Indie Colorcast
113 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Indie Colorcast is where we explore independent hospitality, entrepreneurship, and society at large. Through conversations with leaders in our community of hoteliers, designers, and others; we encourage idea generation and new ways of conducting meaningful business.
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S5 E2: Paul Tamburello - Ice Cream & Philanthropy
July 26, 2023 14:45 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBIndie Congress sits down with Paul Tamburello to talk about professional values, philanthropy, Little Man Ice Cream, and his other ventures. Paul Tamburello’s name has become synonymous with creative design and transformative, value-driven development throughout Denver’s unique neighborhoods. A project with Paul’s stamp on it is sure to be a thoughtfully integrated, pedestrian-friendly space that enhances the community by catering to the needs of those living and working in the area. Paul d...
S5 E1: Ryan Diggins - My hospitality story
June 28, 2023 15:19 - 28 minutes - 66.3 MBIn the season 5 premiere of Indie Colorcast we sit down with Ryan Diggins. Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Midnight Auteur, a hotel development, branding and operations hospitality company specializing in design forward, cocktail anchored independent hotels. Here, he leads hotel concepting, development and operations. Created in 2022, Midnight Auteur leverages the experiences of two established groups – Gravitas, the developer and operator of the widely successful Ramble Hotel in Denver, a...
S4 E12: Marc Graser - Storytelling, the next generation of consumers, and the LGBTQ traveler
January 18, 2023 17:52 - 12 minutes - 28 MBMarc Graser helps brands become storytellers. After spending nearly two decades covering all aspects of the entertainment and marketing industries in senior editing and writing roles at leading industry publications Variety and Advertising Age. Moving from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, Marc became the first Editorial Director for Marriott International, where he developed multi-channel content strategies for the company’s 30 hotel brands and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty and partnership teams. ...
S4 E11: Yasmine Mustafa - Going after your vision
January 18, 2023 17:51 - 12 minutes - 28.3 MBYasmine Mustafa is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of ROAR. Fueled by a passion to leverage technology for good, she leads the ROAR team in their mission to cultivate safer workplaces and empowered communities. Dedicated to fostering inclusive opportunities in business and education, Yasmine draws upon her own experiences as an immigrant and woman in tech to create a platform for conversation and igniting change. In addition to ROAR, Yasmine launched the Philadelphia chapter of Girl Dev...
S4 E10: Kimberly McGlonn - Hospitality and Social Impact
January 18, 2023 17:47 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBDr. Kimberly McGlonn is an advocate for justice & environmentalism, advocacy that informs her approach to leadership in the fashion industry. As Founder & CEO of the manufacturing start-up & BCorp, Grant Blvd, she oversees the creative direction & growth strategy of the brand. Ultimately, Grant Blvd’s mission is to construct stylish, sustainably sourced fashion by reducing waste to landfills and by creating living wage jobs for women, particularly those who are formerly incarcerated. Outside...
S4 E9: Sonya Haffey
January 18, 2023 17:46 - 21 minutes - 49 MBSonya Haffey is the Principal of V Starr and has led the firm since 2009. When she joined the company, Sonya used her extensive experience from previous roles, as founder of her own design firm, to transition V Starr from being exclusively residential to including a strong commercial basis. Sonya works with the team, on keeping V Starr running as a well-oiled machine. The team brings together their strengths to create impactful designs such as those at V Starr’s first hospitality project,...
S4 E8: Vincent Ficarra
January 18, 2023 17:45 - 21 minutes - 50 MBA renowned graffiti and fine artist, Vincent has parlayed his knowledge of street culture and traditional illustration techniques into the field of graphic arts, marketing and brand development. He is the Founder and Creative Director of Revolver New York, a full-service branding agency, and has worked with hospitality, residential and lifestyle brands such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and more.
