Shows
Call Her CEOS2E4: The Future of the Workplace with Amrita BhallaJoin Husnaa and our guest Amrita of A.B. Consulting to discuss the human resource management and hospitality industry, challenges she faced becoming a senior business leader and entrepreneur as a woman of colour, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on employers and employees, being an instructor at TRSM, and more! Website: https://www.trssociety.ca/call-her-ceo , http://a-bconsulting.com/ Instagram: @callherceo , @a.bconsulting Host: Husnaa Zamarai Graphic: Tina Tran, Chantal Wong Editor: Tina Tran Sound: www.bensound.com2022-02-2532 min
Business Chats with A.B ConsultingWomen in Finance with Isabel de CairesOver the last few months we have talked to hospitality leaders about the operational and people side of the business and it was equally important to discuss hotel financing and investments, deal flow and the post-pandemic outlook for the Caribbean region. Our latest Q&A features Isabel de Caires, Director, Investment Banking at CIBC's FirstCaribbean Bank. With a presence in 16 territories, over the last 3 years, the Investment Banking team has led over US$3 billion in various regional financing and advisory mandates. Isabel shares more about her impressive career journey in finance and offers...2020-12-2116 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingCaribbean Travel with Jet Set SarahOur latest Q&A is with the fun, fabulous and stylish travel writer and "Carivangelist" Sarah Greaves Gabbadon aka @JetSetSarah. What's a Carivangelist, you may ask? Well, you will just have to watch the video to find out. Sarah is an accomplished travel writer and blogger who has written for leading travel publications. During our chat, Sarah shares more about her start in journalism and her passion for running. As a black content creator, Sarah delves into the importance of travel writing from a myriad of diverse perspectives. Make sure you follow @JetSetSarah for...2020-12-2120 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingIgnite Bermuda with Sean ReelSean Reel is the Executive Director of Ignite Bermuda, a local entrepreneurial accelerator. Founded by Don Mackenzie and Neil Patterson, Ignite Bermuda has built programming to help local businesses grow and scale their business, with a focus on diversity.
During this podcast, Sean provides thoughtful insights on entrepreneurship, getting "unstuck" during challenging times, mentorship, the importance of community...and quantum entanglement.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight on leaders, creators and organizations that continue to motivate and inspire us in the world of human resources, entrepreneurship, and hospitality hosted...2020-09-2923 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingIndigare Travel with Melissa Biggs BradleyInspirational, Melissa Biggs Bradley, CEO of Indagare Travel, a boutique and award winning travel company based in New York that brings together curated content. Melissa and I will talk about entrepreneurship and innovation, future travel trends, the importance of the human side of the business (people and culture). We love her hiring mantra to hire people who are “generous of spirit and soul.”
Want to know more about Melissa's 3 favourite travel destinations? Check out our podcast for all the details.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight on leaders, crea...2020-09-2929 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingTurks and Caicos Hospitality and Tourism with Stacy CoxToday we are joined by a tour de force in Caribbean tourism, Stacy Cox, CEO, Turks and Caicos Hospitality and Tourism (TCHTA) association. In her role, Stacy represents the membership of TCHTA on matters affecting the tourism and hospitality industry, both locally and internationally including advocacy, marketing and education.
Stacy and Amrita discuss the re-opening of TCI and the new safety protocols in hospitality. Being a strong advocate for women in tourism, Stacy has championed the Women in Tourism Caribbean movement to recognize great female talent in diverse roles across the Caribbean.
2020-09-2922 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingOnline Learning with Carly Shuler and Maya Kotecha of Hoot ReadingCarly Shuler and Maya Kotecha, Co-Founders and Co-CEO’s of Hoot Reading, an online platform designed to support young students in guided reading with certified teachers – all from the comfort of home. Kids use a device they already know and love, the iPad. The “snack size", 20 minute online lessons are perfect to keep young, curious minds engaged and focused. With a shared passion and commitment to literacy, Carly and Maya have designed a state-of-the art platform. The Company was awarded 2020 Academics’ Choice Smart Media Award for Mind-Building Excellence.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotli...2020-09-2921 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingWomen in Business with Reetu GuptaOne of Canada’s Top 40 under 40, Reetu Gupta, President and CEO of Easton's Group of Hotels. Easton's Group is Canada's largest private hotel development company operating flagship hotels with industry renowned brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG.
In our discussion, Reetu delves into her passion for the hospitality industry, working in the family business and the importance of advocating women and diversity. You'll find this talk motivating and inspiring!
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight on leaders, creators and organizations that continue to motivate and inspire us in th...2020-09-2923 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingWhat's Next for Luxury Travel with Peter BatesPresident and Founder of Strategic Vision, a global marketing and communications company specializing in luxury lifestyle, travel and hospitality industries. Peter has worked with some of the world's most renowned luxury hotel brands. As we adjust to our new norms, Peter and I will be speaking about the future of travel, emerging preferences for luxury travellers and the importance of communication in sustaining corporate culture.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight on leaders, creators and organizations that continue to motivate and inspire us in the world of human resources, entrepreneurship, and hospitality...2020-09-2921 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingGrace Bay Resorts with Mark DurliatToday, we are joined by Mark Durliat, CEO and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts in beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. Grace Bay Resorts includes 3 luxury resorts and a growing collection of private villas throughout the island. Mark and Amrita will be talking about balancing the financial and people side of the operations through the COVID19 lockdown, outreach with the local community, preparing for recovery and restoring guest confidence. He also shares more of his story that brought him to TCI over 20 years ago, it all started in Paris.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining...2020-09-2919 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingAdapting to a New Normal in Food Service with Juanita DicksonJuanita Dickson, President and CFO for Gusto 54 Restaurant Group. Owned by award-winning Toronto restaurateur Janet Zuccarini, Gusto has evolved from a local restaurant group in Toronto to a global restaurant operator with nine F&B concepts, including Felix in Los Angeles.
Adapting to the post pandemic world, Juanita discusses the shift in the group's business model and the importance of team and guest safety. She also shares her leadership tenets and the importance of culture and family values at the Gusto Group.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight...2020-09-2827 minBusiness Chats with A.B ConsultingHospitality & Tourism with Hani Roustom of the Hazelton Hotel, TorontoWith a background in luxury hospitality, Hani shares more about his career journey from his childhood in Lebanon to his arrival at the Hazelton Hotel in 2016. Since his arrival, Hani has transformed this jewel in Yorkville, now leading a major hotel renovation project with Yabu Pushelberg. He also has great advice to current and future hospitality professionals on practicing resilience as we emerge out of the Covid crisis.
Inspiration Lab is a podcast shining a spotlight on leaders, creators and organizations that continue to motivate and inspire us in the world of human resources...2020-09-2820 min