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"Stories are emotional, and when you connect with people emotionally, it sticks." Stories are the master teacher of the world. Over the years, I've seen firsthand that facts may fade, but a good story that is told with feeling and authenticity will stick with you forever. Today, we took that idea to the next level, gathering at UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management for our first ever “Stories That Work” workshop. Jody sparked the idea, and it was a great one. We brought together Disney veterans and leaders like Bob Allen, Rick Allen, and Djuan Rivers, all with stories that reach deep into Disney's history and heart. What I've found is that every cast member and guest has a story. Those stories shape how we learn, lead, and serve. Whether it's a family returning to Walt Disney World for generations, or a cast member sharing their challenges and triumphs, there's always a lesson wrapped inside. The stories we share aren't just for entertainment—they're teaching tools. They spark emotion, create connections, and help us remember the lessons that matter most. It's not enough to just know the facts or have the right degree; you've got to keep learning and collecting stories from those around you. That knowledge, shared through stories, is what makes you memorable and effective, whether you're leading a large operation or just making someone's day a little brighter. Stay committed to learning and telling stories. The more you grow, the more magic you bring to others. Resources The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.  

Now that the guest is here, are hotels ready to deliver an exceptional stay? Gregg Hopkins, Founder and President of Get Hoppy Consulting, has nearly 40 years of international experience as a hospitality and travel industry professional and is known as a subject matter expert on strategic business planning, travel and hospitality technology, guest and customer loyalty, business growth development, strategic marketing frameworks, and sales strategy. His professional career is highlighted with executive roles as CEO of PROVision Partners, VP of Strategic Marketing for Quore; Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Intelity; VP of Global Marketing for Newmarket International & Amadeus Hospitality; Founder, President, and CEO of Libra OnDemand; VP of Technology and Distribution for Palmer Hospitality Group; VP of Karyon Distribution Services for SoftBrands Hospitality; and Chief Business Officer of MAI Systems. He has served or currently serves, as a committee member of select organizations and industry associations including the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees, the HFTP Executive HITEC Vendor Council, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the HTF Content Council, and a member of various Board of Advisors for hospitality technology organizations. In addition to serving as an industry-leading consultant, Hopkins is a published contributor to the hospitality trades, and a participant in industry webinars, roundtables, and podcasts.

How can hotels create personalized guest experiences from the moment of inspiration to pre-arrival? Gregg Hopkins, Founder and President of Get Hoppy Consulting, has nearly 40 years of international experience as a hospitality and travel industry professional and is known as a subject matter expert on strategic business planning, travel and hospitality technology, guest and customer loyalty, business growth development, strategic marketing frameworks, and sales strategy. His professional career is highlighted with executive roles as CEO of PROVision Partners, VP of Strategic Marketing for Quore; Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Intelity; VP of Global Marketing for Newmarket International & Amadeus Hospitality; Founder, President, and CEO of Libra OnDemand; VP of Technology and Distribution for Palmer Hospitality Group; VP of Karyon Distribution Services for SoftBrands Hospitality; and Chief Business Officer of MAI Systems. He has served or currently serves, as a committee member of select organizations and industry associations including the MPI Foundation Global Board of Trustees, the HFTP Executive HITEC Vendor Council, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the HTF Content Council, and a member of various Board of Advisors for hospitality technology organizations. In addition to serving as an industry-leading consultant, Hopkins is a published contributor to the hospitality trades, and a participant in industry webinars, roundtables, and podcasts.

In the grand finale of the TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl, we visit one of the top-ranked hospitality programs in the country at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The Dean of the college, Dr. Cynthia Mejia, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the hospitality school and why it is one of the most successful in the world!  Check out the conversation with topics, including:

Tune in today's episode with Dina Joseph as she breaks down the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict, stressing the importance of grasping its historical, political, cultural, and humanitarian aspects. Join Amy and Dina as they share valuable insights, guiding our journey toward a complete and lasting resolution to this ongoing conflict.Episode Highlights: 1:19 - Introduction of Guest6:16 - Israel's Stand11:30 - Horror in Social Media Platforms13:21 - The Sick and Twisted Truth16:09 - Israel Leaving Ghaza22:11 - Why People Hate The Jews24:02 - Being Scared And Brave28:19 - Living In Harmony33:34 - Misfires And Misunderstandings41:29 - Forcing The Things You Can't Do47:11 - Isolated From The Truth and The World48:05 - Understanding Religions50:29 - Representation of Danger And Fear of Social MediaThe Path To PeaceThe Israel-Palestine conflict is a deeply emotional and complex issue that has caused widespread suffering, particularly among innocent children. Delving into the layers of history and understanding the aspirations of both sides is important for navigating the geopolitical intricacies of the conflict. With the toll on ordinary lives disrupted, communities displaced, and economic hardships endured, the human cost of this prolonged struggle becomes painfully evident. It serves as a poignant reminder of the toll on individuals, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding in navigating the complexities of this conflict.The path to peace is undeniably challenging. Unraveling the complexities of the conflict is crucial for establishing lasting peace in the region.  The story we uncover with Dina Joseph reveals diverse factors intricately interwoven, guiding our journey toward a comprehensive and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.About Dina JosephBesides achieving a degree in Hospitality Management from the Rosen College at the University of Central Florida, I've been fortunate to gain practical insight into the essence of global customer satisfaction through extensive travels across Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and various parts of the United States. With internships and work experiences in New York and Florida, from high-end restaurants and country clubs to boutique gift shops and international hotel organizations, I've developed a versatile skill set across various hospitality sectors and businesses. These experiences position me well to contribute to the success of your company.

