Hospitality Forward

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Alice Lascelles. Alice has been writing about the drinks industry in all its forms for nearly 20 years. She is probably best known for her column in the Financial Times, which covers wine, spirits and bar culture. ⁣ ⁣ Alice’s articles and columns have also appeared in publications like The Times, The Economist, Wired, Monocle, VICE, Food & Wine an...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Austa Somvichian-Clausen. Austa is an acclaimed freelance journalist and author, who covers spirits, travel, hospitality, commerce, interior design and fragrance. ⁣Her work has appeared in numerous publications such as National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par and Men's Journal. ⁣ ⁣ Austa was an honoree of Cherry Bombe Magazine's Future...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jennifer Kester. Jennifer is VP & Executive Editor of Forbes Travel Guide. She covers everything that touches upon luxury travel: food & drink, culture, wellness and hotels. ⁣ ⁣ Jennifer has been an editor and writer for Forbes Travel Guide since 2008 and has served as Executive Editor since 2015. She has visited hundreds of luxury hotels, and...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Heather Clark, Assistant Managing Editor for Static Media’s food brands: Tasting Table, Mashed, Daily Meal, Food Republic, Chowhound and Foodie.⁣ ⁣ Previously, Heather was the Senior Editor for Put A Egg On It and freelanced for various food and drink publications such as Edible New York and Yummly.⁣ ⁣ ⁣Connect with Heather Clark:⁣ IG: @heatheralaynec...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sean Evans, an acclaimed freelance writer who contributes to Whisky Advocate, VinePair, Robb Report and a wide array of prestigious outlets. He covers spirits, automotive and longevity. ⁣ ⁣ Sean honed his writing and interviewing skills interviewing thousands of celebrities as a gossip columnist for the New York Daily News.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Connect with Sean E...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Jillian Dara. Jillian is a lifestyle writer and editor with a particular interest in luxury travel, as well as wine and spirits. She writes for top publications, including Robb Report, Decanter, Michelin Guides, Food & Wine, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, Wine Enthusiast and more.⁣ ⁣ Jillian holds a Certification in WSET 2. She currently resides in Bos...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stinson Carter. Stinson is a freelance contributor to Men's Journal, Fatherly and Maxim. He also writes for other top outlets that include Wired, Gear Patrol, Esquire, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine.⁣ ⁣ Stinson covers wine & spirits, travel, tech, cars and feature profiles from his home base of Charleston, South Carolina. ⁣⁣...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joey Hernandez, an award-winning journalist whose career spans more than 20 years.⁣ Joey is the Senior Service Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he covers lifestyle, travel, food and wine. He was formerly Deputy Food Editor at this prominent media outlet and splits his time between the City of Brotherly Love and Brooklyn.⁣ ⁣ Joey previously s...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Betsy Andrews. Betsy is a James Beard, IACP and SATW award-winning food, drink and travel writer. She is a Contributing Editor at Food & Wine and SevenFifty Daily. ⁣ ⁣ Besty also writes for numerous publications, including Imbibe, the Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Wine Enthusiast, Serious Eats and Plate.⁣ ⁣ Her first...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Chloe Frechette. Chloe is the Deputy Editor of PUNCH, where she has worked since 2016, and primarily covers cocktails and spirits. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣Chloe is also the author of “Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival With 60 Recipes.” She has a master’s degree in History of Design from the Royal College of Art where she earned distinction for her research on the material cul...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Aly Walansky. Aly is a freelance writer for Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Food Network and many other prestigious media outlets. Aly covers lifestyle topics, with a focus on food, cocktails and travel. She has spent the last two decades traveling the world in pursuit of the hottest spices and most delicious cocktails. ⁣Her daily substack email newsletter...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Andy Wang. Andy is a contributing writer for Observer, where he published the 2023 Nightlife + Dining Power List. He has written regularly about restaurants and nightlife for publications including Food & Wine, Los Angeles Magazine and Robb Report.⁣ ⁣ Andy’s work has also appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, New York Magazine, Condé Nast Travel...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Larry Olmsted. Larry is an award-winning travel, food and drinks writer who contributes to Forbes, Whisky Advocate, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, MasterCard Luxury Magazine and many other leading media outlets. ⁣ ⁣ Larry specializes in travel-related topics including industry trends, culinary, luxury and sports travel, especially golf, skiing and active...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Yolanda Evans. Yolanda is an award-winning freelance writer based in Berlin, Germany, who contributes to PUNCH, Imbibe, Thrillist and countless other top media outlets. ⁣ ⁣ Specializing in covering travel and booze, Yolanda earned a prestigious IACP Award for Narrative Beverage Writing with Recipes. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣Connect with Yolanda Evans:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ IG: ⁣@y...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with John Kell. John is a freelance writer who contributes to Fortune, Fast Company and Business Insider. He covers a wide range of topics from beverages to technology to DEI and sustainability. ⁣ ⁣ Previously, John worked as an on-staff reporter for Fortune, the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswires, where he covered food and beverage, retailers, re...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Claire Stern. Claire is the Digital Director of ELLE.com. ⁣ ⁣ Previously, Claire worked in the editorial departments of InStyle, J.Crew, Bergdorf Goodman and POPSUGAR. She earned her master’s degree from the Columbia Journalism School. ⁣ ⁣ Claire’s penchant for interviewing started with the “Harriet the Spy” notebook she had as a kid.⁣ ⁣ ⁣Connect with...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Emma Janzen. Emma is an award-winning journalist and author who writes about spirits and cocktails for outlets including the New York Times, PUNCH, Eater, Good Beer Hunting and more.⁣  ⁣ Emma won a James Beard Award and a Spirited Award from Tales of the Cocktail for “The Bartender’s Manifesto” co-authored with Toby Maloney, and earned a James Be...

Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 6!⁣ ⁣ With listeners in more than 160 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna Lee, President & Founder of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning global PR agency specialized in Hospitality & Travel. Hanna is joined by co-host Michael Anstendig, Editor in Chief of Ha...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Marci Waldman, a seasoned network news professional with more than 30 years of experience. ⁣Marci is a producer for “CBS Saturday Morning” and the creator of its James Beard award-winning segment, “The Dish.” The segment explores chefs and restaurateurs through the lens of their food and what role it has played in developing their lives and careers.⁣...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stacey Leasca, an award-winning freelance Contributing Editor for Travel + Leisure and a Contributing News Editor for Food & Wine. In addition, Stacey writes for Tripadvisor, Hotels Above Par and Men's Health.⁣ ⁣ Stacey is the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer with Nina Ruggiero of Travel + Leisure. She is also currently pursuing her Ph. D. with a...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kelly McCarthy, a two-time Emmy Award-winning Senior Producer and Food Reporter for ABC “Good Morning America.” As a multi-platform journalist with over 12 years of experience, Kelly covers food, beverage and hospitality. At “Good Morning America,” she leads the food editorial, which includes everything from broadcast cooking segments to original...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sheila Yasmin Marikar, a freelance writer who covers culture, travel and food & beverage for publications such as The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Mail, New York Magazine's “The Cut” and Fortune.⁣ ⁣ Sheila’s best-selling debut novel, “The Goddess Effect,” came out in October 2022 to rave reviews from The Washington Post, Allure, Marie Claire an...

In this episode, we are excited to chat with Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business, the world’s only trade magazine dedicated to spirits.⁣ A journalist with a decade of experience, Melita covers all spirits categories, the global on-premise scene, non-alcoholic “spirits,” as well as spirits-specific tonic waters and mixers.⁣ ⁣ Melita is also chair of The Global Spirits Masters Competitions, a...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive, one of Canada’s largest online publications. ⁣ ⁣ Hanna leads a team of food-focused writers and a network of contributors who cover hospitality news and the latest trends in food and drink across the country. A Vancouver resident, she is a leading voice in the Cana...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and a freelance writer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily. ⁣Amy’s work has also appeared in Wine Enthusiast, InsideHook, the New York Post, Liquor.com, Imbibe, Men’s Journal and many others.⁣⁣ ⁣ In addition, Amy is the author of several books, including “The Big Bo...