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Imagine walking through the gilded corridors of a legendary hotel—where service feels like an art form, and every guest isn't just remembered, but known. Amanda Hyndman has helped shape one of the world's most admired hotel brands. Beginning her journey with Mandarin Oriental nearly 20 years ago as a general manager, she has built meaningful, memorable guest experiences. Her 2023 appointment as Chief People & Culture Officer underscored Mandarin Oriental's belief that its people are key stakeholders in the luxury experience. And now, as Chief Operating Officer, she oversees the entire guest journey across continents, blending intuition with precision, and heritage with innovation. In this episode, Amanda reveals the three essential components of true luxury. Tune it to discover how to embed more “TLC” into every customer experience: Time – the freedom to simply be Locale (shelter) – a setting where you feel safe, seen, and at ease Care – receiving what your heart desires before you even ask Video and audio production: Jaison Jose of Cocoon Media Email us at shadean@bu.eduThe “Distinguished” podcast is produced by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration. Host: Arun Upneja, DeanProducer: Mara Littman, Director of Corporate and Public RelationsSound Engineer and Editor: Andrew HallockMarketing: Rachel Hamlin, Senior Marketing Manager Music: “Airport Lounge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Emissió especial per celebrar el tancament de la nostra 13a temporada desde la Plaça del Mercat del Clot el dissabte 12 de Juliol del 2025. Començem parlant de la veu amb tres convidats de luxe: el Ferran Albiol, una persona que posa veus a ninots/titelles com la del Tomàtic i del Cincsegons de TV3; la Núria Mediavilla, una actriu de doblatge que ha posat les veus en català i castellà a actrius com Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Juliette Binoche o fins i tot a l'estimat Inspector Gadget; i l'Eduard Biosca, un actor que posa veu al seu personatge que es deixa caure al Versió Rac1 presentat pel Toni Clapes, i els teatres, el Sr. Bohigues. I el Tomatic rep la seva pròpia pregunta que durant la temporada ha fet als altres convidats. Després, al segon bloc principal parlem de cuina i de cuina de Mercat amb dues veus imprescindibles de la gastronomia: Carme Ruscalleda, referent internacional amb una trajectòria plena d'estrelles Michelin, i el seu fill Raül Balam, que ha sabut fer-se un lloc propi amb frescor i talent. Junts lideren el restaurant Moments a l'hotel Mandarin Oriental de Barcelona i ell també dirigeix el Sant Pau de Sant Pol de Mar. Amb ells parlarem de cuina, però també de vida, vincles familiars i complicitats forjades dins i fora dels fogons. A l'entrevista participen també el Ferran Adrià i el Nil Barbà, així com el Tomatic. L'Antoni fa unes preguntes curtes i a la pregunta de convidat a convidat els posem la pregunta que va deixar l'activista pel clima Maria Serra Olivella al darrer programa. El Damià a la secció "La natura ens la posa dura" ens va fer prevenció sobre els incendis i el seu risc. I el cantautor Mike Lamotta ens porta la seva música d'autor en directe. I per acabar el programa i tancar la temporada el Joan Camps va recitar el seu "Punt i Final" resumint el programa. Tot amb l'equipàs de sempre: el Joan Camps, l'Antoni Blanché, el Damià Gibernet, el Sergio Sánchez i en el nostre amic Victor a la part tècnica, i patrocinat pel Mercat del Clot.

Last month's M&W set at Green Bar will be uploaded in a future episode, in order to make way for this month's special "Cali-Jentes West Coast Smooth Jazz" opening set by none other than Markus Jentes, whose birthday we'll be celebrating this upcoming Wednesday July 16.BACKGROUND -For those who aren't aware, Markus (a.k.a. Mark Cali-Jentes) and I, Elian, go way way back.  We first played together a Bellissima in the Fort Strip where we were introduced by common friend Wendell Garcia in 2003.  Mark not only played at but also did the graphic design for the unforgettable Paseo Uno LOUNGE pool party series I organized with the Mandarin Oriental in 2004.  Mark and I then teamed up with Martin Wisniewski to help turn M Café into Makati's top nightspot in 2005 with the MyHOUSE weekly parties.  20 years later, Mark and I are back behind the decks once a month at Green Bar with the Music & Wine parties.  As for Inés, she's known Mark as long as I have, maybe even longer, and we're all still the closest of friends today.Aside from being a great DJ, Mark is today one of the Philippines' most engaging artists.  You can find his exquisite paintings exhibited in galleries around Manila or on his website at www.markusjentes.art  Having studied the visual arts at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles in the 90s,  he fell in love with California's brand of smooth jazz, listening to the likes of Bob James, David Benoit, Lee Ritenour, and David Sanborn, to name a few.  This is the vibe that Mark recreates in his set for this week's podcast. DJ SETS -Mark and I happen to be performing together this Friday July 11 at the closing party of Chotto Matte in BGC starting at 6pm sharp.  So come join us for Happy Hour if you're in the area!We're also celebrating Mark's birthday this upcoming Wednesday July 16 at M&W Green Bar in Legaspi Village, Makati, starting at 5pm.  You DON'T wanna miss that.  And now, 2 hours of California smooth jazz (Mark's opening set) followed by 2 hours of deep house music (my closing set) recorded at Green Bar in April.  Enjoy!Elian & Inés

Kristin Charbo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Glonuts, the better-for-you donut brand redefining indulgence with clean ingredients and low sugar. But her journey didn't start in food or even in business. Kristin spent over 15 years in luxury hospitality, opening hotels for brands like Mandarin Oriental and PUBLIC in New York. It wasn't until a PCOS diagnosis in her early 20s that she was forced to rethink her relationship with food, wellness, and ultimately, her career. That health wake-up call eventually sparked the idea for a nostalgic, blood-sugar-friendly treat she wished existed. What started as a “healthy donut thing” from a coffee cart quickly took on a life of its own, leading Kristin and her partner Grover to deliver over 100,000 donuts from their one-bedroom apartment and even use their wedding money to rebrand the business. Today, Glonuts is one of the most exciting brands in wellness snacking, stocked everywhere from Erewhon to H-E-B markets and other retailers all across the US.In this episode, Kristin gets real about what it actually takes to build something from nothing—when you don't have a blueprint, just a product people love and the grit to figure it out. She opens up about the mental rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the scrappy early days of hand-delivering donuts, and the power of iterating on feedback. We talk about the challenges of fundraising as a female founder, how she built a network of powerhouse women who now double as investors and advisors, and why personal growth is just as critical as business growth. Whether you're dreaming of starting your own thing or in the thick of figuring it out as you go, Kristin's story is your reminder that success isn't always linear but it always starts with taking the first messy step.In this episode, we'll talk to Kristin about:* Glonuts began as an unexpected leap into entrepreneurship. [03:07]* The early days of building Glonuts + getting feedback. [04:55]* When Kristin first felt the entrepreneurial itch. [11:34]* Kristin's upbringing and relationship with food. [15:14]* Getting fired from corporate + going all in on Glonuts. [18:15]* Starting Glonuts from their home kitchen. [20:13]* How they got into Erewhon. [21:35]* Navigating the tough moments as a founder. [26:27]* Debunking the myth of overnight success. [33:08]* The unique challenges women face in fundraising. [34:38]* Investing in branding can significantly impact business success. [41:48]* Finding the right co-packer and the exact steps she took. [45:50]* Personal growth is a significant part of the entrepreneurial journey. [54:16]* The power of journaling for reflection and gratitude. [56:14]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Kristin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinfromglonuts/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatglonuts/* Website: https://eatglonuts.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

La Grande Année, Maison BollingerJe suis très heureux de vous retrouver pour ce format dédié aux vins d'émotion. Aujourd'hui, honneur à la cuvée La Grande Année de Bollinger. Pourquoi celle-ci en particulier me direz-vous ? Ce qui a mis le feu à mes papilles et mon cerveau, c'est une dégustation exceptionnelle organisée en février dernier à Wine Paris. Les millésimes 2015, 2005, 1999, 1989 et 1983 en jéroboam en provenance directe des caves de la maison Bollinger. Excusez du peu. Sous la houlette de Denis Bunner, chef de cave de Bollinger, et d'Alexis Goujard, journaliste à la Revue du Vin de France, le moment fut magique. Il n'en fallait pas plus pour me convaincre que cette cuvée avait toute sa place dans ce format spécial vin mythique. Pour commencer, juste à la sortie de la dégustation, j'ai eu le plaisir de discuter avec Laura Brousset de la maison Recaredo en Espagne. Je me suis ensuite entretenu avec dans l'ordre Alexis Goujard, David Biraud (directeur de la Kedge Wine School et ancien Chef Sommelier du Mandarin Oriental), Denis Bunner et enfin Andréa, fine organisatrice des dîners effervescents que vous pouvez retrouver sous le pseudo @andee_a_table sur instagram.Régalez-vous !Réalisation : Romain BeckerPost-production : Emmanuel NappeyMusique originale : Emmanuel DoréGraphismes : ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Léna Mazilu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On se retrouve très vite pour de nouvelles aventures viticoles. D'ici-là éclatez-vous et buvez bon !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Joie de partager avec vous une nouvelle série dans la chaîne Où est le beau ? > celle des replays de certains intervenants et conversations capturés à l'occasion des Rencards du beau, l'évènement que je coproduis avec PLENDI by Vinci Construction et Mathilde Dion Rabier.PLENDI by Vinci Construction est une entreprise générale spécialisée dans les projets très haut de gamme : les palaces parisiens BVLGARI, Mandarin Oriental ou George V, les boutiques telles que Cartier ou Dior et, bien sûr, du résidentiel privé…Pas besoin de nouvelles données sur l'état de la planète > pour savoir que le domaine de la construction, de l'architecture et de l'architecture d'intérieur est appelé à s'adapter.Désormais la question, c'est : où est-ce qu'on peut atterrir ? Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ?Depuis 2022, 10 Rencards du beau ont été organisés et ont permis de réunir plus de 200 professionnels du luxe qui souhaitent réfléchir sur comment faire mieux demain.LRDB, c'est faire naître l'envie de faire un peu moins mal que le secteur.Il s'agit de matinées confidentielles dédiées aux architectes et aux acteurs du bâtiment, où nous écoutons des pionniers d'un beau qui questionne le monde et inspire.Nous en sommes à notre 3ᵉ résidence. Après avoir été accueillis chez RDAI et Franklin Azzi, nous sommes actuellement en résidence au studio Chloé Nègre.Chaque session accueille 2 intervenants :Un acteur hors champ de l'architecture et du design, mais qui vient justement nous nourrir avec ses ailleurs.Un acteur du sérail, que je sélectionne pour son engagement, sa vision, son travail.==Rejoins le SOCIAL CLUB Où est le beau ? en t'abonnant ici : https://buy.stripe.com/14k4gi5JQ6AQaMofTu auras ainsi accès :-à tous les longues interviews en preview (48h avant) et en intégralité -à tous les épisodes avec une clé = le podcast secret (environ 40 épisodes narratifs) pour découvrir comment vivre un quotidien plus aligné avec les valences hautes du beau et du bon-aux 2 newsletters mensuelles dans lesquelles j'ouvre mon jardin secret et partage mes découvertes les plus pépites (hôtels, restaurants, artistes, créatifs, producteurs etc).Tu peux aussi t'abonner uniquement à la newsletter Où est le beau : https://ouestlebeau.kessel.media/?source_referral=None&source_type=user_referralet à celle Où est le bon :https://httpshttpsouestlebeaukesselmediakesselmedia.kessel.media/?source_referral=None&source_type=user_referral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscribe_linkA très vite sur les ondes !HélèneDistribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

oie de partager avec vous une nouvelle série dans la chaîne Où est le beau ? > celle des replays de certains intervenants et conversations capturés à l'occasion des Rencards du beau, l'évènement que je coproduis avec PLENDI by Vinci Construction et Mathilde Dion Rabier.PLENDI by Vinci Construction est une entreprise générale spécialisée dans les projets très haut de gamme : les palaces parisiens BVLGARI, Mandarin Oriental ou George V, les boutiques telles que Cartier ou Dior et, bien sûr, du résidentiel privé…Pas besoin de nouvelles données sur l'état de la planète > pour savoir que le domaine de la construction, de l'architecture et de l'architecture d'intérieur est appelé à s'adapter.Désormais la question, c'est : où est-ce qu'on peut atterrir ? Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ?Depuis 2022, 10 Rencards du beau ont été organisés et ont permis de réunir plus de 200 professionnels du luxe qui souhaitent réfléchir sur comment faire mieux demain.LRDB, c'est faire naître l'envie de faire un peu moins mal que le secteur.Il s'agit de matinées confidentielles dédiées aux architectes et aux acteurs du bâtiment, où nous écoutons des pionniers d'un beau qui questionne le monde et inspire.Nous en sommes à notre 3ᵉ résidence. Après avoir été accueillis chez RDAI et Franklin Azzi, nous sommes actuellement en résidence au studio Chloé Nègre.Chaque session accueille 2 intervenants :Un acteur hors champ de l'architecture et du design, mais qui vient justement nous nourrir avec ses ailleurs.Un acteur du sérail, que je sélectionne pour son engagement, sa vision, son travail.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Anant Sharma speaks with Adelina Wong Ettelson, Global Head of Residences Marketing at Mandarin Oriental, about the shifting expectations of today's luxury homeowner—and what it takes to translate a world-renowned hospitality brand into meaningful, livable spaces. With experience across Dior, Shanghai Tang, and now leading one of the most respected names in branded residences, Adelina shares her perspective on what buyers are really seeking: identity, integrity, service, and soul. The conversation explores the rise of lifestyle-led property, the pitfalls of brand overreach, and why trust and emotional resonance matter more than ever. As the branded residences market accelerates—with fashion houses, car marques, and hospitality giants all vying for relevance—Adelina argues that not every brand belongs in the home, exploring what makes a brand truly suited to residential living.