In this episode, Jennifer talks to Alesha Cid-Vega, who shares her journey as an international student coming to the US to pursue theater which ultimately led her to explore the intersection of psychology and the arts. They explore her current research in mental health and wellness that focuses on building systems of care and promoting accessibility in the arts community. They emphasize the importance of a collaborative approach, training non-specialist providers, and creating a culture of care with the goal of strengthening support systems to make mental health accessibility a priority for artists through task-sharing models and developing strategies for daily life. About Alesha: Alesha is a current graduate Psychology student at The New School for Social Research in the Trauma & Global Mental Health Lab. Born and raised in Spain, she moved to the U.S. to pursue a career in musical theatre. After the twists and bends of navigating the performing arts conservatory system and its barriers for international and low/middle-income students, she enrolled in the Entertainment Management program at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management in the University of Central Florida, aiming to make a change toward equity in the arts industry. As the Covid-19 pandemic hit, with the heart of an artist and a deep growing concern for global and mental health, she transferred to Sarah Lawrece College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts concentrating in Performing Arts and Public Health. Alesha is currently developing projects to design and implement accessible mental health programs tailored for performing artists, through community models. Before joining The New School, she worked in direct services with refugees and asylum seekers with HIAS New York and has served as a Spanish translator and interpreter for community-based immigration organizations. More recently, she completed a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support fellowship with the International Rescue Committee's Technical Advising Health Unit. Beyond her current work, her evolving lists of interests include meaning-making and resilience, lessons from Eastern and indigenous healing, the singing voice, sensory sensitivity, poetry, storytelling, and the revolutionary practice of slowing down.  Alesha's IG: @aleshacidvega Alesha's email: cidva377@newschool.edu Alesha's Website: https://www.acidvega.com/connect Alesha's Resources List: Trauma and Global Mental Health Lab at The New School: https://nssrglobalmentalhealth.com/ Lifenet hotlines brochure (different languages): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/dmh/dmh-lifenet-brochure.pdf NYC Well: https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/ Safran Center for Psychological Services: https://www.newschool.edu/nssr/centers-special-programs/safran-center-for-psychological-services/ National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network Psychological First Aid Training: training: https://www.nctsn.org/treatments-and-practices/psychological-first-aid-and-skills-for-psychological-recovery/nctsn-resources Community-based NYC Organizations: https://www.recoupny.com/about-recoup-ny   Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

Have you ever seen a beautiful location in a movie or TV show and known you had to visit? The intersection between media and travel is a powerful motivator for tourism, and even has a catchy name: set-jetting. In this episode, Brandon is joined by guest host Angelique Miller, who leads the Media Studio at Expedia Group. They interview Dr. Stephen Pratt, a department chair of Tourism Events and Attractions at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and co-creator of the popular Travel Professors YouTube channel. They discuss the academics behind set-jetting, the impact of films like The Lord of the Rings on local tourism, and what the future holds for media and tourism. Powering Travel is produced by Expedia Group in association with Quill.

Meet Steven--Audubon Park's very own eco- and customer-friendly photographer who studied at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. Steven's talent, experience, positive attitude, and dedication to top-notch customer service are the cornerstones of his wildly successful business over the past 12 years. Visit them online at https://www.stevenmillerpix.comhttps://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Michael Chiang, the first UCF student to graduate with an MS in Hospitality and a MD in Emergency Medicine from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management and the UCF College of Medicine respectively, shares what drew him into these fields, how he plans to use both degrees in the future and the adversity he's faced along the way. An inspiring episode of how education and life experiences can guide you. View the transcript of this episode. Follow UCF on social! Instagram: @ucf.edu Facebook: @UCF Twitter: @UCF TikTok: @ucf.edu

Show #121 - Learn & Get Inspired with Harris Rosen, President & COO of Rosen Hotels Mr. Rosen has over 6,000 hotel rooms in Orlando and we'll be broadcasting live from the 1334-room hotel, Rosen Centre! Tune in to learn... • Discover how he got started & built a hotel empire. • Learn about UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Mgmt. • Find out how he created his own healthcare, RosenCare. • Mr. Rosen is passionate about giving back with millions donated, plus providing hope through educational opportunities. Wednesday, March 2nd at 9:30 am est Watch live or Replay: LinkedIn • YouTube • Facebook • Spotify • Apple Podcast This episode is sponsored by SmartGuests.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rupeshco/support

