Indie Colorcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
S5 E2: Paul Tamburello - Ice Cream & Philanthropy
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Indie Congress sits down with Paul Tamburello to talk about professional values, philanthropy, Little Man Ice Cream, and his other ventures. Paul Tam...
S5 E1: Ryan Diggins - My hospitality story
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the season 5 premiere of Indie Colorcast we sit down with Ryan Diggins. Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of Midnight Auteur, a hotel development, br...
S4 E12: Marc Graser - Storytelling, the next generation of consumers, and the LGBTQ traveler
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Graser helps brands become storytellers. After spending nearly two decades covering all aspects of the entertainment and marketing industries in ...
S4 E11: Yasmine Mustafa - Going after your vision
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yasmine Mustafa is a social entrepreneur and the CEO of ROAR. Fueled by a passion to leverage technology for good, she leads the ROAR team in their mi...
S4 E10: Kimberly McGlonn - Hospitality and Social Impact
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an advocate for justice & environmentalism, advocacy that informs her approach to leadership in the fashion industry. As Found...
S4 E9: Sonya Haffey
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya Haffey is the Principal of V Starr and has led the firm since 2009. When she joined the company, Sonya used her extensive experience from prev...
S4 E8: Vincent Ficarra
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A renowned graffiti and fine artist, Vincent has parlayed his knowledge of street culture and traditional illustration techniques into the field of ...
S4 E7: Ken Fine - Branding, time, and the role of leadership
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As FINE’s founder and Executive Creative Director, Ken servse as creative visionary, strategist, consultant, and confidant to our clients, developin...
S4 E6: Jackie Nunley - Working in conversation with the consumer
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Nunley is an experienced world traveler and has spent more than 20 years in the technology industry. She's held leadership positions in Strategy, ...
S4 E5: Kevin Osterhaus
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Osterhaus is an operator’s operator. After serving in operations leadership roles at Bunkhouse, Sixty Hotels, Standard, and Ennismore, he bec...
S4 E4: Josh Rubinstein
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A career hospitality veteran, Josh Rubinstein takes pride in representing inspired companies and talented hospitality executives across the United Sta...
S4 E3: Richard Valtr - Mews
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Valtr is the founder of Mews Systems. Mews is headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in 10 countries worldwide is a cloud-based property mana...
S4 E2: Dan Ryan - Helping People on their Journey
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Ryan has been in the hospitality industry for over 20 years. He's furnished thousands of hotel guestrooms, from the Kimpton Hotels to the Canopy H...
S4 E1: Ryan Ashley - Bringing Poetry to the Masses
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Ashley is here to bring poetry to the masses as an artist, published poet, event entertainer, entrepreneur, and passionate hospitality profession...
Shannon Knapp @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Customer Reviews and Market Feedback
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Christopher Plant sits down with Shannon Knapp, president and CEO of The Leading Hotels of the World. They discuss everything f...
Josh Goldblum @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Crypto and NFT Economy
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Josh Goldbum. Josh is the CEO of Bluecadet and co-founder of Art World. Christopher and Josh dis...
Christina Grace @ INDIE Cultivate 2022 - Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this bonus episode, Christopher Plant is joined by Christina Grace, the CEO of Foodprint: an organization dedicated to designing and launch waste r...
S3 E7: Theo Edwards Butler - Support Black Businesses while Traveling
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Theo Edwards Butler who is the founder of Modern Green Book. They discuss how people can support...
S3 E6: Sarah Eustis - Hospitality in New England
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Sarah Eustis who is the CEO of Main Street Hospitality and ILC Advisory Board member. They discu...
S3 E5: Meriem Solomon - Why ILC is a Valuable Asset to the Hotel Industry
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Meriem Solomon, who is the president and General Council of Ace Hotels. They discuss how hotel b...
S3 E4: Jason Bass - Bias and Representation in the Hotel Industry
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Jason Bass, who is the Director of Culture and Impact at Hotel Revival. They discussed their rol...
S3 E3: Bashar Wali - Hospitality Post Pandemic
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christopher and Andrew sit down with Bashar Wali, who is the founder of both THIS ASSEMBLY and Practice Hospitality. Christopher and ...
S3 E2: Aliya Khan - The Importance of Independent Hotels
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, hosts Andrew and Christopher sit down with Aliya Khan, who is the Vice President and Global Design Director at Marriott International...
S3 E1: Samantha Goldworm - Branding With Your Nose
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Goldworm, Co-Founder of olfactory branding agency 12.29 and Scent for Good talks with Andrew about the future of scent-based branding in the ...
S2 E7: Yasmine Mustafa - Creating a Safe Space for Women in the Workplace
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yasmine is the CEO and Founder of ROAR for Good. She joined Andrew to discuss how her business creates a safe place for women in the workplace.
S2 E6: Gulla Jonsdottir - Taking Design to the Next Level
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew sits down with Gulla Jonsdottir, an award-winning designer and Owner & Principal of her own architecture & design firm based in Los Ang...
S2 E5: Robert LeBlanc - Generating Genuine, Southern Hospitality Experiences
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew chats with Robert LeBlanc, the CEO of LeBlanc + Smith, a boutique collection of restaurants and bars focused on creating culturally relevant ex...
