Hospitality Forward

Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 5!⁣

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With listeners in more than 100 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Hanna Lee Communications, co-author of “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” and a food & beverage writer. ⁣

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Helping the community has always been part of our agency's mission. For all media guests who kindly shared their insights and tips to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣

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⁣⁣Connect with hosts Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig), Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.⁣⁣

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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Garrett Snyder, a writer and editor based in Los Angeles. As a freelancer, Garrett has covered the resilient bar, Thunderbolt, for the Los Angeles Times, written a bar crawl guide for GQ, and documented the history of Tiki drinks and Chinese food for PUNCH.⁣

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Most recently, Garrett was a Staff Reporter at the Los Angeles Times and was the Food Editor of LA Weekly and Los Angeles magazine. ⁣

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Garrett is also the author of three critically acclaimed cookbooks, including the New York Times-bestselling “Pepper Thai Cookbook” with Pepper Teigen (mother of Chrissy) and “Cook Real Hawai’i” with Top Chef fan-favorite Sheldon Simeon.⁣

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On Instagram, please follow Garrett at @g_sny, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.⁣

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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joel Stein, a freelance writer who contributes to many top outlets, including the Financial Times, Food & Wine, the New York Times and many more.⁣

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Joel wrote a weekly column for Time magazine for 20 years, along with 22 cover stories. He was a columnist for Entertainment Weekly and The Los Angeles Times, and has written for the New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Esquire, Vanity Fair, GQ, Travel + Leisure and Town & Country. ⁣

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The author of two acclaimed books, “Man Made” and “In Defense of Elitism,” Joel has also written on staff for scripted television shows.⁣

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On Instagram, please follow Joel at @thejoelstein, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.⁣

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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Chan, Senior Director of Commerce for Rolling Stone, where he was hired as its first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor. Tim covers a wide array of topics, including hospitality, fashion, tech and events. ⁣

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Tune in to listen to this eloquent journalist, who shares his insights and tips for getting his attention and how to be featured in this legendary magazine, both online and in print.⁣⁣

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In addition to being a prolific writer, Tim is also a budding entrepreneur and co-founder of So Gay Rosé, a new canned wine that celebrates freedom and fun. It is available nationwide at https://sogayrose.com/. He is also an editor, producer and creative consultant for a number of publications and brands across the globe.

On Instagram, please follow Tim at @timchan, show hosts Michael Anstendig at @michaelanstendig and Hanna Lee at @hannleeny, and our agency at @hannaleepr.

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In this episode, we chat with Ellen Carpenter, Editor in Chief of Hemispheres, United’s inflight magazine.⁣

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Tune in to listen to this worldly and well-traveled writer, who shares her insights and tips for getting her attention and how to be featured in this acclaimed international magazine.⁣

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For the past six years, Ellen has worked for Ink, where she also helmed Rhapsody, United’s premium-cabin magazine, and The National, Amtrak’s onboard magazine. She also served as the host of the "Hemispheres Travel Show," which earned her the Folio Award for Editor of the Year in 2018.⁣

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Prior to Ink, Ellen worked as Deputy Editor at Nylon, Senior Editor at Spin and Style Editor at Rolling Stone. She has written for numerous publications including the New York Times, Marie Claire and InStyle.⁣

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In this episode, the first of Season 4, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Simonson, a freelance writer who covers cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders for the New York Times. Robert recently launched his own spirited e-newsletter, “The Mix with Robert Simonson” on Substack. He was our podcast’s very first guest, and it is great to have him back on the show.

Robert won the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer in 2019, and his work has also appeared in Imbibe, VinePair and other top media. The Wisconsin native is also the accomplished author of six books: “Mezcal and Tequila Cocktails,” “The Martini Cocktail,” “The Old-Fashioned,” “A Proper Drink,” “3-Ingredient Cocktails” and the upcoming “Modern Classic Cocktails.”

Tune in to listen to this spirited and thoughtful writer and author, and learn how to get his attention and be featured in his stories.

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In Episode #51, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Gerard, a writer for NBC’s “TODAY Show” and Today.com. ⁣Emily covers the news for this iconic TV morning show, one of the most popular in the U.S. that is watched by millions.⁣

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Emily broke into TV journalism at ABC’s “Nightline” as the show’s youngest-ever writer, following a stint at Vanity Fair.⁣

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Tune in to this vibrant and empathetic journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. How she got into TV journalism, ultimately finding a home writing for NBC's “TODAY Show.”⁣

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2. How working with the Today Food team provides her with a means of self-expression and the opportunity to pursue stories that pique her interest.⁣

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3. Why she is fascinated by the backstories of people, and how they got to where they are today.⁣

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4. How she likes to work on stories that have a profound transformative effect on entrepreneurial businesses.⁣

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5. Why she thinks the "Hospitality Forward" Podcast is helping to move hospitality forward by democratizing access to top media and sharing the inner workings of earning coverage.⁣

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Follow Emily on IG at @coeurdepirate.⁣

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⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣

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⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email [email protected] and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

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Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣⁣⁣

This is the final episode of Season 3. We are looking forward to sharing Season 4 in the new year.