Mitchell Davis is founder of the consultancy Kitchen Sense, LLC, a laboratory for creative food content and innovative approaches to food-system issues. Throughout his long career in the food world, Mitchell has been “a central figure behind the scenes helping to start, analyze and oversee trends, developing the next generation of talent,” according to chef and media personality David Chang. While at the James Beard Foundation for almost 27 years, most recently as Chief Strategy Officer, Mitchell created and oversaw many of the Foundation's most impactful initiatives, including the annual JBF Food Summit, a national dialogue of thought leaders on sustainability and public health, the JBF Chefs Boot Camp for Policy and Change, an advocacy training program for culinary professionals, and the JBF Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership program, intended to correct the gender imbalance in leadership in the restaurant industry. Working with artist Mattia Casalegno and the team at Unapologetic Foods, Davis co-produced Aeorobanquets RMX, the world's first fully immersive, mixed-reality dining experience that was installed in the James Beard House for a sold-out, three-month run in 2019. The Washington Post called Aerobanquets “the future of restaurants.” In 2013, Davis led the team that was selected by the U.S. Department of State to create the USA Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015—the first world's fair since 1862 focusing on food—for which he received visits and commendations from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and First Lady Michelle Obama. Davis has a Ph.D. in Food Studies from New York University. He has been a curriculum advisor to and/or guest lecturer at the Florence University for the Arts and their Apicius International School of Hospitality, the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, the Institute for Culinary Education, The French Culinary Institute, and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. He frequently writes about food and restaurants, and has a weekly Substack newsletter on home-cooking. For more than a decade he held a chair on the Academy of the London-based World's 50 Best Restaurants. He has written several cookbooks, including the ground-breaking electronic book My Provence (Alta Editions) with Michelin three-star chef Laurent Gras, which won the IACP's “Judges' Choice” award in 2013, and Kitchen Sense (Clarkson Potter, 2006). In 2013, The Forward selected Davis as one of the 50 most influential Jews under 50 in America. In 2017 epicurious.com included Davis on their list of the “100 Greatest Home Cooks of All Time.” For his contributions to the ever-changing food landscape and his tenure as host of more than 125 episodes of the popular podcast Taste Matters, in 2019 Heritage Radio Network inducted Davis into their Hall of Fame. Most recently, Mitchell began hosting the “What's Burning” podcast, a podcast of the Galilee Culinary Institute. On this episode, Mitchell shares his one way ticket to the famed 3 star Michelin restaurant, La Pyramide, in Vienne France, sometime in the late 1940s or early 1950s. He also offers his list of “10 Memorable Meals” to mark our show's 10th anniversary this year. Plus, Mitchell highlights “What's Burning”, the podcast of the Galilee Culinary Institute which is set to open in early 2023 in Israel's Upper Eastern Galilee. Mitchell is just one of the engaging personalities featured on The One Way Ticket Show, where Host Steven Shalowitz explores with his guests where they would go if given a one way ticket, no coming back. Their destinations may be in the past, present, future, real, imaginary or a state of mind. Steven's guests have included: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, President Jose Ramos-Horta; Legendary Talk Show Host, Dick Cavett; Law Professor, Alan Dershowitz; Fashion Expert, Tim Gunn; Broadcast Legend, Charles Osgood; International Rescue Committee President & CEO, David Miliband; Former Senator, Joe Lieberman; Playwright, David Henry Hwang; Journalist-Humorist-Actor, Mo Rocca; SkyBridge Capital Founder & Co-Managing Partner, Anthony Scaramucci; Abercrombie & Kent Founder, Geoffrey Kent; Travel Expert, Pauline Frommer, as well as leading photographers, artists, chefs, writers, intellectuals, etc.

On this week's episode we go back to college , for homecoming, as we welcome two of UCF's Rosen College students on to the show. Hear from Jacqueline Perez and Christie Salinas Gorrin as they discuss where the college is heading, how the return to in-person classes has transpired and how we as an industry can help the next generation transition into our industry We talk about the cost of networking events as we highlight the last week on the networking circuit along with what is left to come from 2021, with events brought to you by the Ginger Graze Gourmet Rebranding is the hot buzz word this week, find out which two well known Orlando companies made news this week Plus, is 2025 the big year for Orlando, find out why the city beautiful is just 4 years away from being fun. And finally, hear how tires and restaurants combine for big news on the dining scene

We take a field trip to Lake Nona to chat with brand Lake Nona Wave Hotel Sales Manager Jennifer Corso as she tells about their Billion dollar sculpture garden, Finding your wavelength, singing toilets and when we can expect this crown jewel of Lake Nona to open Shannon Tarrant fills in for Jo Truett, she's got the scoop on what Swag means, makes the case for passing on the purchase of a Thornton park landmark and find out which wedding cake trend led the charts in 2014 What's a MEAT and Greet, is the Rosen College the best hospitality university, plus a recap on the ladies networker and Visit Orlando's power lunch at the downtown AC Hotel A la carte or Al Fresco, which French word is opening up a second restaurant in South Orlando. and finally events, we got some great ones coming up to discuss thanks to our friends at Magical Photo Booths.

Jody and I are doing something a little different today. We are an in-person recording from Rosen College of Hospitality. Today is a milestone for us, as we record episode 350. After almost seven years, if there is something I have learned about digital communication, it is that it is a great tool and it is here to stay. Take podcasts for example. Podcasts are not just for talking about one topic anymore. They can be used by an organization for internal communication. It is a powerful medium that you can use to share wins, updates and help reinforce company culture in short, but powerful episodes. You can use it to connect weekly with your team. Another tool that we have learned to use, especially over the last 18 months, is video messaging tools like Zoom or Skype. They may take a while to get used to, but their potential is impressive. Whether it is a meeting with your team or a presentation for a conference, these video conferencing tools allow you to connect with many people in a way that can feel very personal. I find some of my most useful best practices for video conferencing are the simplest. If you want to be effective, make sure you are honest. Cover the real issues. Don't just have meetings for the sake of meetings. Make sure your team or audience is learning something. Utilize the chat features and invite people to participate and ask questions. Avoid being too structured. When you are communicating digitally, being too prepared and formal can make it feel sterile and forced. Have fun with it. Keep it casual, and you will keep people engaged. Another way you can be effective by keeping it casual is by handing your vacation planning over to Magical Vacation Planners. Be honest about what you are looking for and watch them run with all the heavy lifting. You can reach them at 407-442-2694. And if Creating Disney Magic has been impactful to you, you may want to jump into the Cockerell Academy. We are categorizing all of our episodes for easy navigation, and all of our Cockerell Academy members will have access.

