह तो था, लेकिन घर से दूर रहने का थोड़ा डर भी।En: Avani was excited, but also a bit apprehensive about being away from home.Hi: रोहन, हमेशा सब कुछ प्लान करने वाला, इस बार भी सब इंतजाम कर चुका था।En: Rohan, who always planned everything, had made all the arrangements this time as well.Hi: लेकिन उसके दिल में यह चिंता थी कि कहीं कुछ गलत न हो जाए।En: However, he was worried that something might go wrong.Hi: तारा, सबसे अधिक शांत, सोच रही थी कि क्या वह अपने दोस्तों के साथ जुड़वानी चाहिए या नहीं।En: Tara, the calmest of them, was pondering whether she should join in with her friends or not.Hi: जैसे ही वे गांव पहुंचे, बर्फ के फाहे गिरने लगे और शीघ्र ही एक गंभीर बर्फीली तूफान आने की चेतावनी मिली।En: As soon as they reached the village, snowflakes began to fall, and soon there was a warning of a severe snowstorm.Hi: सारे बाहरी आयोजन रद्द होने की कगार पर थे।En: All outdoor events were on the verge of being canceled.Hi: अवनि के दिल में हलचल थी।En: Avani felt a stir in her heart.Hi: उसने सोचा कि इस ट्रिप को यादगार कैसे बनाया जाए।En: She wondered how to make this trip memorable.Hi: "चलो, हम कम भीड़ वाली जगहों को खोजते हैं," अवनि ने कहा, अपने दोस्तों को प्रेरित करती हुई।En: "Let's look for less crowded places," Avani suggested, motivating her friends.Hi: रोहन और तारा थोड़ा संकोच में थे, लेकिन अवनि का जोश देखकर वे मना नहीं कर सके।En: Rohan and Tara were a bit hesitant, but seeing Avani's enthusiasm, they couldn't refuse.Hi: वे तीनों कम जानें माने रास्तों पर चल पड़े।En: The three of them ventured onto less-known paths.Hi: बर्फ के भीतर रास्ते कच्चे और फिसलन भरे थे।En: The paths within the snow were rough and slippery.Hi: थमने का नाम नहीं ले रही थी, ठंड भी बढ़ती जा रही थी।En: The snow wasn't stopping, and the cold was intensifying.Hi: अचानक, एक तेज़ बर्फ़ीला तूफ़ान आ गया और वे ठिठुरने लगे।En: Suddenly, a fierce snowstorm hit, and they started to shiver.Hi: हालात बिगड़ने लगे, उन्हें चिंता होने लगी कि अगर वे समय पर कहीं नहीं पहुँचे, तो समस्या गंभीर हो सकती है।En: As conditions worsened, they began to worry that if they didn't find shelter in time, the situation could become serious.Hi: तभी उन्हें एक छोटी सी लोकल कैफे की रोशनी दिखाई दी।En: Just then, they saw the light of a small local cafe.Hi: वे वहाँ पहुंचे और गर्म चाय के प्यालों की गर्मी से उनके दिल भी गर्म हुए।En: They reached there, and the warmth of hot cups of tea warmed their hearts too.Hi: कैफे में बैठकर वे अपनी बातें साझा करने लगे।En: Sitting in the cafe, they started sharing their thoughts.Hi: अवनि को एहसास हुआ कि वास्तव में यादगार पल क्या होता है।En: Avani realized what truly makes moments memorable.Hi: बर्फीले तूफ़ान में साथ बिताया गया ये समय, रोहन की योजनाएँ और तारा की शांत मुस्कान, यही उनकी ट्रिप को अनमोल बना रहे थे।En: Spending time together in the snowstorm, Rohan's plans, and Tara's calm smile, these were what made their trip precious.Hi: "यादगार पल हमेशा बड़े नहीं होते, ये छोटे लेकिन गहरे होते हैं," अवनि ने मुस्कुराते हुए कहा।En: "Memorable moments aren't always grand; they are small but deep," Avani said with a smile.Hi: रोहन और तारा ने उसकी बात पर सहमति जताई।En: Rohan and Tara nodded in agreement.Hi: इसी तरह अवनि ने सीखा कि मित्रता ही सबसे यादगार अनुभव होते हैं।En: In this way, Avani learned that friendship is the most memorable experience.Hi: बाहर बर्फबारी जारी थी, लेकिन अंदर सबके दिल गर्मजोशी और हंसी से भर गए थे।En: Outside, the snowfall continued, but inside, everyone's hearts were filled with warmth and laughter.Hi: इस क्रिसमस, मनाली की सर्दी में उन्हें अपनी दोस्ती की गर्माहट का अमूल्य तोहफा मिल चुका था।En: This Christmas, in the cold of Manali, they had received the priceless gift of their friendship's warmth. Vocabulary Words:shimmering: चमचमातीbustling: धूमapprehensive: डरarrangements: इंतजामverge: कगारstir: हलचलventured: चल पड़ेslippery: फिसलनfierce: तेज़shiver: ठिठुरनाconditions: हालातprecious: अनमोलgrand: बड़ेpriceless: अमूल्यbackdrop: पृष्ठभूमिoccasion: मौकेpondering: सोच रहीmemorable: यादगारenthusiasm: जोशhesitant: संकोचintensifying: बढ़तीworsened: बिगड़नेshelter: कहींrealized: एहसासventure: चल पड़ेlocal: लोकलsharing: साझाcalm: शांतsmile: मुस्कानwarmth: गर्माहट