S4 E7: Ken Fine - Branding, time, and the role of leadership
January 18, 2023 17:42 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBAs FINE’s founder and Executive Creative Director, Ken servse as creative visionary, strategist, consultant, and confidant to our clients, developing and growing award-winning brands. FINE is a brand agency for the digital age. They plan, create, and evolve the core brand expressions that define and differentiate companies today. From positioning and strategy, through identity and sophisticated digital destinations, FINE develops experiences with the brand gravity to pull customers in and ...
S4 E6: Jackie Nunley - Working in conversation with the consumer
January 18, 2023 17:41 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MBMs. Nunley is an experienced world traveler and has spent more than 20 years in the technology industry. She's held leadership positions in Strategy, Product Management, Revenue Management and Online Distribution with many of the leading global hotel software providers like Micros Systems (Oracle Hospitality) and Sabre Hospitality. At Salesforce she lends her industry expertise to help deliver the next generation of hospitality solutions and strategies to the global community and remains exc...
S4 E5: Kevin Osterhaus
January 18, 2023 17:39 - 15 minutes - 35.2 MBKevin Osterhaus is an operator’s operator. After serving in operations leadership roles at Bunkhouse, Sixty Hotels, Standard, and Ennismore, he became President of Graduate Hotels in November 2021. Graduate Hotels has experienced rapid growth over the past three years, expanding from 13 hotels to 32 properties, and recently launched Graduate Homes, its foray into managed short-term rentals.
S4 E4: Josh Rubinstein
January 18, 2023 17:36 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBA career hospitality veteran, Josh Rubinstein takes pride in representing inspired companies and talented hospitality executives across the United States. Josh began his career in boutique hotel and stand-alone restaurant operations and managed various Michelin-starred and James Beard award-winning restaurants, giving him a unique perspective on executive search. He later joined Korn Ferry as a recruiter and was quickly promoted to Managing Consultant, Executive Search for Travel, Hospitalit...
S4 E3: Richard Valtr - Mews
January 18, 2023 17:34 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MBRichard Valtr is the founder of Mews Systems. Mews is headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in 10 countries worldwide is a cloud-based property management software (PMS) provider supplying hospitality providers with software to manage their businesses. Mews enables great service by simplifying and automating the management of a hospitality business, letting hoteliers focus on delivering great customer experiences instead of their administrative tasks. Mews provides solutions for hotels a...
S4 E2: Dan Ryan - Helping People on their Journey
January 18, 2023 17:24 - 10 minutes - 23.5 MBDan Ryan has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. He's furnished thousands of hotel guestrooms, from the Kimpton Hotels to the Canopy Hotels and the Ritz Calrtons or Four Seasons Hotels worldwide. Dan's true passion is to help people on their journeys. His way of helping is by being the pride founder and host of the podcast called “Defining Hospitality,” where they talk about hospitality trends with industry leaders.
S4 E1: Ryan Ashley - Bringing Poetry to the Masses
January 18, 2023 17:14 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBRyan Ashley is here to bring poetry to the masses as an artist, published poet, event entertainer, entrepreneur, and passionate hospitality professional. Traditionally, he is a professional personalized poet who has written tens of thousands of personalized poems live on the spot at high-caliber events (using a vintage typewriter) for people about any and every theme you can imagine. Ryan has worked with brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St.Regis, Groot Hospitality, Google, The House of Yes,...
