In this episode, host Colleen Silk welcomes Mike Messeroff, a longtime hospitality professional turned personal freedom coach, to explore the intersection of hospitality, leadership, and mental health.

Mike shares his powerful journey from the high-pressure world of bartending to building a career rooted in coaching, mindfulness, and personal growth. Together, we discussed what it truly means to practice self-hospitality—especially for those who are always giving to others.

From redefining customer service to understanding the ripple effect of emotionally regulated leadership, this episode delivers both compassion and practical tools. Mike also shares the inspiration behind the Carpe Diem Collective, a new community space created to support wellness and emotional connection within the hospitality industry.

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, emotional overwhelm or finding balance in a business built on service, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode, we explore:

• Mike’s path from behind the bar to personal freedom coach
• How Self-hospitality can transform leadership
• Practical techniques for emotional regulation and mindfulness
• Why stress prevention matters more than stress management
• Coaching hospitality teams through overwhelmed and anxiety
• The power of community and support systems in this industry
• Tools to prioritize personal well-being while staying in service
• How the Carpe Diem Collective aims to change hospitality culture

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 Top Takeaways:

• The hospitality industry demands strong mental health support
• Leaders must take care of themselves to take care of others
• Emotional regulation and breathwork can shift entire workplace dynamics
• Stress prevention is just as important as reactive coping
• Personal growth leads to more effective, compassionate leadership
• Community care is essential in a high-stress industry
• Finding joy and presence in your work is key to sustainability
• Self-care is a radical act of service

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