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Jul 27, 20211 min read

Bringing Value to the Table by Serving Others with Corey Hackett-Greene

On episode 9 of AHEAD OF THE CURVE, I talk with Corey Hackett-Greene. A Philadelphia native, Corey is a self-proclaimed content...

Jul 15, 20215 min read

Living Your Truth: Creative ROIs to Solve Failed Systems

If I've learned anything over the past 18 months it's these four things: Use your knowledge and talents to make the world a better place....

Dec 19, 20201 min read

Priority Status Podcast - A New Age of “Community”

In 2020 I joined my old friend Molly Folsom and new friend Corey Hackett-Greene on an episode of J Public Relations' podcast Priority...

Sep 21, 20201 min read

Muscles of Empathy & People Centered Design with Marquise Stillwell

On episode 8 of AHEAD OF THE CURVE, Marquise Stillwell & I talk about people centered design, his magazine Deem Journal, and more.

Aug 3, 20201 min read

Allyship, Action & Production with a Purpose with Steffi Behringer

AHEAD OF THE CURVE - Steffi Behringer and I discuss holding the Ad industry accountable via Allyship & Action and building community.

Jul 27, 202022 min read

Our Comfort is Killing Us with Bobby Lyle

Bobby Lyle, Leadership Coach & Founder of NsightOut, and I discuss setting intentions, finding opportunity in challenging times & more.

Jul 13, 202017 min read

Adaptive Reuse & Collectivism in Philadelphia with Lindsey Scannapieco

Lindsey Scannapieco is the Managing Partner of Scout and an urbanist at heart.

Jun 30, 202016 min read

Co-creating a New Reality with Anthony Demby

Anthony and I talk HumbleRiot, checking your Ego, navigating the world while two pandemics are taking place, and more.

Jun 29, 202011 min read

Constantly Rolling the F*cking Dice with Chef Eric Rivera

ADDO Chef & Owner Eric Rivera has always embraced creative cuisine and unique experiences. He's a refreshing voice in a backwards industry.

Jun 25, 202015 min read

A Newfound Freedom & Creating Utopian Spaces with Damon Lawrence

Damon Lawrence, Founder & CEO of Homage Hospitality, has felt nearly every emotion over the last six months. Everything from grief and...

Jun 24, 20201 min read

Being Honest with Yourself & Others with Bashar Wali

No better person to kick off the 'Ahead of the Curve' series than my friend and a mentor of mine - Bashar Wali. If you're in the hotel...

Jun 18, 20205 min read

100 Days of Quarantine & Launch of "Ahead of the Curve" Q&A Series

Today is Day 100 of what I'm calling my "COVID-19 Quarantine Journey." I've been writing in my notebook every day since Day 1. Sometimes...

Jun 5, 20202 min read

A Message to the Hotel Industry

Hotels have the power to be a hub and home of progress. Embrace your influence.

May 14, 20203 min read

3 Brands Owning Digital Through Partnerships

Three brands owning digital through collaboration: Hotel Figueroa, Ace Hotel and The Infatuation.

May 5, 20203 min read

Restaurant Reopenings: Pay-in-Advance Reservations, Appeal of Exclusivity

Restaurant re-openings: leverage digital, be transparent, pay-in-advance reservations & bank on exclusivity

May 1, 20204 min read

Future of Events: Collective Effervescence

It’s hard to imagine the future of experiential gatherings and events right now. We’re being trained (and drained) by digital.

Apr 24, 20203 min read

Leverage Brand Purpose to Push Through Crisis

Who will survive this crisis? The brands who have their ‘why.’ Take this time to think deeply about your impact on the world.

Apr 20, 20205 min read

Hospitality in a Time of Crisis: Evolve - Don’t 'Pivot'

The hospitality brands that will be successful post-COVID 19 are those that choose to evolve with the force, not just 'pivot.'

Sep 20, 20182 min read

Skip the Fluff, Hospitality is Human

To say I work in the Hospitality Industry would be a falsehood. To say I work FOR it? Yeah, that's more accurate. Over my three years...

Oct 16, 20174 min read

#DayoftheGirl: 3 Lessons from Women in Business

For girls to recognize their own capabilities, they need an environment which celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration and emphasizes