The $werve Podcast

Nick Hussein| Fearing failure will fuel your success

Nick Hussein joins Karalee to talk about his $werve moment that opened to the door to allowing him to teach and lead our next generation of hospitality professionals.  Nick Hussein earned his Undergraduate Degree from Northwood University and his Master’s Degree from Central Michigan University. Nick is a Hospitality & Professional Sales Instructor at Central Michigan University, the Internship Director for the Hospitality Service Administration and the Director of Corporate Relations for the Sales Program.  He has over 30+ year’s experience in the hospitality industry.  You can connect with Nick at: LinkedIn His fav books:  The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch Fred Factor, by Mark Sanborn In this episode: Setting goals Working that game plan Being consistent Overcoming challenges Connect with Karalee: Blue Fern Consulting + Coaching  Email: blueferncoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @bluefernconsultingllc Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!

Leslie Thompson | Mentor leadership is about helping people succeed

Leslie Thompson joins Karalee to talk about her $werve moment that brought her to Baton Rouge, LA and living her dreams in the warmth of the hospitality of NOLA. Leslie is the Director of Sales and Marketing for the Residence Inn New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District. She is a Michigan State University Grad School of Hospitality Business, a mom of two sons (Taylor and Justin), both in Air Force, one daughter-in-law with same name as oldest son (Taylor Thompson) and has been married 30 years to her handsome husband, Rick.  She is a dog mom to a Dutch Shepard and Bulldog.  She loves to cook and research new recipes, almost never cooks the same thing twice (except Gumbo). She was born in and spent most of her life in Michigan but feels very much like a "native" Louisianan. You can connect with Leslie at: LinkedIn In this episode: Mentor leadership Embrace changeups Don't play the victim, drive on Adversity isn't boring Connect with Karalee: Blue Fern Consulting + Coaching Email: blueferncoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @bluefernconsultingllc Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!

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The $werve Podcast is for Meeting Professionals, Hospitality Badasses, the Dreamers, the Do-ers, and all the Wanderlusts in-between. Convos with industry peeps, moms, dads, hustlers and thought leaders all doing their part to make the world a better place.