Welcome to episode 120 of The Journey Is the Reward!Prepare for the continuing high-flying stories and adventures across Southern Africa.The episode begins with Ground Control Howie taxiing the group to the Cape Town International (CPT) for the next leg of their journey, a flight to Victoria Falls. Immediately, they encountered turbulence with Brian's Priority Pass access, resulting in a temporary grounding. However, quick thinking from either Gerrit or Jim bypassed the holding pattern. They successfully executed a rescue mission, allowing Brian to join the crew in the lounge closer to the departure gate, ensuring smooth sailing into their next flight.With ground operations complete, the crew boarded their scheduled service flight with ProFlight Zambia on a CRJ-500, as they headed toward the mighty mist of Victoria Falls. They landed safely at the Victoria Falls (VFA) aerodrome where they logged three days at the Avani hotel and enjoyed the spectacular Victoria Falls and surrounding areas.  The group also explored the town of Livingstone with a very pregnant Connie was acting as their friendly tour guide. During this layover, Malin, Gerrit and Brian also completed a cross-border transit—a quick international hop—gaining another Passport Stamp as they walked across the Victoria Falls Bridge to enter Zimbabwe. Following the successful layover, the crew transitioned smoothly into Botswana. Here they engaged in specialized safaris conducted by both land and rivercraft. Treating themselves to First Class Amenities, they enjoyed therapeutic massages by CasLea Beauty Spa. Brian, ever the charismatic traveler, found a lifelong friend in his favorite masseuse, Cassandra! The show closes with an announcement: a special recording with the whole flight crew was captured inside the airport lounge. However, listeners will have to wait for the next episode to hear the full crew banter from the terminal!And as always, our ears are blessed by the utterly soul-stirring, goosebump-inducing sounds of the Madalitso Youth Choir! Their Welcome and Goodbye songs, recorded straight from the Royal Livingston Hotel in Zambia, are pure magic.

