Mary Gostelow Girlahead Podcast

Irene Forte - Founder & CEO at Irene Forte Skincare 04.04.2024 16:43 ↓

Irene Forte’s skincare and toiletries add luxury to her family’s hotels and many other world-leading properties (and they’re gorgeous!)

Michael Caines - One of Britain's most popular chefs 28.03.2024 16:06 ↓

Lympstone Manor chef-proprietor Michael Caines forgets personal challenges to talk vineyards, hospitality, and luxury. Michael Andrew Caines MBE DL is an English chef born in Exeter, Devon. He was head chef of Gidleigh Park in Devon until January 2016. He is currently the chef-owner of the Lympstone Manor hotel between Exeter and Exmouth, which holds one Michelin star.

Bob van den Oord - CEO of the Langham Hospitality Group 21.03.2024 15:51 ↓

Bob van den Oord, CEO of the Langham Hospitality Group, shares its unique qualities.

JD O’Hara - CEO of Internova 14.03.2024 17:17 ↓

JD O’Hara, the CEO you want to hear more from, explains Internova

Mark De Cocinis - CEO Boutique Group 07.03.2024 16:00 ↓

Marc De Cocinis is quietly and stylishly turning Saudi royal palaces into luxury hotels

Christoph Hoffmann - CEO and Partner of the 25hours Hotel Company 29.02.2024 16:45 ↓

Christoph Hoffmann, who believes the second name of hotels is fun, gives an update on 25hours.

François Delahaye - COO of Dorchester Collection 22.02.2024 10:46 ↓

François Delahaye, as COO of the Dorchester Collection, has French savoir-faire that always includes fashion and food

Pierre Jochem - GM La Mamounia Marrakech 15.02.2024 16:10 ↓

As custodian of La Mamounia, Pierre Jochem truly understands how a peaceful heritage theatre of citrus and olive trees speaks to today’s luxury.

Ben Trodd - COO of AMAN 08.02.2024 14:51 ↓

After years running and marketing hotels, Ben Trodd now has the challenge, as COO, of taking Aman forward.

Ronen Nissenbaum - CEO of Fattal Hotels 01.02.2024 16:15 ↓

Ronen Nissenbaum talks about the challenges and rewards of steering Leonardo in western Europe

Philipp Weghmann - Vice President & Global Brand Leader, The Luxury Collection at Marriott International 25.01.2024 15:56 ↓

Philipp Weghmann moved from a consortium to head Marriott’s Luxury Collection. What is this all about?

Laurent Gardinier - President of Relais & Châteaux 18.01.2024 16:04 ↓

Laurent Gardinier returns, for an update on the global family that is Relais & Châteaux.

Matthew Upchurch - CEO at Virtuoso 11.01.2024 16:10 ↓

Always sharing essential thoughts, Virtuoso supremo Matthew Upchurch returns by popular demand.

Philip Meyer - Regional Vice President & Managing Director at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts 04.01.2024 15:24 ↓

Philip Meyer, Rosewood’s man for Western Americas, describes festive and the future.

Jaime Simpson - General Manager, Mina A'Salam, Dubai⁠, ⁠Jumeirah Group 28.12.2023 16:20 ↓

Jaime Simpson expands her own family’s festive frolics to Jumeirah’s Mina A Salem, Dubai, with elves and fireworks and more.

Marc von Arnim - General Manager at Capella Sydney 21.12.2023 15:45 ↓

Marc von Arnim embodies the heritage and style of The Capella Sydney and he’s had plenty of time to plan this first festive season.

Philipp Knuepfer - Area Vice President Operations & General Manager at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 14.12.2023 16:12 ↓

In Singapore, Mandarin Oriental approaches festive with a new look. Philipp Kneupfer explains.

Sonja Vodusek - Managing Director The Peninsula London 07.12.2023 16:08 ↓

The Peninsula London gets ready to celebrate its first festive, and MD Sonja Vodusek can’t wait.

Marcel Thoma - General Manager Mandarin Oriental New York, Area Vice President, Operations 30.11.2023 15:49 ↓

In his first year at Mandarin Oriental New York, Marcel Thoma celebrates the Big Apple’s Festive Season.

Cliff Atkinson - President at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 23.11.2023 15:45 ↓

Cliff Atkinson makes sure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas celebrates Festive Season in suitable style.

Louis Sailer - Senior Executive Vice President The Imperial New Delhi 16.11.2023 15:33 ↓

The Imperial New Delhi, led by Louis Sailer, does Festive Season in a style unique in modern India

Sonu Shivdasani - CEO of Soneva (Part 2) 09.11.2023 16:42 ↓

Sonu Shivdasani, continuing by popular demand, shares details of Soneva’s new brand, launching in 2024.

Geraldine Dobey - Area Vice President, General Manager Mandarin Oriental Paris 02.11.2023 16:07 ↓

Geraldine Dobey, GM Mandarin Oriental Paris, talks quality – she heads it for the brand, globally.

Filip Boyen -Senior Advisor Corinthia Hotels, Global Ambassador Forbes Travel Guide 26.10.2023 15:57 ↓

Filip Boyen wears a multitude of professional hats and all are crucial to luxury hospitality.

Iwan Dietschi - Senior Vice President of Hospitality, MGM China Holdings Limited 19.10.2023 17:41 ↓

Iwan Dietschi brings true luxury hospitality into the integrated empire of MGM China.