In this episode, hosts David Millili and Steve Carran sit down with the dynamic Meg Gutowski, Executive Director of the Independent Lodging Congress (ILC), live from ILC CONfab in Chicago. Meg shares her unconventional journey from catering weddings to leading one of the most vibrant communities in independent hospitality.

She opens up about what makes ILC truly special—from building real partnerships with host properties to curating events where business gets done, but fun is never far behind. From rooftop cocktails to Miami shenanigans, you’ll hear how Meg and the ILC team are redefining what it means to connect in this industry.

Whether you’re an independent hotelier, event producer, or just love hospitality done differently, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

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Links:
Meg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-gutowski-09b33972/
ILC: https://ilcongress.com/

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