Most companies think connection is built in the office. Atlassian discovered the opposite. In this episode, I’m joined by Avani Prabhakar, Chief People Officer at Atlassian. Avani takes us inside Atlassian’s Team Anywhere model, which has redefined how 13,000 people across the globe work together. We unpack what really drives connection, how to structure your workday to avoid Zoom fatigue, and why Atlassian ditched PowerPoint altogether. If you’ve ever wondered what the future of work actually looks like in practice, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look. Avani and I discuss: The difference between “remote first” and “distributed first” work Why connection doesn’t come from sporadic office attendance Atlassian’s framework for intentional togetherness (ITG) How to design your workday to balance meetings, deep work, and collaboration Why Atlassian banned PowerPoint and moved to a written-first culture How asynchronous communication transformed decision-making The role of AI agents in HR and how non-technical teams built their own tools The four stages of becoming a strategic AI user Avani’s predictions for the future of work: asynchronous by default, AI collaboration, and focusing on how we work rather than where Key Quotes “Connection wasn’t built by sporadic office attendance. Real connection happens when you intentionally bring people together with a purpose.” “The future of work won’t be about where we work. It will be about how we work.” Connect with Avani on LinkedIn. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's never a dull moment in the world of anime and Pop Break is diving right into the action! Join anime enthusiasts Amanda Rivas and Josh Sarnecky as they geek out monthly with dedicated experts and special guests on exciting anime news, trending anime in TV and/or movies, and anime recommendations spanning different genres that everyone should be watching. If you are a lifelong anime lover or taking the initial leap into the genre that has something for everyone, this is the podcast for you!Join us as we assume our secret identities and meet with Pop Break TV Editor Avani Goswami to take on a classified mission that will protect world peace. Our enthusiasts take a stroll through the anime content minds to discuss favorite series they've been watching recently, including Amanda's recommendations of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes and Betrothed to My Sister's Ex; Josh's recommendations of The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, My Dress Up Darling, and Perfect Blue; and Avani's animated series recommendations of The Owl House, Over the Garden Wall, and Knights of Guinevere. Avani also shares her tradition of rewatching Death Note during spooky season.  Amanda's recommendations and My Dress Up Darling are found on Crunchyroll, Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity and Death Note are found on Netflix, Knights of Guinevere on Glitch/YouTube, Perfect Blue on YouTube, Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Over the Garden Wall on Amazon Prime, and The Owl House on Disney +. In Anime News, they discuss the continued success of Demon Slayer, the future of the franchise, and what this means for anime becoming more mainstream.In their feature review section, our enthusiasts discuss the premiere episodes of Spy x Family Season 3 and the final season of My Hero Academia. They talk about their histories with each anime, thoughts on whether these premieres were successful, how My Hero Academia could have generated more buzz entering its final season, and more.

Dillip Rajakarier. CEO of Bangkok-based Minor Hotels Group, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the incredible expansion of Minor franchise hotel brands around the world. From a company with nine brands—Anantara. Avani, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH Hotels, Elewana, Minor Reserve Collection, nHow and Oaks Hotels—Minor has now added four more brands—The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection and iStay. And it all began when Minor founder Bill Heinecke began selling restaurant franchises in Bangkok when he was 16 years old—when he was indeed a minor. For more information, visit www.minorhotels.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Key Takeaways: ·  Avani's spiritual awakening:Avani shares how meditation sparked her spiritual journey, leading to a life with more clarity and compassion.·  Embracing authenticity and letting go of expectations: She reveals how she learned to let go of expectations and the need to fit in to finally embrace her true, authentic self.· Hypnotherapy experience and healing:Avani discusses how a powerful hypnotherapy session helped her heal old beliefs and discover the transformative power of self-love.·  The divine feminine and societal gender norms: Beth and Avani discuss the rise of the divine feminine energy and the importance of breaking free from outdated gender norms.To learn more about Avani Patel, click the website link below: https://eternalalchemists.com/Loved this episode?Don't forget to rate and subscribe to get all the latest episodes uploaded weekly*********************************************************❤️ Let's connect Start Your JOY Journey with my FREE gift to you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/yourpassionistajourneystartshere⁠⁠⁠⁠Dive deeper in one of my Passionista Programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blissful-transformation.com/passionista-programs/⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebethtaylor_/⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thebethtaylor13⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thepassionatepioneerpodcast⁠⁠⁠COPYRIGHT APPLIES TO BETH TAYLOR @BLISSFUL-TRANSFORMATION.COM **********************************************************#thepassionatepioneer #passionmeetspurpose #motivating #inspiring #podcastforwomen #podcast #pioneer #motivation #inspiring #midlife #nextsteps #breakfreeofthematrix #breakfree #intuition #joy #fulfilledlife #spirituality #choices LEGAL DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this show are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Passionate Pioneer or Beth Taylor. This platform serves as a safe space for women to share their spiritual, personal, business and life experiences, authentically, and without judgement. The viewer is responsible for their own life and decisions.

In dieser Folge nehmen euch Jenny und Malte mit ins Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. Ein 5-Sterne-Hideaway im UNESCO-Biosphärenreservat Baa-Atoll, das erst 2023 eröffnet wurde – modern, großzügig und so gestaltet, dass sich Paare, Familien und Freunde gleichermaßen wohlfühlen.