Something hip and happening in the side hustle world is the travel business, even though it's been on hold for about a year due to the pandemic.  But thanks to people like Rita Perez, YOU can create the travel business of your dreams.  Shoot, this conversation with Rita made me want to drop everything else and run to this type of side hustle!  Rita is another connection from Adam Schaebule's Pod Pals Zoom Chats!     Rita M. Perez is the owner of RitaVentures, a travel agency specializing in cruise ship retreats. She has been planning group cruises for the past 10 years and cruise retreats for the past 5 years.   She helps companies and businesses who love their people grow that bond through a cruise retreat program. She has a passion for logistics and thrives when she sees the relationships being built and strengthened through cruise ship retreats.   Her business has been featured on Work Culture Consultant, Global Institute for Travel Entrepreneurs, and Host Agency Reviews. She holds a B.S. in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management, which is the #1 hospitality program in the nation and #2 in the world. Meanwhile, if you have not started a side hustle just yet, pick up the new guide, 13 Easy-to-Start Side Hustles for Higher Ed Employees. Grab this up today and get started on your new business! Original Music for GOT SIDE HUSTLE is composed and performed by Chris Corral. If you're enjoying the show, I'd love for you to share it with a friend!!

John Riggleman retired in 2020 after a career of over 40 years in the themed entertainment industry.  He started as a ride operator at Cedar Point and Busch Gardens Williamsburg back in the 1970s.  Over the years, he has opened multiple new parks and dozens of new attractions and acted as an expert in theme park operations.  Most recently, he was Senior Director of Global Operations, Standards, and Harmonization at Universal Parks & Resorts.  Even after retiring, John is still very involved with the industry, helping to lead safety committees, educational initiatives, and acting as a mentor for many young professionals in the attractions industry. John started out as a chemistry major in the pre-medical track at West Virginia University.  During the summers of his college years, he worked two summers at Cedar Point and two summers at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.  Though he started out as a ride operator, he was given more responsibility each year, soon gaining leadership positions despite his young age.  John realized from those frontline operations experiences that he wanted to have a career in themed entertainment because he loved working outdoors and truly enjoyed interacting with people.  Getting hired full-time after graduation was actually a challenge for John in the 1970s, so he stayed in school and earned a second degree in medical technology as he continued to submit different applications to different parks.  Eventually, he found his landing spot in 1980 at Cedar Point as an area manager.  After finding his way into the industry full-time, John would stay for 40 more years, work at about 10 different parks, live in 9 states, open 4 new parks, and open over 40 new attractions. While they do have a variety of similarities, John noticed some key differences between seasonal and year-round theme parks during his time working at each type.  One challenge for seasonal parks is that they often have smaller teams that must wear more hats.  Year-round parks tended to have larger, more specialized teams.  This led to a difference in how quickly employees, especially young workers, were able to climb the ranks and gather more responsibilities.  Like John experienced himself, young employees at seasonal parks that returned each year and excelled were given new role with more duties and oversight of other employees.  At a year-round park, this sort of quick progression is less common.  At either type of park, whether the employee ultimately wants to be in a guest-facing role later in their career, John sees the value of all theme park employees spending some time on the frontlines.  For example, back-of-the-house operations employees can often design better service, training, and operations manuals if they have empathy for what ride operators experience each day. Day-to-day operations have their unique challenges, but opening new rides, lands, or parks is incredibly challenging and rewarding.  When a new park is part of an existing chain of theme parks, such as Six Flags or Universal, the new park has the luxury to learn from the existing parks and take many of their operations procedures to the new park.  While this makes it easier for the new park, it also is beneficial to the company because consistency across parks in your portfolio is very beneficial.  When creating a park that is completely new, they can start their operations manuals from scratch.  This was the case that John experienced when he was on the opening team for the short-lived Hard Rock Park.  They first benchmarked existing parks and looked at what worked well as well as identified opportunities for improvement.  Hard Rock Park had the opportunity to run completely differently than parks with decades of history.  John enjoyed the ability to incorporate new efficiencies in the park’s operations plans, but unfortunately, the park didn’t even last for an entire season.   When asked about Hard Rock Park and some insight into possible reasons why it didn’t survive, John indicated that there were multiple factors at play.  He said it was a beautiful park with a great variety of attractions, delicious food, and IAAPA award-nominated entertainment.  All of the guest-facing elements looked great, and John was confident that the right people were designing and building the park.  Some of the different theories are that the hard-hit 2008 economy was partially to blame.  Another theory is that the park was expected to be cash flow positive from day one, which is a feat very few parks can achieve.  Most parks take several years before they climb out of the red, and their parent companies have to shoulder some losses to ultimately make the park a success.  Another possibility is that the location, about 10 minutes from the beaches of Myrtle Beach, didn’t help; some thought it was hard to argue with the free entertainment of a beach.  In the end, it is hard to pinpoint a single reason that Hard Rock Park didn’t make it through its inaugural season. John also discussed his involvement with education, training, and informal mentoring of young professionals in the attractions industry.  John has taught several classes at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, including risk management and product development courses.  John also serves on multiple boards and committees that focus on training and increasing safety standards within the themed entertainment industry.  While theme parks are often direct competitors with each other, when it comes to safety, John says that these competitors become “fierce friends.”  John enjoys recruiting students from universities near the theme parks.  He emphasized that he loves learning from all of his employees and enjoys hiring talent that will challenge him and help make the park even better.  When asked if he had any advice he’d like to share with students or other young professionals potentially interested in a career in theme parks, John emphasized the importance of finding your passion, whatever that might be.  He also discussed the value of networking.  Some examples of places to network would be to attend ASTM, AIMS, and IAAPA expos and conferences.  He also suggested getting involved with theme park competitions.  John has been a long-time supporter of the Ryerson Invitational Thrill Design Competition, started by Dr. Kathryn Woodcock, a professor at Ryerson University.  Additionally, John said that while a degree is useful at opening some doors, your attitude is what is most important at ultimately proving yourself as a young professional in the themed entertainment industry. If you’d like to get in touch with John Riggleman, reach out to him on LinkedIn. To get in touch with AttractionPros: attractionpros@gmail.com. #weareallattractionpros

