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445: “You Can’t Have Two Managers in the House” 😂 w/ Velecia Luckenbill

445: “You Can’t Have Two Managers in the House” 😂 w/ Velecia Luckenbill

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Work Hard, Be Kind, Pour the Wine.

Today’s guest is Velecia Luckenbill and trust me, you’re gonna love her.

She’s the Director of Food & Beverage at Colonial Country Club, a certified sommelier, and one of the most vibrant, driven, and straight-up joyful humans in the private club world. But her journey? It’s anything but typical.

Velecia came to the U.S. from Jamaica through an H-2B government work program. She left behind her young son, drove from Miami to Michigan, and landed in the middle of a snowstorm—with a leather jacket and no clue what a fire drill was. Fast forward: she’s now running the show, leading teams, throwing mariachi-filled parties for members, and still managing to keep her family front and center.

We talk about:
– Her path from hospitality to club leadership
– Why disconnection is just as important as connection (and how she learned the hard way)
– How she teaches wine like a boss (and why perfume is banned)
– The not-so-secret secret to a strong marriage: only one manager per household

This episode is about growth, grit, and grace—with a few laughs and wine notes along the way.

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