Real World Talks Podcast

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Real World Talks Podcast features our very own Career Development Team from FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Tune in every week for a new episode!

  1. Divieto Ristorante - Serving More Than Food: The People-First Approach Culture

    FEB 24

    Divieto Ristorante - Serving More Than Food: The People-First Approach Culture

    Welcome back to another episode of the Real World Talks Podcast with your hosts, the ladies of the Career Development Office, Lourdes and Kathy.  What makes a restaurant more than just a place to eat? In this podcast, we dive into the heart of hospitality with Tadeo Olvera from Divieto Ristorante. With a strong people-first philosophy, Divieto isn’t just about great food—it’s about creating a culture of trust, respect, and growth for both employees and guests. Tadeo shares insights on fostering a thriving work environment, the power of hospitality, and the lasting impact of treating people with dignity. Whether you’re in the restaurant industry or simply passionate about great leadership, this podcast explores how purpose-driven businesses can create meaningful change—one plate at a time. Tune in and enjoy! Starring: Lourdes Gomez & Katherine Martin from the CSHTM Career Development Office, Powered by Bloomin' Brands Divieto Ristorante: Tadeo Olvera, Training and Development Senior Manager for Divieto Restaurante  Produced by: Annie Franck, CSHTM Career Development Program Coordinator

    24 min
  2. Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group talks V&E Culture & Concepts,Career Path, Food & Beverage Industry Trends, and more!

    10/16/2023

    Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group talks V&E Culture & Concepts,Career Path, Food & Beverage Industry Trends, and more!

    Happy Fall! The Career Development ladies are back with a new episode to kick off the semester! The Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Career ladies had the pleasure of interviewing with members from the Vida & Estilo Restaurant Group (V&E). The V&E team members who were interviewed shared their career journey in the Food & Beverage industry, their passion in and outside of work, and the brand. They gave advice on the importance of being passionate in your craft and having an open mind set as well.  Enjoy and tune in! Starring: Lourdes Gomez & Katherine Martin from the CSHTM Career Development Office Vida & Estilo Team Members: Alex Martinez - Research and Development Corporate Chef, Alex Medina - Corporate Operations Chef, Fabiana Soares -Regional Corporate Sales Manager, and Carlos Proenza -General Manager, Havana 1957  Produced by: Annie Franck, CSHTM Career Development Program Coordinator

    31 min
  3. Cindy Haas, VP of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits talks career path, being socially responsible, communication, the pandemic & more!

    12/23/2021

    Cindy Haas, VP of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits talks career path, being socially responsible, communication, the pandemic & more!

    As a surprise for the Holidays, we have another special episode. As our final episode to close out the semester, we had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy Haas, Vice President of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. With a live audience, Cindy shared her unconventional humble beginnings, career path, and why communication is so vital in a leadership role. She happily gave advice and explained what it means to be socially responsible. Cindy also touched based on the impact emotional intelligence has in a work environment and has no regrets! Enjoy and listen to this episode as we did!  Happy Holidays to our listeners! We can’t wait to record more episodes for you in the New Year! Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    50 min
  4. David Fuentes, General Manager of KYU Miami talks failures, KYU, key skillsets as a GM, resources & career path!

    12/22/2021

    David Fuentes, General Manager of KYU Miami talks failures, KYU, key skillsets as a GM, resources & career path!

    Happy Holidays to our Real-World Talks Family! As a surprise for the Holidays, we have a two-day special episode.  This is one of the featured episodes! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing another KYU representative, David Fuentes, General Manager of KYU Miami Restaurant. David shared insights on skillsets and advice that cannot be found in a textbook, lessons learned, and his career path. He smiled from ear to ear discussing the love he has for his job, his favorite meal, and his most memorable moment as a GM.  Enjoy & Listen!      Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    37 min
  5. Raheem Sealey, Executive Chef of KYU Restaurant talks entrepreneurship, his love for KYU, being brave & his humble beginnings!

    10/06/2021

    Raheem Sealey, Executive Chef of KYU Restaurant talks entrepreneurship, his love for KYU, being brave & his humble beginnings!

    We are back and better than ever! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing  Raheem Sealey, Executive Chef of KYU Restaurant. Raheem is not only an Executive Chef at KYU but an entrepreneur! Raheem excitedly boasted about what he loved about his job, his favorite meal and how supportive KYU is in his business endeavor, the Drinking Pig. He also discussed the family atmosphere at KYU and his humble beginnings. He then shared his biggest failure and how being brave / putting one foot forward can combat fear. Enjoy & Listen ! Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    26 min
  6. Camila Garcia, Colleague Experience Director of Hyatt Regency Miami talks about Hyatt, the importance of giving back & joining different organizations, go to advice for students & what she loves about her job!

    08/12/2021

    Camila Garcia, Colleague Experience Director of Hyatt Regency Miami talks about Hyatt, the importance of giving back & joining different organizations, go to advice for students & what she loves about her job!

    “It’s not where you start, but where you finish that counts”! On Episode 42 of Real-World Talks, we had a former student and wonderful partner of the Chaplin school, Camila Garcia’14, Colleague Experience Director of Hyatt Regency Miami as our guest. Camilla spoke about not knowing what she wanted to do as a student and how her career path led her to her passion in human resources. She also provided “go to” advice for students and eagerly spoke about Hyatt, the importance of giving back, joining different organizations, and what she loves the most about her job!  As always, we hope you enjoy this episode!  Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    11 min
  7. Benjamin Collins, Director of Human Resources of Boucher Brothers talks about his company, his journey, misconceptions of HR, important lessons and steps to transition careers!

    07/23/2021

    Benjamin Collins, Director of Human Resources of Boucher Brothers talks about his company, his journey, misconceptions of HR, important lessons and steps to transition careers!

    On episode 41 of Real World Talks we had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Collins, Director of Human Resources at Boucher Brothers, the brand on the sand! He described his company in three words and debunked misconceptions about the human resources department, often compared to the principal’s office. On this episode he goes in depth on what Boucher Brothers represents and why someone should choose a career with them. Benjamin also spoke about how he leads and motivates his team despite obstacles and guided us on important lessons in life.  Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    17 min
  8. Madison Weinstein, Sr. F&B Training Coordinator of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts talks about her company, why Hershey’s is the place to be, different training styles & the importance of work-life balance!

    07/09/2021

    Madison Weinstein, Sr. F&B Training Coordinator of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts talks about her company, why Hershey’s is the place to be, different training styles & the importance of work-life balance!

    Mark Twain once said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” On Episode 40 of Real World Talks, our guest Madison Weinstein, Sr. F&B Training Coordinator of Hershey Entertainment and Resorts loves her job! She ecstatically spoke about her fun work environment, her path to her current role, the ins and outs of what she does and her favorite learning/training style for new employees. On this episode, she also spoke about the importance of separating work from your personal like, as she said “your day off is your day off, everything else can wait!”    As always, we hope you enjoy this episode!  Starring: Lourdes Torres, Katherine Martin & Nathalie St Remy   Produced by: Nathalie St Remy

    20 min
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Real World Talks Podcast features our very own Career Development Team from FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Tune in every week for a new episode!

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  • Creator
    FIU Hospitality
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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