Guest: David Thorpe, Godfather of Player DevelopmentIn this week’s basketball coaching conversation, the "Godfather" of player development, David Thorpe joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the evolution of player development, leadership, and the impact he has made on the game.David Thorpe’s career began as a successful high school basketball coach in Florida in 1987. In 1993 he left “team coaching” by opening the first specialized player development program in the country, producing high-level major college prospects by 1994. It spawned a global business where now in every city in the basketball-playing world there are families working with private coaches, much like tennis and golf athletes have always done, in multi-million dollar facilities, gyms, and driveways. Six years later Thorpe moved from helping high school and college players to NBA players and professionals playing overseas. Coach Thorpe has helped his players earn salaries amounting to over a billion dollars in the past 19 years, and the list of players he has worked with closely have been NBA All-Stars, World Champions, European League Champions, Asian Champions (China), and Olympians representing 6 different countries. He is both skills and life coach to many of them, as he is to some successful head coaches and executives in the NBA and Europe.Coach Thorpe served as a lead NBA analyst for ESPN.COM for 10 years, recently stepping way to pursue more consulting and speaking opportunities in the business and sports communities, then partnering to create TrueHoop.com with respected journalist Henry Abbott. But he still can be heard weekly on many of the top NBA podcasts and radio programs such as “The Lowe Post” (ESPN), NBA Radio on Sirius/XM, and “The Full 48” (Bleacher Report)m along with TrueHoop's BRING IT IN three times a week, where NBA Head Coaches/Executives and an assortment of best-selling authors and other influencers on our culture today appear.Thorpe has been listed as one of the “50 Most influential People in the NBA” and has made hundreds of appearances in the past few years on ESPN’s Sportscenter and other sports shows, while commonly being asked to comment on the NBA for The Wall St. Journal, The New York Times, and many publications, for his insights into the game and the people who run it and play it.His experience developing players, coaches, and executives for professional basketball leagues around the world helped to create his entry into the corporate workspace, where he speaks to rooms packed with CEO’s or a company’s leadership team on subjects like modern leadership, emotional and physical fitness, and building a powerful workplace culture that fosters personal growth for everyone.Coach Thorpe published his first book, Basketball is Jazz: Stories and Lessons From a Basketball Lifer in February 2017, and is now working on a follow-up, “Parenting is Jazz”.Thorpe just launched his first player development app, which can be found(Beta version) at TheProTrainingCenter.com. The focus is on skill and game development with an emphasis on communicating directly with players and their families to help them follow the exact same path and curriculum Thorpe's professional clients pursue.He has been married to his wife Christine since 1990. They live in Clearwater, Florida, and they have twins: their son is a redshirt freshman playing basketball at Florida State University, and their daughter is studying hospitality management at the famed Rosen College at the University of Central FloridaBreakdown1:00 - Recruiting Great Players3:00 - Evolution of Player Development7:00 - Skills11:00 - Developing the Weekend17:00 - Turnovers20:00 - Goal is Winning25:00 - Overall Picture of Development30:00 - Concept of Changing Directions34:00 - Emphasizing Analytics38:00 - Trainers on Defense45:00 - Development is not Linear50:00 - Working Hard57:00 - Concept of Royal jelly1:00:00 - Modern Development1:05:00 - ConclusionDavid Thrope’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_ThorpeTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachthorpeBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionBetOnline Website:Website: www.betonline.agBest in the West Video SeriesBest in the West Website: http://bestinthewestclinic.com/

Episode 069 - Future Event Industry Leader profile - an interview with Danielle Bellettiere Danielle Bellettiere is a 2020 recipient of the IAEE Helen Brett Scholarship awarded to outstanding individuals pursuing an education and career in the Exhibitions and Events Industry. Danielle is a student in her third year at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. She is pursuing a double major in Hospitality Management and Event Management. Originally from New York, Danielle has been able to gain industry related work experience as she's continued networking in Orlando. Danielle's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bellettiere/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bellettiere/) Sign up for the Trade Show University email newsletter and get our Free Ultimate Goal Setting Workbook! Just go to https://tradeshowu.biz/ (https://tradeshowu.biz/)

Dr. Kymrae takes a nostalgic walk with her college pal, Shawn Grenley, CHIA, CAHTA, to discuss the State of the U.S. Hotel Industry based on the impact of COVID-19.  The two met and became great friends while attending the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management in Orlando, FL.  Shawn now works for the United States’ most respected data reporting organization in the hotel industry, Smith Travel Research (STR), (now known as CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), where he works specifically in multiple market sectors with premium, global data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights. The two colleagues discuss the $1.6 trillion dollars in economic output, the 7.8 million U.S. jobs affected, the hotel market segments and travel destinations that are staying afloat, the term [COVID] “Hot Beds,” the future of “Group Business” (weddings, special events, conventions), and the innovative travel safety trends being implemented. The Travel and Tourism industry touches all lives, so this is definitely a one-of-a-kind, insider-conversation that you don’t want to miss!Oh, and don’t forget to subscribe, comment, like, and share!  SUBSCRIBE to What's the Say with Dr. Kymrae: https://bit.ly/WhatsTheSayWithDrKCASH APP - $Kymrae AUDIO PODCAST CONNECTIONS-PODBEAN: https://whatsthesaywithdrkymrae.podbean.com/APPLE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/WTSDKApplePodcastGOOGLE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/WTSDKGooglePodcastSPOTIFY: https://bit.ly/WTSDKSpotifyTUNE IN: https://bit.ly/WTSDKTuneIN CONNECT WITH DR. KYMRAE:  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/DrKymrae Website - https://DrKymrae.comEmail – DrK@DrKymrae.com Cash App - $Kymrae CONTACT GUEST, SHAWN GRENLEY:Instagram – https://LinkedIn.com/in/ShawnGrenley CoStar Group, Inc. (formerly, Smith Travel Research)Website: https://STR.com MUSIC COMPOSER: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/officialdjbbreezy Email - djbbreezy@gmail.com 