Jason Oakley is a renowned Chef who has spent his career working in multiple Michelin star restaurants and 5 star hotels around the world, including the Mandarin Oriental, St Regis, Peninsula, Wynn Las Vegas, the French Laundry and 3 on the Bund just to name a few.  Having spent a career serving upscale fine dining patrons, he now pursues his real passion with Sub Standard, a humble neighborhood sandwich store making some of Shanghai's most popular sandwiches, keeping it casual, accessible and unpretentious.  Sub Standard frequently tops the charts for most repeat customers on China's biggest food delivery apps.  Today we talk about why Shanghai never had a good sandwich culture, the ups and downs of western cuisine in China, and the cliche of “popular” western dishes here.  We also talk about corruption with the Michelin guide ratings, why authentic Italian pizza is bad and fighting mosquitoes at night. _____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating! Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehonestdrink_/ RedNote: THD The Honest Drink WeChat: THD_Official Find us on: Spotify, Apple, YouTube, 小红书, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

Jason Oakley is a renowned Chef who has spent his career working in multiple Michelin star restaurants and 5 star hotels around the world, including the Mandarin Oriental, St Regis, Peninsula, Wynn Las Vegas, the French Laundry and 3 on the Bund just to name a few. Having spent a career serving upscale fine dining patrons, he now pursues his real passion with Sub Standard, a humble neighborhood sandwich store, making some of Shanghai's most popular sandwiches, keeping it casual, accessible and unpretentious. Sub Standard frequently tops the charts for most repeat customers on China's biggest food delivery apps. Today we talk about why Shanghai never had a good sandwich culture, the ups and downs of western cuisine in China, and the cliche of “popular” western dishes here. We also talk about corruption with the Michelin guide ratings, why authentic Italian pizza is bad and fighting mosquitoes at night.____________________下载节目文字版: Episode Transcripts____________________If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe!小红书: THD The Honest DrinkFollow Us On IG: @thehonestdrink_Join Us On WeChat: THD_OfficialEmail: thehonestdrink@gmail.comFind us on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, 小宇宙, 喜马拉雅, 网易云音乐, 小红书, Bilibili or anywhere you get your podcasts.

Mark Suter, general manager of the Mandarin Oriental, Munich, speaks with Michaela Guzy of Insider Travel Report about the hotel's 25th anniversary, new residential expansion, and upcoming pedestrian-friendly enhancements in its central location. Suter highlights the property's boutique scale with just 73 rooms, its celebrated Matsuhisa restaurant and rooftop bar, and its blend of Bavarian culture and Asian service. He also discusses Munich's walkable attractions, spa offerings, and top local experiences, including Oktoberfest, beer gardens, and the English Garden. For more information, visit www.mandarinoriental.com/munich. 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.

Was macht ein Luxushotel zum kulturellen Erlebnis? Für Alexandra Schafer ist die Antwort klar: zeitgenössische Kunst – sorgfältig kuratiert und mit Charakter. Hallo und herzlich willkommen zu Kunstblick! Am Mikrofon sind wie immer Sascha Worrich und Andreas Maurer. In dieser Folge treffen wir Alexandra Schafer, Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von VELVENOIR – einem internationalen Kunstberatungsnetzwerk, das seit über zehn Jahren zeitgenössische Kunst in ganz besondere Räume bringt: in Hotels, private Sammlungen und an Orte, an denen Kunst nicht nur schmückt, sondern erzählt, verbindet und überrascht. Ob Boutique-Hotel, Klinik, Unternehmenssitz oder privates Zuhause – unser Ziel ist es, eine kuratorische Handschrift zu entwickeln, die berührt, Identität stiftet und nachhaltig wirkt. Mit Alexandra sprechen wir über das Kuratieren im Kontext von Hotellerie und Architektur – etwa bei Projekten wie dem Mandarin Oriental in Zürich oder dem Andaz in Prag. Es geht um den kuratorischen Auswahlprozess, um internationale Kunstmessen, Lieblingskünstlerinnen – und um die Frage, wie man Räume schafft, die mit Kunst nicht nur schöner, sondern bedeutungsvoller werden. Und wir erfahren, wie aus einer Idee im australischen Outback eine globale Erfolgsgeschichte wurde, die heute Sammler:innen in Wien, Palma oder Miami verbindet. Viel Vergnügen!

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jeremy McCarthy, GroupDirector of Leisure, Spa and Wellness with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world's most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The Group nowoperates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 26 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories with many more projects currently under development. Tune in to hear who Jeremy Thanks for helping him along the way.

Delta Air Lines has paused its 2025 outlook due to economic uncertainty and stalled growth, despite gains in international and premium revenue, while also noting a drop in Canadian bookings. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is launching its first major brand refresh since 1985, including a new app, updated branding, and an expanded global portfolio plan. Meanwhile, the short-term rental industry struggles to track its carbon footprint, with major platforms not requiring hosts to report emissions despite their sustainability goals. ‘Growth Has Largely Stalled': Delta CEO Sounds Alarm on Tariffs Behind Mandarin Oriental's First Brand Update in 4 Decades — Exclusive The Problem With Tracking Short-Term Rental Emissions: ‘How on Earth Do You Count Them?' Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews (https://www.youtube.com/@SkiftNews)  and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Hello wine friends and welcome back! This is part two of our conversation with Maxim Kassir, Head Sommelier at The Aubrey in the world-renowned luxury Mandarin Oriental. Max is no stranger to opening some of the finest bottles on the planet, so I had to ask him: What are his five wines to try before you die? Before diving into Max's ultimate wine bucket list, we chat about underrated wine regions that deserve your attention, smart food and wine pairings, and the best way to speak to a sommelier to guarantee a great recommendation.   If you want to skip ahead: 01.44: Recommendations of wines from Eastern Europe 06.00: Oregon wine scene blends old and new styles 10.00: Best question to ask a sommelier revealed 11.00: Environment and mood affect how wine is perceived 14.30: Wine #1: Champagne Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 2008 15.30: Details on grape varieties and recent vintages 18.30: Premier cru status and underappreciated classification 19.00: Historical note: Clos des Goisses was the first-ever single-vineyard Champagne (1935) 19.53: Wine #2: Grower Champagne Ulysse Collin Les Perrières Blanc de Blancs 20.30: Winemaker Olivier Collin: lawyer turned Champagne grower 22.30: Small production commitment to affordability and authenticity 23.40: Cult following and connection to Cédric Bouchard & Jacques Selosse 24.00: Grower Champagnes gaining prestige—and higher price tags 24.30: Secondary market driving up prices—Maxim discusses restaurant pricing 26.30: Wine #3: Domaine Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 2014 26.41: Burgundy's compactness and the interconnectedness of families in wine production 27.30: Family heritage of the Morey family and the grower/negociant model 28.56: Popularity of PYCM wines and their appeal in both private and restaurant sectors 29.39: Differences between reductive and oxidative winemaking styles in Burgundy 30.57: Pricing discussion on PYCM wines and their market value fluctuations 31.07: Wine pricing and the impact of vintage demand on final costs 32.30: Wine #4: Ridge Montebello 1998 34.42: Ridge Montebello's history, including its connection to American wine heritage 36.00: Impact of high elevation on freshness and complexity in California wines 37.36: Ridge Montebello's consistency and value compared to Napa wines 38.30: Judgment of Paris impact on Ridge Montebello and American wine recognition 39.10: Consistency and reasonable pricing of Ridge Montebello in comparison to Napa Valley 39.44: Discussion on wine value, with wildfires potentially affecting wine quality 40.30: Wine #5: Emidio Pepe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 1990  40.35: Emidio's commitment to traditional methods and aging wine for long-term storage 41.48: The challenge of Pepe's business model, focusing on ideology over profits 43.30: Chiara's focus on single-vineyard wines and modernization of production methods 44.00: Tasting wines from various decades, including 1990 vintage 44.30: Emidio Pepe's appearance at the tasting 45.00: Tasting notes on Pepe's wine 45.29: Final wine on the list, Maxim's emotional connection to his grandfather's wine 46.30: Description of the natural wine-making process with PET bottles Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

The great Swiss city of Zurich is one of the more picturesque, pixel-burning European gateway destinations. Within minutes of exiting Zurich Airport, armed with my trusty Eurail Pass, I was blissfully whizzing into the city centre on a 10 minute train ride. Strolling across the cobbles of this time-honoured city in the crisp spring air, there's so much urban eye-candy to lift the spirit. I sized up the largest clock face in Europe, on the edge of the Limmat River. It's bigger than Big Ben. Riding the skyline, the historic tower of St Peter Church is imbued with a trusty timepiece, as are the oh-so punctual church bells that loudly reverberate across the Old Town from the four historic churches, including mighty Grossmunster Cathedral. No wonder everything runs to time in Switzerland. According to legend, Zurich's 13th-century landmark cathedral was founded by Charlemagne, built on the graves of the city's patron saints, Felix and Regula. It was also the starting place of the Protestant Reformation in Zurich. Culture is writ large in Zurich's Old Town, where the narrow-cobbled streets gave rise to the Dada art movement just over a century ago. I popped into Cabaret Voltaire, at Spiegelgasse 1, which was the birthplace of Dada and the avant-garde artistic movement in 1916. Absinthe is the drink of choice here, among Dada's ghosts. Strolling along Bahnhofstrasse, flanked by chic designer boutiques and swanky department stores, Café Sprungli deserves a pit-stop. This prized Zurich institution is rightly lauded for its heavenly macaroons and hand-crafted chocolates. They are like exquisite works of art – as were the Easter chocolate displays. It's like a bespoke art gallery in chocolate. Don't mind if I do. Further down the street, if feeling a little decadent, make a date with Teuscher for its famed champagne truffles. In a city of water and stone bridges, a top vantage point to survey the elemental landscape, above the twisting lanes of the Old Town, is the Lindenhof. This was the site of a former Roman customs house and fourth-century fort, perched above the water. Alongside soaking up the city vistas, this elevated park with its Linden trees and giant chess sets is the pitch-perfect spot for a cheeky picnic. The vast assortment of guildhalls is core to Zurich's backstory, and they're great fun to explore. In 1336, Zurich's first independent mayor, Rudolf Brun, established the guild laws, effectively shifting power from the abbeys to the merchant nobility. The handsome guildhalls, with all their intricate decorative features, lend themselves to a leisurely inspection. I started at the bakers' guild, in Oberdorfstrasse, before heading over the river's east bank to Niederdorf, to admire the guilds of the carpenters, builders, the food and wine dealers, the textiles and spice merchants, all along Limmatquai. Then, on Munsterhof, you've got mansions of the weavers, saddlemakers, painters and winemakers. In German-speaking Zurich, the street food tradition of wurst remains wildly popular – particularly for lunch. In the Old Town, tuck into some great sausage at Wursteria by Hinz and Kunz. This part-butcher shop and part deli serves up super spicy bratwurst in a fluffy bun. So good! As its name suggests, Cafe Conditorei 1842, on Napfgasse, is an old-school establishment, chock-full of sweet indulgence. Spanning four floors, food lovers can enjoy patisserie, cakes and hot drinking chocolate – they claim to be Zurich's best. On the ground floor of this historic confectioner's store, impressively decorated in neo-baroque style, you'll struggle to find a finer array of patisserie, cakes and tarts. I could have stayed there all day. And yes – the steaming mug of hot chocolate with whipped cream was magnificent. Speaking of chocolate, the Lindt and Sprungli factory has called Zurich home, since 1899. Seven years in the making, Lindt Home of Chocolate, was designed to complement the historic building and serve as a beacon to chocolate lovers everywhere. From cultivation to production, the interactive museum does a sterling job telling the story of Swiss chocolate making, not only about Lindt, but its predecessors. While the maze of white, milk, and dark chocolates is impressive, the Lindt Home of Chocolate also boasts another record: the world's largest chocolate fountain. Standing at about 30 feet tall, even Willy Wonka would be impressed by this show-stopper. Zurich is home to FIFA's world headquarters and in a bid to stop pesky football fans from loitering in the lobby, the FIFA Museum was created nine years ago, in the heart of town. Spread over three floors and loaded with interactive exhibitions, the FIFA Museum examines all aspects of the global game and how it passionately stirs people's emotions. Football is the great equaliser. Along with the original FIFA World Cup Trophy, the museum displays over 1,000 items of exclusive memorabilia and apparel, including the national shirts of all FIFA member associations. The original trophy, which features a gold statuette of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, holding a cup, was permanently awarded to Brazil after they won the cup for the third time, in 1970. The current trophy contains 5kg of pure gold and its estimated value is over NZ$30m. A highlight amongst the interactive games gallery is the gigantic pinball machine, where you can test your own ball kicking skills. With the next World Cup just a year away and featuring the All Whites for just the third time, add this museum to your check-list. Creating quite a buzz in recent years, Zurich-West has been spectacularly transformed from a once scruffy industrial district. Emerging as a vibrant cultural quarter of trendy eateries and edgy art, factories have been repurposed as theatres and shipyards reimagined as art galleries. Viadukt is an exemplary example of the makeover, with a host of eateries, pop-up shops and art spaces housed inside the arches of the disused, 550-feet long railway viaduct. You'll also find Prime Tower here, a 35-storey skyscraper (Switzerland's tallest), serving up a panoramic treat across Zurich's rooftops, gleaming lake and snow-coated peaks beyond. Take in the sweeping scenery over a drink or two at Clouds Bar – and salute your return to Europe. The locals are very proud of the city's brilliant and bizarre festivals. In August Zurich hosts Street Parade, one of Europe's biggest celebrations of peace, love and electronic music, attended by millions of people. In a couple of weeks, the city grinds to a halt for Seschselauten. This annual April spectacle involves setting on fire a giant straw snowman called the Boogg. The time it takes for the Boogg's head to explode indicates whether it will be a good summer, apparently. The word is Zurich is in for a long, warm summer. Perfectly poised overlooking Paradeplatz, the city's most prestigious address, the Mandarin Oriental Savoy Hotel offers a stylish stay to remember, when in Zurich. Just steps from the city's iconic shopping sweep of Bahnhofstrasse, it's been just over a year since the Mandarin Oriental revitalised what has been Zurich's oldest grand hotel, reaching back to 1838. Elegantly and artfully refreshed, with a boutique hotel vibe, the 80 impeccably redesigned rooms and suites raise the bar on luxury and indulgence. There's four distinctive dining venues including the Michelin-starred Orsini, where the Italian fine dining experience is helmed by acclaimed two-Michelin starred Italian Consultant Chef Antonio Guida. Then there's 1838, the effervescent rooftop bar with its spell-binding panoramic vistas of the city, lake and serrated Swiss Alps. Plus Savoy Brasserie & Bar is a sure-bet for a stupendous breakfast, with an delightfully presented buffet selection, in addition to a la carte menu items. Accommodations take their design cues from the natural palette of Zurich, headlined by the artisanal hand-painted silk wallpapers, inspired by the aqua green and blue hues of the lake and sky, to the mist of the surrounding mountains. Meticulously crafted design elements and materials adorn the rooms. Accents of colour are also reflected in custom furniture and carpets. Principal materials include walnut as a common thread, touches of bronze and brass and enamelled lava together with the comfort of luxurious textiles. Throughout the hotel, I loved admiring the multitude of sculptural lighting fixtures and lamps. I stayed in the Munsterhof Suite, accentuating the sumptuous sense of comfort, glamour and space, loaded with indulgent touches. There's a personal cocktail bar, built-in headboards, sublime marble-clad bathrooms and expansive walk-in dressing areas. As is the case with all Mandarin Oriental properties, you'll soon get a sense of the strong local connection the hotel has with the city. Local artists are proudly showcased with numerous pieces of art to admire, throughout the hotel. Grab a peek at the storied meeting room on the second floor, which is still home to the Guild of Tanners and Shoemakers. These traditional Swiss craftsmen have been meeting here for over a century. Service personifies whip-smart Swiss efficiency and the charismatic staff are highly personable, outgoing and engaging. You'll struggle to find fault with this gorgeous hotel which has mastered the art of fusing contemporary comforts with timeless opulence and celebrating a deep respect for history, tradition and proud sense of place. www.mandarinoriental.com Grab a ticket to ride on the European railway network with a Eurail Pass. For over 65 years, Eurail Passes have enabled flexible borderless rail travel across Europe. 7000 Kiwis purchased such a pass last year, which gives you access to 30,000 destinations across 33 countries, allowing you to chart your own amazing rail adventure. On popular rail routes, it certainly pays to make a seat reservation in advance. Lock in your rail plans ahead of your trip, by booking tickets or a rail pass to suit with Eurail direct. The mobile pass is the way to go. The Eurail app is easy to navigate, packed with helpful information and benefits, network disruption notifications, and enabling you to check timetables, lock in bookings and seat reservations on the go, via your mobile. www.eurail.com Fly to Zurich with Cathay Pacific who operate ultra-contemporary A350-1000s, from Auckland via Hong Kong. The cabin air quality is decidedly better, the aircraft are noticeably quieter and I experienced minimal jet-lag. The extensive CX Entertainment system kept me suitably engaged with excellent movie and box-set selections, live news channels - all in vivid 4K, plus in-flight WiFi is available. www.cathaypacific.com Mike Yardley is our resident traveller and can be heard every Saturday with Jack Tame on Newstalk ZB. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joie de partager avec vous une nouvelle série dans la chaîne Où est le beau ? > celle des replays de certains intervenants et conversations capturés à l'occasion des Rencards du beau, l'évènement que je coproduis avec PLENDI by Vinci Construction et Mathilde Dion Rabier.PLENDI by Vinci Construction est une entreprise générale spécialisée dans les projets très haut de gamme : les palaces parisiens BVLGARI, Mandarin Oriental ou George V, les boutiques telles que Cartier ou Dior et, bien sûr, du résidentiel privé…Pas besoin de nouvelles données sur l'état de la planète > pour savoir que le domaine de la construction, de l'architecture et de l'architecture d'intérieur est appelé à s'adapter.Désormais la question, c'est : où est-ce qu'on peut atterrir ? Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ?Depuis 2022, 10 Rencards du beau ont été organisés et ont permis de réunir plus de 200 professionnels du luxe qui souhaitent réfléchir sur comment faire mieux demain.LRDB, c'est faire naître l'envie de faire un peu moins mal que le secteur.Il s'agit de matinées confidentielles dédiées aux architectes et aux acteurs du bâtiment, où nous écoutons des pionniers d'un beau qui questionne le monde et inspire.Nous en sommes à notre 3ᵉ résidence. Après avoir été accueillis chez RDAI et Franklin Azzi, nous sommes actuellement en résidence au studio Chloé Nègre.Chaque session accueille 2 intervenants :Un acteur hors champ de l'architecture et du design, mais qui vient justement nous nourrir avec ses ailleurs.Un acteur du sérail, que je sélectionne pour son engagement, sa vision, son travail.===

Hello, wine friends! In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of sake—what it is, how it's made, and why we often drink it like wine. Get ready for a deep dive into fermentation science like never before! Joining us is Maxim Kassir, Head Sommelier at The Aubrey in the world-renowned Mandarin Oriental and ambassador for Drink Japan. With his expertise, we'll explore the complexities of sake, from brewing techniques to flavor profiles. This episode gets super involved —but if you love learning about the science behind what's in your glass, this one's for you. Let's get into it!   If you want to skip ahead:   02.00: Wine was always part of Maxim's culture and daily meals. 02.30: Moving to London in 2016 led him to pursue hospitality. 03.38: Expanding into Sake, completing WSET Level 3. 04.11: Working with Natsuki Kikuya, a "Sake samurai". 07.00: Enrolled in a pilot WSET Level 3 sake course. 07.30: How sake production differs from wine. 08.30: Sake dates back 3,000 years, developed through Japanese monasteries. 10.00: Early sake production involved monks chewing rice to start fermentation. 10.30: Koji mold plays a crucial role in modern sake-making. 11.00: Water is essential, and Japan's soft water impacts sake quality. 12.00: Japan's geography and water softness contribute to sake's texture. 14.00: Japanese water affects yeast activity, impacting aroma development. 14.30: Sake and ambient yeast for fermentation 17.00: Importance of acidity in sake fermentation 19.00: Factors influencing sake styles 20:00: The role of rice in sake production 22:30: Traditional brewing process in Japan 24:30:  Umami and sake 26:30:  Advances in rice polishing and sake refinement 29:00:  Pride and precision in sake brewing 30:30: Sake polishing and competitions 31:00: Guinness record for polishing rice 32:00: The controversy of 0% polished sake 32:30: High-polish sake's expensive process 32:58: Question on necessity of ultra-polished sake 33:00: Duration of sake fermentation 33:30: Technical nature of sake brewing 34:00: Comparison between sake and wine fermentation 34:30: Sparkling sake introduction 35:00: History behind sparkling sake's creation 36:00: Champagne's influence on sake production 37:00: Sake carbonation methods 37:30: Sparkling sake prices and techniques 38:45: Champagne makers turning to sake 39:00: Japan's declining sake consumption 40:00: Government's role in sake promotion 45.22: The different style of sake   Any thoughts or questions, do email me: janina@eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat If you fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Until next time, Cheers to you!   ---------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------- THE EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT PODCAST HAS BEEN FEATURED IN DECANTER MAGAZINE, RADIO TIMES AND FEED SPOT AS THE 6TH BEST UK WINE MAKING PODCAST.

