Inside 20+ Years of Hotel Operations, Digital Marketing, Guest Tech, and the Future of HospitalityHospitality innovation, hotel technology, and digital marketing for hotels take center stage in this powerhouse conversation with Michael and Marcy Albert—two industry veterans with over 40 years of combined experience across Marriott, Hyatt, Radisson, Ace Hotels, OTA strategy, guest communication tools, and hotel operations leadership. This episode dives into how technology, culture, and service collide to create unforgettable guest experiences in today’s competitive travel landscape.Michael Albert brings more than two decades of hospitality experience, including major roles with Marriott, Radisson, Hyatt, and 14+ years helping scale Ace Hotels from a small handful of properties to a globally recognized brand. His background spans hotel operations, digital marketing, distribution, convention and trade show logistics, and the systems that power modern hotels.Marcy Albert’s journey is equally compelling—from culinary school dropout to 25-year hospitality leader across Hyatt, independent hotels, online travel agencies, and now a decade in hotel technology, property management systems, guest communication tech, and digital marketing solutions. Her vantage point bridges both the operational and tech-sales sides of the industry.Together, they unpack where hospitality is heading next, why guest expectations are evolving faster than ever, how hotels can adopt smarter technology without losing their soul, and what every operator should be doing right now to stay ahead.Perfect for:• Hotel operators and GMs• Hospitality tech leaders• Digital marketers in travel• Revenue managers and distribution teams• Anyone who cares about people, service, and unforgettable guest experiencesMichael and Marcy’s lobby talk podcasthttps://hotelhumor.com/

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How Proverbs 21, Inchstones, and God-Centered Friendship Build Real Strength, Open Doors, and Transform Your Leadership

In this episode, we break down Proverbs 21, godly friendship, and the Inchstones approach to daily wisdom, uncovering why the only way “in” is never through friendship itself—but by becoming the kind of friend God can use. These first two sentences are keyword-rich to help listeners searching for Proverbs 21 meaning, biblical leadership, Christian friendship, spiritual growth, and godly wisdom find exactly what they’re looking for.

I’ve learned this the hard way: when I tried to enter rooms through friendship, I was denied… but when I focused on becoming the right kind of friend, God opened every door I didn’t even know to knock on. Relationships have torn down walls, shattered barriers, and moved mountains in my life—and maybe that’s God’s not-so-subtle way of keeping me grateful. Or maybe it’s Him showing me—demanding of me—that true greatness is found in being the friend I’m so often searching for.

Proverbs 21 flips the script:
Stop hunting for the friend who will open doors.
Become the friend whose motives please God… and watch Him handle the rest.

In this episode, we unpack the traits Proverbs 21 tells us are non-negotiables for a great friend and a great leader:

• Give God your heart — right motives matter more than sacrifice.

• Let go of envy, pride, and ego — they don’t work. Ever.

• Choose diligence and patience — they build unstoppable momentum.

• Speak life — it’s an unfair advantage in a negative world.

• Pursue godly gain — it’s more valuable than worldly success.

• Pay attention — awareness brings wisdom.

• Be generous — it saves you when you need it most.

• Do what’s right — righteousness brings joy.

• Honor the future — wisdom sees beyond the moment.

• Love well — prosperity and honor follow those who lead with love.

• Strength comes from wisdom — not force.

• Listen fast, speak slow — the wise reverse the natural impulse.

• Prepare fully — but remember: the victory is always the Lord’s.

These traits transform friendships, leadership, business, family… your whole life. But Proverbs 21 closes with a warning: none of them work if you don’t spend time with God.

This episode will challenge you, stretch you, and give you practical Inchstones—small, quiet, daily moves—that build a life God can use and friendships that change the world.

If you’re ready to become the friend you’ve been searching for, this conversation will hit home.

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Jason “JJ Boogie” Reichert is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, mix engineer, and longtime member of the Grammy-winning hip-hop collective Arrested Development — making him one of the most influential creators in conscious hip-hop and alternative rap. In this episode, we dive deep into JJ Boogie’s musical evolution, his creative process, and his global touring legacy as a guitarist, drummer, co-writer, co-producer, mixer, masterer, and front-of-house engineer.JJ first met Speech Thomas in 1998, joining the group just before the release of their third album, and he’s been shaping the sound of socially conscious hip-hop ever since. As a winner of the 2018 Black Music Awards and a core part of Arrested Development’s world tours and studio catalog, JJ brings decades of artistry, innovation, and lived experience to this conversation.We also explore his life beyond the stage — from his 20-year musical partnership with his wife, Nanyana Summer (yes… Dolly Parton’s distant cousin!), to their countless gigs across the Southeast, to the pride he carries as a father of two who celebrate his work every step of the way.This is a rich, soulful, behind-the-scenes look at an artist whose fingerprints have shaped generations of listeners.👉 If this conversation inspires you, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and stay connected to everything Kelly at:https://solo.to/kellycardenas