This week's show is brought to you by our friends at Odd-O-TS' Entertainment. Run away and join this weeks pod as we bring Todd Zimmerman and his fun an unique circus and clown experience to the show. Hear how his company has juggled its way through the past five months, and how his evil, but lovable, sideshow bob laugh will help ILEA and our networking groups recover over the next two years You may have wondered who would win between a Hamburger and a Taco, well Selina knows the answer, along with all her local sports updates We recap Cvent Connect, Coffee with NACE, Tribe and ILEA's latest hybrid event Plus, someone you know has taken over the Rosen College, well at least the alumni portion All this and 10 events for your calendar coming up to get you through the next two weeks.

The Dr is in the house, Michelle Holm swings by to discus how the Rosen College will approach reopening, what you can do to support the students and staff, and Michelle spills the beans on whether or not UCF Football will be back this year We breakdown the latest webinar from Visit Orlando which addressed the recovery efforts and how the road ahead looks We ask the question about when Experience Kissimmee and Visit Orlando will bring back their beloved networking events Disney for $49, Sip and Savor's Return and Magical Dining are just a few ways you can participate in the local hospitality scene Double Shots of SoDo, EnVirtual (what does that even mean) and Yoga from home, listen in as we discuss the week ahead. Plus once and for all we determine the proper order of brushing your teeth.

The title is no joke, all three of us on today have theme park mgmt degrees. We break from normal show format to have Josh Liebman from the AttractionPros Podcast return to the podcast after 11 years to share stories and answer questions about what it was like attending UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality and... Read more » The post We Have Theme Park Mgmt Degrees appeared first on In the Loop.

Arthur Sims is a graduate of Morehouse College (B.A., magna cum laude, 1990). He completed his law degree at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1994).  Subsequently, he was involved in further study at University of Central Florida and the Rosen College of Hospitality Management (2001-2002, 2004-2006). Mr. Sims has diverse legal and business experience in the areas of general corporate, sports and entertainment, media and technology, hospitality and gaming as well as intellectual property law and hospitality related real estate development transactions. He has represented Fortune 500 corporations; resort developers, owners and operators; cruise lines; casino owners and operators; and gaming equipment manufacturers and owners in structuring and negotiating venture capital transactions, strategic alliances, franchise agreements, membership agreements, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Working with professional sports franchises and athletes, entertainment companies, entertainers, producers and production companies, publishers, and managers, Mr. Sims has developed and negotiated lucrative opportunities for his clients.  Mr. Sims has experience representing issues in Major League Baseball and the National Football league as well as negotiating player and endorsement contracts for first round draft choices and hall of fame athletes. He has negotiated domestic and international multi-million dollar licensing, distribution, production and multimedia agreements for renowned entertainers; music, film, and television entities; video game designers; museums; management and publishing companies, including, but not limited to serving as general counsel for famed entertainment manager, Johnny Wright, and the Wright Entertainment Group. Mr. Sims has represented emerging and established domestic and international biotechnology, applied science, pharmaceutical and engineering companies in corporate, intellectual property, product development, regulatory and governmental matters with an emphasis on aggressive licensing and the formation, structuring and financing of such companies. Additionally, he has prepared patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret license agreements and advised litigation teams on proprietary rights. He has also served as arbitrator and mediator for domain names dispute issues and Internet piracy. Mr. Sims is a member of the Entertainment Management Faculty at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida and a Partner at the law firm of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP. He is admitted to The Florida Bar and is a member of the Bar’s Business, Entertainment and Intellectual Property Sections.

After hearing from Dan Miller in our last episode, Jody and I welcome Nicole Cutrufo, Founder and CEO at Doitwell, to share her story. A graduate of the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Nicole worked various guest service gigs in Orlando and Rome before started her own consulting company in 2018. Having settled a new position, Nicole explains how the power of self-education through small life changes ultimately paved the way for her decision to start Doitwell.  As a young parent working for herself, troubleshooting is a constant, but the positives of pursuing change, as she explains, continues to fuel her learning.

The Rosen College Pineapple Podcast is a new podcast hosted by the Rosen College Student Services at the University of Central Florida. With the help of students, research, faculty and staff we strive to increase student engagement by enhancing student awareness on pertinent college information. Information shared on the podcast will range from academic dates and deadlines, Rosen College events, to student led topics and any current news within the hospitality industry. In doing so, we are guiding the next leaders of the hospitality industry. We are each a scale on the Pineapple, bring us all together and discover, We are the Pineapple…We Are Hospitality.

Join us for a continuation of last week's episode with Kyle Brown, graduate of UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Kyle talks his hands on experience with different kinds of leaders, and makes the point that different kinds of leadership styles lend themselves to various scenarios. What kind of leader are you? Listen here to find out. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/aserversjourney?fan_landing=true)

Tourism is a vital industry for our state, and Florida Matters is taking a look at how businesses fared in the wake of red tide, what's new with our theme parks, and where tourism is heading after another record-breaking year. Host Robin Sussingham spoke to Erin Duggan of Visit Sarasota County; reporter Veronica Brezina of the Tampa Bay Business Journal; and Alan Fyall, Visit Orlando Endowed Chair of Tourism Marketing and Graduate Programs' Director at the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

