The Yes Show!

Christine Trippi
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Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!

  1. 4D AGO

    E85 Say YES to turning ideas into action with Melissa Boggs

    What if the real problem in your organization isn’t a lack of ideas… but a lack of movement?In this energizing episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with innovation expert Melissa Boggs, who shares how leaders can move from cautious to courageous and finally turn ideas into action.If you’ve ever felt like your team has great ideas that never go anywhere… this conversation is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn:  Why most ideas fall into the “canyon” between thinking and doing  The real reason organizations struggle with execution (hint: it’s not creativity)  How small experiments create big momentum  Why overthinking actually makes you a liability—not a leader Action Items: Try the 10% RuleCreate a Rhythm of InnovationBuild a “Third Act” Space🔗 Connect with Melissa:📍Website - https://melissaboggs.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissaboggsatwork/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    43 min

  2. 4D AGO

    E85 Say YES to turning ideas into action with Melissa Boggs

    What if the real problem in your organization isn’t a lack of ideas… but a lack of movement?In this energizing episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with innovation expert Melissa Boggs, who shares how leaders can move from cautious to courageous and finally turn ideas into action.If you’ve ever felt like your team has great ideas that never go anywhere… this conversation is your wake-up call.What You’ll Learn:  Why most ideas fall into the “canyon” between thinking and doing  The real reason organizations struggle with execution (hint: it’s not creativity)  How small experiments create big momentum  Why overthinking actually makes you a liability—not a leader Action Items Try the 10% RuleCreate a Rhythm of InnovationBuild a “Third Act” Space🔗 Connect with Melissa:📍Website - https://melissaboggs.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-boggs/📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melissaboggsatwork/🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍FREE Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    43 min

  3. APR 13

    E84 Pause Before No: Finding the Next Yes

    We've tried that before. It's impossible? Have you heard or said this? If that's a YES, this episode is for you!What if the biggest leadership mistake isn’t saying no… but saying it too fast?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story about solving the “unsolvable” and reveals how leaders unknowingly shut down creativity, guest satisfaction, and innovation before solutions even have a chance.If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited by policy, or faced a problem that seemed impossible, this episode will change how you approach challenges forever.The ProblemLeaders often default to “no” out of habit, assumptions, or past rules instead of exploring possibilities.The Feeling It CreatesFrustration, pressure, and missed opportunities for both leaders and their teams.You’ll Learn • Why impossible problems are often mindset problems • The leadership power of pausing before responding • How one small shift can dramatically improve guest perception • What “the next yes” really means in actionAction Items ✅ Pause before saying no✅ Ask: “What’s the next yes?”✅ Solve the real problem, not the obvious oneConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    6 min

  4. APR 13

    E84 Pause Before No: Finding the Next Yes

    We've tried that before. It's impossible? Have you heard or said this? If that's a YES, this episode is for you!What if the biggest leadership mistake isn’t saying no… but saying it too fast?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story about solving the “unsolvable” and reveals how leaders unknowingly shut down creativity, guest satisfaction, and innovation before solutions even have a chance.If you’ve ever felt stuck, limited by policy, or faced a problem that seemed impossible, this episode will change how you approach challenges forever.The ProblemLeaders often default to “no” out of habit, assumptions, or past rules instead of exploring possibilities.The Feeling It CreatesFrustration, pressure, and missed opportunities for both leaders and their teams.You’ll Learn • Why impossible problems are often mindset problems • The leadership power of pausing before responding • How one small shift can dramatically improve guest perception • What “the next yes” really means in actionAction Items ✅ Pause before saying no✅ Ask: “What’s the next yes?”✅ Solve the real problem, not the obvious oneConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    6 min

  5. APR 6

    E83 How Hospitality Shapes Leadership and Community with Jordan Mix

    What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose? In this episode of The Yes Show, Christine welcomes Jordan Mix, whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact. From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at Iowa Safe Schools and owning Current Coffee in Des Moines, Jordan shares how small moments of connection shape cultures, teams, and lives. 🌟 What You’ll Learn  How hospitality principles apply far beyond hotels and into leadership and education  Why authentic conversations drive connection, trust, and business success  The leadership power of listening instead of filling the silence  How belonging becomes the foundation of thriving teams and communities ✅ Action Items  Ask one intentional question today that helps someone feel seen or heard.  In your next one-on-one meeting, let the other person guide the conversation.  Look at your workplace or business and identify one way you can intentionally create belonging. 🔗 Connect with Christine: 📍Website - ⁠https://www.thewisepineapple.com/⁠📍LinkedIn profile - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311⁠📍Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/⁠📍YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/⁠📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/⁠📍Join the Crown Society! ⁠https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown⁠

    45 min

  6. APR 6

    E83 How Hospitality Shapes Leadership and Community with Jordan Mix

    What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose? In this episode of The Yes Show, Christine welcomes Jordan Mix, whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact. From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at Iowa Safe Schools and owning Current Coffee in Des Moines, Jordan shares how small moments of connection shape cultures, teams, and lives. 🌟 What You’ll Learn  How hospitality principles apply far beyond hotels and into leadership and education  Why authentic conversations drive connection, trust, and business success  The leadership power of listening instead of filling the silence  How belonging becomes the foundation of thriving teams and communities ✅ Action Items  Ask one intentional question today that helps someone feel seen or heard.  In your next one-on-one meeting, let the other person guide the conversation.  Look at your workplace or business and identify one way you can intentionally create belonging. 🔗 Connect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    45 min

  7. MAR 30

    E82 The Idea That Changed Hotels Forever

    In this special Women’s History Month episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about.This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact.Christine also shares empowering reflections for women in hospitality and a challenge leaders can immediately bring into their next team huddle.⭐ Key Learnings • The best innovations often come from frontline team members closest to the guest experience • Great leaders share recognition and spotlight their teams’ contributions • Small operational changes can create massive guest impact • Empowered voices and inclusive leadership strengthen hospitality culture✅ Action Items  Ask every department: “What is one thing we could do to make the guest experience easier?”  Publicly recognize and credit team members for their ideas and contributions  Create space for voices that may hesitate to speak up, especially emerging leaders 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    8 min

  8. MAR 30

    E82 The Idea That Changed Hotels Forever

    In this special Women’s History Month episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about.This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact.Christine also shares empowering reflections for women in hospitality and a challenge leaders can immediately bring into their next team huddle.⭐ Key Learnings • The best innovations often come from frontline team members closest to the guest experience • Great leaders share recognition and spotlight their teams’ contributions • Small operational changes can create massive guest impact • Empowered voices and inclusive leadership strengthen hospitality culture✅ Action Items  Ask every department: “What is one thing we could do to make the guest experience easier?”  Publicly recognize and credit team members for their ideas and contributions  Create space for voices that may hesitate to speak up, especially emerging leaders 🔗 Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

    8 min
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Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!

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  • Creator
    Christine Trippi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    151
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christine Trippi
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    The Yes Show!