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My Secrets to StaminaInterview: From Planning Her Own Wedding to Planning Weddings: Ms. Gabi HughesWelcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! So excited for you to listen to my next guest, Ms. Gabi Hughes. In a tale as old as time, Gabi planned her own wedding and promptly fell in love. Over the last decade, she's worked in catering, corporate, and hotels, working her way up from a summer event intern to launching her own business as a wedding planner. Working in wedding venues and hotels gave Gabi the hospitality and catering experience needed to serve her future clients, while corporate gave her the cross-country experience needed for destination pl...2025-04-2430 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: From TV Producer to Mental Health Guru, Ms. Kristin Cronin BooneWelcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and Hello 2025! We’re kicking off another season with incredible guests, so please continue to tune in!This week, I have Kristin Cronin Boone joining me. Kristin is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, speaker, and adjunct professor at Antioch University Seattle. Kristin's current passion is teaching people to harness the power of their nervous system in an accessible and relatable framework that quickly impacts their life in a positive way. After an initial career in the television and film industry, most notably as Associate Producer of the l...2025-01-3023 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Queen of the White Dress, Ms. Beth ChapmanHow can it be?! The last episode of 2024!I am so excited for one of my dear friends and industry icons to join me on the podcast. Beth Lindsay Chapman is a veteran of the fashion industry and is known for her work as a bridal boutique owner, stylist, mentor, author, and wedding fashion consultant. After her tenure as a Vice President of Merchandising for Ann Taylor, her love of bridal fashion, and sincere desire to create a memorable shopping experience for brides, compelled her to launch The White Dress by the shore, a C...2024-12-1938 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The LUXpreneur, Ms. Elizabeth SolaruHELLO DECEMBER and Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!I’m really excited for my guest this week, Ms. Elizabeth Solaru. Elizabeth is a renowned luxury expert with over 20 years of experience catering to global celebrities, Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and royalty. As a celebrity cake designer, she has honed her skills in understanding and meeting the exacting standards of the world's most discerning clientele. Her wealth of knowledge and experience in the luxury industry has culminated in her latest book, "The Luxpreneur: How to Start and Build a Successful Luxury Brand," which offers invaluable insights for...2024-12-0529 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Man Who Has Worn Every Hat, Mr. Roger IgoWelcome Back!I’m really excited for my guest this week, Mr. Roger Igo! Since 1990, Roger has been responsible for thousands of successful events, large and small, for more than 30 years and responsible for $100 million in event sales. He is a council cabinet member of the World Affairs Council of Houston, has served on the board of the International Live Events Association, is a current member of NACE and MPI. Never satisfied, Roger continues to refine The Bell Tower on 34th in Houston, Texas and help many other aspiring venue owners and event planners. 2024-11-1431 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Art of Being SUPERWELL, Lauren ProngerHello everyone and welcome back!I’m so excited to have my new friend, Lauren Pronger, join me on today’s episode! Lauren Pronger, founder of Well Inspired Travels and a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, is a Luxury Wellness Consultant dedicated to elevating lives through holistic wellbeing. Her career was inspired by personal experiences with thyroid health challenges and her father's health battles, giving her a unique perspective on wellness. As a certified Thermalist instructor with expertise in nutrition, Pilates, and overall wellness, Lauren offers personalized guidance for integrating wellness into d...2024-10-1736 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Stylish Bride, Julie SabatinoWelcome back and hello O C T O B E R!I’m so excited to finally have this bossbabe on my podcast! She has been a longtime friend, styled my daughter’s wedding and is a true trailblazer. Julie Sabatino, the original — and most sought-after —bridal stylist in the world, Julie is the founder of The Stylish Bride and the go-to for some of the most discerning brides in the world. In the 20-plus years since founding the Bridal Styling Industry, she has worked with the most respected planners in the world, including Marcy Blum, Mind...2024-10-0337 minMy Secrets to StaminaSOLO: My Most Frequently Asked Questions!Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina! I know you all love a SOLO episode, so on today’s podcast, I am going to share answers to my Frequently Asked Questions! Most ask how I do it, how I make it all happen, how I keep up my stamina and so much more so today, I hope this will provide inspiration on how I live with no balance and love it and always have! ENJOY! Contact & Follow Cindy! Follow on Instagram at cindy_novotny, Facebook and LinkedIn for ev...2024-09-1928 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Northern Michigan's Legend, Mr. Dennis CampbellWelcome back to My Secrets to Stamina and HELLO SEPTEMBER!During this episode, I welcome a dear friend of ours from our happy place in Northern Michigan, Mr. Dennis Campbell. Dennis is the epitome of an entrepreneur and sales guru! Starting out with the Ford Motor Company, he took on every opportunity to build businesses that would grow and be profitable. From building and selling mobile home parks to resurrecting his aunt’s restaurant, bowling