How Discipline, Speaking Life, and the Rule of 10 Create Explosive Growth in Faith-Based Leadership and Team Culture

If you’ve ever wondered why your business isn’t growing, what if the real issue isn’t your systems—it’s your people? In this powerful episode, I share a heartfelt conversation I had with my Pops (he’s wise, honest—and yes, blunt)—and how he boiled our biggest business meltdown down to one simple truth: “Build the people and then allow the people to build the business.”

Drawing on the transformative lessons from Proverbs 13, we dive into:

• Why discipline over convenience is a non-negotiable.

• How speaking life early and often changes a culture (private > public).

• The power of the “Rule of 10” — serve one person incredibly well, then leverage the ripple.

• Why overcomplicating leadership is the growth killer; simplicity and clarity are the rocket fuel.

• Applying biblical wisdom to your team, your mission, and your leadership identity.

👉 If you’re a leader (entrepreneur, team-builder, culture-creator) who’s serious about moving from “just doing business” to “developing people who do business,” this episode is your call-to-action.

Let’s get into it: build the person, then build the profit.

✅ What you’ll walk away with:

1. A clear mission statement rooted in obedience, not just ambition.

2. Practical ways to speak life privately → publicly to ignite your team.

3. How to implement the Rule of 10 to scale without losing soul.

4. Why the call for discipline isn’t “tough love” — it’s kingdom love.

5. The real question: How do you build people? (Hint: It starts with you.)

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💬 Drop in the comments: Who is one person you will speak life to this week?
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Thanks for showing up, because when we build the people, we change the world.

How Proverbs 11, Presence, and a Relationship with God Can Turn Everyday Moments into Divine Results

Discover how to breathe, be present, and stop being an idiot through the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 11. This faith-based episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas explores how presence, righteousness, and divine wisdom build true success, not just seasonal happiness.

As the holidays approach—a time that can feel joyful for some and heavy for others—Kelly invites you to pause, inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth. These simple breaths anchor you in the now, reminding you to love those in front of you and savor every second before it’s gone.

From a personal revelation sparked by God’s humor (“Don’t be an idiot”) to an in-depth look at how faith becomes a profession, not a pastime, Kelly breaks down the genius behind Proverbs 11. The blueprint? Honesty. Integrity. Humility. Truth. When we pursue righteousness, we gain protection, wisdom, discernment, prosperity, and peace.

Inchstones in this episode:

1. Faith isn’t a hobby—it’s a professional practice that brings real value.

2. Presence produces results; distraction destroys them.

3. Proverbs 11 is the path from foolishness to divine genius.

Root yourself in righteousness, lift your head toward heaven, and remember: a person who produces results is no idiot—they’re a genius in God’s eyes.

God’s timing, humor, and consistency are too perfect to miss. This episode dives deep into the divine alignment between Scripture, music, and memory—showing that you can’t make this stuff up. When songs from Maverick City Music—“Too Good to Not Believe,” “Refiner,” and “Kingdom” featuring the lyric “Do you wanna know what Heaven looks like? It’s looking like me and you”—randomly shuffled into my quiet time, it felt like heaven itself was speaking.

In this powerful reflection, I share how Proverbs 10, my parents’ timeless wisdom, and a “random” playlist all collided to prove one truth: God’s consistency is undefeated. Verse after verse reminds us that righteousness brings joy, diligence beats laziness, and wisdom invites discipline. My mom used to say, “Count your many blessings, name them one by one,” and my pops would remind me, “Boy, you’re the greatest—so act accordingly.” Turns out, they were echoing what God wrote 3,000 years ago.

💡 Key Takeaways from Proverbs 10:

• Honor your parents by listening and applying (v.1)

• Diligence + prudence = success (v.4–5, 26)

• Integrity creates security (v.9)

• Speaking life is an unfair advantage (v.11, 13, 18–21, 31–32)

• Wisdom stores up knowledge (v.14)

• Love is the ultimate power play (v.12)

• Righteousness brings joy and protection (v.28–30)

This is what heaven looks like—it’s looking like me and you, refined by fire, purified by love, and strengthened by faith. God doesn’t just call us; He gives us the answers to the test. His consistency is not coincidence—it’s confirmation.

✨ Watch now to experience how God speaks through timing, humor, and everyday moments.
If you’ve ever doubted that God sees you, this episode will remind you: He’s too good to not believe.

