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It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

By: David Kong Dorothy Dowling Rachel Humphrey Lan Elliott
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 It's Personal Stories is a podcast series highlighting the inspiring career journeys of prominent leaders in the hospitality industry. The series features over 200 interviews, with new ones added weekly. Each interview presents the unique personal story and insights of C-suite executives, educators, and other industry professionals. Guests share their experiences, including overcoming self-doubt, achieving work-life balance, facing challenges, public speaking, taking risks, networking authentically, developing leadership skills, and more. Through these deeply personal stories, you are encouraged to dream big and confidently pursue your personal and professional goals.

Founded in 2022 by industry veterans David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott, and Huilian Duan, It’s Personal Stories has been recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast each year since it launched. To watch or listen now, visit www.ItsPersonalStories.com.© 2025 It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Donte Johnson, Author, The Hospitality Impact Handbook, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

    Donte Johnson, Author, The Hospitality Impact Handbook, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey
    Apr 29 2025

    Donte discusses the importance of community on his leadership style and how social impact and business success can go hand in hand. He shares his strategies for overcoming self doubt, building great teams, overcoming challenges, and developing new skills. He also talks about why representation matters, his public speaking journey, and what drives his curiosity.
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    35 mins
  • Peter Ricci, Director of Hospitality & Tourism Management, interviewed by David Kong

    Peter Ricci, Director of Hospitality & Tourism Management, interviewed by David Kong
    Apr 26 2025

    Dr. Peter Ricci encourages us to stay open-minded and embrace differences, rather than dismissing them simply because they challenge our preferences. He reminds us not to lose sight of who we are in the face of immediate challenges. In our conversation, we explore the best advice he’s ever received and how he equips his students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Don’t miss his powerful insights on self-empowerment!

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    32 mins
  • Craig Sullivan, Founder & President, [CLIC] Media interviewed by Lan Elliott

    Craig Sullivan, Founder & President, [CLIC] Media interviewed by Lan Elliott
    Apr 24 2025

    Craig shares his concerns about the industry's brain trust that will soon retire, and the importance of passing information to future generations. He also explains the importance of listening in building one’s network and how discretion is integral in doing deals. Finally, Craig shares the 3 Magic Words that go a long way in a successful career.
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    28 mins

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