Melissa Maher, who has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer for Fortune 500 Expedia Group, shares her personal journey to leadership and lessons she’s learned along the way.  Melissa discusses the importance of asking for what you want, seeking out new challenges to advance your career, and staying positive and asking for help to overcome challenges.  She also shares her tips for networking, maintaining a trustworthy support system, and developing a personal brand.

Melissa Maher, who has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer for Fortune 500 Expedia Group, shares her personal journey to leadership and lessons she’s learned along the way. Melissa discusses the importance of asking for what you want, seeking out new challenges to advance your career, and staying positive and asking for help to overcome challenges. She also shares her tips for networking, maintaining a trustworthy support system, and developing a personal brand.

Melissa Maher, who has spent over three decades in the hospitality industry, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer for Fortune 500 Expedia Group, shares her personal journey to leadership and lessons she’s learned along the way.&nbsp; Melissa discusses the importance of asking for what you want, seeking out new challenges to advance your career, and staying positive and asking for help to overcome challenges.&nbsp; She also shares her tips for networking, maintaining a trustworthy support system, and developing a personal brand.

Melissa Maher, CEO & Founder, Pinnacle Enterprises Group, interviewed by Rachel Humphrey

<blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success.&nbsp;</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote> <blockquote><blockquote><blockquote>Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance.&nbsp; Recognized each year by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast, It’s Personal Stories continues to inspire dreamers and doers to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence. Learn more and watch the Interviews at www.ItsPersonalStories.com and Follow Us here on LinkedIn.</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>

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At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success.  Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance.  Recognized each year by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast, It’s Personal Stories continues to inspire dreamers and doers to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence. Learn more and watch the Interviews at www.ItsPersonalStories.com and Follow Us here on LinkedIn.

At It’s Personal Stories, A Hospitality Podcast, we believe that leadership is shaped as much by setbacks and self-doubt as by achievements and accolades. That’s why we go beyond titles and résumés to uncover the personal journeys of hospitality leaders—the moments of vulnerability, resilience, and courage that define true success.&nbsp; Since 2022, our mission has been to empower the next generation of leaders by sharing unfiltered stories of growth from across the industry. With more than 250 interviews and counting, we’ve built a library of candid conversations that reveal not only strategies for professional advancement, but also lessons in authenticity, balance, and perseverance.&nbsp; Recognized each year by the International Hospitality Institute as a top hospitality podcast, It’s Personal Stories continues to inspire dreamers and doers to push boundaries, embrace challenges, and pursue their goals with confidence. Learn more and watch the Interviews at www.ItsPersonalStories.com and Follow Us here on LinkedIn.

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