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Leading with Balance: Career Growth, Travel, and Fitness in Hospitality - Grounded #46

Leading with Balance: Career Growth, Travel, and Fitness in Hospitality - Grounded #46

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 In this episode of Grounded, host Lauren Mitchell brings together an inspiring panel of women leaders in hospitality to explore a question many professionals wrestle with: How do you continue to grow in your career while protecting your physical and mental well-being—especially with a demanding travel schedule?Joining the conversation are four dynamic leaders, each carving her own path in the industry:Julie Zucker, Partner & CMO, Branded HospitalityShelly Garner, Assistant Vice President of Area Field Sales, EcolabLiz Seelye, Founder, Starry Eyed StrategyKelly Grogan, Founder, CRUMBSFrom boardrooms and conferences to hotel gyms and walking meetings, these women share candid insights on leadership, fitness, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building routines that actually stick.🔑 5 Key TakeawaysFitness is not about perfection—it’s about consistency.Whether it’s Peloton rides, CrossFit, Pilates, or walking meetings, each guest emphasizes showing up in whatever way you can.Scheduling movement makes it non-negotiable.Putting workouts on the calendar—just like meetings—dramatically increases follow-through, especially when traveling.Strength training builds confidence beyond the gym.Lifting weights teaches patience, resilience, and how to “do hard better,” skills that translate directly into leadership.Community and accountability matter.From Apple Watch challenges to workout buddies on the road, having people who cheer you on makes all the difference.Balance fuels better leadership and creativity.Movement, hydration, and nutrition don’t just support health—they improve decision-making, energy, creativity, and how you show up for your team.🔗 Connect with the GuestsJulie Zucker – Partner & CMO, Branded HospitalityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zucker-41895b2/Website: https://brandedhospitality.comShelly Garner – Assistant Vice President of Area Field Sales, EcolabLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellygarner/Website: https://www.ecolab.comLiz Seelye– Founder, Starry Eyed StrategyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-seelye/Website: https://starryeyedstrategy.comKelly Grogan– Founder, CrumbsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellygrogan/Website: https://crumbs.co🎧 Ways to Tune InTransistor: https://www.groundedonthepod.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2I7EoKaVff3SnW3CoIXjJ6Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded/id1680909033Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/451edb13-5534-43ee-b46c-be36a7581460iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-grounded-281280581/Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/grounded-5259267Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1064441YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The-Grounded-Podcast
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