Tom MacPherson Le Maire is a seasoned luxury and skincare expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in luxury hotel and spa channels, he is passionate about hospitality and the integration of innovative wellness concepts. Tom has worked across multiple channels, supporting go-to-market strategies for a number of emerging skincare brands. His career began with industry icons like The Body Shop, followed by nearly a decade at Clarins, where he honed his expertise in fast-paced commercial retail. During his time at Clarins, he held senior roles in training and field management, overseeing more than 70 staff members and driving significant business revenue. Transitioning to work with SMEs and challenger skincare brands, Tom sought to amplify the voices of smaller brands often overshadowed by larger budgets. He led the EMEA region for Intraceuticals, an Australian oxygen facial brand, and later helped launch the Icelandic skincare brand BioEffect in Space NK, while also developing their spa and clinic division. He then established his own consultancy, collaborating with brands like Aromatherapy Associates across EMEA, Swedish skincare brand Swiss Clinic (launching them in Harvey Nichols), and The Hut Group. Following the pandemic, Tom joined British luxury skincare brand 111SKIN, where he has spent the last five years overseeing their global spa division and export markets across MEA and LATAM. His extensive network within luxury hospitality facilitated 111SKIN's successful entry into major hotel groups worldwide, including Mandarin Oriental, Marriott Luxury, Four Seasons, Rosewood, ACCOR Luxury, Hilton Luxury Brands, and Kempinski. Under his leadership, the brand's spa channel grew exponentially, with high-profile partnerships like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and other iconic global properties. Known for his servant leadership style and a “feel the fear and do it anyway” mentality, Tom is also a passionate lover of fine food, wine, and culture. A proud bon vivant with French roots, he often spends his leisure time in Paris, where he enjoys embracing the city's culinary and cultural offerings. In this episode, we discover the following: 1. Tom's top three tips for growth. 2. How to find uniqueness in what we do. 3. The importance of the entrepreneurial spirit & having the right tribe. 4. The power of an “Ethos“ you believe in.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With horse racing's annual Cheltenham Festival playing out in the background, Jockey Club Partnerships Director Carey Weeks takes Leaders Editorial Director James Emmett on a tour of the Orchard, the racecourse's buzzing sponsor village.The episode features on-the-ground conversations with sponsorship leaders from the likes of Brooklands Watch Company and Debenhams.Later on, we hear from Leaders Managing Director Laura McQueen as she helps to launch the new 'Be the lead' initiative at an International Women's Day event in the plush surrounds of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park.Liesel Jolly, women's football lead for Visa, also joins the show to talk about sustainable investment into women's sport, and to shed some light on some new thinking behind women's football as a sponsorship proposition.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers Foot Locker’s earnings and its implications for Nike, the latest U.S. job market data, and the impact of Trump’s new tariffs. We also discuss Mandarin Oriental’s mixed earnings, the latest AI stock sell-off at Marvell Technology, and Disney’s job cuts. Plus, Apple’s product refresh ( an ipad that's smarter and cheaper), Seven & i’s potential supermarket sale, and both check-in on the Straits Times Index.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swire Properties' Henry Bott and CBRE's Troy Ballard examine Miami's growth, appeal to global investors and the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Swire's luxury condominium project on Brickell Key Island.Share these insights about opportunities in Miami: Miami is thriving: The city is growing rapidly, with strong demand for housing driven by an increasing population.Luxury housing is in demand: The Residences at Mandarin Oriental is a prime example of the demand for high-end housing in Miami.International investors: Miami's multi-faceted appeal is attracting buyers from around the world.Demographics are changing: Brickell, for instance, has attracted a younger population base.Adaptive re-use opportunities: The office market in Miami has softened, but conversion and redevelopment projects are underway.

In this episode, Mandarin Oriental's Tiffany Cooper talks about how the luxury hotel guests want less opulence and more connections and experiences that are authentic to the locale. 

In this exciting episode of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, we sit down with Mary D'Argenis-Fernandez , President and Founder of MDA Hospitality Solutions. Mary shares her incredible journey from starting her hospitality career at Walt Disney World at 16 to now celebrating 10 years of success with her own company. Discover her insights on hospitality training, her transformative experiences at top brands like Walt Disney, Lowe's Miami Beach, Four Seasons, and Mandarin Oriental, and how she has helped elevate industry standards. Join us as we delve into the importance of training and staying passionate about what you do. Perfect for hospitality professionals looking for inspiration and actionable tips to boost team satisfaction and operational excellence!00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:32 Mary's Journey Begins at Disney03:18 Rising Through the Ranks at Disney12:18 Transition to Lowe's Miami Beach Hotel15:49 Experience at Four Seasons Miami17:52 Joining Mandarin Oriental Miami22:36 Unexpected Job Offer23:16 First Executive Role24:13 Turning Around the Property26:06 Promotion to Hotel Manager28:16 Personal Tragedy and Career Shift29:44 Business Development Consultant31:47 Founding MDA Hospitality33:55 Expanding Clientele and Projects37:25 Current and Future Endeavors44:51 Advice for Young Professionals45:36 Conclusion and Contact Information

Tiffany Cooper, Head of Development for the Americas at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, joined us at ALIS 2025 to share her journey, the brand's expansion plans, and the exciting future of luxury hospitality. If you've ever wondered what goes into developing ultra-luxury hotels, this episode is packed with insights!

Joie de partager avec vous une nouvelle série dans la chaîne Où est le beau ? celle des replays de certains intervenants et conversations capturés à l'occasion des Rencards du beau, l'évènement que je coproduis avec PLENDI by Vinci Construction et Mathilde Dion Rabier.PLENDI by Vinci Construction est une entreprise générale spécialisée dans les projets très haut de gamme : les palaces parisiens BVLGARI, Mandarin Oriental ou George V, les boutiques telles que Cartier ou Dior et, bien sûr, du résidentiel privé…Pas besoin de nouvelles données sur l'état de la planète pour savoir que le domaine de la construction, de l'architecture et de l'architecture d'intérieur est appelé à s'adapter.Désormais la question, c'est : où est-ce qu'on peut atterrir ? Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ?Depuis 2022, 10 Rencards du beau ont été organisés et ont permis de réunir plus de 200 professionnels du luxe qui souhaitent réfléchir sur comment faire mieux demain.LRDB, c'est faire naître l'envie de faire un peu moins mal que le secteur.Il s'agit de matinées confidentielles dédiées aux architectes et aux acteurs du bâtiment, où nous écoutons des pionniers d'un beau qui questionne le monde et inspire.Nous en sommes à notre 3ᵉ résidence. Après avoir été accueillis chez RDAI et Franklin Azzi, nous sommes actuellement en résidence au studio Chloé Nègre.Chaque session accueille 2 intervenants :Un acteur hors champ de l'architecture et du design, mais qui vient justement nous nourrir avec ses ailleurs. Il s'agit du prospectiviste Pierre Gilbert.Un acteur du sérail, que je sélectionne pour son engagement, sa vision, son travail.

On this episode of The Last Resort, host Christina Jelski talks with Amber Rose Powers, a luxury travel advisor with Fora X, about her recent visits to the Mandarin Oriental Canouan and Soho Beach House Canouan.Powers takes listeners to Canouan, a hidden Caribbean gem where “billionaires go to get away from millionaires.” She shares her experience at two distinctly different properties: the ultra-luxe Mandarin Oriental, with its marble suites and butler service, and the laid-back yet sophisticated Soho Beach House, both of which have recently reopened after Hurricane Beryl. Powers shares highlights from her trip, from communal “jetty dinner” experiences to catamaran excursions through the nearby Tobago Cays and talks about how these two Canouan resorts successfully blend authentic Caribbean charm with world-class hospitality.Currently in its second season, The Last Resort is a monthly hospitality-focused podcast brought to you by Travel Weekly. In each episode, travel advisors share their first impressions of the last resort they visited.The first episode of the third season will be posted on January 13.Further resources:Amber Rose Powers Mandarin Oriental Canouan  Soho Beach House Canouan  Hurricane Beryl leaves more than destruction in its wake (Travel Weekly) Want to share feedback on the last resort you visited?Email us: TheLastResort@travelweekly.com Theme Song:Beachfront Celebration by Kevin MacLeodLicensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk with Antoine Melon the co-founder of HOMETAINMENT. With over 30 years of international experience in launching and managing renowned restaurants and luxury hotels, Antoine Melon, has perfected "L'Art de recevoir," or the art of hosting. His career spans an impressive portfolio of high-end establishments, from Six Senses and Mandarin Oriental to Conran Restaurants, where he has developed a deep understanding of hospitality, ambiance, and exceptional service. Antoine's expertise lies in creating unforgettable experiences, merging refined hospitality with unique, personalised touches that make every event memorable. After relocating to London, Antoine brought his global experience to iconic venues such as Soho House and Artfarm (part of the prestigious Hauser & Wirth art gallery), where he continued to elevate the art of hosting in innovative and engaging ways. With HOMETAINMENT, Antoine's vision is to bring the luxury and exclusivity of high-end hospitality into the comfort of private homes or the office. Through a carefully curated network of vetted expert chefs, bartenders, and entertainers, HOMETAINMENT provides clients with unique, tailored experiences, embodying Antoine's philosophy of creating "Living Memories." Antoine's dedication to hospitality excellence and his deep passion for “L'Art de recevoir” make HOMETAINMENT an industry leader in bespoke home entertainment and event experiences.  Find our more at www.hometainment.com

Not since Gutenberg's printing press has one human being's inventions improved the quality of life for people as much as Apple co-founder and principle creator Steve Wozniak.    Fortunately for me the Woz loves jokes, humor and comedy in general so after sending him several heart felt e-mails requesting to chat with him he agreed, so last week while I was performing in San Francisco I drove down to Cupertino to record this conversation while him. This conversation was recorded at the Mandarin Oriental restaurant where Steve asked me to meet him. There is pleasant violin based classic music playing in the background because the owner politely delinked my request to turn off the music.    Steve Wozniak is not only a creative genius who has improved human life more than any other human being in the last 300 years, he also loves and cherishes humor and the story tellers who create the jokes.    He is exciting to talk to because he thinks so fast and can convey complicated information in a very simple way to be understood universally. His genius is not exclusively bound to his inventions that will lead the world to higher plains of consciousness and communications but it is the basic fact that he is a good person who genuinely cares about helping dreamer people like me wherever he can. It is my pleasure to present to you now the one and only Steve Wozniak!   Intro song: Cutting Room (Hot Pants) – Oceanliners Movie clip from YouTube: Her TRAILER 1 (2013) - Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson Movie HD Movie clip from YouTube: Klaatu's warning Recorded in Cupertino, CA. January 2014.    [Original broadcast date: Jan 28 2015]    This is the output of OpenAI ChatGTP prompting to summarize the transcription:  This conversation with Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, touches on humor, technology, and personal philosophies. Key highlights: Humor and Pranks Wozniak loves jokes and pranks, sharing stories about altering iPads, high school stunts, and making counterfeit $2 bills. Humor keeps him optimistic and happy. Thoughts on Technology AI Concerns: Wozniak shares concerns about AI surpassing human control, aligning with fears from Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking. He believes humanity's dependence on machines began with the Industrial Revolution. Privacy Advocacy: As a founder of the EFF, he champions internet freedom and user privacy, criticizing surveillance and censorship. Creativity Tools: Wozniak celebrates how Apple products empower creativity, describing computers as a "bicycle for the mind." Personal Insights Happiness: Optimism, humor, and calmness define his outlook. He avoids stress and focuses on enjoying life. Philosophy: Maintain youthful ideals, accept differences, and foster positive relationships. Closing Wisdom Stay curious, embrace creativity, and be kind to others. Humor and innovation are central to living a fulfilling life. Wozniak's blend of playfulness, intellect, and optimism offers both insight and inspiration.     Hooray for humanity! We're dropping new episodes every Thursday-ish. Connect! Be part of the Rhodesies team and get goodies: https://patreon.com/tomrhodessmartcamp More Tom  https://www.instagram.com/_TomRhodes More Ashna https://www.instagram.com/ashnarodjan   About Smart Camp podcast Tom Rhodes Smart Camp is a festival of ideas, knowledge, stories, books & adventures. Join us for  Smart Ramble (Tom talks) Smart Talk (Tom has a guest) Smart Bestie (Tom and Ashna Rodjan) Smart Books and Movies (Review on Books and Movies) 

