The Ivory Script

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The Ivory Script is a hospitality forward podcast hosted by Hannah Fitzgerald of Renew Coffee and Uneeke Armani of Armani Events, co-founders of The Essence Society. Inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality, the show features candid conversations with women leaders and creatives about leadership, identity, faith, and resilience. Together they unpack the unseen emotional labor of hospitality, what it costs to serve well, and how women can build meaningful careers without losing themselves in the process.

Episodes

  1. Sep 23

    Why This Interior Designer Quit for a More People-Driven Business

    Natalie Horan, founder of Authentic Meetings and Incentives, shares how she went from interior design into the world of incentive travel, meetings, and group experiences. The conversation focuses on what it really takes to source the right hotels, cruise lines, and destinations, plus why in-person networking still drives the travel industry. We also discuss the difference between buyers and suppliers, how hospitality shows up in luxury travel, and why relationships, mentorship, and trust matter more than polish. Key topics Natalie shares how a background in interior design led her into events and group travel after helping with conference design workWe discuss what Authentic Meetings and Incentives does, especially sourcing for corporate groups, incentive trips, and meetingsNatalie explains the difference between buyer-side and supplier-side work in travelIn this episode, she breaks down why in-person networking at events like IMEX and SITE matters so muchWe discuss how she evaluates whether a hotel, cruise line, or destination truly matches a client’s expectationsNatalie shares why cruising, especially river cruising, is such a common fit for group travelWe talk about hospitality as making people feel welcomed, valued, and part of somethingNatalie explains how mentorship, curiosity, and asking questions helped her build a career without formal training in travelWe discuss incentive travel as a powerful employee motivation tool and why it can work better than cash bonusesNatalie shares that her personal creative outlet is abstract art, and how it grew out of frustration with the state of the world

  2. Mar 9

    Selina's Remarkable Journey from Greek Restaurants to Industry Leadership

    In this engaging interview, Selina Mullenax shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a Greek family and working in restaurants to becoming a leader in the event sales industry. She discusses the importance of relationship-building, innovative event design, sustainability, and effective leadership in her career. Show Links CORT Events Selina’s IG: @selinawithcort Selina’s Linkedin: Selina Mullenax NACE: https://www.nace.net/  MPI: https://www.mpi.org/ WISE: https://www.wiseworks.org/home Will Gadara's Unreasonable Hospitality - https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Extraordinary-Experiences-Guests/dp/111987607X

  3. Feb 9

    Carly Williams of Carly Rae Weddings | Faith, Boundaries & Growth

    Carly Williams has spent almost two decades in the wedding world but her greatest lessons didn’t come from timelines or logistics. They came from burnout. From boundaries. From learning to trust God more than fear. In this episode, we talk about the unseen parts of entrepreneurship - the emotional weight, the financial stress, the quiet prayers behind big decisions - and how Carly rebuilt her business with peace at the center. From implementing Profit First to confidently raising her rates, from protecting her energy to dreaming bigger than ever, Carly models what it looks like to lead with both faith and wisdom. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is there a softer way to grow?”This conversation is for you.

    Carly Williams of Carly Rae Weddings | Faith, Boundaries & Growth

  4. Jan 20

    Introducing The Ivory Script

    In the very first episode of The Ivory Script, hosts Hannah Fitzgerald and Uneeke Armani share why this podcast and The Essence Society exists. They reflect on their own paths into hospitality, from luxury event planning to mobile coffee and guest experiences, and how those journeys shaped their belief that hospitality is ultimately about care, dignity, and human connection. Hannah and Uneeke also introduce The Essence Society, a community designed to support, connect, and empower women in hospitality - reframing networking as something collaborative, nurturing, and relational rather than transactional. This episode sets the tone for the show: honest conversations, thoughtful storytelling, and a shared commitment to serving others well while building meaningful careers.

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About

The Ivory Script is a hospitality forward podcast hosted by Hannah Fitzgerald of Renew Coffee and Uneeke Armani of Armani Events, co-founders of The Essence Society. Inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality, the show features candid conversations with women leaders and creatives about leadership, identity, faith, and resilience. Together they unpack the unseen emotional labor of hospitality, what it costs to serve well, and how women can build meaningful careers without losing themselves in the process.

Information

  • Creator
    The Essence Society
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Essence Society
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    The Ivory Script