This week, Avani makes her choices clear and a termination is the result - but will Suki and Eve survive the fallout? As a result, Joel's behaviour worsens to dark new lows and Vicki seems to be in the direct firing line... Meanwhile Oscar tries to make amends, Honey has a new/old job and Kojo's new friendship puts Harry under pressure.

This week...What the hell Suki?! The Panesar matriarch of old appears to be back in town as a manipulative Suki manages to convince Avani that abortion is not the only option - and then turns her attention on Eve. Will anyone see sense? And what is the future for SukEve? Elsewhere, Alfie returns to Walford and a shock awaits him, Nicola gets her claws into George and the gambling bug seems to have its hold...

This week, it's all change at the Vic as the Slaters take over and Kat takes her place as landlady once again - but how will she react to a drunken confession from Alfie? Meanwhile, Suki and Vinnie come to blows and now Avani has her own secrets to hide - but is Suki about to make things ten times worse? Elsewhere Nigel and Julie are already back in Walford and Phil finds himself with one more houseguest than he expected...

Should you buy a life insurance policy for yourself, and if so, what type? And if you've received a life insurance payout, how do you use that money wisely without letting grief cloud your judgment? In this episode of Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy Francis sits down with financial planner and longtime colleague Avani Ramnani to break down the most important financial decisions widows face around life insurance, income planning, and long-term security. Whether you're navigating your own life insurance needs, managing a recent payout, or trying to make your finances sustainable on a single income, this episode gives you the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions with confidence. You'll hear them discuss: How to decide whether you still need life insurance as a widow, and why having dependents (like young children or a disabled adult) plays a key role in that decision What to do with a life insurance payout - including why doing nothing at first may be the wisest move until your emotions settle and clearer planning is possible The difference between term and permanent life insurance, and why term insurance is usually the most affordable and effective option for most families Why tracking your spending - at least for a year - is essential, and how to do it without getting overwhelmed or obsessing over minor purchases How widows' income often drops significantly after their spouse dies, even though expenses may stay the same, and what that means for sustainable financial planning Why it's critical to prioritize your own long-term financial health before helping adult children or family members, and how to handle emotional pressure around money The two options for handling a late spouse's IRA or retirement account, and how to choose between rolling it into your own IRA or keeping it as an inherited IRA Resources Avani Ramnani on LinkedIn Resources mentioned Savvy Ladies - Free Financial Education and Helpline for Women You Need a Budget Stacy Francis on LinkedIn |vX(Twitter) | Email FrancisFinancial.com Reach out to receive a complimentary consultation! Contact Francis Financial at +212-374-9008 or visit Francis Financial today!

This week, Nicola's lies all come crashing down as Zack attempts to protect his son from his dangerous family - but chaos quickly ensues. Can a board game really solve all their woes? Meanwhile, Barney and Avani take a step forward in their relationship and Nigel has another night of terror.

This week, Jean's heart is broken as Cindy reveals Kathy and Harvey's affair in typically dramatic style - but how does she pick up the pieces and how much future do Kathy and Harvey really have? Elsewhere, Suki steps up as Avani pours her heart out and Cindy has a new business under her clutches!

This week, Joel's motives became worryingly clear and Avani is in a lot of danger. How do Ross and Vicki parent a brainwashed boy?Meanwhile, Cindy is back and she has revenge on her mind - but will the arrival of baby Jimmy give her a new ally in Lauren? Elsewhere, Nigel is stuck in the past as V.E Day brings back memories and Harry discovers how different his life could have been...

This week, Nicola's past comes back to haunt her as Shireen's body is found! Yes, she's actually dead. And Harry does not react well to the news.Meanwhile, has a story that Rob has been wanted for so long finally come to pass? Joel is definitely a wrong un....and he has Avani in his sights. Elsewhere Johnny tells Felix his true feelings...but is it too little too late?

Kelly is joined by Avani Shahlenis, Relationship + Sensuality Expert to discsuss practices like the 15 minute Orgasm to connect to your body and turn yoursef into an abundance magnet in all ways! Tune in today! Connect with Avani   Free Course: $10-$30k Money Multiplier Blueprint Apply to MTSU Mastermind  Join Money Multiplier Membership  Connect on Instagram 

This week, it's the end of an era as Sonia, Bianca and Bex set sail for Bali - and her house now has brand new residents! Elsewhere, Nicola's vendetta to keep Zack and Barney apart takes a twisted turn, Avani takes a big step forwards and how much longer can Nigel hope to keep his condition private?

