In this episode, I sit down with Emad Yacoub, President & CEO of Glowbal Restaurant Group, to uncover the story, mindset, and values behind one of Canada’s most influential hospitality brands.

From humble beginnings to industry leadership, Emad opens up about resilience, mentorship, restaurant culture, and what it truly means to lead with heart.

Whether you’re a hospitality professional, entrepreneur, student, or someone who loves leadership stories — this episode will inspire you.

Key Topics:

• Leadership & vision

• Passion vs. ego in hospitality

• Culture-building & mentorship

• Surviving crisis (COVID story)

• Giving back 185,000+ meals

• Career growth & mindset

• Rapid-fire insights

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Host: Altan Demirkaya

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