Tourism is a vital industry for our state, and Florida Matters is taking a look at how businesses fared in the wake of red tide, what's new with our theme parks, and where tourism is heading after another record-breaking year. Host Robin Sussingham spoke to Erin Duggan of Visit Sarasota County; reporter Veronica Brezina of the Tampa Bay Business Journal; and Alan Fyall, Visit Orlando Endowed Chair of Tourism Marketing and Graduate Programs’ Director at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

Tourism is a vital industry for our state, and Florida Matters is taking a look at how businesses fared in the wake of red tide, what's new with our theme parks, and where tourism is heading after another record-breaking year. Host Robin Sussingham spoke to Erin Duggan of Visit Sarasota County; reporter Veronica Brezina of the Tampa Bay Business Journal; and Alan Fyall, Visit Orlando Endowed Chair of Tourism Marketing and Graduate Programs’ Director at the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

Having purpose is something which we all hear about and know of but truly how many of us live our lives with purpose? Further to that, how many of us lead our organizations with purpose? The purpose is what drives us to organizations, groups, and individuals. Finding organizational purpose is a must-do for any leader. You need to understand what your organization is truly set out to achieve. That may seem easy if you're in business - make money - think beyond that. Think deeper and in the end, you will achieve greatness and amazing results.  Alex Agresta has dedicated her life to helping leaders and organizations figure out their purpose. Her background is in communication, executive coaching, and community building. She specializes in leadership development, methodology & framework design, and purpose alignment. Alex has coached for the University of Central Florida, the largest college in the nation, in a variety of their departments including the College of Business Administration, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Rosen College of Hospitality Management. She is a 2016 BizVenture Competition winner and 2017 BizVenture Coach for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Developing your Organizational Purpose Topics During our interview we discuss the following topics:  Her backgroundWhat Purpose Pioneers is and its goalsHow leaders can systemize purpose of their organizationsAn overview of their decision-making process ideologyWhat benefits would leaders gain through using the Purpose- first approachHow Purpose-first approach helps develop delegationWhat has been the greatest success for an organizationThe biggest challenges come across attempting to implement the approachHow they have overcome those challenges Guest Resources If you want to reach out to Alex and learn more about what she does then be sure to check out the following resources: Purpose Pioneers WebsiteConnect with Alex on FacebookPurpose Pioneers on Facebook Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to achieve them, getting on track with achieving them and most importantly how to get back on track when you fail... because you will. Learn more here! Moving Forward Leadership Resources - Check out the Moving Forward Leadership Resources section where I list every single resource mentioned on the show. As well, there are books which I have read written or read personally and finally various types of services which I use and recommend. The 9 Foundations of Leadership – I’ve written this ebook for you all to get a base of your leadership skills. With this book, you will be able to begin to form your leadership style. For a small fee, you can get your journey started and get ahead of your peers! Just follow the link in the title, and your copy awaits you! Facebook Group – Come and let’s discuss leadership. I will swing by and answer any questions you have as well as provide advice and guidance for your situations. Monthly Newsletter – Sign up for my newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! Where to Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Love the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast? Then subscribe to your favourite device and app! As well, please leave me a review! These reviews mean more to me than you could ever imagine.

Alexandria believes in creating purposeful communities where people feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to create real human connection. Alexandria’s why led her to become an advocate for incorporating the human element back into modern business practices. Her leadership and teaching on these principles has earned her recognition by top leaders within Central Florida. She is the co-founder of Purpose Pioneers, a purpose-first company that empowers organizations to help their employees find meaning in their work and customers find meaning in their purchases. Alexandria’s background is in communication, executive coaching, and community engagement. She specializes in leadership development, methodology & framework design, and purpose alignment. Alexandria has coached for the University of Central Florida, the largest college in the nation, in a variety of their departments including the College of Business Administration, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Rosen College of Hospitality Management. She is a 2016 BizVenture Competition winner and 2017 BizVenture Coach for the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation. She is a graduate of Starter Studio, Orlando’s leading tech accelerator, where she founded her first venture, community engagement company, myLoop. Mission: She hopes to help businesses find meaning and fulfillment in everything they do in real time, instead of waiting for fulfillment through the paychecks they collect or special events that may occur. She also hopes to lead people towards a purpose-first mindset to help both their employees and their customers find meaning. Mistake: Alexandria wishes she had focused on listening to people around her so she could supply them with this awesome service in a way that they could have easily digested sooner. Recommended:Quote: "When you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen." -Ralph EmersonBook: The Purpose EconomyEat With: (Dead) Steve Jobs (Alive) Simon Sinek and Tony Robbins Contact: FacebookPurposePioneers.comAlexandria@purposepioners.com Legacy: She hopes to have a voice, not only for the world but also for her generation, telling everyone that unlocking your potential and living a purposeful life the way you want to live it is 100% possible.

About Episode 4: Blended learning can combine the best features of online and face-to-face. Join hosts Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson as they extend their previous discussion about blended learning into concrete strategies for designing effective blended courses. Episode 4 Show Notes: Please find various show notes and resources below. Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Storyville (featured in This Episode) Fun Link Hot Shots Part Deux Content Links UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management Course-and-a-Half Syndrome BlendKit Reader Chapter 01 (on blended learning course design) Mix Map from BlendKit Course (Word doc) Integration Chart from BlendKit Course (Word doc) Effective Design Strategies for Blended Courses (seminar recording & resources) BlendKit Course Blended Learning Toolkit OLC Innovate 2016: Innovations in Blended and Online Learning