alley and motel in Frankfort, Michigan to the luxury beach resort today – Harbor Lights Resort, he is always thinkin...2024-09-0534 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Ann Kerian, Coaching & Leadership Guru!WELCOME BACK!I can't believe we're approaching the end of summer already! I hope you're ready to make the rest of this year your very best!I'm joined on this episode by a friend and colleague, who adds Team MCA to her resume, Ms. Ann Kerian! Ann is an internationally sought after speaker, coach, facilitator and author. She is an award-winning journalist and has been working with us as well as her own company since 2013. Prior to that, she worked as a television news reporter/anchor for various TV stations around the country and...2024-08-2232 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Bossbabe + Entrepreneur, Ms. Jayne EdisonDuring this next episode, I welcome, Jayne Edison, someone who thinks just like me, she is like a soul sister! I met Jayne through my dear friend and client, Emily Snyder and we hit it off instantly. Jayne is the Principal and Owner of Office Furniture Innovations in Houston, TX. She has been a pioneer in this business and been successful for over 30 years. Jayne’s reputation is based on her fierce commitment to serving her clients and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Her hard work, grit and tireless spirit are the fou...2024-07-2530 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Maui's Finest, Mr. Frank RobinsonWelcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! I am so excited to bring on a wonderful friend, someone I’ve known and worked with for many years – Mr. Frank Robinson. Frank Robinson is an entrepreneur with an intrinsic passion for celebrating life’s successes. A passion he has cultivated into a lifestyle and leveraged to create two successful companies, Island Events and Ulu Creative. Both companies are focused on creating luxury events in Hawaii. With over forty years of experience in the hospitality industry across many different platforms in including hotels and resorts in both H...2024-07-1131 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The UK Queen of Events, Ms. Sarah HaywoodWelcome back and happy summer!Could not be MORE EXCITED to welcome a dear friend of mine on this episode - Ms. Sarah Haywood. She has a global reputation of being the most sought after wedding and event planners.Sarah planned her first party over twenty years ago. What began as a sideline in party planning whilst working as a TV reporter and producer is now an award winning, international business. Sarah is the author of two wedding books and regularly appears on television and radio in her capacity as a wedding expert a...2024-06-2733 minMy Secrets to StaminaSOLO: Healthy Travel!Welcome back to My Secrets to Stamina! It’s been a while since I’ve published a SOLO episode – so, here we go! During this episode, I talk all things healthy travel. I get asked almost every single day, “How do you do it?” Yes, it’s actually true, I travel 50 out of 52 weeks of the year, have logged over 10 million air travel miles and I have found the tips and tricks to keep my stamina up and stay healthy and happy on the road! Being a global citizen and road warrior is just a part of my...2024-06-1322 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Wine Connoisseur, Ms. Nikki LambertiAre you ready for another inspirational episode?!During this episode, I welcome Nikki Lamberti. I have known and worked with Nikki for years and she is a truly incredible woman!Nikki is a dynamic and entertaining Certified Wine Professional (CWP), Wine Educator and Owner/Winemaker of a boutique wine brand in Sonoma County, CA. She has a background of over 20 years in sales, service and recruitment with the Disney Company and uses that foundation to create magic for her podcast listeners and wine customers through creating and teaching others about wine appreciation, food an...2024-05-2327 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Musical Mastermind, Mr. Alex Le RouxHello M A Y!I'm so excited for my next guest on the pod – a dear friend of mine and a true entrepreneur, Mr. Alex Le Roux. Alex is the founder and man behind the magic at ALR Music – a leading luxury entertainment agency for private events, weddings and brand events all over the world. Alex recently opened his office in New York and has expanded his footprint into the US. He is a visionary and an innovator and has created a wonderful reputation with clients such as Gucci, Cartier, Netflix, the British Royal Family, The Whi...2024-05-0929 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Collaborative Leader, BU School of Hospitality Administration, Dean Arun UpnejaWelcome to the 2nd quarter!So excited to have this guest on - Dr. Arun Upneja, the Dean of Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration since 2013. Dean Arun is a forward-looking strategic thinker with an inclusive and collaborative leadership style. As Dean, he has embarked on a transformational change in SHA with a heavy emphasis on industry-relevant research combined with increased rigor in the classes and the additional of graduate degree programs. He has devoted his career to serving as both a practitioner, innovator and teach of hospitality administration with many credentials and awards for...2024-04-2533 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The One 'Who Gets It!': Nichole WardleWelcome back and HELLO APRIL!I’m so excited for my guest this week - a client, friend and New England bossbabe, Nichole Wardle. Nichole is the Vice President of Sales for PEAK Event Services and Reverie Social. PEAK produces 30k+ events and Nichole manages 7 offices and over 40 sales people. Nichole just gets it – she has built a strong, proactive sales culture and is a leader who actually GETS IT! She is a forward thinker, results driven and is always looking for ways to elevate her team. We are going to talk all things leadership, events, g...2024-04-0427 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: A True Artist, Mr. Chris J. EvansHello Springtime!Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!We’re back with another amazing guest this week - a friend of mine who has so much to share, Mr. Chris J. Evans. Chris is an absolutely amazing and talented photographer. But more than that, he is an artist and he has evolved so much over time. Wedding photography is his passion, shooting some of the most iconic weddings in the world – whether it was the raw beauty of his first time, he always knew where his path was headed. 12 years and 500 weddings later...2024-03-2127 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Gorgeous Soul, Ms. Jill CeruttiWelcome back!For this episode, I'm bringing you another amazing guest, someone who transitioned industries and is following her path to bringing holistic wellness retreats to meetings and events around the world. Welcome, Jill Cerutti.Jill was a Corporate VP of Sales & Marketing for one of the largest hotel management companies and decided to follow her passion in creating her company, The Gorgeous Soul. She took the three things she loved in life – women’s leadership/mentorship, holistic wellness and hospitality and built her business. Jill has been on a wild journey over the pas...2024-02-2930 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Productivity Expert: Mr. Erik FisherWelcome Back!I’m excited to introduce my guest this week, a new friend of mine, Mr. Erik Fisher. Erik is a productivity expert and host of ‘Beyond the To-Do List’ podcast which has been topping charts for years! Erik has worked through his ADHD by finding ways to unlock creativity and be productive by choosing the right tools to prioritize tasks and ultimately build a framework that works as a road to success. This all leads to the path of living a meaningful life. Erik focuses on creating good habits and achieving goals, why...2024-02-1528 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: From Swimsuit Model to Role Model w/ Noor TourteHello February and Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!I’m excited to welcome my guest this week, this incredible new friend of mine, Ms. Noor Tourte. She has an inspirational story that I’m so excited for her to share with us. A Columbia and UCLA grad, Noor’s goal is to inspire everyone, including creatives and side hustlers with her message of empowerment, resilience, and living life to the fullest! After unexpectedly making it to the semi-finals of the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swim Search Competition, she has made it her mission to get women exc...2024-02-0133 min
Curating The Fantasy with Jenna NoelleE8 - Unveiling Cindy Novotny's journey, resilience, hospitality, and inspirationCindy Novotny's journey from a "hotel girl" to a global hospitality trailblazer is nothing short of remarkable. Climbing the ranks from restaurants to iconic brands like The Disney Corporation and Ritz Carlton, she landed the Director of Sales and Marketing position at a young age. But it was a challenging ride. Realizing the industry's training programs didn't align with real-world challenges, she reshaped her firm, Master Connection Associates, intertwining sales with training programs. Now a global leader in hospitality training with a team of 40 people, Cindy's crazy lifestyle split between California and her job defines a balanced success story...2024-01-0849 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Our Middle East Culture + Business Expert, Corina GoetzHAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIENDS and Welcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!I’ve got a lot of greatness in store for you this year and today, I’m bringing back someone who joined me on my 13th episode, Ms. Corina Goetz. A lot has transpired in her world since the last time we chatted and I'm so excited for her amazing updates to share on all things, the Middle East - hence our Part II! Corina’s business is educating anyone about the GCC and bringing the facts about this region in terms of cultu...2024-01-0431 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: Keepin' it in the Family w/ Robin & Jeff SeldenCan we even believe it?!It's the LAST episode of 2023! I want to truly thank you all for tuning into this platform and listening to not only myself, but the amazing guests I've had on this year. Thank you for your continued support and I will continue to bring that FIRE into next year! For our last episode, I welcome two people who have become such good friends, clients and let’s be honest, I think I'm probably the 3rd Selden sibling! 😊 I have know the brother and sister duo, Robin & Jeff Selden for years...2023-12-1428 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The Woman Who Does It All: Michelle DurpettiWelcome Back!As we round out our 2023 season with a few more episodes, I'm thrilled to bring you such a force and fellow bossbabe, Ms. Michelle Durpetti. I met Michelle through engage! and not only has her and her husband, Collin became dear friends, but clients of MCA's as well with Gene & Georgetti’s. G&G holds a very special place in my heart as it was my go to spot when I started my career in Chicago. Michelle is an epic wedding planner, daughter, wife, friend, equestrian, wine and cupcake obsessed girl and ho...2023-11-3032 minMy Secrets to StaminaInterview: The One & Only, Shelley MarlowWelcome Back to My Secrets to Stamina!If you're new to the pod - make sure you go back and listen to some of these inspiring episodes we've launched over the past few years!For this latest episode, I’m bringing you a very special friend, really, my best friend & the Vice President of our company, Master Connection Associates - Ms. Shelley Marlow. Shelley is more than all of that, though - she is family.Shelley has an incredible story and background from across the pond in the UK to becoming a United Sta...2023-11-0926 min