In this episode of Defining Hospitality, Dan Ryan meets with Mary Alice Palmer, the Global Creative Director and Founding Principal at ROAM Interior Design. The conversation focuses on the innovative decision by HKS to spin out ROAM as a standalone design firm. Mary Alice shares insights into her career, mentorship influences, and the strategic considerations behind the successful rebranding and growth of ROAM. The discussion also highlights how this unique approach brings new value to the firm and attracts top industry talent.Takeaways: Focus on developing a high-quality portfolio that showcases your team's abilities and success stories. A great portfolio can generate positive reactions and open new opportunities.Develop a comprehensive business case and clearly articulate the value of any proposed change. Use data and strategic insights to back up your vision.Encourage initiatives that push the boundaries of traditional business models. Be open to radical ideas that might initially seem counterintuitive.Work with external consultants or brand strategists to gain fresh perspectives and objective insights that can help make a compelling argument for change.Understand that markets and team dynamics evolve. Be flexible and willing to modify strategies as necessary to stay aligned with market demands and internal goals.Support your team's development through mentoring, training, and continuous learning opportunities. Empower senior-level employees and keep them engaged with challenging projects.Publicize your successes both internally and externally. Acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your team to boost morale and attract new talent.Quote of the Show: “I've been down many roads in my career. I'm attracted to things that keep me curious and keep me excited and keep me feeling like I'm on an adventure.” - Mary Alice PalmerLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-alice-palmer-48897462/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roaminteriordesign/ Website: https://www.roaminteriordesign.com/ Shout Outs:Baha Mar https://bahamar.com/ Marriott https://www.marriott.com/default.mi HKS https://www.hksinc.com/ Murphy Cramer https://www.mcdesign.com/ Simeone Deary https://simeonedeary.com/ WATG https://www.watg.com/ Ritz Carlton https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ Mandarin Oriental https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/ Six Senses https://www.sixsenses.com/en/ Accor https://all.accor.com/a/en.html Hilton https://www.hilton.com/en/ Waldorf Astoria https://thewaldorfus.com/ Dan Noble https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-noble-8a2989b/ Kirk Teske https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkteske/ Revit https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit/architecture Ways to Tune In: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A2XOJvb6mGqEPYJ5bilPXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/defining-hospitality-podcast/id1573596386Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGVmaW5pbmdob3NwaXRhbGl0eS5saXZlL2ZlZWQueG1sAmazon Music: ​​https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8c904932-90fa-41c3-813e-1cb8f3c42419Transistor: https://www.defininghospitality.live/

Headlines: - Saudi Tadawul Group Reports Strong Q3 Earnings: Net Income Surges 37.2%- Saudi Cinema Booms: Record Ticket Sales & Rise in Local Productions- Abu Dhabi's first Mandarin Oriental Residences to be built in partnership with Aldar- Dubai-based Platform Dubizzle Announces New Bank to Handle 2025 IPO: IFR

Send us a textBorn and raised in Lima, Peru, Chef Diego Oka decided to attend culinary school on a whim. A chance encounter in a supermarket with chef extraordinaire Gaston Acurio sparked the start of an incredible career. As South Floridians, we are fortunate to have Chef Diego Oka as one of our top talents. His passion for Miami knows no bounds. With a decade of experience as the Executive Chef at the Mandarin Oriental's La Mar restaurant, he is now embarking on a new passion project. In this latest podcast episode, we delve into Amano by Oka, revisit Diego's culinary journey, and discover what is next for our beloved La Mar—even as the hotel makes way for new high-rise residences. Hint: this is not a final goodbye! Hungry for more? LISTEN here:AppleSpotifyiHeartradioAmazon MusicAudibleVISIT me on my other platforms: InstagramTwitterYouTubeTikTokFacebookLike what you hear? Supporting my podcast is simple. Please share, review, and/or rate to help the episodes receive more exposure. It takes seconds, and it's incredibly helpful. Want to advertise your business or event in an episode or two? LAST CALL: Deadline 11/1/24Want to sponsor the upcoming 2024 Palette Awards? LAST CALL: Deadline 11/1/24Message me at thewhetpalette@gmail.com.Thank you for listening. As always, from my “palette”  to yours,Cheers!Support the show

Airlines and airports are getting ready for Hurricane Milton, a “potentially catastrophic” storm expected to hit southwest Florida on Wednesday, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Tampa International Airport and Orlando International have announced they plan to suspend operations in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. Several airlines — including American, Delta and United — have issued travel waivers in Florida. Citi analyst Stephen Trent said cancellations from the storm could cause Southwest and Spirit to suffer a major hit to their earnings because of their exposure to Tampa.  Next, new Mandarin Oriental CEO Laurent Kleitman is looking to double the number of properties in the company's portfolio, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill, who spoke with Kleitman in his first major interview as CEO.  Mandarin Oriental currently manages 41 hotels, but Kleitman says he sees a sweet spot of between 80 and 100 properties for the luxury hotel brand. Kleitman added Mandarin Oriental will focus on key markets where the company doesn't have a presence. He cited Budapest and Rome as locations Mandarin Oriental will expand to.  In addition, Kleitman said growing in the Americas is one of the company's goals. Mandarin Oriental manages only three hotels in the U.S.  Finally, the Skift Travel Health Index for August 2024 reveals that the travel industry is thriving despite concerns about a recession. The global travel industry registered 9% growth from last year, which was led by the Asia-Pacific region and North America. Research Analyst Saniya Zanpure notes the travel boom in the Asia-Pacific region is largely due to the area's delayed reopening after the pandemic. Meanwhile, passenger volumes in the U.S. are at an all-time high.  Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Erika Aquino is the founder of M Squad, an organization dedicated to supporting women and minority-owned startups in the areas of sustainability, wellness, education and the future of work. Her career began with corporate roles at Shell, financial services, and as a PR manager at Mandarin Oriental before moving into the startup space with Lendo, where she played a key role in scaling the user base. Erika later took on leadership positions at Infinit-O, where she contributed to their foundation's philanthropic efforts, and also founded Cebruery, Artisan Ales, a craft beer company in Cebu, which marked a major turning point in her career. The pandemic had a significant impact on her brewery, prompting her to shift focus toward startup investing. Today, she uses her extensive experience to mentor and guide startups globally, helping them achieve a balance between profit and purpose.This episode is brought to you by UNO Digital Bank, Salmon and LarkFor show notes, go to Hustleshare.comHustleshare is powered by Podmachine Test https://plus.acast.com/s/hustleshare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Becky Lukovic is a 20 year veteran in the travel industry. She started On the Go Travel Company in Indiana in 2001 after an “aha” moment in Sorrento, Italy. Standing on a bridge overlooking the sparkling Bay of Naples, Becky realized planning independent and culture-centric travel was her passion. In the next 20 years, she would use that passion to design unique, custom adventures for her clients.Becky developed an extensive book of luxury travel connections and became involved in the American Society of Travel Agents, held a position on the Mid-America Chapter board, and served on the national ASTA communications committee in the early 2000s.In 2010, Becky rebranded her company as Bella Travel Planning, LLC. in Carmel, Indiana to reflect her passion for beautiful, engaging, life-changing travel. In the summer of 2015, she and her husband moved cross-country to beautiful Atlanta, Georgia to start a new adventure.Becky designs adventures for her clients across seven continents ranging from private scuba dives in Costa Rica to tiger sanctuaries in India to the 2008 Summer Olympics in China to cruises at the bottom of the world – Antarctica. She is a specialist in Culinary travel, Wine tasting trips, Italy, France, South Africa, Adventure travel, Antarctica, Incentive trips and meetings, and girlfriend getaways.Recently, Becky trekked in the mountains of Uganda to visit a family of Silverback Gorillas—what an adventure. She's been on land in Antarctica photographing colonies on Penguins, and explored countless off-the-beaten path European Ski resorts and Christmas Villages. A well-crafted tasting menu with wine parings are her love language and she counts many hotel owners and general managers as personal friends. A quick google of her name will reveal how many times she's been quoted for industry publications as well as being featured on the cover of Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine.Her mantra is “travel, like fine wine, should be savored as an experience and not gulped down in a hurry.”Becky is a former member of the Saveur Magazine Travel Advisory Board and is currently a member of The Vast adventure travel society and the Culinary Travel Community with Virtuoso. She holds many destination and resort specialist certifications and is a preferred advisor with Four Seasons, Relais & Chateaux, Belmond, Ritz Carlton, Luxury Collection, Blackberry Farms, and Mandarin Oriental just to name a few. With these partnerships, she can wow her travelers with upgrades, complimentary breakfasts, hotel credits, and special rates for your travels.https://bellatravelplanning.com/

Send us a message, what did you think of this episode?This is a replay of the Live Q&A recording of Friday, September 6, "Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation."Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel for even more details and tourist ideas, and particularly for the visuals that accompany our conversation. Maps, photos and more await you there!"Discover Morocco's Amazing Selection of Luxury Accommodation" (YouTube)--Support the podcast with our new Subscriber link!Destination Morocco +--Morocco is a country that can hold its own when it comes to luxury accommodation. Stunning five star hotels are matched with our distinct riads and desert camps, offering comfort and style in unique and unexpected settings.In this replay of our recent live Q&A on YouTube, Azdean, Sam and podcast producer Ted take you on a tour from Casablanca to Rabat, Chefchaouen to Fes, Marrakech and beyond, to explore the many options available at each destination.You'll hear familiar names like Four Seasons, Marriott and Mandarin Oriental, and discover one-of-a-kind, made-in-Morocco properties that can compete on a global stage for luxury and service.Every once in a while, a Moroccan property breaks through into everyday conversation and awareness. You may have seen recently in the news (CNN) that the Royal Mansour Marrakech earned the "Art of Hospitality" award, by The World's 50 Best Hotels, for its outstanding service and hospitality, as well as its unique concept. Royal Mansour takes inspiration from riads by creating effectively mini-riads within its walls, combining authenticity with privacy.You may be curious about standards, expectations, grading scale (is 5 star in Morocco the same as 5 star elsewhere?), service, inclusions and more.This live Q&A gives you more background on luxury hotels and riads, and useful, practical details on logistics, practicalities and what to expect during your stay.Destination Morocco is here to get you started, get you inspired, and to help you discover the many options available in this stunning country. Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Explore our Private Tours and Small Group Tours!--Support the podcast with our new Supporter program!Destination Morocco +--Join us for our monthly Q&A's! Live on Destination Morocco's YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn pages, the 1st Friday of each month at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern/10pm Central European time.