S2 E4: Tony Ewing - Social Impact Real Estate
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew talks with Tony Ewing, Principal at Shift Capital, a social impact real estate firm that deploys development strategies in underserved neighbor...
S2 E3: Bruno Haid - The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew sits down with Bruno Haid, the Founder & CEO of Roam, the first global co-living provider where peole sign a single lease, and then roam am...
S2 E2: Brooks Atwood - Nurturing Curiosity and Finding Joy
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew sits down with Brooks Atwood, the Master of Design Experiences at Berries Design, a design company specializing in experiences, from boutique h...
S2 E1: Michelle Woodley - The Ins & Outs of Indie Hotels
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew chats with Michelle Woodley, the President of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, about her journey working her way up in the hotel industry. Mic...
S1 E22: Anwar Mekhayech - Disrupting the Hospitality Industry
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 022 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down the Anwar Mekhayech, Founding Partner at Design Agency, to talk about his career as an entrepreneu...
S1 E21: Lindsey Scannapieco - Creative, Intentional, & Sustainable Revitalization
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 021 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew chats with Lindsey Scannapieco, the Managing Partner of Scout, an urban development and design practice, abo...
S1 E20: Matt Goodrich - Design with Empathy & Purpose
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 020 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Matt Goodrich, an award-winning interior designer, strategist, and the Founder & Principal of...
S1 E19: Ivy Mix - The Art & Business of Cocktails
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 019 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew talks with Ivy Mix, Owner of the James Beard Award-nominated restaurant, Leyenda, and Author of 'Spirits of ...
S1 E18: Zack Hurley - Solution-Based Business
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 018 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with Zack Hurley, Co-Founder & CEO of Indie Source and Forbes 30 under 30, to talk about his succe...
S1 E17: Sheldon Scott - Collective Healing Through Hospitality
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 017 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew chats with Sheldon Scott, the Director of Culture at Eaton Workshop, about his past experiences working as a...
S1 E16: Eric Jafari - Designing a Local Experience
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 16 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew talks to Eric Jafari, the co-founder and creative director of Locke Hotels, about curating an extended stay e...
S1 E15: David Bowd - Hospitality and Community Education
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 15 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with David Bowd, owner of Salt Hotels, to discuss boutique lifestyle hotels and the importance of ...
S1 E14: Harsha L'Acqua - Connecting Hotels and Communities
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Harsha L’Acqua is the founder and CEO of Saira Hospitality, "a non-profit transforming the way hotels connect with local communities through educ...
S1 E13: Shannon Maldonado - Curating Experiences
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 013 of INDIE Colorcast, Andrew sits down with YOWIE founder Shannon Maldonado to talk about concept stores, design, and curating experience...
S1 E12: Arash Azarbarzin - SH Hotels
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of INDIE Colorcast we speak with Arash Azarbarzin, President of SH Hotels about starting his career in hospitality as a culinary stude...
S1 E11: Markus Schreyer - Innovation in Hospitality
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a time of global shutdown, host Andrew Benioff sits down with Markus Schreyer, Senior Vice President at Design Hotels, to find some surprising oppo...
S1 E10: Bashar Wali - The Philosopher King of the Hotel Industry
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 010 of INDIE Colorcast we speak with Bashar Wali, President and CEO of Provenance Hotels, about how he caught the hospitality bug. He shar...
S1 E9: Thom Collins - Barnes Foundation
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 009 of INDIE Colorcast we speak with Thom Collins, President & Executive Director of The Barnes Foundation, about how he came to underst...
S1 E8: Nicole Marquis - HipCityVeg
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 008 of INDIE Colorcast we sit down with Nicole Marquis, Founder & CEO of HipCityVeg, to talk about her journey to pioneering the vegan foo...
S1 E7: Paul McGowan - Hospitality 3 & Study Hotels
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 007 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with Paul McGowan, Owner of Hospitality 3 & Study Hotels, about his start in the industry & lau...
S1 E6: Ellen Yin - High Street Hospitality
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 006 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with restaurateur Ellen Yin, Founder & Co-Owner of High Street Hospitality Group. We cover opening a r...
S1 E5: Marquise Stillwell - Human Centered Design
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 005 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with Marquise Stillwell, Founder & Principal of Openbox, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cove...
S1 E4: Dave Neupert - Gold-Diggers & R Bar
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 004 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with Dave Neupert, Owner of R Bar & Gold-Diggers, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cover his l...
S1 E3: Nathalie Jordi - Hotel Peter & Paul
22 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 003 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with Nathalie Jordi, Co-owner of Hotel Peter & Paul, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cover wh...
S1 E2: Alejandra Guzman - Sustainability & Equity in Diversity
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 002 of INDIE Colorcast, we sit down with Alejandra Guzman, VP of Performance Management & Strategy at the New Orleans Business Alliance, at...
S1 E1: Jason Cutinella - Storytelling Through Long-Form Content
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"I knew that the action sports and surf world was hard to sell media. So, I was like what can you sell? Travel, Hospitality." - -Jason Cutinella In...
Indie Colorcast Trailer
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Powered by RADIOKISMET, Indie Colorcast is a new podcast by the Independent Lodging Congress. It explores independent hospitality, entrepreneurship, a...