only yummy, always

Hospitality from Within Podcast ep 42 is out! Thank you Naureen Ahmed of Inspiring Women in Hospitality for joining me in this collaborative conversation! Naureen was the first podcast host that created the space for me to share my leadership story and I’m honored to have her on as a guest here to shine light on hers. Naureen tells a story unlike most do, with calm, poise and confidence. She shares so openly what feedback was given to her throughout her career and moments that she learned from to help her grow. Listen attentively to this delightful conversation - I promise you, you will want to take notes! Listen to full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eifRv4Vb Apple: https://lnkd.in/eNCcFcEp Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e63nAr5M

Hospitality from Within Podcast Ep 40 - Not every culture is for every person and that’s ok - that’s a sign of healthy culture with Sarah Diehl Sarah Diehl began her career in operations and quickly saw the need to support restaurant owners and teams in helping them create more inviting cultures. She shares her journey and what made her found Empowered Hospitality - it wasn’t linear and all the learning opportunities showed up at the right time to help her pivot. Through these moments, she had continuously come back to herself, redefine what community has meant to her and it has all lead her to creating a really special and unique culture at EH, while helping restaurant owners do the same. Sarah is a gem of a human and steps into a bit of discomfort with me during this conversation to let me shine light on the incredibly inspiring and kind human and leader she is! Kim Lerner & Sarah Diehl's conversation is inspiring, based in honesty and a delight to listen to! Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/enKNhDvx Apple: https://lnkd.in/eMSQ-GKK Spotify:https://lnkd.in/eh2NTg7k

Hospitality from Within Ep 39 -  When the shift has to happen, your intuition will show you when it’s time to take the leap with Daneen Green Daneen Green is as full of light as her voice is! She shares her career journey and how it has continued to unfold. “Kitchen feels like home to me” and that has been a north star for her ever since she took culinary classes. Daneen has built a deep trust in her own knowledge and allows her authentic self to be front stage - from here, the kitchen has always found her. It’s not easy to have a career as a private chef but Daneen shares how she continues to grow her career and client base from her authentic truth. Tune into the episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecZgnvBZ Apple: https://lnkd.in/e2hGJmSm Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eXvMCgcg

Hospitality from Within Podcast Ep 38 - I never had a plan but I was always guided by what was curious to me with Jon Check Jon Check, MBA is the realest and down to earth. He is true to himself and it shows in his leadership. Jon took the paths unknown in his career knowing that trusting his curiosity and gut would always lead him to his next role. To no surprise, trust is deeply rooted in the foundation of his leadership style and voice. Jon shares with us his career path and how he builds trust with his teams. Jon Check is Head of Culinary and Operations at INDAY NYC, a fine-casual restaurant company rooted in Indian cuisine and philosophy. Listen to full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e-9DDpaw Spotify:https://lnkd.in/eV3QKX6F Apple: https://lnkd.in/eunMvKbg

Hospitality from Within Ep 37 - Leadership means striving to explore myself as a complete human, feeling person and apply it to all actions that impact my businesses with Josh Harris Josh speaks openly and honestly about his journey from bartender to entrepreneur. He shares about his sobriety and how education is deeply rooted in his personal life and the fabric of each of his businesses under the Bon Vivants Hospitality umbrella. We cover a rainbow of topics from how he and his team has created such a dope culture at Trick, the impact of Pig & Punch, and his personal journey in discovering his own emotions as a whole human. It’s an awe inspiring and calm conversation filled with so many takeaways! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e8XhXZ6U Apple: https://lnkd.in/erMXHsic Spotify: https://lnkd.in/efpTfpHw

Hospitality from Within Podcast Ep 36 - What would it look like if we sought out wildly different perspectives than our own with Kira O’Brien Kira O'Brien, LMSW, DSW, New York Director & Chief Human Resources Officer of Emma's Torch, joins me in a deeply honest conversation rooted in community values, curiosity of understanding each other’s languages and how to shine light on those around us. Kira and I share many of the same values and perspectives on the world and we have two very special things in common - both born and raised New Yorkers and we share the same birthday! I like to believe this is a ground for our ease in conversation flow and sharing to better help anyone that is listening or crosses our paths. Kira also brings up a hot topic of how to navigate networking and stepping away from the small talk. We workshop questions and get really real about what types of questions you can ask at your next working event to get to know someone on a deeper level instead of discussing the weather, the coffee or topics that not everyone can relate to. Listen to full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e4zUpSrq Download "Networking with Purpose" resource sheet here: https://lnkd.in/eUmjdY3A

New episode drop! Hospitality from Within podcast Ep 35 - Asking for help from others allowed me to learn different skill sets with Katherine Sprung This is fun collaborative conversation with Katherine Sprung! She shares how non-linear her career path has been and shines so much light on how necessary it is to ask people for help along the way. Get excited for this one! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eXWsr-iT Apple: https://lnkd.in/ef_uuais Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e-wbJmUW Katherine Sprung has also just launched season 2 of her podcast - be sure to check it out! Sprung On Food is an interview-based digital series and podcast, where food is the main topic of conversation. In this new season, guests of the show are food content creators. New episodes start on Monday, September 5th: https://lnkd.in/ei88WNHM

Hospitality from Within Podcast Ep 34 Designing your business with intention to have better balance and sustainability for the team with Patrick Shaw-Kitch In this fruitful conversation with Patrick, he shares his enlightened perspective on what leadership means and how committed he is to strengthening communication lines between him and colleagues. It's awe inspiring and I'm honored to have Patrick in my collective! **Thank you to Mirra Sims, Culinary Director of Beetlebung Farm for being the our connecting bridge. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/e7eZb9eU Apple: https://lnkd.in/ekc-v924 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etBjSmYg

Hospitality from Within Podcast Ep 33 - How to make training easier in jobs that are really hard with Rachael Nemeth “Great leaders evolve” was Rachael Nemeth ’s answer to my final question of our conversation. This quote sums up Rachael’s career path and constant desire to create better tools for the hospitality industry. Rachael shares the evolution of Opus Training, pointers on how to create and implement great training programs that have an impact, and what she and her team has learnt along the years to support leaders within their businesses. Listen to episode here: https://lnkd.in/evymSJ2A

Hospitality from Within Ep32 is out with Sam Pogue! Sam Pogue is creative, a free spirit and a master community builder! In this conversation, she shares her career journey while reminding us that there is no linear path, but to always follow your heart and passion. Because it will never steer you astray! She now resides in Baja Sur and has taken all of her business acumen and deep passion to connect people to create multiple spaces- THE CO-OP BAJA to highlight the makers and artisans in her community. We have so much to learn from Sam, including a few words of wisdom and “be cautious with who you share your dreams with.” Full episode listen: https://lnkd.in/eNMsHZnQ