What does it take to lead with empathy in a world where AI transforms our work? In this episode, I sit down with Avani Prabhakar, Atlassian's Chief People Officer, to discuss how the company is creating a people-first culture while embracing rapid innovation. Avani shares how Atlassian is approaching AI not just as a technology shift, but as a mindset shift. When teams see AI as a collaborator instead of a task bot, 90 percent say it improves the quality of their work. That's not a statistic about productivity. It's a signal that mindset makes a measurable difference. We explore how leaders can support that shift. It starts with putting people first and using AI to free up time for creativity and deeper thinking. It also means giving teams permission to experiment, learn from failure, and figure out how these tools fit into their day-to-day work. And it includes being transparent about your own journey. What are you using? What's working? What lessons can others borrow? Avani also gives us a look at how Atlassian is rethinking performance and growth in a distributed world. Flexibility, trust, and curiosity are the new foundation for high performance, and the people function is now more connected than ever to the wider business strategy. If AI is going to be a part of every team's toolkit, how do we help people feel confident using it? And what kind of leadership does this moment call for? Join the conversation and let us know what you think.

This week, Avani is forced into a humiliating situation and it looks set to send her into freewill - but can Ravi and Priya join forces to save her? Meanwhile, Phil attempts to return to life back in the square, but Nigel's loose tongue sets him back. Elsewhere, Linda's back in the dating game and Felix gets some screen time!

Join Dr. Flora for a captivating conversation with Avani Modi Sarkar, the dynamic co-founder of Modi Toys. Avani opens up about her journey to create a successful business that celebrates cultural heritage and introduces children to the beauty of South Asian traditions and the Hindu faith. Hear how Modi Toys blossomed from a simple idea to a beloved brand, and discover the lessons Avani learned along the way about entrepreneurship, navigating challenges, and the importance of staying true to your vision.Plus, get a glimpse into how Avani balances motherhood with running a thriving business, and hear her tips for maintaining self-care amidst the chaos. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, parents, and anyone seeking inspiration and practical advice. Don't miss this insightful and engaging conversation!It's time to end the burnout cycle and start prioritizing YOU. Head over to Everae's website and book a FREE Discovery Call today!Join Dr. Flora every Wednesday with tips to feel unstuck from your rut. Follow @the.beyondpodcast and @drflorasinha on Instagram to stay up to date!

Jacques Varet, general manager of FCC Angkor by Avani in Cambodia, talks with Benjamin Bass of Insider Travel Report about how the property preserves its French colonial heritage while integrating modern amenities, sustainability initiatives, and locally sourced materials. Varet also highlights the hotel's dining experiences, wellness offerings, cultural programs, and its commitment to providing an authentic Cambodian experience. For more information, visit www.avanihotels.com/en/angkor. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Send us a textCreating a Culture of Expansion and Innovation with Avani ShahIn this episode, Avani Shah, CEO of Therapy Smarts, shares her journey of expanding her rehabilitation practice with the opening of a second multidisciplinary therapy clinic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Avani provides valuable insights on setting growth goals, aligning expansion with core values, and the meticulous planning required to ensure success.Key Takeaways:Learn how to recognize when it's time to expand and align growth with your values.Discover the power of involving your team in the expansion process for a seamless transition.Build a culture that prioritizes listening, learning, and meeting the holistic needs of clients and staff.Gain insights into balancing profitability with impactful services that foster long-term success.Virtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Book a free call to learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy.

The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief people officer of a large tech company. She explains how flexibility and asynchronous collaboration in a distributed workplace can unlock diverse global talent, level the playing field for introverts and actually increase productivity — without damaging company culture. (Made in partnership with Atlassian) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief people officer of a large tech company. She explains how flexibility and asynchronous collaboration in a distributed workplace can unlock diverse global talent, level the playing field for introverts and actually increase productivity — without damaging company culture. (Made in partnership with Atlassian)

The option to work from home means that work truly works for everyone, says Avani Prabhakar, chief people officer of a large tech company. She explains how flexibility and asynchronous collaboration in a distributed workplace can unlock diverse global talent, level the playing field for introverts and actually increase productivity — without damaging company culture. (Made in partnership with Atlassian)