Episode Notes Columnist Colin Nagy believes a growing number of luxury travelers are looking for depth instead of hyper glitz. With that in mind, he provides his list of this summer's biggest innovators in travel as well as information about more than a dozen noteworthy trends in the industry. Nagy writes his list is inspired by brands that build and execute with integrity and vision. He praised Belmond, his choice for hospitality brand of the year, for embracing the idea of slow luxury. Nagy also commended the Mandarin Oriental for showing a deep respect to Oman's culture in the opening of the company's newest property in the country. In addition, Nagy cited Sri Lanka and the Pacific island nation of Palau as destinations he's paying close attention to.  Next, the National Park Foundation recently received a $100 million grant to help combat overtourism at the country's national parks. Global Tourism Reporter Dawit Habtemariam lists three ways national parks are looking to manage visitor numbers.  More parks are requiring visitors to make a reservation for peak periods. Glacier and Mount Ranier National Parks have implemented vehicle reservation systems for popular entrances while Yosemite reinstated its requirement that visitors book their visits in advance during certain periods.  The National Park Service also plans to implement a uniform permit application process for tour operators. In addition, some parks — including Zion and Glacier — have raised camping fees to cover maintenance costs, while others have submitted proposals for fee increases next year. Finally, Trip.com Group reports that China's senior citizens are spending a large amount of money on travel. So the company is taking more steps to appeal to that growing segment of China's population, writes Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia.  Trip.com Group recently launched the Old Friends Club, which is geared toward travelers older than 50. The company said Chinese senior citizens have spent more than $224 million on its platform this year. CEO Jane Sun said during its earnings call this week that seniors are showing a growing interest in customized tours.   Bhutia notes China's population is aging rapidly, with 28% of Chinese projected to be older than 60 by 2040. Producer/Presenter: Jose Marmolejos Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ X: https://twitter.com/skift Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgRory Sutherland is widely regarded as one of the most influential (and most entertaining) thinkers in marketing and behavioral science. He's the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, the author of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life, and the founder of Nudgestock, the world's biggest festival of behavioral science and creativity. He champions thinking from first principles and using human psychology—what he calls “thinking psycho-logically”—over mere logic. In our conversation, we cover:• Why good products don't always succeed, and bad ones don't necessarily fail• Why less functionality can sometimes be more valuable• The importance of fame in building successful brands• The importance of timing in product success• The concept of “most advanced, yet acceptable”• Why metrics-driven workplaces can be demotivating• Lots of real-world case studies• Much moreNote: We encountered some technical difficulties that led to less than ideal video quality for this episode, but the lessons from this conversation made it impossible for me to not publish it anyway. Thanks for your understanding and for bearing with the less-than-ideal video quality. —Brought to you by:• Pendo—The only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application• Cycle—Your feedback hub, on autopilot• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/what-most-people-miss-about-marketing—Where to find Rory Sutherland:• X: https://x.com/rorysutherland• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland• Book: Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Curious-Science-Creating-Business/dp/006238841X—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Rory's background(02:37) The success and failure of products(04:08) Why the urge to appear serious can be a disaster in marketing(08:05) The role of distinctiveness in product design(12:29) The MAYA principle(15:50) How thinking irrationally can be advantageous(17:40) The fault of multiple-choice tests(21:31) Companies that have successfully implemented out-of-the-box thinking(30:31) “Psycho-logical” thinking(31:45) The hare and the dog metaphor(38:51) Marketing's crucial role in product adoption(49:21) The quirks of Google Glass(55:44) Survivorship bias(56:09) Balancing rational ideas with irrational ideas(01:06:19) The rise and fall of tech innovations(01:09:54) Consistency, distinctiveness, and clarity(01:21:12) Considering psychological, technological, and economic factors in parallel(01:23:35) Where to find Rory—Referenced:• Google Glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass• Meta Portal TV: https://www.meta.com/portal/products/portal-tv/• Rory's quote in a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brad-jackson-04766642_the-urge-to-appear-serious-is-a-disaster-activity-7093497742710210560-1LYN/• The MAYA Principle: Design for the Future, but Balance It with Your Users' Present: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/design-for-the-future-but-balance-it-with-your-users-present• Ogilvy: https://www.ogilvy.com/• MCI: https://www.mci.world/• Veuve Clicquot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veuve_Clicquot• Why do the French call the British ‘the roast beefs'?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/2913151.stm• The Killing on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-killing-f5da5c2d-4626-4ba9-bcf3-ff5f891771fb• Original The Killing on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017h7m1• The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong/victoria-harbour• SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat• The Widening Racial Scoring Gap on the SAT College Admissions Test: https://www.jbhe.com/features/49_college_admissions-test.html• What is the age of the captain?: https://www.icopilots.com/what-is-the-age-of-the-captain/• Octopus Energy: https://octopus.energy/• Kraken: https://octopusenergy.group/kraken-technologies• Toby Shannan: https://theorg.com/org/shopify/org-chart/toby-shannan• Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships• AO: https://ao.com/• Zappos: https://www.zappos.com/• Joe Cano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycano/• John Ralston Saul's website: https://www.johnralstonsaul.com/• Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West: https://www.amazon.com/Voltaires-Bastards-Dictatorship-Reason-West/dp/0679748199• Psycho-Logic: Why Too Much Logic Deters Magic: https://coffeeandjunk.com/psycho-logic/• Herbert Simon's Decision-Making Approach: https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/4995/1/Fulltext.pdf• Robert Trivers's website: https://roberttrivers.com/Welcome.html• Crazy Ivan: https://jollycontrarian.com/index.php?title=Crazy_Ivan• The Joys of Being a Late Tech Adopter: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/28/technology/personaltech/joys-late-tech-adopter.html• Jean-Claude Van Damme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Van_Damme• Tim Berners-Lee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee• Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200696/• The real story behind penicillin: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-antibiotic• What Are Japanese Toilets?: https://www.bigbathroomshop.co.uk/info/blog/japanese-toilets/• reMarkable: https://remarkable.com/• Chumby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumby• Survivorship bias: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias• Jony Ive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive• Marc Newson's website: https://marc-newson.com/• Designing Men: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2013/11/jony-ive-marc-newson-design-auction• Qantas A330: https://marc-newson.com/qantas-a330/• Herodotus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodotus• Big Decision? Consider It Both Drunk and Sober: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chunkamui/2016/03/22/wine-and-sleep-make-for-better-decisions/?sh=5c97fdc524b1• How Henry Ford and Thomas Edison killed the electric car: https://www.speakev.com/threads/how-henry-ford-and-thomas-edison-killed-the-electric-car.4270/• Watch Jay Leno get nostalgic and swoon over this 1909 EV: https://thenextweb.com/news/jay-leno-talk-about-electric-car-1909-baker• Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@jaylenosgarage• Nudgestock: https://nudgestock.com/• Akio Morita: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akio_Morita• Don Norman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnorman/• What Makes Tesla's Business Model Different: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/072115/what-makes-teslas-business-model-different.asp• Monica Lewinsky on X: https://x.com/MonicaLewinsky• Blindsight: The (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes Our Brains: azon.com/Blindsight-Mostly-Hidden-Marketing-Reshapes-ebook/dp/B07ZKZ5DWF• Branding That Means Business: https://www.amazon.com/Branding-that-Means-Business-Economist-ebook/dp/B09QBCCH9N• PwC: https://www.pwc.com• Ryanair: https://www.ryanair.com• British Airways: https://www.britishairways.com/• Wrigley's began as a soap business: know when to pivot: https://theamericangenius.com/entrepreneur/wrigleys-began-as-soap-know-when-to-pivot/• Transport for Humans: https://www.amazon.com/Transport-Humans-Perspectives-Pete-Dyson/dp/1913019357—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim Key Takeaways Check out the episode pageRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgRory Sutherland is widely regarded as one of the most influential (and most entertaining) thinkers in marketing and behavioral science. He's the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, the author of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life, and the founder of Nudgestock, the world's biggest festival of behavioral science and creativity. He champions thinking from first principles and using human psychology—what he calls “thinking psycho-logically”—over mere logic. In our conversation, we cover:• Why good products don't always succeed, and bad ones don't necessarily fail• Why less functionality can sometimes be more valuable• The importance of fame in building successful brands• The importance of timing in product success• The concept of “most advanced, yet acceptable”• Why metrics-driven workplaces can be demotivating• Lots of real-world case studies• Much moreNote: We encountered some technical difficulties that led to less than ideal video quality for this episode, but the lessons from this conversation made it impossible for me to not publish it anyway. Thanks for your understanding and for bearing with the less-than-ideal video quality. —Brought to you by:• Pendo—The only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application• Cycle—Your feedback hub, on autopilot• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/what-most-people-miss-about-marketing—Where to find Rory Sutherland:• X: https://x.com/rorysutherland• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland• Book: Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Curious-Science-Creating-Business/dp/006238841X—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Rory's background(02:37) The success and failure of products(04:08) Why the urge to appear serious can be a disaster in marketing(08:05) The role of distinctiveness in product design(12:29) The MAYA principle(15:50) How thinking irrationally can be advantageous(17:40) The fault of multiple-choice tests(21:31) Companies that have successfully implemented out-of-the-box thinking(30:31) “Psycho-logical” thinking(31:45) The hare and the dog metaphor(38:51) Marketing's crucial role in product adoption(49:21) The quirks of Google Glass(55:44) Survivorship bias(56:09) Balancing rational ideas with irrational ideas(01:06:19) The rise and fall of tech innovations(01:09:54) Consistency, distinctiveness, and clarity(01:21:12) Considering psychological, technological, and economic factors in parallel(01:23:35) Where to find Rory—Referenced:• Google Glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass• Meta Portal TV: https://www.meta.com/portal/products/portal-tv/• Rory's quote in a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brad-jackson-04766642_the-urge-to-appear-serious-is-a-disaster-activity-7093497742710210560-1LYN/• The MAYA Principle: Design for the Future, but Balance It with Your Users' Present: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/design-for-the-future-but-balance-it-with-your-users-present• Ogilvy: https://www.ogilvy.com/• MCI: https://www.mci.world/• Veuve Clicquot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veuve_Clicquot• Why do the French call the British ‘the roast beefs'?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/2913151.stm• The Killing on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-killing-f5da5c2d-4626-4ba9-bcf3-ff5f891771fb• Original The Killing on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017h7m1• The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong/victoria-harbour• SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat• The Widening Racial Scoring Gap on the SAT College Admissions Test: https://www.jbhe.com/features/49_college_admissions-test.html• What is the age of the captain?: https://www.icopilots.com/what-is-the-age-of-the-captain/• Octopus Energy: https://octopus.energy/• Kraken: https://octopusenergy.group/kraken-technologies• Toby Shannan: https://theorg.com/org/shopify/org-chart/toby-shannan• Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships• AO: https://ao.com/• Zappos: https://www.zappos.com/• Joe Cano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycano/• John Ralston Saul's website: https://www.johnralstonsaul.com/• Voltaire's Bastards: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West: https://www.amazon.com/Voltaires-Bastards-Dictatorship-Reason-West/dp/0679748199• Psycho-Logic: Why Too Much Logic Deters Magic: https://coffeeandjunk.com/psycho-logic/• Herbert Simon's Decision-Making Approach: https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/4995/1/Fulltext.pdf• Robert Trivers's website: https://roberttrivers.com/Welcome.html• Crazy Ivan: https://jollycontrarian.com/index.php?title=Crazy_Ivan• The Joys of Being a Late Tech Adopter: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/28/technology/personaltech/joys-late-tech-adopter.html• Jean-Claude Van Damme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Van_Damme• Tim Berners-Lee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee• Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200696/• The real story behind penicillin: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-antibiotic• What Are Japanese Toilets?: https://www.bigbathroomshop.co.uk/info/blog/japanese-toilets/• reMarkable: https://remarkable.com/• Chumby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumby• Survivorship bias: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias• Jony Ive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive• Marc Newson's website: https://marc-newson.com/• Designing Men: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2013/11/jony-ive-marc-newson-design-auction• Qantas A330: https://marc-newson.com/qantas-a330/• Herodotus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodotus• Big Decision? Consider It Both Drunk and Sober: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chunkamui/2016/03/22/wine-and-sleep-make-for-better-decisions/?sh=5c97fdc524b1• How Henry Ford and Thomas Edison killed the electric car: https://www.speakev.com/threads/how-henry-ford-and-thomas-edison-killed-the-electric-car.4270/• Watch Jay Leno get nostalgic and swoon over this 1909 EV: https://thenextweb.com/news/jay-leno-talk-about-electric-car-1909-baker• Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@jaylenosgarage• Nudgestock: https://nudgestock.com/• Akio Morita: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akio_Morita• Don Norman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnorman/• What Makes Tesla's Business Model Different: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/072115/what-makes-teslas-business-model-different.asp• Monica Lewinsky on X: https://x.com/MonicaLewinsky• Blindsight: The (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes Our Brains: azon.com/Blindsight-Mostly-Hidden-Marketing-Reshapes-ebook/dp/B07ZKZ5DWF• Branding That Means Business: https://www.amazon.com/Branding-that-Means-Business-Economist-ebook/dp/B09QBCCH9N• PwC: https://www.pwc.com• Ryanair: https://www.ryanair.com• British Airways: https://www.britishairways.com/• Wrigley's began as a soap business: know when to pivot: https://theamericangenius.com/entrepreneur/wrigleys-began-as-soap-know-when-to-pivot/• Transport for Humans: https://www.amazon.com/Transport-Humans-Perspectives-Pete-Dyson/dp/1913019357—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Roger Martin is one of the world's leading experts on strategy and the author of Playing to Win, one of the most beloved books on strategy. He's written extensively for the Harvard Business Review; consulted for dozens of Fortune 500 companies, including P&G, Lego, and Ford; and written 11 other books. In our conversation, we discuss:• The five key questions you need to answer to develop an effective strategy• Why most companies get strategy wrong• How to avoid “playing to play” instead of playing to win• Real-world strategy examples from Procter & Gamble, Southwest Airlines, Lego, and Figma• How to think about differentiation vs. low cost• Shortcomings of current strategy education• Much more—Brought to you by:• Webflow—The web experience platform• WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUs• Cycle—Your feedback hub, on autopilot—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-strategy-roger-martin—Where to find Roger Martin:• X: https://x.com/RogerLMartin• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-martin-9916911a9/• Website: https://rogerlmartin.com/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Roger's background(02:20) The importance of strategy(07:00) Challenges in developing strategy(08:30) Critique of modern strategy education(14:00) Hamilton Helmer and Richard Rumelt(17:40) Defining strategy(19:12) The Strategy Choice Cascade(23:20) Playing to win vs. playing to play(24:57) Examples of strategic success(30:49) Differentiation and moats(40:23) Applying strategy to real-world scenarios(43:47) Customer-centric strategy(44:45) Defining the market and product(45:59) Value chain and distribution(48:28) Cost leadership vs. differentiation(53:16) Capabilities and management systems(57:14) Competitive advantage and market positioning(01:02:41) Counterpositioning and fault lines(01:05:53) Adapting to AI and market changes(01:14:11) Betterment over perfection(01:18:42) Final thoughts on strategy—Referenced:• Nearly 10% of S&P 500 CEOs are alumni of Procter & Gamble: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/06/10-of-s-p-500-ceos-pg.html• FigJam: https://www.figma.com/figjam/• Figma: https://www.figma.com/• What Is Resource-Based Theory?: https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/the-impact-of-technological-governance-and-political-capabilities-on-firms-performances-under-economic-turbulence/67915• Michael Porter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professorporter/• Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries and Competitors: https://www.amazon.com/Competitive-Strategy-Techniques-Industries-Competitors/dp/0684841487• VRIO Framework Explained: https://strategicmanagementinsight.com/tools/vrio/• Business strategy with Hamilton Helmer (author of 7 Powers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/business-strategy-with-hamilton-helmer• Good Strategy, Bad Strategy | Richard Rumelt: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/good-strategy-bad-strategy-richard• 7 Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/7-Powers-Foundations-Business-Strategy/dp/0998116319• Boston Consulting Group: https://www.bcg.com/• Bruce Henderson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Henderson• Lego: https://www.lego.com• Vanguard: https://investor.vanguard.com/• Southwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.com/• How Amazon Managed to Dethrone Walmart: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/08/20/technology/how-amazon-beat-walmart.html• GM Lost a 10-Year Battle with Tesla, Pulling the Plug on a Long Line of EVs: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brookecrothers/2023/07/09/gm-killed-its-electric-cars-and-lost-a-10-year-battle-with-tesla/• Westlaw: https://www.westlawinternational.com/• What Is an Economic Moat? Why Warren Buffett Says It Matters for Investors: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/economic-moat-why-warren-buffett-160046125.html• Salomon Brothers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salomon_Brothers• US Airways: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Airways• Four Seasons: https://www.fourseasons.com/• Michael Dell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdell/• Bill Gates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamhgates/• Mandarin Oriental: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/• Continental Lite: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Lite• Ted (airline): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_(airline)• Case Study: Oil of Olay: https://www.studocu.com/es/document/universidad-de-murcia/estrategia-de-marketing/case-study-old-of-olay/95079369• AG Lafley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ag-lafley-2381b3201/• Jack Bogle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Bogle• Seven Ways Windows 95 Changed the World: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorris/2015/08/24/windows-95-changed-the-world/• Where to Start with Strategy? Focus on Betterment: https://rogermartin.medium.com/where-to-start-with-strategy-bae40506304c• Brick by brick: The man who rebuilt the house of Lego shares his leadership secrets: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/on-leadership/wp/2016/12/08/brick-by-brick-the-man-who-rebuilt-the-house-of-lego-shares-his-leadership-secrets/• A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness: https://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Think-Management-Effectiveness/dp/164782351X/• Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works: https://www.amazon.com/Playing-Win-Strategy-Really-Works/dp/142218739X• The Design of Business: Why Design Thinking Is the Next Competitive Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Design-Business-Thinking-Competitive-Advantage/dp/1422177807• The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking: https://www.amazon.com/Opposable-Mind-Successful-Integrative-Thinking/dp/1422118924• When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency: https://www.amazon.com/When-More-Not-Better-Overcoming/dp/1647820065—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Rory Sutherland is widely regarded as one of the most influential (and most entertaining) thinkers in marketing and behavioral science. He's the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, the author of Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life, and the founder of Nudgestock, the world's biggest festival of behavioral science and creativity. He champions thinking from first principles and using human psychology—what he calls “thinking psycho-logically”—over mere logic. In our conversation, we cover:• Why good products don't always succeed, and bad ones don't necessarily fail• Why less functionality can sometimes be more valuable• The importance of fame in building successful brands• The importance of timing in product success• The concept of “most advanced, yet acceptable”• Why metrics-driven workplaces can be demotivating• Lots of real-world case studies• Much more—Brought to you by:• Pendo—The only all-in-one product experience platform for any type of application• Cycle—Your feedback hub, on autopilot• Coda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace—Find the transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/what-most-people-miss-about-marketing—Where to find Rory Sutherland:• X: https://x.com/rorysutherland• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorysutherland• Book: Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Alchemy-Curious-Science-Creating-Business/dp/006238841X—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Rory's background(02:37) The success and failure of products(04:08) Why the urge to appear serious can be a disaster in marketing(08:05) The role of distinctiveness in product design(12:29) The MAYA principle(15:50) How thinking irrationally can be advantageous(17:40) The fault of multiple-choice tests(21:31) Companies that have successfully implemented out-of-the-box thinking(30:31) “Psycho-logical” thinking(31:45) The hare and the dog metaphor(38:51) Marketing's crucial role in product adoption(49:21) The quirks of Google Glass(55:44) Survivorship bias(56:09) Balancing rational ideas with irrational ideas(01:06:19) The rise and fall of tech innovations(01:09:54) Consistency, distinctiveness, and clarity(01:21:12) Considering psychological, technological, and economic factors in parallel(01:23:35) Where to find Rory—Referenced:• Google Glass: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Glass• Meta Portal TV: https://www.meta.com/portal/products/portal-tv/• Rory's quote in a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brad-jackson-04766642_the-urge-to-appear-serious-is-a-disaster-activity-7093497742710210560-1LYN/• The MAYA Principle: Design for the Future, but Balance It with Your Users' Present: https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/article/design-for-the-future-but-balance-it-with-your-users-present• Ogilvy: https://www.ogilvy.com/• MCI: https://www.mci.world/• Veuve Clicquot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veuve_Clicquot• Why do the French call the British ‘the roast beefs'?: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/2913151.stm• The Killing on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/series/the-killing-f5da5c2d-4626-4ba9-bcf3-ff5f891771fb• Original The Killing on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b017h7m1• The Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/hong-kong/victoria-harbour• SAT: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat• The Widening Racial Scoring Gap on the SAT College Admissions Test: https://www.jbhe.com/features/49_college_admissions-test.html• What is the age of the captain?: https://www.icopilots.com/what-is-the-age-of-the-captain/• Octopus Energy: https://octopus.energy/• Kraken: https://octopusenergy.group/kraken-technologies• Toby Shannan: https://theorg.com/org/shopify/org-chart/toby-shannan• Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191001-dunbars-number-why-we-can-only-maintain-150-relationships• AO: https://ao.com/• Zappos: https://www.zappos.com/• Joe Cano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeycano/• John Ralston Saul's website: https://www.johnralstonsaul.com/• Voltaire's B******s: The Dictatorship of Reason in the West: https://www.amazon.com/Voltaires-B******s-Dictatorship-Reason-West/dp/0679748199• Psycho-Logic: Why Too Much Logic Deters Magic: https://coffeeandjunk.com/psycho-logic/• Herbert Simon's Decision-Making Approach: https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/bitstream/2438/4995/1/Fulltext.pdf• Robert Trivers's website: https://roberttrivers.com/Welcome.html• Crazy Ivan: https://jollycontrarian.com/index.php?title=Crazy_Ivan• The Joys of Being a Late Tech Adopter: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/28/technology/personaltech/joys-late-tech-adopter.html• Jean-Claude Van Damme: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Van_Damme• Tim Berners-Lee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee• Edward Jenner and the history of smallpox and vaccination: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1200696/• The real story behind penicillin: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/the-real-story-behind-the-worlds-first-antibiotic• What Are Japanese Toilets?: https://www.bigbathroomshop.co.uk/info/blog/japanese-toilets/• reMarkable: https://remarkable.com/• Chumby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumby• Survivorship bias: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias• Jony Ive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jony_Ive• Marc Newson's website: https://marc-newson.com/• Designing Men: https://www.vanityfair.com/news/business/2013/11/jony-ive-marc-newson-design-auction• Qantas A330: https://marc-newson.com/qantas-a330/• Herodotus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herodotus• Big Decision? Consider It Both Drunk and Sober: https://www.forbes.com/sites/chunkamui/2016/03/22/wine-and-sleep-make-for-better-decisions/?sh=5c97fdc524b1• How Henry Ford and Thomas Edison killed the electric car: https://www.speakev.com/threads/how-henry-ford-and-thomas-edison-killed-the-electric-car.4270/• Watch Jay Leno get nostalgic and swoon over this 1909 EV: https://thenextweb.com/news/jay-leno-talk-about-electric-car-1909-baker• Jay Leno's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/@jaylenosgarage• Nudgestock: https://nudgestock.com/• Akio Morita: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akio_Morita• Don Norman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnorman/• What Makes Tesla's Business Model Different: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/active-trading/072115/what-makes-teslas-business-model-different.asp• Monica Lewinsky on X: https://x.com/MonicaLewinsky• Blindsight: The (Mostly) Hidden Ways Marketing Reshapes Our Brains: azon.com/Blindsight-Mostly-Hidden-Marketing-Reshapes-ebook/dp/B07ZKZ5DWF• Branding That Means Business: https://www.amazon.com/Branding-that-Means-Business-Economist-ebook/dp/B09QBCCH9N• PwC: https://www.pwc.com• Ryanair: https://www.ryanair.com• British Airways: https://www.britishairways.com/• Wrigley's began as a soap business: know when to pivot: https://theamericangenius.com/entrepreneur/wrigleys-began-as-soap-know-when-to-pivot/• Transport for Humans: https://www.amazon.com/Transport-Humans-Perspectives-Pete-Dyson/dp/1913019357—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Purpose-driven innovation starts with aligning a product with core values rather than just chasing market trends. This means understanding what truly matters to customers and addressing these needs. Take Amanda Thomson, for example, who aligned her personal values with her business and developed a range of premium non-alcoholic wines that not only filled a market gap but also established NOUGHTY as a leader in the beverage industry. It's already available in the USA, Canada, UK, and Europe and continues its rapid global expansion.About Amanda ThomsonAmanda Thomson is the visionary founder and CEO of Thomson & Scott, where she has created Noughty, the world's first premium non-alcoholic wine portfolio. With a background as a journalist and broadcaster at the BBC, Amanda used her media savvy and storytelling skills to shift into the entrepreneurial world and study for her Diploma in Wine at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her commitment to innovation and health-conscious alternatives led her to develop a product that caters to a growing global demand for non-alcoholic beverages.Under Amanda's leadership, Noughty became a market leader, being served in some of the world's top bars, restaurants, and hotels, including The Soho House Group and The Mandarin Oriental. Her commitment to purpose-driven innovation and ethical business practices has not only shaped her company but also made her a recognized industry leader.Key Insights:Focus on quality and branding. High-quality products combined with strong branding can set you apart from competitors, leading to increased customer retention and premium pricing opportunities.Adapt and innovate. Update your offerings regularly to stay relevant. This keeps your brand competitive and can open new market opportunities, ensuring long-term business growth.Develop strategic partnerships. Collaborate with reputable businesses to expand your reach. This can help you enter new markets and increase brand prestige through association with established companies.Educate your customers. There's a good chance you target audience doesn't know much about the market. Educating them on the topics beyond your offering can help overcome consumer skepticism, leading to higher adoption rates and customer satisfaction.Be patient and strategic. Scale your business methodically to ensure sustainable growth. Avoid rushing into expansion without a solid foundation to prevent operational and financial setbacks.Amanda's best advice for entrepreneurs:“Having the idea is one thing. Execution is a whole different ballgame.”Taste the difference with NoughtyConnect with Amanda Thomson:InstagramLinkedInXWebsiteFollow Beyond 8 Figures:LinkedInXWebsite

