Welcome to the Hospitality Nations Podcast! On this episode, my guest, Karen Herold, and I talk about her incredible journey as a designer, how designing for the restaurant industry has changed due to the pandemic, and how as designers, we should never be the end goal. Our goal is to help whoever comes to us to execute their vision. Connect with Karen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-herold-4b44045/ Website: www.studiokcreative.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiokcreative/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studiokcreative LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stud ..read more

When push comes to shove businesses can either let challenging situations sink them or cleverly shift their business model. My guest, Zach Cohen currently holds a multi-faceted role within a hospitality-focused private equity group. The ability to effectively communicate across departments to identify critical paths has allowed him to collaboratively lead teams to consistently execute company projects. Over the last eight years, he has successfully led teams in strategy, marketing, design, construction/product development, and operations with a financially focused perspective. In his spare tim ..read more

They say once you find something that you love, you don’t have to work a day in your life. My guest today Nile Tuzun lives and breathes design and hospitality. Nile Tuzun, a highly accomplished hospitality design, and development executive. Nile, born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey holds a Masters of Architecture. Her work over the past 20 years has influenced and raised the bar for the hotel, spa, and restaurant experience worldwide, with many accolades under her belt including Director of Business Development for the Puccini Group, Creative Director of Design and Branding for Alterra Worldwi ..read more

It’s important to remember that there is hope and a future to look forward to where people will want to travel and be together again. Designers are using innovative solutions and new technology to reimagine safety and hospitality for our future. In this episode of Hospitality Nations Podcast, my guest is Mary Gilmore. Mary is the Director Of Interior Design at Campo Architects and is both a licensed Architect and licensed Interior Designer. Originally from Ohio, she has lived around the world from India to Mali, West Africa. Mary is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she earned a ..read more

Monica Santayana is the Co-Founder of Leading and Award-Winning design firm MONIOMI Design, based in Miami, Florida. MONIOMI has been featured in multiple interior and design magazines such as Elle Decor, Architectural design and for many years they have been revamping and transforming the ways we live with beautiful designs and fit-outs. They now have gorgeous collections available on 1stDibs and a candle collaboration with the Sensual Candle Company. Connect with Monica! Website: https://moniomi.com/ Instagram: @moniomidesign Tumblr: https://moniomi.tumblr.com SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A 5-STAR ..read more

Design is Theater. One can look at design and hospitality as storytelling, why not take it further with a script and narrative? Celia Barrett, a veteran in interior design brings the interesting dynamic of her love for theatre into her design process and helps her create the narrative for her projects. Connect with Celia! Website: https://www.barrettdesignstudio.com/ Instagram: @barrett.celia Email: Celia@Barrettdesignstudio.com Office Number:  601.354.0066 SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW! Email me: daniella@stylenations.com Facebook: dani.menachemson LinkedIn: @daniellamenachemson ..read more

Interior design is not just about creation, but also storytelling. In this episode, Arcsine’s Elizabeth Dillon, Director of Interiors, and Michaela Kahler, interior designer, join us to talk about their creative process in interior design and how telling a story plays an important role in their work. They also share their thoughts about the recent design trends and the designs and colors they think will stick post-COVID-19 pandemic. Connect with our guests, Elizabeth and Michaela, through the following links: Website: https://arcsine.com/ LinkedIn: @elizabeth-dillon-5040ba3 | @michaela-kahle ..read more

Art, music, and unsatisfied curiosity run in Christine Scholtz’s blood ever since her younger days. She has radiated all these in her work in the last 25 years, which includes projects for Alexandra Champalimaud and Jeffery Beers, especially the renovation of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and the Hard Rock Hotel in Atlantic City. She also served as Design Director at Gensler Morristown. Today, she will join us to talk about her work and her passion and tell you something you need to know, especially if you’re just starting out in the hospitality industry. Connect with our guest, Chris ..read more

Nick Freshman, Founder and Managing Member of Mothersauce Partners, is not a “freshman” to the hospitality industry. In fact, he is a seasoned fundraiser who helps entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses. Today, he will discuss more about his journey, his motivations for starting an entrepreneurial career, his vision and mission, and the actionable steps that new entrepreneurs can take to be successful in the hospitality industry. Connect with our guest, Nick, through the following links: Website: https://www.mothersaucepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m ..read more

Toby Schermerhorn founded Cauhaus Design, a leading interior architectural firm, 25 years ago with her husband, Rob Laschever. She has combined her early childhood passion with her business to create designs for the hospitality industry and other related projects. Passionate about all things design.  Learn about how she works with her partner and manages the process listen to Toby in todays episode Connect with our guest, Toby through the following links: Email: toby@cauhausdesign.com Website: http://www.cauhausdesign.com/ Website: https://www.myinspiredesign.com/tag/toby-schermerhorn ..read more