Learning more about being a responsible traveller when it comes to seeing or interacting with animals on my trips is one of the biggest learning curves running this podcast has given me over the past decade. In this episode, I hear from three professionals working at the intersection of animals and tourism, in three different but equally fascinating roles. First up, I chat with Nora Livingstone of Animal Experience International, about a trip she took to Sierra Leone to visit a dog rescue centre that was looking for volunteers. Then, I speak with John Roberts, director of Sustainability and Conservation for the Minor Hotels group, and he describes the particular case of looking after hornbills at their Avani resort on Koh Lanta, Thailand. Finally, Suzanne Milthorpe of World Animal Protection Australia explains the sad sight that awaited her on a visit to a so-called turtle rescue venue in Bali, Indonesia. From all of these stories, there is plenty for us to take away and help in our considerations for future trips so that we can be thoughtful when it comes to how we include animals in our travels. Links: Nora Livingstone from Animal Experience International - https://www.animalexperienceinternational.com John Roberts - Group Director of Sustainability and Conservation, Minor Hotels -https://www.minorhotels.com/ Suzanne Milthorpe - Head of Campaigns, World Animal Protection Australia - https://www.worldanimalprotection.org.au/ Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/331 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this heartfelt episode, Avani announces her decision to step away from her podcast, Unsubscribe, reflecting on the changes in her life and aspirations. She discusses the importance of embracing change, the power of stillness, and her recent decision to disconnect from social media for her mental health. Avani expresses gratitude to her listeners and hints at future possibilities, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and allowing oneself to evolve.Today on Unsubscribe:Unsubscribing from the Podcast: Avani has decided to step away from her podcast indefinitely.Evolving Aspirations: Personal goals and aspirations can shift over time.Recognizing Misalignment: It's vital to acknowledge when something no longer feels right.Embracing Change: Change is a natural and necessary part of growth.The Power of Stillness: Taking time for stillness can be deeply healing.Benefits of Disconnecting: Stepping back from social media improves mental health.Creating Space for New Opportunities: Letting go opens the door to new possibilities.Embracing Uncertainty: It's okay to not have all the answers right now.Gratitude for Listeners: Avani's appreciation for her audience made this choice challenging.Looking to the Future: Endless possibilities await, and she hopes to return with something fresh.Chapters00:00 A New Chapter Begins06:05 Stepping Away from Social MediaConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani explores the concept of happiness and delves into the three 'macronutrients' that constitute it: enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose. Drawing inspiration from Harvard social scientist Arthur C. Brooks, Avani shares personal experiences and strategies for improving these aspects to achieve a more fulfilling life. Tune in to find practical tips on rediscovering enjoyment, achieving satisfaction through effort, and finding purpose in daily activities.Today on Unsubscribe: Happiness as a Balance: Happiness is a mix of enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose.Rediscovering Enjoyment: Reconnect with simple joys to boost your happiness.Satisfaction Through Effort: True satisfaction comes from putting in effort and seeing results.Finding Purpose in Daily Life: Infuse your daily activities with purpose for deeper fulfillment.Practical Tips for a Fulfilled Life: Apply strategies to enhance enjoyment, satisfaction, and purpose every day.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:34 The macronutrients of happiness03:38 Enjoyment08:28 Satisfaction11:18 Purpose18:11 Recap and ConclusionConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani sits down with Bryn to discuss how to intentionally opt out of anything that drains your energy, freedom, joy, and peace of mind. Bryn shares her journey of creative exploration, the challenges of putting on a unique event, and the importance of following one's gut feeling. The conversation delves into accepting flexibility, the value of social boundaries, and the necessity of checking in with oneself. Get ready for an enlightening dialogue about radical alignment and the power of storytelling.Links from the Episode:Bryn Daylor | Women's Coach & StorytellerThe Whole-Brain ChildToday on Unsubscribe:Opting Out to Protect Your Energy: Let go of what drains your energy and peace.Embracing Creative Exploration: Pursue creativity, even when it feels challenging.Trusting Your Gut Feeling: Listen to your intuition—it knows the way.Flexibility: The Key to Growth: Embrace change to grow and adapt.The Power of Social Boundaries: Boundaries protect your well-being and relationships.Checking In with Yourself: Reflect to stay true to your goals and values.Radical Alignment Through Storytelling: Sharing stories fosters connection and clarity.Chapters:00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:30 Introducing Bryn and Her Impact02:04 Kismet Event and Creative Journey05:55 The Power of Unsubscribing06:50 Surrendering and Letting Go07:30 Exploring Passions Without Profit20:56 Navigating Misalignment33:55 The Value of Social Boundaries43:04 Final Thoughts and FarewellConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani revisits the core concept of the podcast: intentionally opting out of things that drain our energy and joy, and making space for what truly matters. Avani shares personal experiences of unsubscribing from activities like Instagram stories and people-pleasing, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care. She also discusses her newfound enthusiasm for fashion and the importance of leaving the house for mental well-being. This episode is a heartfelt encouragement to reassess commitments and find balance as we approach the end of the year.Today on Unsubscribe:Opting Out: Drop what drains you; make space for what matters.Unplugging from Social Media: Gain clarity by stepping back.Boundaries & Self-Care: Protect your joy by setting boundaries.Rediscovering Passions: Explore new, exciting interests.Leaving the House: Refresh your mind with simple routines.Reassessing Commitments: Align your focus as the year ends.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Unsubscribe00:29 Revisiting the Concept of Unsubscribe02:17 The Fluidity of Unsubscribing04:48 Unsubscribing from Instagram Stories08:41 The Challenge of People Pleasing18:35 Resubscribing to Fashion and Self-Care24:41 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani shares personal updates and reflections on her recent experiences, including a trip to Napa and upcoming travels for Diwali. She introduces her October report, discussing her reading, culinary experiences, and self-care practices. Avani emphasizes the importance of emotional well-being, setting boundaries, and romanticizing everyday moments. She concludes with a focus on her 'winter arc,' encouraging listeners to set intentions for the new year and prioritize self-care.Links from the Episode:The Third Gilmore Girl: A MemoirAlineaTAO ChicagoEmotion CodingUV Gloves for NailsNails By Ashley AmaliaToday on Unsubscribe:Collective Anxiety: Feeling the Weight TogetherManifesting Sickness: Exploring Mind-Body ConnectionLife Happens for Us, Not to UsObsessed with Feeling Good: Prioritizing Well-beingTreat Yourself: Small Indulgences for JoyCanceling Plans: Embracing the Freedom to PauseOur Best Winter Ever: Setting Intentions for JoyKeeping It Simple: Finding Peace in MinimalismYour Winter Arc: Crafting a Season of MeaningChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates06:13 October Report: Reading, Eating, and Playing12:11 Culinary Experiences and Healthy Living17:47 Emotional Well-being and Self-Care Practices24:00 Winter Arc: Setting Intentions for the New YearConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani shares her experiences of navigating a busy and anxious week filled with personal and professional responsibilities. She discusses the importance of reframing tasks to make them enjoyable, emphasizing the need to find fun in everyday activities. Avani also highlights the significance of rewarding oneself after hard work and encourages listeners to prioritize self-care and enjoyment in their lives.Links from the Episode:Nobody Wants This | Official Trailer | NetflixLuke and Lorelai Bickering |Gilmore Girls Out of Context|Today on Unsubscribe:Navigating Heavy Days: I was massively overwhelmed as well as anxious.Embracing Playfulness: Life is a video game, so why not make it fun?Unsubscribe from the Grind: We need to unsubscribe to making everything feel like a chore.Embrace Self-Celebration: Reward yourself for existing.A Reminder of Connection: You are not alone. I love you so much.Finding Beauty in the Ordinary: Let's romanticize the mundane.Let's Get to Know Each Other: I hope to get to know you. Please say hi to me.Creating Joy in Daily Life: We deserve to have fun too.Permission to Release: It's okay to let go of everything.Finding Your SparkWhat makes our lives really fun and exciting?Chapters00:00 Navigating a Busy Week11:52 Reframing Responsibilities as Fun15:12 The Importance of Rewarding YourselfConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

