It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast

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Joanna Jagger, Founder & Executive Director, WORTH Association, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

October 28, 2026

Joanna shares what motivated her to launch WORTH Association, the transferable skills from earlier in her career which show up daily today, and how she approaches risk taking. She discusses the confidence gap for women in public speaking, in self doubt, and in seeing what is possible long term and how we can help overcome this gap. Joanna talks about how she thinks people may view her in contrast to how she actually shows up and the north star which guides her.

Tom Deighton, Co-Founder & CEO, TBD Companies, Interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

October 15, 2026

Tom shares how much of his leadership is grounded in his lessons as a competitive athlete. He discusses betting on yourself, being intentional in developing leadership skills, and how curiosity leads to personal and career growth. Tom talks about evolving as a leader, being all in, both with his family and his new business, and the importance of mentors throughout his life.

Steven Nicholas, Managing Principal & Head of Asset Management, Noble Investment Group, interviewed by David Kong

October 14, 2026

After nearly 30 years helping build a successful company, how does a leader want to be remembered?For Steven, the answer has surprisingly little to do with business accomplishments. In our latest It's Personal Stories interview, Steve reflects on what truly matters: family, friendships, and relationships that endure long after our careers. He also shares candid lessons about making difficult personnel decisions, welcoming opposing views, learning from mentors, and recognizing that unders...

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It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast is hosted by David Kong and Dorothy Dowling. Its publicly listed email is lan.elliott@acaciahospitality.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

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The publicly listed email for It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast: lan.elliott@acaciahospitality.com.

How many listeners does It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast?

It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior hospitality executives, company founders, association leaders, and hospitality educators with substantial leadership experience and a compelling personal or professional journey. Common among recent guests: Leading a hospitality company or investment group; Holding a senior role in a hospitality association; Building or co-founding a business. Recent guests include Tom Deighton, Steven Nicholas, and Beth McMahon.

How hard is it to get booked on It's Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Business, Hospitality, Leadership, Hotel Management, and Career Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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