June 2, 2025
How Hospitality Leaders Are Made: Dr. Lalia Rach on Experience, Failure, and Defining Success

In this episode, hertelier co-founder Nancy Mendelson interviews Dr. Lalia Rach about life and leadership in hospitality.
Also see:
- From Bussing Tables to Commanding Boardrooms: Dr. Lalia Rach Shares What’s On Her Extraordinary Mind (on hertelier)
- Managing the Book on YOU!: Rewriting your leadership story (Dr. Rach's book)
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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands