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Welcome to the Radical Hospitality Show where we dive into a fascinating blend of business expertise and genuine compansion in hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned hospitality expert or a budding entrepreneur, our show is for you. We dive deep into the world of architecture, development, and hospitality, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when creating exceptional experiences. Join us as we interview fascinating guests who share their insights, stories, and practi ...
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Stories about people being good to other people.
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The Radical Hospitality Project The Radical Hospitality Project is the product of a partnership between the Midwest Writing Center and The Galvin Fine Arts Center at St Ambrose University. Our project includes an upcoming print publication, a spoken word contest and this podcast all centered around the St. Ambrose College of Arts & Sciences 23-24 annual theme “Radical Hospitality.” We hope that our project helps to expand empathy and advocates for a less cruel world.
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I sat down with Blake Dailey, a dynamic figure in the boutique hospitality industry who transitioned from an Air Force officer to a powerhouse in short-term rentals and boutique hotel development. In this episode, Blake shares his journey from his first property investment to building a thriving portfolio of unique hotels, all while navigating the …
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I sat down to interview Peter Towhy to hear his philosophy in working with clients, the role of the architect in the design process, and how he's using VR to helps clients visualize their final projects. Peter Twohy, Principal of 2e Architects, is an award-winning residential architect who specializes in designing custom homes. Peter’s home designs…
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I'm honored to have Callie Van Der Merwe join me on today's podcast to talk about how his firm uses humans hard-wired psychology to design the most efficient and effective spaces - what color temperature should lighting be, how heavy should chairs be, what angle should walls be. His firm always begins their design process by deeply understanding wh…
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The 2010's were the Golden Era of STR's and it was easy to make money, but with rising interests rates, new regulations, and competition, making money with STRs is a little harder. Today, I want to present to you five unique strategies and ways to make money in this ever-changing short-term rental market. 00:00 - How I Got Started in Real Estate 05…
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Luke Pesce, a local 16 year old adventurer, has accomplished a lot in life. Today, I had the honor of chatting with him about how his journey on the Colorado Trail - an 486 mile trail from Denver to Durango - and what we all can learn from it. 00:00:00 - Why Do The Colorado Trail 00:03:20 - Logistics of the Colorado Trail 00:07:38 - Business Lesson…
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Today, I sat down with Skyler Moore of Modus Real Estate who's launching Lost Fork - Colorado's newest clamping project just an hour from Denver. We talk his unlikely start in real estate, the challenges of finding and building his new project, and what the market looks like moving forward. Skyler first obtained his real estate license in college w…
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Today, I sit down with Shawn, a seasoned investor to, about the importance of creating unique experiences in the hospitality industry, providing exceptional and distinctive experiences, challenges and opportunities in scaling such projects, highlighting the need for strong fundamentals and effective management. From reading real estate books at the…
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Today, we're joined by Chris Kilcullen to talk about his story in the hospitality industry, capitalizing on experiential travel, and how you can beat the big-name hotel brands. Christopher Kilcullen is an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in the hospitality business. Chris has spent time on both sides of the transaction, as SVP of Acquis…
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Episode 016: Esther Windt They're Telling Me Esther Windt is a trans writer who loves writing poems, short stories, and creative nonfiction, and is currently attending Saint Ambrose University. She has her work published in the Half and One magazine, as well as The Atlas 17 and 18, and Quercus Volume 32.…
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Episode 015: Elena Vallejo Oracion de viaje (A Travel Prayer) Elena Vallejo was born and raised in the Quad Cities and is currently studying Early Childhood Education, Theatre, and Writing at St. Ambrose University. In addition to poetry, Elena writes for the SAU school newspaper, writes for LOVE Girls Magzine, is an editor for SAU’s Quercus, and h…
