In this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline chats with Kerri Gibson— former CPA and corporate tech executive turned boutique hotelier, chalet host, and founder of Experiences Hygge. What started as a sabbatical to recover from burnout quickly turned into a passion for hospitality, renovation, and creating warm, welcoming spaces rooted in intention. Kerri shares how her journey from the boardroom to the boutique motel wasn’t a straight line—but it was a fulfilling one. Tune in to hear how she:

–Leveraged her accounting background to build a profitable hospitality business

–Navigated burnout and reclaimed joy through creative work

–Moved from the U.S. to Quebec for love (and learned French along the way!)

–Blends Scandinavian-inspired design and French Canadian culture in her properties

–Discovered the unexpected magic of slower travel, seasonal rhythm, and thoughtful hosting

Kerri also elaborates on how she built a successful direct booking strategy with a 70% direct booking rate and offers practical advice on constructing a tech stack for business efficiency. Whether you’re dreaming of your own pivot or just love a good reinvention story, this episode is filled with actionable takeaways and will leave you inspired to chase your “life 2.0”.

Connect with Kerri:

Chalets Hygge Website - Link

Chalets Hygge Instagram - Link

Aux Portes du Soleil Instagram - Link

Kerri Reinvented Instagram - Link

Kerri's LinkedIn - Link

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