Welcome to Defining Hospitality, the podcast where we explore the meaning of hospitality with some of the industry's most innovative and inspiring thought leaders. With over 30 years of experience in hospitality, your host Dan Ryan brings his expertise and passion to each episode as he delves into the latest trends and challenges facing the industry. From the built environment to business practices and everyday life, join us each week as we uncover new perspectives and insights on the true meaning of hospitality.

Latest Episodes

Bringing Excitement to Every Space - Natalia Miyar - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 168

Today, host Dan Ryan speaks with Natalia Miyar, an experienced architect and designer with a global footprint and the Founder of Natalia Miyar Atelier. Natalia shares ...

Blurring Lines: Architecture and Hospitality - Foreman Rogers - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 167

In this episode, Dan sits down in person with Foreman Rogers, Principal at Blur Workshop, to discuss his career in hospitality design and the firm's recent milestone o...

Crafting Authentic Southern Hospitality - Amy Michaelson Kelly - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 166

In this episode, Dan Ryan interviews Amy Michaelson Kelly, a former litigator turned hotel developer and Principal of Hatteras Sky. Amy shares her path from practicing...

Hospitality Through Empathy - Malcolm Berg - Defining Hospitality - Episode #165

Today, Dan finally gets to sit down and talk with Malcolm Berg, who is not only a designer, but an entrepreneur who founded Edge of Architecture. He is all about pushi...

The Entrepreneurial Spirit of Design - Vanessa Watts & Erika Dray - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 164

In today’s episode, Dan sits down to talk with a fiery design duo who have overcome new business challenges and thrived in the interior design industry. They are the c...

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