It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success.Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance.
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It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast
Kendra Plummer, Founder, Elise Capital, interviewed by Lan Elliott
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David Kong, Dorothy Dowling, Rachel Humphrey, Lan Elliott
Determined to become a hotel owner from a young age, Kendra shares her career journey to hotel ownership and how her company, Elise Capital, empowers and educates women and other underrepresented groups to become hotel owners. She discusses taking risks and overcoming obstacles, why celebrating a “positive memento” on a daily basis helps banish negative thoughts, and the benefits of developing her personal board of advisors, who mentor and champion her.