Dan Ryan
Host of Defining Hospitality
Appears in 96 Episodes
Creating Welcoming Experiences - Gray Davis - Episode # 096
Today’s guest is a 2022 Inductee into Interior Design Hall Of Fame,and he approaches design with 5 key elements; sustainability, technology, the client, timelessness a...
Delivering Way Above Expectations - Scott Lee - Episode # 095
Today’s guest is an entrepreneur and opportunist at heart. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he has discovered his favorite part is “wowing...
Pushing Design to the Next Level - Ethan Gabany - Episode # 094
Today’s guest is a hotel project management expert with extensive experience leading the development, renovation, and repositioning of upscale hospitality assets. Plea...
Assessing The Talent You Have - Ashli Johnson - Episode # 093
Today’s guest is committed to elevating communities and creating wealth through hospitality ownership and leadership. She is a recent recipient of the FIU Alumni Award...
Enriching Lives - Daniel del Olmo - Episode # 092
Today’s guest is a leader and motivator who champions involvement. He is an innovative problem solver and has a progressive record of achievements with significant exp...
Having Caring DNA - Keith Pierce - Episode # 091
Today’s guest found his passion for hospitality at a young age. He is a results driven global hospitality executive with extensive operational and development experien...
Hospitality Influences Everything - Alex Lopatynsky - Episode # 090
Today’s guest is passionate about the design of communities, spaces, and experiences that connect people. She is an architect, innovator, and culture advocate. Alex Lo...
Flipping the Script - Stephanie Hopkins - Episode # 089
Today’s guest loves helping create spaces and experiences where people will make lasting memories. With hospitality being engrained in her soul, she is ready to see it...
All the World’s A Stage - Bridget Rooks - Episode # 088
Today’s guest is an accidental hospitality leader. She has been in the hospitality industry for more than a decade and half, all while managing the ongoing renovation ...
Both Sides of the Coin - Chris McDonough - Episode # 087
Today’s guest is accredited by the American Institute of Architects, LEED AP, and certified with the National Council of Architecture Registration Boards. He also has ...
Finding Curiosity - Ron Lovett - Episode # 086
Today’s guest is an entrepreneur and leader with a passion for change. He’s the host of the podcast “Scaling Culture” and the author of a couple of books - Outrageous ...
Insatiable Curiosity - Valentina Castellon - Episode # 085
Today’s guest is an interior designer with a focus on and passionate about hospitality design. Valentina Castellon is the Principal and National Hospitality Design Lea...
The Dream of Hospitality - Miriam Torres - Episode # 084
Today’s guest is a master at hospitality design. She is a 2022 Platinum Circle Inductee, as well as designing projects with major hotel brands from Four Seasons, to Fa...
Breaking the Design Mold - Andrew Alford - Episode # 083
Today’s guest is a creative design sage. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, today’s guest is truly an expert in this field. Andrew Alfo...
Leading the Charge - Brian Quinn - Episode # 082
Today’s guest is a recognized leader in domestic and international real estate, travel, lodging, and restaurant industries. He is a proven, articulate thought leader a...
Learning From the Team - Oswaldo Barrios - Episode # 081
Today’s guest is a hospitality guru. He’s an innovative industry leader who is an architect by training as well as a raving fan of interior design. Oswaldo Barrios is ...
The Alchemy of Collaboration - Jeremy Selman - Episode # 080
Today’s guest is a hospitality champion and an ingenious thought leader. He is a lifestyle hotel advisor and entrepreneur. Jeremy Selman is the Principal at Fishtown C...
First Party Management - Scott Hammons - Episode # 079
Today’s guest is an expert in conducting the symphony of insanity of what it takes to open a hotel. He’s a hospitality leader in the Luxury, Full Service, Select Servi...
Setting the Tone - Kavitha Iyer - Episode # 078
Today’s guest is a hospitality hero to many in the industry. She is highly skilled at architectural design and believes good design is good business. Kavitha Iyer is t...
The Little Moments Are The Most Precious - Will Guidara - Episode # 077
Today’s guest has been immersed in the hospitality industry since the age of 13. Will Guidara is the author of many books, including a new one called “Unreasonable Hos...
Getting Over the Speed Bump - Geoffrey Cramer - Episode # 076
Today’s guest has worked on big and small projects, from multimillion-dollar resorts to small home renovations and everything in between. Geoffrey Cramer is the Partne...
A Place of Belonging - Alexandra Cole - Episode # 075
Today’s guest is an industry innovator who uses her talented mind to create beautiful spaces. Alexandra Cole is the Principal and US Managing Director at DesignAgency....
A Peek at the Independent Lodging Congress - Daniel del Olmo - Defining Hospitality - Episode # 074
Today’s guest is a passionate hospitality leader with more than 25 years of experience in growing hospitality brands and nurturing successful partnerships in more than...
Bucking The Industry Trend - Kia Weatherspoon - Episode # 073
Today’s guest is the most decorated black interior designer of our time. Kia Weatherspoon is the President and Founder of Determined by Design. Kia focuses on making i...
Hiring for the Next Generation - Sonya Haffey - Episode # 072
Are you looking to make your big break into the hospitality industry? Well, look no further because today’s guest is looking for an Intermediate Interior Designer! Son...
An Immersive World - Anne Wilkinson - Episode # 071
Today’s guest has over 25 years of experience in luxury hotel and residential design. With each project, she brings an unparalleled amount of knowledge. Anne Wilkinson...
Know Your Skills - Vito Lotta - Episode # 070
Today’s guest is very keen on visualizing spaces in 3 dimensions. He also holds state licenses in architecture and interior design. Vito Lotta is the Vice President of...
Impacting Others Through Conferences - Harry Javer - Episode # 069
Today’s guest plays an extraordinary role in the hospitality industry. He is the founder and producer of The Lodging Conference, one of the world’s premier events for ...
A Year of Memories - Dan Ryan - Episode # 068
It’s a big celebration for Defining Hospitality! We celebrate a year of podcasting with some of Dan’s most popular guests. Throughout the past year, we have heard many...
Small Moments - Stephen Wendell - Episode # 067
Today’s guest is highly skilled in corporate law and real estate. He joins the show to share his unique journey through #hospitality. Stephen Wendell is the CEO of Mou...
