Ann Cvelich’s hospitality journey began long before titles, accolades, or leadership roles. It started with a pot of coffee, a warm smile, and greeting guests before they had their first sip of the morning.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Ann to explore what nearly four decades in hospitality truly teaches you, about leadership, resilience, and the power of how you make people feel.From her first role as a “good morning girl” at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, to earning her Quarter Century Club and spending 38 years with Marriott, Ann shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.💡 What You’ll Learn• Why great leaders don’t always give you what you want, they give you what you need • How early frontline roles build confidence, grit, and people skills that last a lifetime • The power of preparation when opportunity (or VIPs) walk through the door • Why speaking up early can prevent bigger problems later✅ Action Items• Identify one leader who sees your potential and ask for honest direction• Prepare before every high-stakes moment so confidence replaces fear• Practice proactive communication instead of reactive explanations🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Ann Cvelich’s hospitality journey began long before titles, accolades, or leadership roles. It started with a pot of coffee, a warm smile, and greeting guests before they had their first sip of the morning.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Ann to explore what nearly four decades in hospitality truly teaches you, about leadership, resilience, and the power of how you make people feel.From her first role as a “good morning girl” at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, to earning her Quarter Century Club and spending 38 years with Marriott, Ann shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.💡 What You’ll Learn• Why great leaders don’t always give you what you want, they give you what you need • How early frontline roles build confidence, grit, and people skills that last a lifetime • The power of preparation when opportunity (or VIPs) walk through the door • Why speaking up early can prevent bigger problems later✅ Action Items• Identify one leader who sees your potential and ask for honest direction• Prepare before every high-stakes moment so confidence replaces fear• Practice proactive communication instead of reactive explanations🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link

January starts with big promises.February brings excuses.By October, most goals are long forgotten.But what if the problem isn’t discipline… it’s how we’re setting ourselves up from the start?In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi challenges the way we think about goals, momentum, and focus. She shares a deceptively simple concept that has guided her through career pivots, uncertainty, and some of her biggest professional milestones.This isn’t about adding more to your plate. It’s about choosing something that quietly shapes every decision you make, even when motivation disappears.🍍 What You’ll DiscoverWhy most well-intentioned goals quietly fall apartA simple framework that brings clarity without pressureHow focus shows up when life gets noisyThe subtle shift that changes how you say yes and no✅ Try This After ListeningNotice what keeps pulling at your attention this seasonPay attention to the decisions that feel heavy or unclearAsk yourself what one thing could quietly guide them all🔗 Connect with ChristineConnect with Christine: 📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026📍 One Word Freebie: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nQOZ8cS7iHki4G77EZvUrJNw2y8NKzaj/view?usp=drive_link

Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Some lessons are so foundational, they deserve a second spotlight.By popular demand, Episode 69 is an encore of The YES Show Episode 05, a powerful early conversation that laid the groundwork for everything YES stands for.This episode dives into the moment that stops so many people in their tracks: hearing “no.” Instead of letting it shut the door, Christine breaks down the first two steps that turn resistance into possibility, and NO into forward motion.This isn’t about forcing outcomes.It’s about shifting energy, mindset, and response, right at the start.Listen with fresh ears. You might hear exactly what you need right now.Connect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

By popular demand, we’re bringing back Part 1 of our unforgettable conversation with Mark Irgang — one of the top-watched guests on The YES Show.Originally released on June 30, this episode struck a powerful chord with our audience. Mark shares real-world wisdom on leadership, loyalty, and what it truly means to say yes first, in business, in relationships, and in life.If you missed it the first time (or want to hear it again with fresh ears), this episode is a must-listen.✨ Timeless lessons✨ Honest leadership insights✨ A conversation our listeners couldn’t stop watchingConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

Warning: After this episode, you’ll never look at five dollars (or a urinal) the same way again.Christine drops one of the most unexpected stories you’ll ever hear on a leadership podcast and turns it into a mindset breakthrough you cannot unsee. If you’ve been stuck in “I should…” mode, coasting on the escalator, or waiting for “the right time,” this episode will feel like a loving shove… straight into your next level.Inspired by Rory Vaden’s Take the Stairs and packed with real stories from leaders who turned their entire year around, this episode shows you exactly why your goals keep stalling and the one tiny word that flips your brain into unstoppable action.If you’re ready for 2026 to look nothing like 2025, buckle up. This one’s a YES-wakening.Perfect for You If…• You’re tired of making excuses you don’t even believe anymore.• You know you’re capable of more but can’t seem to get out of neutral.• You’re ready to stop shoulding on yourself and start creating momentum.• You’re craving clarity, confidence, and a community that actually gets it.• You want 2026 to feel different, better, lighter, stronger… and you know it won’t happen by accident.Connect with Christine:📍Crown Society details + bonuses (doors close Friday)https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/