Shannon Knapp @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Customer Reviews and Market Feedback
July 11, 2022 16:44 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this bonus episode, Christopher Plant sits down with Shannon Knapp, president and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World. They discuss everything from the pandemic's affect on the hospitality industry to how hotels adapt their marketing techniquest through customer reviews and market feedback. Learn more about Shannon Knapp
Shannon Knapp x INDIE Cultivate at the Wythe Hotel
July 11, 2022 16:44 - 15 minutes - 35.3 MBOn this episode, Christopher Plant sits down with Shannon Knapp, president and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World. They discuss everything from the pandemic's affect on the hospitality industry to how hotels adapt their marketing techniquest through customer reviews and market feedback. Learn more about Shannon Knapp
Josh Goldblum @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Crypto and NFT Economy
July 11, 2022 16:40 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBOn this bonus episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Josh Goldbum. Josh is the CEO of Bluecadet and co-founder of Art World. Christopher and Josh discuss the crypto and NFT economy, as well as the future of technology and augmented reality. Learn more about Josh Goldblum
Josh Goldblum x INDIE Cultivate at the Wythe Hotel
July 11, 2022 16:40 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBOn this episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Josh Goldbum. Josh is the CEO of Bluecadet and co-founder of Art World. Christopher and Josh discuss the crypto and NFT economy, as well as the future of technology and augmented reality. Learn more about Josh Goldblum
Christina Grace x INDIE Cultivate at the Wythe Hotel
July 11, 2022 15:18 - 29 minutes - 68 MBOn this episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Christina Grace, the CEO of Foodprint: an organization dedicated to designing and launch waste reduction and recycling programs for businesses. Christina and Christopher discuss how Foodprint institutes best practices for businesses to mindfully track their waste and the future of waste management. Learn more about Christina Grace
Christina Grace @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs
July 11, 2022 15:18 - 29 minutes - 68 MBOn this bonus episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Christina Grace, the CEO of Foodprint: an organization dedicated to designing and launch waste reduction and recycling programs for businesses. Christina and Christopher discuss how Foodprint institutes best practices for businesses to mindfully track their waste and the future of waste management. Learn more about Christina Grace
S3 E7: Theo Edwards Butler - Support Black Businesses while Traveling
June 21, 2022 05:14 - 17 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Theo Edwards Butler who is the founder of Modern Green Book. They discuss how people can support black businesses while traveling as well as all things Hampton House in Miami. To learn more about Theo Edwards Butler- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Theo Edwards Butler x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:14 - 17 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Theo Edwards Butler who is the founder of Modern Green Book. They discuss how people can support black businesses while traveling as well as all things Hampton House in Miami. To learn more about Theo Edwards Butler- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Sarah Eustis x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:12 - 22 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Sarah Eustis who is the CEO of Main Street Hospitality and ILC Advisory Board member. They discuss hospitality in New England and her story in becoming a leader in the hospitality industry. To learn more about Sarah Eustis- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E6: Sarah Eustis - Hospitality in New England
June 21, 2022 05:12 - 22 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Sarah Eustis who is the CEO of Main Street Hospitality and ILC Advisory Board member. They discuss hospitality in New England and her story in becoming a leader in the hospitality industry. To learn more about Sarah Eustis- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E5: Meriem Solomon - Why ILC is a Valuable Asset to the Hotel Industry
June 21, 2022 05:10 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Meriem Solomon, who is the president and General Council of Ace Hotels. They discuss how hotel branding changed during the pandemic and why ILC is a valuable asset to the hotel industry. To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Meriem Solomon x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:10 - 14 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Meriem Solomon, who is the president and General Council of Ace Hotels. They discuss how hotel branding changed during the pandemic and why ILC is a valuable asset to the hotel industry. To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Jason Bass x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:09 - 18 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Jason Bass, who is the Director of Culture and Impact at Hotel Revival. They discussed their role in the community during the pandemic as well as bias and representation in the hotel industry. To learn more about Jason Bass- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E4: Jason Bass - Bias and Representation in the Hotel Industry
June 21, 2022 05:09 - 18 minutes - 42 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Jason Bass, who is the Director of Culture and Impact at Hotel Revival. They discussed their role in the community during the pandemic as well as bias and representation in the hotel industry. To learn more about Jason Bass- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Bashar Wali x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:07 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Bashar Wali, who is the founder of both THIS ASSEMBLY and Practice Hospitality. Christopher and Bashar discuss hospitality post pandemic as well as fostering an impactful hospitality community, To learn more about Bashar Wali- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E3: Bashar Wali - Hospitality Post Pandemic
June 21, 2022 05:07 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Bashar Wali, who is the founder of both THIS ASSEMBLY and Practice Hospitality. Christopher and Bashar discuss hospitality post pandemic as well as fostering an impactful hospitality community, To learn more about Bashar Wali- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E2: Aliya Khan - The Importance of Independent Hotels
June 21, 2022 05:03 - 16 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode, hosts Andrew and Christopher sit down with Aliya Khan, who is the Vice President and Global Design Director at Marriott International. Christopher and Aliya discuss her time at Marriott, the importance of independent hotels and the future of the hotel industry. To learn more about Aliya Khan- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
Aliya Khan x Indie Congress Miami 2022
June 21, 2022 05:03 - 16 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this episode, hosts Andrew and Christopher sit down with Aliya Khan, who is the Vice President and Global Design Director at Marriott International. Christopher and Aliya discuss her time at Marriott, the importance of independent hotels and the future of the hotel industry. To learn more about Aliya Khan- Click here! To learn more about the Independent Lodging Conference- Click here!