Az előfizetők (de csak a Belső kör és Közösség csomagok tulajdonosai!) már szombat hajnalban hozzájutnak legfrissebb epizódunk teljes verziójához. A kedden publikált, ingyen meghallgatható verzió tíz perccel rövidebb. 00:46 Készülődés a vitára Pekárnéval. Ki szavaz majd a Kevesek Megoldása Mozgalomra és a Bodrog Pártra? 04:01 Winkler Róbert tuti tippjei Gyurcsány Ferencnek. Hol tartanánk, ha Korom Mihály lenne a miniszterelnök? 09:14 Nyár az uszodában. Az érthetetlen napozás és a majompofára sülés. A naptej csodája. 15:31 A futókacsa-hazugság és a futókacsabérlés. 18:29 Nem szabad hotelekért pénzt fizetni. Saliris Egerszalókon. Gresham presidential suite.23:30 Fuck vanlife. Mandarin Oriental a Szentgyörgy-hegyen. A balatoni ingatlanlufi jelei. 27:44 1985 Balatonbogláron. Uj Péter kért egy halászlevet, majd egy kecskesajtos salátát körtével. Azahriah vs. Circle Jerks. Öreg punkok Los Angeles-i találkozója.36:12 Nyugodtan lehet öregen rockzenét játszani. Negative Approach és Anti-Nowhere League. A 78 éves Neil Young. 37:19 Hallhathatnak egyáltalán a gyerekek ma zenét? A hivatkozott Guardian-cikk. Justin Bieber: Baby. 42:37 A Tisztán a Cél Felé kistarcsai szála. Egy főre jutó metál. Magyar hardcore infografikán. Nagy magyar emberek nagyon kis településekről. Szabadi Laci Csokonyavisontáról. Hol született Goebbels? 47:31 Kártékony és hangos kisebbség: a porzsáktagadók. Én se kávézok a szerverszobában! Digitális hajléktalanok, nomádok és lábon hajtók. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Overview:In this special crossover episode, Steve Turk, founder of The Hospitality Mentor, joins David Arraya on the Conscious Hospitality Podcast. Steve shares his journey from his early days as a cabana boy to becoming a renowned leader in the hospitality industry. With stories from iconic hotels like Lowe's, Mandarin Oriental, and Trump Doral, Steve provides valuable insights into leadership, resilience, and finding passion in your work.Key Highlights:Introduction: Steve and David discuss their long-standing friendship and the excitement of this crossover episode.Starting with Gratitude: David emphasizes the importance of gratitude and asks Steve what he is grateful for today.Early Life and Career Beginnings: Steve talks about his childhood in Miami, his diverse cultural background, and his early competitive nature.Discovering Hospitality: Steve shares how his father's career as an attorney for major hotels influenced his interest in hospitality.Career Milestones: From his first job at Lowe's Miami Beach Hotel to executive positions at renowned hotels like Mandarin Oriental and Delano.Challenges and Resilience: Steve recounts pivotal moments, including overcoming difficult leadership challenges and learning from setbacks.The Entrepreneurial Leap: The story behind Steve's successful staffing company, the decision to sell it, and lessons learned about passion versus opportunity.Returning to Hospitality: Steve's return to the hotel industry, his renewed passion for team-building, and his innovative approaches to leadership.Pandemic Reflections: How the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped Steve's perspective on work-life balance and led to new entrepreneurial ventures.The Hospitality Mentor: Steve discusses the creation of The Hospitality Mentor, his goals for inspiring the next generation of hospitality professionals, and his thoughts on the future of the industry.Takeaways for Listeners:Importance of Gratitude: Starting each day with gratitude can ground you and provide clarity in challenging times.Leadership Lessons: Effective leadership involves understanding and motivating diverse teams, and the power of regular one-on-one meetings.Entrepreneurial Insights: The balance between passion and opportunity, and the importance of staying true to your values.Resilience and Adaptability: How to navigate career challenges and make strategic decisions that align with your long-term goals.Work-Life Balance: The significance of balancing professional ambition with personal life, especially in times of crisis.Quotes from the Episode:“When you're grateful for things, you realize we have so much more than so many other people around the world.” – Steve Turk“Don't be afraid to taste different things. If you want to move up, you've got to try different places.” – Steve Turk“This industry is one of the few where you can really start at the bottom and end up at the top, no matter what your education level is.” – Steve TurkFollow The Hospitality Mentor:WebsiteSubscribe and Leave a Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and share more inspiring stories from the world of hospitality.