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In Episode #50, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Stacey Lastoe, a freelance writer who covers travel and lifestyle topics for Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, American Way, Travel + Leisure and more. She also contributed to Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.⁣

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In addition, Stacey is the Lead Editor for Fodor’s Finest Hotels and Fodor’s Go List 2022. A former Senior Editor with CNN Travel, Stacey won an Emmy for her work on Anthony Bourdain’s “Little Los Angeles,” a digital series produced for Explore Parts Unknown.⁣

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Tune in to this charming and gracious journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣⁣

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1. How she transitioned from being at CNN to a full-time freelance writer covering different topics for various audiences.⁣

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2. Why she is interested in doing more hotel stories, and why she believes that properties with a great amount of outside space will thrive.⁣

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3. How her favorite features focus on topics she deeply cares about and involve interviewing multiple sources.⁣

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4. Why pitches to her should include why the story is relevant right now, statistics and photos for visual storytelling.⁣

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5. Why she thinks that individuals who are truly passionate about hospitality and not simply well-trained are moving the industry forward. ⁣

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Follow Stacey on IG at @staceyone9er and on Twitter at @stacespeaks.⁣

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⁣⁣For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email [email protected] and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣⁣

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Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣⁣

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In Episode #49, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kevin Sintumuang, Culture & Lifestyle Director, Esquire.⁣⁣

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Kevin oversees food & drink coverage, including the magazine’s Best New Restaurants in America and Best Bars in America lists, among other subjects. He earned his stripes during a 10-year stint at GQ. In addition, Kevin worked at the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine.⁣⁣

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Have a listen to this witty and worldly journalist who shares his thoughts on:⁣⁣⁣

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1. How Esquire covers everything that affects men’s lives, including food & drink, style, cars and health & wellness, along with sports and politics.⁣⁣

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2. Why surprising narratives and interesting characters make Esquire stories crackle, along with writing that is specific and universal at the same time.⁣⁣

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3. How Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America’s criteria, simply put, is a place you want to tell everyone about and you want to go back to.⁣⁣

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4. Why Esquire’s Best Bars in America has more contributors to have more points of view represented and is a mix of both new and existing venues.⁣⁣

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5. How Esquire will expand travel coverage and publish its first Best New Hotels list in 2022.⁣⁣

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6. Why he thinks Yannick Benjamin at Contento, a new restaurant and wine bar in New York City, is moving hospitality forward.⁣⁣

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Follow Kevin on IG at @sintumuang and Twitter at @SINTUMUANG.⁣⁣⁣

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For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. ⁣⁣

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For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email [email protected] and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣⁣⁣

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Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.⁣⁣

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In Episode #48, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Lilah Raptopoulos, host of the FT Weekend Podcast, which brings the Financial Times’ life & arts coverage to audio. ⁣

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The podcast explores today’s culture, big ideas, nuanced questions and how to live a good life, and features Financial Times journalists and special guests. ⁣

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Lilah is also the U.S. Head of Audience Engagement for the Financial Times and writes U.S. culture stories.⁣

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Lend an ear to this thoughtful and worldly journalist who shares her thoughts on:⁣

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1. How the business and economic affairs-focused Financial Times is London-based, yet reaches a global audience through about 700 journalists in 40 countries.⁣

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2. How FT Weekend revels in long-form storytelling about arts, culture, luxury, food, travel and restaurants, and how the print edition often drives podcast episodes.⁣

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3. Why she always looks at the big picture and how what interests her always fits into a broader story, or question or trend that impacts listeners and readers around the world.⁣

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4. How her FT Weekend Podcast episodes always take listeners on a trip, teach them something new, make them think and consider how they lived their lives.⁣

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5. Why she thinks industry notables, like Alice Waters, Shannon Mustipher, the Migrant Kitchen team and Overthrow Hospitality’s Ravi DeRossi, are moving hospitality forward. ⁣

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Follow Lilah on IG and Twitter at @lilahrap.⁣

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For more information on our agency, please visit www.hannaleecommunications.com. For a chance to win our agency’s new book, “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail,” please email [email protected] and share your favorite pitching tip from the show.⁣

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Connect with hosts Hanna Lee (@hannaleeny), Michael Anstendig (@michaelanstendig) and our agency (@hannaleepr) on IG, as well as on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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