🙏 Thank you Mama. Thank you Pops. Thank you God. And thank you Maverick City Music for the soundtrack that heaven queued up right on time.

This real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno inspired me to share the exact 5-step formula top founders, athletes, and entrepreneurs told me when I asked what it takes to be mentored by the best — and why they all gave the same answer.

What if you could get any mentor you wanted—from world-class founders to pro athletes, musicians, and elite entrepreneurs? In this real, raw conversation with Paul Mitchell The School Fresno, I open up about the lessons I’ve learned from running in elite circles and what the most successful people in the world told me when I asked them to mentor me.

In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, I reveal the five exact steps that every high-level leader gave me when I asked what it would take to be mentored by them. These conversations happened at different times, in different countries, and across different industries—yet every single one of them said the same thing. The secret wasn’t money, luck, or networking—it was something far more powerful.

If you’ve ever wanted to break into elite circles, build authentic mentor relationships, and create a life-changing connection with the people who inspire you most, this episode will show you how.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
🔥 The #1 mindset that attracts mentors instantly
💡 The five-step method that elite leaders all agree on
🚀 How to make top mentors want to invest in you
💬 Real stories from Kelly’s personal journey in business, entertainment, and leadership

Listen, learn, and take your first Inchstone toward your next level.

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When you fall into debt—financial, spiritual, or emotional—it doesn’t just drain your bank account, it hijacks your peace. In this episode of Inchstones, Kelly Cardenas breaks down Proverbs 6 to reveal how ancient wisdom still offers modern strategies for financial freedom, personal discipline, and spiritual peace. Discover how staying out of debt isn’t just about money—it’s about keeping your character, integrity, and energy under your own control.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why debt is more than a money issue—it’s a control issue.

• How “Inchstones,” small consistent actions, lead to lasting financial and spiritual freedom.

• The blueprint from Proverbs 6 for breaking free from what controls you.

• Why diligence, not luck, is the real secret to abundance.

• How ants can teach us everything we need to know about staying consistent and debt-free.

Through humor, reflection, and a God moment or two, Kelly reminds us that debt—of any kind—starts small and ends heavy. But freedom comes inch by inch, when we return to wisdom, grace, and diligence.

🎧 Tune in and realign your heart, mind, and skills to the rhythm of freedom.
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In a world that rewards noise, discover why your quiet confidence—rooted in listening—unlocks wisdom, peace, and purpose.

Ever feel like the world’s shouting at you to speak louder, hustle harder, and prove your worth? This episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas Podcast flips that script. Inspired by Proverbs 1 and his father’s timeless phrase—“Boy, you better straighten up!”—Kelly invites you to rediscover one of the most underrated superpowers: listening.

Maybe you’ve felt unheard, overlooked, or just plain tired of all the noise. You’re not alone. But what if the real strength isn’t in shouting to be seen—it’s in quieting your spirit long enough to hear what truly matters?

Through raw reflection, scripture, and a nod to hip-hop legend Talib Kweli’s “Listen,” this episode reveals how the simple act of tuning in—really tuning in—can give you an unfair advantage in leadership, relationships, and life.

You’ll walk away understanding:
🎧 Who and what to listen to when everything feels loud
💡 How wisdom, understanding, and peace flow when you get quiet
🔥 Why listening to God’s voice changes how you move in the world

Your next breakthrough isn’t hiding in the noise—it’s waiting in the silence.
So… who and what are you listening to?

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In this episode, Kelly Cardenas dives deep into the power of not taking life so seriously. Laughter isn’t just medicine—it’s a mindset that opens the door to joy, wisdom, and divine alignment. Proverbs 31 reminds us that joy is noble, confidence-building, and wildly contagious.

When you laugh, you invite magic into your current circumstances. Joy makes you more diligent, intelligent, generous, and dignified—it shapes your words, protects your peace, and even enhances your beauty. It’s not that serious. So today, find something—anything—to laugh at, and fall in love with where you are right now.

And to prove it’s not that serious, Kelly puts this theory into action by calling his friends randomly during this podcast—without them even knowing they’re live! The hilarious reactions, spontaneous laughter, and genuine connection bring this episode’s message to life in real time.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Spend your energy on what brings wisdom—it will lead to joy

• Be intoxicated with joy; let it fuel diligence and perseverance

• Joy fosters ingenuity, prudence, and generosity

• Laughter creates beauty, honor, and protection

• Joy can’t be accomplished—it must be accepted

💡 Proverbs 31 isn’t just about virtue—it’s about vibrant joy.
🎧 Tune in, laugh a little, and let joy remind you that magic is already happening.

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🎬 Executive Producer: Brooklyn Cardenas