Don't Look Under The Bed - A Hospitality Podcast

Robin and Niki

The hospitality industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and many have lost their jobs. Your hosts Niki and Robin will shine a light on the industry we have dedicated our careers to and elevate the voices of colleagues and industry leaders as they offer a message of optimism and hope for the future of the hospitality industry. Don't Look Under The Bed seeks to encourage and inspire as the industry continues on the road to recovery.

  1. 10/16/2023

    Ep. 104 Unite, Inspire and Empower with Stacia Harvey-Randall, VP and Co-Founder of Black Women of Hospitality

    Black Women of Hospitality is on a mission to unite, inspire and empower Women of Color in the Hospitality Industry by providing resources, support, and motivation to achieve personal and professional growth. Stacia Harvey-Randall is VP and Co-Founder of Black Women of Hospitality. She shares her hospitality journey, vision for the organization and much more. Listen in and telll a friend to tell a friend! Learn more: www.Blackwomenofhospitality.com IG: @Blackwomenofhospitality Facebook: @Black Women Of Hospitality Connect with Stacia: Linkedin.com/in/stacia-harvey-randall-4a626b39

  2. 10/09/2023

    Ep. 103 All Of The Things with Mandi Graziano, Sales Coach, Podcast Co-Host, Conference Consultant

    Mandi Graziano has more than 20 years of experience in leadership roles in sales, management, business and Hospitality. She is a highly regarded Hospitality and conference expert thatleverages her vast network and deep industry relationships to negotiate favorable contract terms, yielding significant price reduction and minimal risk for her clients. Additionally Mandi is an author, podcast co-host and optimistic Cleveland Browns fan. We discuss all of the things in this episode. Connect with Mandi: www.mandigraziano.com mgraziano@hpnglobal.com IG: @mandi_graziano IG: @adventuresinbusinesslive

  3. 08/28/2023

    Ep. 103 Sober Curious, Trend or Movement? with Sydney Eason, Co-Founder, Eason Branding

    What started out as dry January has morphed into a sober movement where people are abstaining from alcohol due to a number of reasons: Perhaps they overindulged during the pandemic, they want better physical and mental health, or perhaps folks are simply tired of being hungover. According to a Forbes article (Jan 2023) the sober movement is driven by Millennials and Gen Z who are not big on drinking. Sober Bars offer a non alcoholic option for those who want to participate in the ritual of celebration and socializing while enjoying a sexy non alcoholic craft cocktail or non alcoholic wine or beer. Study researcher, Gretchen Andsager for NCSolutions says, " This is a growing industry trend and the market value is between $8 billion and $11 billion for low and no alcohol beverages, so it's definitely a growing industry in general that many companies are starting to tap into". Our guest this week is Sydney Eason, Co-Founder of Eason Branding, a Hospitality Branding and Marketing Firm. Sydney discusses the emerging sober movement, the various non-alcoholic options available, how hotels and restaurants can build out their non-alcohol programs and more. www.easonbranding.com IG: @easonbranding Sober Bars NYC: Hekate East Village, Sechey West Village, Absence of Proof / Houston: Better Luck Tomorrow, Monkey's Tail, Daily Gather / Austin: Sans Bar/ San Francisco: Ocean Beach Cafe/ Chicago: Benedicion Dry Bar, Prazbar/ Washington DC: Binge Bar/ Phoenix: The Nixer

  4. 08/21/2023

    Ep. 102 Travel Is The New Black, with Anita Mitchell, Founder & Owner of Noire Escapes

    According to a survey published by MMGY Global, the world's leading integrated marketing company specializing in travel, tourism and hospitality, African American travelers spent $109.4 Billion in 2019. This tells me that we all possess the spirit of wanderlust, curiosity, adventure and discovery. Our guest this week has taped into this market by offering her clients luxury travel experience, Anita Mitchell is the founder and owner of Noire Escapes, an award winning travel company dedicated to elevating the group travel experience by curating domestic and international group escapes. We discuss entrepreneurship, what makes Noire Escapes different, why representation matters when marketing to African Americans and more. www.noireecapes.com IG: @noireescapes_ FaceBook: Noire Escapes IG: @dontlookunderthebedpod

  5. 07/24/2023

    Ep. 101 SMERF Season

    Summertime is SMERF season. The time when hotels have the opportunity to fill room in the off-season and need periods. SMERF represents Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal Groups. Common events include weddings, family reunions, military reunions, sports tournaments, religious retreats, multicultural and LBGTQIA+ events. SMERF groups come in all sizes with a variety of needs and budgets. Working with SMERF groups is a great way to fill up lower tiered rooms and increase occupancy at your property. It's an important segment and the groups should be treated with the same level of care and attention as any corporate group. IG: @dontlookunderthebedpod

  6. 07/18/2023

    100. If Kids Live There...kids can visit

    Summer is summering and vacation travel is on the rise. Our guest this week is travel influencer, content creator, wife, mom and Founder of the Traveling Child, Monet Hambrick. Monet is normalizing luxury travel for Black families and has successfully turned her passion for travel into a business. She has partnered with brands such as American Express, Disney, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and various Tourism Boards. Monet seeks to inspired travelers to step out of the comfort zone and consider destinations off the beaten path, encourage families to explore the world with their children. Follow Monet: IG. @thetravelingchild. for travel tips, affordable travel and traveling with children www.thetravelingchild.co

  7. 07/03/2023

    99. We Lost a Hospitality Hero

    This week was a tough one for those of us in the hospitality industry. We lost a kind hearted hospitality hero that was Dylan Beaumont. Dylan was the General Manager at the Fairfield Inn in Eugene, Oregon. When Dylan was not working he spent his spare time researching hospitality history. Whatever he learned he shared with the hospitality community. Dylan was always positive and had an amazing sense of humor. He supported ALL things hospitality. He listened to everyone's podcasts, was a guest on many of them and interacted daily will all of us. He will be sorely missed. Enjoy this encore episode. Rest Peacefully Friend

  8. 06/26/2023

    Ep. 98 Going Solo

    Robin goes solo in this episode of Don't Look Under The Bed. It's summertime and everyone is out "summering" I share my summer highlights, a recent summer travel survey and talk about "Set Jetting". Follow Us: IG: dontlookunderthebedpod

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The hospitality industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and many have lost their jobs. Your hosts Niki and Robin will shine a light on the industry we have dedicated our careers to and elevate the voices of colleagues and industry leaders as they offer a message of optimism and hope for the future of the hospitality industry. Don't Look Under The Bed seeks to encourage and inspire as the industry continues on the road to recovery.

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