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Episode 014: Haven O’Brian Untitled Haven O'Brian is an 11-year-old student at Hopewell Elementary. Haven loves reading and writing and is a passionate musician who enjoys playing the violin, piano, and alto saxophone. When not engaging in musical practice, she dedicates her time to volunteering for various causes she deeply cares about…
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Episode 013: Margie Mejia-Caraballo I Died Waiting in Line Margie is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a social activist. Margie enjoys gardening and reading. Margie is very active in her community and sits on numerous boards and committees in both Illinois and Iowa.Di David Baker
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Episode 012: Farah Marklevits Leaf Season Farah Marklevits teaches and tutors at Augustana College in Rock Island, IL and lives with her family in Iowa. Her poems have appeared in Smartish Pace, West Branch, Michigan Quarterly Review, and other spaces.Di David Baker
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Episode 011: Olha Huska My Mom Drives Strangers to Work Olha Huska is a Junior Music Education Major at St. Ambrose University. Born In Ternopil, Ukraine, Ohla and their family immigrated to the States in November of 2004, and they have lived here ever since. Over the years, Ohla and their family have helped many people immigrate and settle, especi…
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Episode 010: John Hagar Absent Neighbor John Hagar is the Director of the Galvin Fine Arts Center at St. Ambrose University. He is a writer, visual artist and musician. John believes that cruelty is the worst thing that we do and expanding empathy, through reading and experiencing the arts, is one avenue toward a less cruel world.…
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Episode 009: Philip Goldfarb Styrt Quicquam Philip Goldfarb Styrt lives in Davenport with his wife, two children, and toothless dog. His poetry combines traditional forms of rhyme and meter with modern concepts and concerns, and has appeared in such venues as Quercus, The Eastern Iowa Review, and carte blanche. In the time he is not writing poetry,…
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Episode 008: Faith Foley the verdancy of animosity Faith Foley is a current student at St. Ambrose University. Her major is Early Childhood Education; She plans to graduate in 2027. Faith is a published author; she continues to write, along with taking part in other interests such as singing, painting, and hanging out with her pet chickens.…
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Episode 007: Jacob Duncan You Can’t Stop the Rain, But You Can Buy a Coat Jacob Duncan is a 24-year-old writer from Aledo, Illinois. He recently graduated from Monmouth College in 2022. Currently, he's working at a family-owned business in Burlington, Iowa while writing a novel in his free time. His largest literary inspirations come from magic-rea…
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Episode 006: Claire Dodson safekeep Claire Dodson is a speech language pathologist by trade and a poet by vocation. Both (pre)occupations allow them to work with words and aspire towards cohesive, convivial communities in small ways.Di David Baker
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Episode 005: Melissa Conway Like a Good Neighbor Melissa Conway is a lover of landlocked states, gas station slushies, and the drive back home. Melissa's work has been published in “Roads We’ve Taken” from Pearl City Press, “Sundog” from Fruit Salad Co, and more. You can find Melissa playing for the Quad City Rollers or out hiking with their dogs.…
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Episode 004: Ann Boaden Radical Hospitality During Coffee Hour Ann Boaden is professor emerita of English at Augustana College. Her work appears in Another Chicago Magazine, Big Muddy, Blue Unicorn, From SAC, Ginosko, litbreak, The Other Journal, South Dakota Review, Tipton Poetry Journal, Windhover, and many others. Books include Light and Leaven …
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Episode 003: Sophia Best The Tree Still Bears Peaches in the Summer Sophia is a current writing student at WIU. In 2023, she won the Iowa Chapbook Prize and published “Pink Bathwater.” She participated in the Midwest Writing Center’s Young Emerging Writers program for three summers and is featured in the 13th, 14th, and 15th editions of the Atlas.…
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Episode 002: Cirissa Bentley Under the Influence (The man on TV) Cirissa Bentley lives in the Quad City area with her husband, son, and two cats. She loves music, words, and Batman comics. Her work has been published in Phizzogs and Squash Blossom, college literary magazines with weird names. She hopes to make the world a better place with her writ…
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The Radical Hospitality Project The Radical Hospitality Project is the product of a partnership between the Midwest Writing Center and The Galvin Fine Arts Center at St Ambrose University. Our project includes an upcoming print publication, a spoken word contest and this podcast all centered around the St. Ambrose College of Arts & Sciences 23-24 a…
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Episode 1 - Jeanne Lyons by Todd WhatleyDi Todd Whatley
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