Michael Cohen returns to the witness stand for cross-examination on his third day of testimony. Then: South Africa asks the International Court of Justice to order Israel to immediately withdraw from Rafah and we hear from the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Stephen Adly Guirgis. Plus: your weekend drinks menu with Maxim Kassir, head sommelier at The Aubrey, Mandarin Oriental.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aujourd'hui, je dois vous dire que je suis assez fière parce que c'est mon premier épisode enregistré à Tokyo !Cela faisait des mois et des mois que nous tentions d'organiser cet échange avec mon invité David Collas que j'ai rencontré à Genève lors d'un événement caritatif, le bal de la Croix Rouge et où nous avons tout de suite eu beaucoup d'affinités. David était général manager au Mandarin Oriental à Genève avant de s'expatrier toujours dans le cadre du Mandarin Oriental, à Tokyo. J'ai alors attendu de m'y rendre pour avoir l'occasion de faire cette interview !Qu'est-ce qui était passionnant dans cet épisode ? D'abord je trouvais que c'était intéressant de l'inviter car je reçois peu de personnes représentatives du monde de l'hospitalité. C'est un monde dans lequel on fait des choix de vie forts et je trouve que c'est passionnant. Ensuite, ce que je trouve intéressant avec le profil de David c'est qu'il est finalement relativement autodidacte.Relativement parce qu'il a fait énormément d'études, d'apprentissage dans le monde de l'hôtellerie et la gastronomie haut-de-gamme mais néanmoins pas dans le cadre d'un parcours classique et encore moins au départ de sa carrière. Comme vous le verrez, cela ne l'a visiblement pas empêché d'être l'une des personnalités les plus remarquables du monde de l'hôtellerie actuel.Ce qui est passionnant, au-delà de son parcours atypique, c'est ce qu'il nous raconte sur le terrain, comment ça se passe concrètement quand on est General Manager d'un hôtel de parfois 800 personnes. On a parlé de dédication, de la passion nécessaire pour exercer ces métiers mais aussi de certaines idées reçues que l'on a souvent sur l'équilibre vie pro/ perso dans le monde hôtelier.J'ai trouvé que le message de David était plein d'espoirs pour les jeunes générations qui se privent d'envisager ce type de secteur parce qu'ils se disent que que c'est trop dur (oui c'est dur) mais c'est aussi une éthique de vie assez incroyable et David en est la preuve.Bref, j'espère de tout cœur que vous allez passer un bon moment, n'hésitez pas à écrire un petit mot à David sur LinkedIn. Et à moi aussi d'ailleurs, j'aime toujours lire vos retours ! Notes et références de l'épisode : Pour retrouver David: Sur Instagram Sur LinkedInLivres cités dans l'épisode : Un été dans l'Ouest de Philippe LabroMémoires de guerre T1 de Winston Churchill(Lien affilié Fnac)1. Faites vous coacher par moi !DEMIAN, un concentré de 10 ans d'expérience d'entrepreneur. Les formations DEMIAN vous apportent des outils et méthodes concrètes pour développer votre projet professionnel.Il s'agit d'un concentré maximal de valeur et d'expérience pour qu'en quelques heures vous gagniez l'équivalent d'années de travail.2. La NewsLa News du vendredi est une mini newsletter pour vous nourrir en plus du podcast. C'est une newsletter très courte, à lire en 5mn top chrono de ce qui m'a marqué dans les dernières semaines : livres à lire, réflexions, applis à télécharger, citations, films ou documentaires à voir etc. Pour la recevoir, il n'y a qu'à s'abonner à la newsletter sur mon site !3. Des conseils concrets sur ma chaîne YouTubeEnvie de lancer votre propre podcast ? De bénéficier de conseils sur quel matériel utiliser ? Ma nouvelle chaîne YouTube est faite pour vous !4.Contactez-moi ! Si le podcast vous plaît, le meilleur moyen de me le dire, ou de me faire vos feed-backs (et ce qui m'aide le plus à le faire connaître) c'est simplement de laisser un avis 5 étoiles ou un commentaire sur l'application iTunes. Ça m'aide vraiment, alors n'hésitez pas :)Pour me poser des questions ou suivre mes tribulations c'est par ici :Sur Instagram @paulinelaigneauSur LinkedIn @pauline laigneauSur YouTube Pauline LaigneauVous pouvez consulter notre politique de confidentialité sur https://art19.com/privacy ainsi que la notice de confidentialité de la Californie sur https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, part of our Posh On a Penny series, I spill the secrets to a lavish birthday getaway without breaking the bank. Picture this: the luxurious 5-Star Mandarin Oriental, and a spa day fit for royalty—all while saving BIG BUCKS!I stumbled upon an oasis of relaxation and thanks to some savvy booking strategies, had a luxurious experience without breaking the bank!From exclusive discounts to complimentary treats, this episode is packed with insider tips on how to leverage your benefits. Imagine waking up to stunning views, indulging in sumptuous breakfast buffets, and unwinding with top-notch spa treatments—all at a fraction of the cost.And that's just the start of it! Listen in on how I scored a room upgrade, late check-out, and even birthday surprises, making every moment of my stay unforgettable.So, whether you're a seasoned globetrotter or a travel newbie, tune in to discover how to squeeze every penny out of benefits that may already be sitting in your wallet. Plus, stick around till the end for a limited-time offer—a complimentary call to help you unlock the best credit card perks for your travel adventures. Get ready to elevate your travel game!Mentioned in this EpisodeThe Mandarin Oriental KLThe Spa at Mandarin OrientalThe Mandarin Oriental Loyalty Program MOAmerican Express PlatinumEpisode 28Book Your Complimentary Travel Credit Card ConsultationConnect with me on Instagram @theluxelifeabroadEpisode WebsiteSome links contain an affiliate link. I thank you for supporting the show by choosing to use these links at no additional cost to you.  Get an additional dose of weekly travel inspo in your inbox! Sign up for our weekly newsletter filled with the most current travel tips, updates and deals. Rate, Review, & Follow"I love Steph and can't wait to hear the next episode!" If that sounds like you, it would mean the world to me if you would rate and review my show. This helps more travel lovers to find the podcast and connect with our travel community on Instagram. For Apple Podcast, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Share what you love most about the podcast.And if you haven't done so already, tap follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Chef Daniel is a Healthy Eating Expert and Television Celebrity Cook in England, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and the USA. Daniel will sit on the Culinary Investor panel for the 1st season of Food Fortunes on Food Network to decide if he will invest in a new product being presented. Daniel is also a judge on Food Network's Kitchen Inferno. Making appearances on talk shows around the world, planning meals for 2 major international airlines and developing in-room dining for a 5-star hotel chain in Asia has cultivated an international fan base. Currently, Daniel is based in the US and is a full time presenter for EVINE, one of the top luxury home shopping channels in the US. Daniel has authored 12 books sold worldwide – Including Paleo Monday to Friday, Modern Dining for Life, Healthy Dining for Life ), Healthy Eating for Lower Cholesterol, Green's Greens. Two of his latest healthy cookbooks won the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2010 and 2011 for “The Best TV Celebrity Chef Cookbook” and one book has been printed in seven languages to date. For the last 5 years, Daniel has created the in-room dining menus for the 18 properties that make up the 5 star Dusit Thani hotel chain in Asia. He has also designed menus for the Shangri-La, Mandarin Oriental, Hilton, Conrad, Sheraton, Westin, Marriott, over the last 10 years. For the past 3 years, Daniel has been planning all of KLM's on-board meals totaling 2 million meals per year. Daniel created his own range of healthy gourmet foods, ingredients and smart cooking tools. His products which include gluten free jams, spices and olive oil have launched in premium lifestyle stores in Asia, Australia and the U.S. under Daniel's personal brand, The Model Cook. SPONSOR:  OUAI: Frizz-free up your schedule with OUAI. GO to www.theouai.com  and enter promo code INMYHEART for 15% off any product.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices