Matt Dolin and Ryan LeVeque join us on the podcast today, each representing two very different sides of the hospitality industry. They go over their different yet unique paths as they graduated from DePaul's School of Hospitality, emphasizing that there is no singular way to succeed in hospitality.

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A good discussion for any students looking to get into hospitality. Today we are with the Associate Professor of Practice for the Hospitality program of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Dipra Jha. We go over Dipra's long career in hospitality education, innovative teaching strategies, and the way studying abroad can shape the way you view the world and your future career.

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Madison Kamp is with us today as we take a look at the role of mentors in building your career.

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Today we take a trip around the world and compare and contrast domestic and international hotels. Joining us on this journey is Steven Marx, an established businessman in the world of hotel and real estate.

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Sarah Bond, Regional Director of People & Culture at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, joins the show today and talks about her long career in the hospitality industry. She discusses the role psychology plays in hospitality and the relationship between employer and employee in regards to the Human Resources Department.

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Co-Founder of Breakwater Chicago, Ashvin Lad, talks to us about what it’s like to start a brand new, one of a kind entertainment venue. He also discusses the difficulties and struggles of building a business from the ground up. Listen in as we go behind the scenes of one of Chicago's greatest entertainment entrepreneurs.

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Have you ever wanted to become a professional "party planner?" Then this is the episode for you! Today, we are joined by Ginger Bogle, who tells us about her 17 year long, award winning career as an event planner. We discuss the largest lessons she’s taken from school and how she has utilized them in her job as the Director of Events for After School Matters.

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How exactly do you bridge the gap between college and a career? What do you need to do to rise through the ranks in the hospitality industry? In this episode we are with Paul Daley, former Area Vice President and General Manager of the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, and current Global Head of Guest Satisfaction Innovation. Listen in as he shares his experience as both a student and mentor in the world of hotels.

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Chicago is renown for its immense cultural diversity, and that diversity is reflected in the local cuisine. Learn how modern technology and changing tastes have affected Food and Beverage with an experienced restaurateur and businessman. In this episode, we spoke with Jerrod Melman about his history working in the restaurant industry. Melman is an Executive Partner at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises. He has opened restaurants, bars, and nightclubs around the nation. Together, we explore the wide array of cultures and cuisine that can be found in Chicago, one of the most exciting places within the realm of hospitality.

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