The Conscious Hospitality Podcast David Arraya

In this epsiode, David has the honor of welcoming a "true OG of Hospitality", Bashar Wali.



Bashar has a 30-year career in hospitality, including GM roles with Starwood and then taking on Executive Leadership roles with Grand Heritage Hotel Group and Provenance Hotels. His first GM role was at the age of 27, and he has since built an inspiring career. 



With over 30 years of experience, Bashar is an "OG" of hospitality. He is one of the most passionate believers in our industry and he has held strong views and opinions over the past two decades. In July 2020 Bashar founded This Assembly, a hotel development and advisory firm that is created to help us think differently about hospitality. 



Bashar is highly versed and connected in the hospitality world, all thanks to the passion and conviction he has held throughout his life and career. His insight resonate deeply with thousands of hoteliers all over the world.



In this episode, we dive into some fascinating topics, including:


The power of legitimate authority. 
Doing what you are passionate about. 
The importance of representing the feminine energy in the workplace. 
Being authentic in your point of view. 
The beauty of being part of a cult. 
How fear moves you away from your true self. 



And much more!



Thank you, Bashar, for your wonderful wisdom and for always showcasing our industry under a beautiful light, inspiring everyone around you to be as fervently passionate about it. You are the inspiration. 🙏



You can connect with Bashar through his LinkedIn profile or on Instagram.



Enjoy!



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In this episode, David has the pleasure of welcoming the fabulous Kate Buhler to the show.



Kate is an incredible woman and a true testament of what hospitality means. Kate started her career to supplement her livelihood as a performer, and she fell in love with the industry. She spent the first part of her career in a variety of roles in luxury hotels, before pivoting into the world of revenue management and training. With this change, she began Profitable to Train, and through this company she is an independent consultant, evaluator, trainer and public speaker.



Kate has also just released her book, Inhospitable: Lessons Learned from a Lifetime in Service, a MUST read for any hotel professional out there. In the book, she shares some fascinating stories of her times in hotels or working with teams.



This conversation is so fascinating, and we get into a variety of interesting topics, including:




Gratitude for age.
The power of embracing discomfort.
Where to start in hospitality.
Where hospitality is headed.
How the WHY makes a smarter team member.
Losing our curiosity as a society.



And so much more!



Thank you, Kate, for your wonderful presence and wisdom, and for sharing your story with us. Let's make the world (and our industry) more hospitable!

In this episode, David has a conversation with his friend Steve Turk, Managing Director at Turk Hospitality Ventures and founder of The Hospitality Mentor.



Steve is a true inspiration for everyone in hospitality and he has spent his career highlighting the passion in hotels and resorts. Originally from Miami, he has an impressive career of 24 years, first in operations in some of Miami’s most renowned hotels, working for brands like Loews Hotels, Mandarin Oriental, Nobu Hotels, Trump Hotels, Delano, and Viceroy, and then venturing out on his own as an entrepreneur. 



This conversation is full of insights, which is no surprise considering the expansive career Steve brings with him.



Some highlights include:


Being born with leadership qualities.
The power of growing up in a diverse culture and leading international teams. 
Motivating different demographics by being present. 
From cabana boy to leading teams in the best hotels throughout Miami. 
Having loyalty to people vs teams.
How to measure career decisions.
Holding proper one on ones with your team.
Power vs. opportunity. 



And much, much more! 



Steve's energy is contagious; he's the leader we all wish we had in our careers, ready to up your game and push you to be better. He has a broad range of perspectives that make this episode stellar.



Enjoy and remember to stay conscious and stay connected! Thank you!

This week David welcomes his friend and soul sister, Laina Caltagirone. Laina is a certified life coach, self growth expert, speaker, attorney, wellness consultant, and Founder of Soulcation Retreats. She has been featured in E! News, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, CURATEUR, Byrdie, and more. 



Laina helps people all over the world become the best version of themselves and learn how to create fulfilling lives through mindset, manifestation, and personal and spiritual growth. 



This episode is packed with practical insights, including:


Setting the tone to start your days right
Rewriting your story
Breaking free from fears and limiting beliefs
Manifesting the life you want
Creating a space for self-care



Laina also shared her blog post with all of her favorite books on Manifestation and the Law of Attraction.



Thank you, Laina, for opening up and for the vulnerability in sharing your story.



Stay conscious, stay connected.



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This week, David has the pleasure of speaking to Amad Rashad Thompson, Owner & CEO of Astute Talent Management and author of the inspirational book, "Shyft Into Fokus: A Guide to Living a Purposeful Life".



This talk is full of inspiration and wisdom from Amad, who has a very special relationship with God, which led him to making a bigger impact with the launch of his recent book.



We get into a variety of different subjects:


Gratitude for opportunity
The beauty of humanity and not judging
Genuine connection with other humans
The positive side of burden
The relationship with God or higher spirit and listening to his calling



This is a truly enlightening conversation that you won't want to miss!



Thank you to everyone for tuning in!



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This episode is brought to you by Yipy Standards Management Software. Managing your hotel’s standards can be monumental if you still rely on pen-and-paper and the dreaded ‘binder.’ Yipy’s modern approach digitizes a hotel’s natural processes, allowing for easy tracking and staff coaching. Save time and improve the guest experience with Yipy standards management software.

This episode of The Conscious Hospitality Podcast features ⁠Fernando Cuevas⁠, founder of ⁠Better360⁠, a hospitality consultancy company centered on people development and team dynamics. He comes with 15 years of human resources, learning and development experience with some of the world's most prestigious hotel brands.

We chose Fernando because of his exceptional wisdom and experience in hotels and resorts around the world, in all aspects of human development. Fernando talks to us about his life and the moments that marked him and made him more conscious, as well as throughout his successful career in both property and corporate level roles.

This is a very practical conversation with many insights shared, including:


Gratitude for resiliency.


The stories we tell us and how they limit us.


The power of "yet" and a ⁠Growth Mindset⁠.


The importance of effective communication.


Creating a culture of feedback and authenticity.


Daily habits to keep you consistent and disciplined.



Thank you, Fernando, for you authenticity and humble approach towards learning and growth.

Enjoy the show!