S3 E1: Samantha Goldworm - Branding With Your Nose
February 15, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBSamantha Goldworm, Co-Founder of olfactory branding agency 12.29 and Scent for Good talks with Andrew about the future of scent-based branding in the independent hospitality industry, how fragrance effects the guest experience, and the importance of a "give-back" mindset in business.
Installment 30: Branding With Your Nose
February 15, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 83.1 MBOn Episode 30, Samantha Goldworm, Co-Founder of olfactory branding agency 12.29 and Scent for Good talks with Andrew about the future of scent-based branding in the independent hospitality industry, how fragrance effects the guest experience, and the importance of a "give-back" mindset in business.
Ep 29: Yasmine Mustafa
July 16, 2021 13:47 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBYasmine is the CEO and Founder of ROAR for Good. She joined Andrew to discuss how her business creates a safe place for women in the workplace.
S2 E7: Yasmine Mustafa - Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Workplace
July 16, 2021 13:47 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBYasmine is the CEO and Founder of ROAR for Good. She joined Andrew to discuss how her business creates a safe place for women in the workplace.
Installment 29: Yasmine Mustafa, Rethinking Worker Safety
July 16, 2021 13:47 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBYasmine is the CEO and Founder of ROAR for Good. She joined Andrew to discuss how her business creates a safe place for women in the workplace.
Installment 28: Taking Design to the Next Level with Gulla Jonsdottir
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn episode 028 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Gulla Jonsdottir, an award-winning designer and Owner & Principal of her own architecture & design firm based in Los Angeles. Gulla shares how she started her career in architecture & design with offers from Frank Gehry and Richard Meier, her proudest moments with her own design firm, and her desire to continue honing her design skills in different mediums.
S2 E6: Gulla Jonsdottir - Taking Design to the Next Level
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAndrew sits down with Gulla Jonsdottir, an award-winning designer and Owner & Principal of her own architecture & design firm based in Los Angeles. Gulla shares how she started her career in architecture & design with offers from Frank Gehry and Richard Meier, her proudest moments with her own design firm, and her desire to continue honing her design skills in different mediums.
INDIE Colorcast Episode 028: Taking Design to the Next Level with Gulla Jonsdottir
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn episode 028 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Gulla Jonsdottir, an award-winning designer and Owner & Principal of her own architecture & design firm based in Los Angeles. Gulla shares how she started her career in architecture & design with offers from Frank Gehry and Richard Meier, her proudest moments with her own design firm, and her desire to continue honing her design skills in different mediums.
S2 E5: Robert LeBlanc - Generating Genuine, Southern Hospitality Experiences
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBAndrew chats with Robert LeBlanc, the CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, a boutique collection of restaurants and bars focused on creating culturally relevant experiences through superlative food and beverage programs, timeless design, and a prevailing sense of southern hospitality. Robert shares his methodology in generating excellent hospitality experiences by investing from within and developing great hospitality leaders, as well as his first hotel concept, The Chloe.
