June 3, 2025

The Hotel Owner Who Became a Flight Attendant: Life, Leadership, and the Pursuit of Service with Rachel Vandenberg

The Hotel Owner Who Became a Flight Attendant: Life, Leadership, and the Pursuit of Service with Rachel Vandenberg
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Hotel owner, leadership coach, and now flight attendant —Rachel Vandenbergreturns to the show in a candid conversation withhertelierco-founder and Hospitality Daily career correspondent,Nancy Mendelson. They dive into what it really means to lead with empathy, why great service starts with your team, and how Rachel uses a coach approach to build stronger hospitality cultures. Plus, Rachel shares what inspired her to chase a lifelong dream: 30,000 feet in the air.

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford ofBespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands