“You can have a long-term, sustainable career in the hospitality industry that supports you in every way that you need to be supported.”
On this episode of Just Bluffin, we talk to Marcus Cox, Executive Director of Welcome to Memphis. He discusses the organization's mission to support and recognize hospitality workers in Memphis and Shelby County. He also tells us about his long and fascinating journey that led him to Welcome to Memphis. He tells us about initiatives like the Pick Awards and the "Meet Our People" blog, which celebrate and inspire hospitality professionals. Marcus also touches on the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of accessible job opportunities.
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Just Bluffin’ is a Campfire Collective podcast co-hosted by Shannon Briggs and Cecilia Fay. It’s produced by Sophie Townsend and sponsored by Cecilia Fay Creative, and a part of the WYXR Podcast Network. The podcast is recorded in-studio at the University of Memphis in partnership with the Meeman Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. Artwork by Elizabeth Berglund. Music is by local Memphis musician and PR professional Jeff Hulett and audio editing is by Keep It 100 Productions. Photos by Erica Haskett.
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