Installment 27: Generating Genuine, Southern Hospitality Experiences as a Team
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBIn episode 027 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew chats with Robert LeBlanc, the CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, a boutique collection of restaurants and bars focused on creating culturally relevant experiences through superlative food and beverage programs, timeless design, and a prevailing sense of southern hospitality. Robert shares his methodology in generating excellent hospitality experiences by investing from within and developing great hospitality leaders, as well as his first hotel concept, The Ch...
INDIE Colorcast Episode 027: Generating Genuine, Southern Hospitality Experiences as a Team
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBIn episode 027 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew chats with Robert LeBlanc, the CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, a boutique collection of restaurants and bars focused on creating culturally relevant experiences through superlative food and beverage programs, timeless design, and a prevailing sense of southern hospitality. Robert shares his methodology in generating excellent hospitality experiences by investing from within and developing great hospitality leaders, as well as his first hotel concept, The Ch...
INDIE Colorcast Episode 026: Social-Impact Real Estate with Tony Ewing
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn episode 026 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew talks with Tony Ewing, Principal at Shift Capital, a social impact real estate firm that deploys development strategies in underserved neighborhoods by aligning capital and longterm community success. Tony shares how he started in real estate with Liberty Property Trust, a firm focused on office buildings and industrial properties, along with his transition to Shift Capital, where we works to provide safe & affordable housing and build areas up thro...
S2 E4: Tony Ewing - Social Impact Real Estate
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBAndrew talks with Tony Ewing, Principal at Shift Capital, a social impact real estate firm that deploys development strategies in underserved neighborhoods by aligning capital and longterm community success. Tony shares how he started in real estate with Liberty Property Trust, a firm focused on office buildings and industrial properties, along with his transition to Shift Capital, where we works to provide safe & affordable housing and build areas up through community-driven initiatives.
Installment 26: Social-Impact Real Estate with Tony Ewing
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBIn episode 026 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew talks with Tony Ewing, Principal at Shift Capital, a social impact real estate firm that deploys development strategies in underserved neighborhoods by aligning capital and longterm community success. Tony shares how he started in real estate with Liberty Property Trust, a firm focused on office buildings and industrial properties, along with his transition to Shift Capital, where we works to provide safe & affordable housing and build areas up thro...
INDIE Colorcast Episode 025: The Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Bruno Haid
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn episode 025 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Bruno Haid, the Founder & CEO of Roam, the first global co-living provider where peole sign a single lease, and then roam among magical properties across 3 continents. Bruno shares his self-taught methodology as well as observations of successful businesses across several industries that paved the way for his 'digital nomad' lifestyle and brand.
Installment 25: The Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Bruno Haid
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn episode 025 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Bruno Haid, the Founder & CEO of Roam, the first global co-living provider where peole sign a single lease, and then roam among magical properties across 3 continents. Bruno shares his self-taught methodology as well as observations of successful businesses across several industries that paved the way for his 'digital nomad' lifestyle and brand.
S2 E3: Bruno Haid - The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAndrew sits down with Bruno Haid, the Founder & CEO of Roam, the first global co-living provider where peole sign a single lease, and then roam among magical properties across 3 continents. Bruno shares his self-taught methodology as well as observations of successful businesses across several industries that paved the way for his 'digital nomad' lifestyle and brand.
S2 E2: Brooks Atwood - Nurturing Curiosity and Finding Joy
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBAndrew sits down with Brooks Atwood, the Master of Design Experiences at Berries Design, a design company specializing in experiences, from boutique hotels and hospitality to interior design and experiences. Brooks shares how he stays motivated and curious by finding joy in daily life, as well as his approach to design and what he's working on now.