Black History Tours talks with Harris Rosen, owner of Rosen Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Rosen is honored to host the Florida Department of Education's African American History Task Force~ African American Heritage Tours (FAAHTF)  We are sure you will enjoy Mr. Rosen's very inspiring interview. Mr. Rosen's Spirit reflects the Spirit of a great philanthropist of the past, Mr. Julius Rosenwald. Mr. Rosenwald and Booker T Washington built over 500 schools in Black Rural communities.  Similarly, Mr. Harris Rosen provided a $2 million scholarship endowment for the Tangelo Park neighborhood. The Program has over the past eighteen years provided free preschool to all who live in the Tangelo, and in addition, an all expense paid education including tuition, for those who are accepted to a higher ed. institute or public college in the state of Florida. Thus far approximately 350 youngsters have been provided with full college scholarships In addition, Rosen donated a 20-acre site to the Univ. of Central Florida for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Rosen provided approximately $10 million in additional funds to construct the college. Rosen's most recent philanthropic endeavors have include a $2 million scholarship endowment for the Tangelo Park neighborhood. The Program has over the past eighteen years provided free preschool to all who live in the Tangelo, and in addition, an all expense paid education including tuition, for those who are accepted to a higher ed. institute or public college in the state of Florida. Thus far approximately 350 youngsters have been provided with full college scholarships

Lesley Gist of Black History Tours,  talks with Harris Rosen, owner of Rosen Hotels and Resorts. Mr. Rosen is honored to host the Florida Department of Education's African American History Task Force~ African American Heritage Tours (FAAHTF)    The hotel has approx 500,000 sq. ft. of space and includes a multitude of amenities including the Shingle Creek Golf Club, The Spa at Shingle Creek, walking and jogging trails, seasonal fishing, four outdoor swimming pools and 12 dining/lounging.    Rosen donated a 20-acre site to the Univ. of Central Florida for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.  In addition, Rosen provided approximately $10 million in additional funds to construct the college.  Rosen?s most recent philanthropic endeavors have include a $2 million  scholarship endowment for the Tangelo Park neighborhood. The Program has over the past eighteen years provided free preschool to all  who live in the Tangelo, and in addition, an all expense paid education including tuition, for those who are accepted to a higher ed. institute or public college in the state of Florida.  Thus far approximately 350 youngsters have been provided with full college scholarships.     Mr. Rosen's Spirit reflects the Spirit of a great philanthropist of the past, Mr. Julius Rosenwald. Mr. Rosenwald and Booker T Washington built over 500 schools in Black Rural communities. http://t.co/B0T5anq   http://t.co/Fkm7Og8 

Deborah Sexton joined the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) in March, 2005 as President and CEO. In conjunction with this role, she also serves as President of the PCMA Education Foundation. A 30-year veteran of the meetings and convention industry, Sexton previously served as President of the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau (CCTB). She joined the CCTB in 1994 as Vice President of Sales and Services, and under her leadership, the Bureau's sales team broke all former sales production figures and the services department successfully expanded the benefits available to customers. In February of 2000, she was promoted to Executive Vice President, where she oversaw the Bureau's membership, sales, and services departments, and then became president in February 2002. Prior to joining the CCTB, Sexton was principal for Sexton Hospitality Services, a sales and marketing consulting firm for hotel management companies. From 1987-1989, she was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Coastal Hotel Group. Throughout her career, she also has held sales and marketing positions with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, the Hyatt Regency Chicago and the Midland Hotel Chicago. Sexton currently serves the Convention Industry Council (CIC) as Chair of the Board. She also is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), the International Association for Expositions and Events, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). She formerly served on the Foundation Board of Trustees of both ASAE and DMAI, and was an officer of the Board of Directors of MPI. In addition to the MPI Board term, Sexton served a second term on the MPI Board Executive Committee. Sexton is an ASAE Fellow. Sexton advances her commitment to industry education by serving on the Advisory Boards of both the University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality and the Kendall College, a Chicago institution dedicated to hospitality and the culinary arts. She has received much industry recognition, including being named one of Meeting News' 25 most powerful people in the meetings industry in 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2004. Also in 2008 she was named one of Tradeshow Week's 100 most influential people in the exhibition industry and she was inducted into the BizBash Chicago Hall of Fame. In 2010 she received the highly coveted Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) Outstanding Contribution International Award for best practice and overall commitment to the industry. In 2007, Sexton received the MPI Chicago Area Chapter's (MPI-CAC) highest honor, the Kathy Osterman Award, she was one of the 2006 New York Society of Association Executives Woman Meeting Industry Stars, and earned the MPI-CAC Presidents Award in 1990. Sexton was also recognized by the Chicago Hospitality Community Hotel Woman of the Year Award in 1988 and the Chicago Society of Association Executives (now Association Forum of Chicagoland) Distinguished Service Award in 1986.

ArtBeat meets Chefs Dave and Renee as they oversee “Chef Camp” at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. For the past five summers a group of 9 to 12 year olds have gotten frontline experience in the culinary arts – and even as these kids get the hang of the craft some miscalculations get thrown into the pot as well!

Students in Professor Theo Lotz's BFA Seminar class have a special assignment this semester...the soon-to-be-graduating seniors are completely in charge of putting on an off-campus art show. From finding a venue (the old Mini-Cooper showroom at Orange Avenue and Jefferson Street) to building display walls and promotion, the 20 students will showcase their work tonight at tomorrow at a show called Driven. It's free and open from 7-10pm April 3 & 4. Other UCF art events - Knights for the Arts features work by Rosen College students, Friday, April 3 from 7-10pm at the Engineering Center; and a Reception for Etta Jean Juge at the UCF Library, Friday, April 3 from 5-7pm. Her photography exhibit runs this month at the library - free parking is in Lot B-3. Find community art events at Red Chair Project.com

Sing Live gives amateur singers a chance to perform for the pure joy of singing - and with no auditions! One local singer is Judy Holcomb, an instructor for UCF's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. She and director John Morris talk about this Saturday's Sing Swing concert at 7 PM at the Bob Carr PAC.