Avani reflects on her sabbatical learnings, discussing the importance of showing up imperfectly, the dynamics of her agency, the significance of effective systems, her podcasting journey, and her evolving understanding of work and identity. She emphasizes the value of impact over monetary gain and the need for personal growth in both professional and personal realms.Great Systems to Use: ClickUp - http://clickup.pxf.io/4PaVZ1Notion - https://www.notion.so/Asana - https://asana.com/Trello - https://trello.com/Superlist - https://www.superlist.com/Today on Unsubscribe:Facing Dread with Courage: Growth comes when you face what you dread. Show up anyway.Embracing Imperfection with Grace: Perfection isn't the goal—authenticity is.Choosing Not to Scale: Growth is about focus, not always size.The Pulse of Sustainable Business: Systems are the heartbeat of the business.The Unsubscribe Journey: Let go of pressures and focus on purpose.Unpacking Beliefs: Challenge your beliefs to unlock new growth.Unpacking Beliefs: The Path to Self-Discovery: My identity is becoming something else.Evolving Identity: Embrace change as you step into purpose.Practicing Purpose: Purpose is in the daily practice, not the destination.Excitement in the Practice of Purpose: Find joy in refining and growing your purpose.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections04:20 Agency Dynamics and Team Empowerment07:59 Systems for Success10:50 Podcasting Journey and Experiments17:40 Identity and Work: A New PerspectiveConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.comClickUp Affiliate link: http://clickup.pxf.io/4PaVZ1

