Tuesday's Thanks

Tuesday's Thanks

A weekly podcast, Tuesday’s Thanks introduces the listeners to a wide variety of business professionals who discuss the importance of a person or persons that played a pivotal role in their career. Through fun and informative discussions the host, Brian Proctor, takes the guest through their career and provides them the opportunity to Thank that special person and have them reflect on how that person affected their path and what they learned from them.

Episodes

September 9, 2025 42 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Peter Ricci, Directorof the Hospitality & Tourism Management Programs at Florida Atlantic University. The Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at FAU covers wide-ranging Hospitality & Tourism Management subjects where thestudents learn creative thinking, analytical problem solving, data analysis, writing, and public speaking skills that prepares them for a successful career in...

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In this episode, Brian is joined by Matthew Marcial, ChiefExecutive Officer with the Public Relations Society of America or as more easily said the PRSA. The PRSA is the leading professional organization serving the communications community through a network of more than 400 professional and student chapters in the U.S., Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico. Tune in to hear who Matthew Thanks for helping him along the ...

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August 26, 2025 40 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Joanna Jagger, Founderand President of WORTH Association. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia WORTH Association is a network for Women of Recreation, Tourism & Hospitality. Their mission is to advance women in the industry and help move the dial forequality. WORTH invites women (and men!) from the industry to come together for networking, mentorship, educational and charitable events. Tune i...

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August 19, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Gabriel Perez, ChiefOperating Officer of Lodging with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group. Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, The Indigo Road Hospitality Group owns, operates, and manages restaurants and boutique hotels throughout the country. They have grown into an industry leader in the lifestyle / boutique space. Thoughtfully designed, deeply personal, and always true to their roots, Indigo Road’...

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August 12, 2025 55 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Kerry Ranson, President,Operations and Partner with the Raines Company. A multi-faceted company, the hospitality sector started in the early 1980s as a passion of Mark Raines. The son of Rock Raines who owned and operated several truck stops in SouthCarolina, Mark opened his first hotel in 1992, a Super 8 Motel on Highway 52 in Florence, SC. And the company now operates over 50 hotels with more u...

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July 29, 2025 37 mins

In this episode we go all the way to Nairobi, Kenya as Brianis joined by Shamim Ehsani, Co-Founder of the Tribe Hotel Group. Currently with two hotels and several F&B outlets, Shamim also oversees several hospitality related businesses including the 35,000 square foot VMX Fitness facility and acts as Director for the mixed-use Village Market. Tune if to hear who Shamim Thanks for helping him along the way.

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July 22, 2025 33 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jonathan Gordon, Founderand CEO of The Neighborhood Hotel. Founded by travel enthusiasts who enjoy spaces that inspire, comfort and fuel, the team at The Neighborhood Hotel are fans of transforming old buildings with cool history into well-outfitted apartmentstyle hotels that honor the old while representing the now. I absolutely love this concept, and they have created a well-equipped basecamp f...

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July 15, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Nina Kleaveland, Founderand CEO of Lanyard. From beds to houses, Lanyard has your corporate housing needs covered. With their vast network of housing partners, they offer creative end-to-end solutions catered to your needs. In addition to leading the team atLanyard, Nina is also the founder of Female Founders in Hospitality. A global network of inspiring women who are building companies in the tr...

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July 8, 2025 35 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jim Darter, Presidentand CEO of Sandpiper Hospitality. Launched in 2012, Sandpiper Hospitality started with just four properties and then they systematically developed the management capabilities necessary to achieve their vision of becoming thepremier manager of midscale and economy extended-stay hotels. Today, with over 70 properties, they have established themselves as a leading management com...

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July 1, 2025 43 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Bill Carpenter. Theauthor of the book, Awakening of the Genie Within, Bill’s journey has taken him from the southern shores of England to the west coast of Canada and the world beyond as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces. Then a corporate career followed with the likes of Bechtel which again sent him around the globe until he returned to settle in Vancouver. Tune in to hear who Bill Thanks fo...

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June 24, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Mark Erickson, Provost-Retired of the Culinary Institute of America. Founded in 1946, the Culinary Institute of America has a rich and long tradition of offering the highest quality culinary education possible with over 55,000 alumni from all over the globe. Tune in to hear who Mark Thanks for helping him along the way.

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June 10, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Sara Masterson,President of Olympia Hospitality. Blending the Art and Science of Hospitality, Olympia currently manages a blend of branded hotels as well as unique independent boutique hotels. With over 40 hotels and other related amenitiesOlympia has established itself as a leader for managing and developing distinctive hotels that leverages the disciplines of art and science. Tune in to hear wh...

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June 3, 2025 45 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Stuart Greif, Chief Strategy, Innovation and Operations Officer with Forbes Travel Guide. Recognized as the global authority on luxury hospitality, Forbes Travel Guide professional inspectors travel the world to assess the finest hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruise ships based on hundreds of exacting standards that determine their coveted annual Star Ratings. Tune in to hear who Stuart Tha...

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In this episode, Brian takes a look back at his second actstarting with kicking off Leeds Hospitality Group and then getting the podcast up and running. He takes time to Thank a lot of people who have helped him along the way so tune in to hear who he Thanks – it’s been an incredible journey so far.

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May 13, 2025 47 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Gerard Widder, VicePresident & General Manager of the Fashion Island Shopping Center located in Newport Beach, California. A member of the Irvine Company family of retail and entertainment centers, it is the epicenter of Southern California style andculture. Fashion Island is the premier destination for locals and tourists alike to come together, meet, shop, dine and immerse themselves in an ...

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May 6, 2025 41 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Barbara Purvis, Presidentof Essex Hotel Management. Located in Rochester, New York, Essex Hotel Management currently manages 12 properties in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Tune in to hear who Barbara Thanks for helping her along the way.

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April 29, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Didier Luneau, GeneralManager of the Marriott Marquis Chicago. Located on the lakefront in the South Downtown neighborhood of Chicago, The Marriott Marquis offers over 1,200 guest rooms and suites, 64 meeting rooms with over 90,000 square feet of meeting space on property and another 2.6 million square feet in the adjacent McCormick Place convention center. Tune in to hear who Didier Thanks for h...

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April 22, 2025 43 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Helinda Lizarraga,President of Aligned Hospitality Management. With over 25 hotels under their banner, Aligned Hospitality is not only achieving remarkable success but also making a profound impact on the industry. In 2021, Helinda and her son,Bryan Tubaugh embarked on a transformative journey in the hospitality industry. With a shared passion for hospitality, a strong belief in teams, and a deep...

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April 15, 2025 42 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Jeremy McCarthy, GroupDirector of Leisure, Spa and Wellness with the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. The Group nowoperates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 26 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories with many more projects currently under development. Tune in to hear ...

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April 8, 2025 44 mins

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dina Belon, President ofStay Pineapple Hotels. Currently with 10 unique destination hotels across the country, Stay Pineapple Hotels have created an atmosphere that continuously evolves from feedback provided by those who work and stay with them. From afternoon delights, BIG fluffy towels and robes, to cozy over-stuffed duvets and beds their mission is that you will leave with a big smile and a n...

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