Avani discusses her journey of significantly upgrading her home to create a more peaceful and zen environment. She shares practical tips on maintaining a clutter-free space, tackling problem areas, and thoughtfully selecting items that enhance the ambiance of her home. Avani emphasizes the importance of creating a sanctuary that promotes calmness and relaxation, encouraging listeners to take small, intentional steps toward improving their living spaces.Links from the Episode: Fave Items for a High Vibe Home: https://amzn.to/3YxbcYrAro Box: https://www.goaro.comToday on Unsubscribe:Cultivate Peace: Crafting a Zen Environment at HomeHome Resets: The Key to Clarity and OrganizationLighten Up: Tackling Problem Areas for Spacious LivingUpgrade Your Space: Thoughtful Enhancements for a Better HomeMindful Buying: Functional and Beautiful Additions to Your HomeSmall Habits, Big Changes: Daily Practices for a Better HomeSanctuary Living: Creating a Peaceful Space for EveryoneIntentional Living: Choosing What to Bring Into Your SpaceClear Space, Clear Mind: Benefits of a Clutter-Free EnvironmentEveryone Deserves Peace: Building a Home that Reflects CalmChapters00:00 Introduction to Big Life Upgrades01:01 Creating a Zen Home Environment04:54 Regular Home Resets for Clarity05:53 Tackling Problem Areas in the Home07:20 Enhancing Home Vibes with Thoughtful Purchases13:01 Intentional Home Upgrades for Peace and CalmConnect with Avani:Unsubscribe Practice Free Notion Journaling Template: http://avanimiriyala.com/unsubscribeConnect with Avani on Instagram (be sure to catch her Stories!!): http://instagram.com/avanimjainWebsite: www.avanimiriyala.com

We are in person from the Raising Canes in Miami where we worked their Drive Thru (vlog coming next week) but first we get into the headlines where Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dominate the news after her concert in Argentina, Dave gives his take on Brittany Mahomes Skims campaign, debating the People's Sexiest Man Alive and who got snubbed at sexiest of each age, Lady Gaga's fomer classmate trashing her, the 2024 Grammy nominations, Zach Bryan bidding at his own charity auction and Dave's personal auction story, Pharrell designing a $1,000,000 bag, Harry Styles shaving his head, Paint Grandpa passing away, Omegle shutting down, the 2024 Met Gala Theme, LeBron opening a LeBron museum, PinkyDoll's new song, and Billie Eilish claiming men don't get body shamed. We finish with BFFs Corner where we figure out why Josh missed last week, if Dave was too hard on Matt Rife, Josh claiming he is the best dressed BFF, Dave's reception at the Call Her Daddy live show, Josh's take on his sister's beef with Avani over Anthony, Bri's Nashville live show, and Dave roasting Austin for having his own bottle service. Support Our Sponsor! Raising Canes: Come for the chicken fingers and stay for sauce! Order online at https://RaisingCanes.com Subscribe to the podcast now: https://barstool.link/3m4Q0Fq Check out the BFFs Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bffspod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFFsPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bffspodYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/bffspod