Hospitality Forward

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Glenn Haussman, the host of “No Vacancy Live,” the #1 hospitality podcast. Glenn was also named the #1 Global Hospitality Social Media Influencer. ⁣ ⁣ Connect with Glenn:⁣⁣⁣⁣ IG: @travelingglenn⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennhaussman/ ⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glenn.haussman ⁣ ⁣ For...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Beau Hayhoe, a freelance writer covering everything from spirits to luxury travel, menswear to men's grooming, and watches to music. Beau regularly contributes to Maxim, Men's Journal, AskMen, Fatherly and more. He also publishes his own daily style blog, The Style Guide (https://the-style-guide.com/).⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Conn...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Paul Clarke, Editor in Chief, Imbibe Magazine.⁣ The multi-platform media outlet is the go-to guide to drinks, from wine, spirits and beer to coffee, tea and everything in between. ⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Paul:⁣⁣⁣⁣ IG: @cocktailchron⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-clarke-086a7b5/ ⁣ Twitter: @cocktailchron⁣...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Nick Guy, Senior Commerce Writer at Buy Side from WSJ, the Wall Street Journal’s product review and recommendation site.⁣ ⁣ Connect with Nick:⁣⁣⁣⁣ IG: @thenickguy⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-guy-58ba6b25/ ⁣ Twitter: @thenickguy⁣ ⁣ For all media guests to date, you can find their information and e...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Susannah Skiver Barton, a freelance writer who covers whisky and spirits for publications like Men's Health, Imbibe, PUNCH, Men's Journal and VinePair.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Connect with Susannah:⁣⁣⁣⁣ IG: @whattastesgood⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannah-skiver-barton-909a259/ ⁣ Twitter: @whattastesgood⁣ Facebook:...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Jake Emen, a freelance writer who covers travel, hotels, food and drinks for publications like Barron's, InsideHook, Travel + Leisure, Imbibe and VinePair. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Connect with Jake:⁣⁣⁣ IG: @mantalkfood⁣ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mantalkfood/ ⁣ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-emen-69231938...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brian Freedman, a freelance writer who covers wine, spirits, travel and food for publications like Food & Wine, Forbes.com, Whisky Advocate and many more. ⁣ ⁣ Brian is also the author of “Crushed,” his first book, which focuses on the impact of climate change on spirits and wine.⁣ ⁣ Connect with Brian:⁣⁣ IG:...

In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Joelle Garguilo, an Emmy Award winning on-air reporter for NBC NY’s “New York Live” and contributor to NBC’s “Today Show.” Joelle covers everything from food to female empowerment, human interest to entertainment and small business to pop culture.⁣ ⁣ Connect with Joelle:⁣ IG: @joellegarguilo ⁣ LinkedIn: https://...

Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 5!⁣ ⁣ With listeners in more than 100 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 Garrett Snyder, a writer and editor based in Los Angeles. As a freelancer, Garrett has covered the resilient bar, Thunderbolt, for the Los Angeles Times, written a bar crawl guide for GQ, and documented the history of Tiki drinks and Chinese food for PUNCH.⁣ ⁣ Most recently, Garrett was a Staff Reporter at the Los Angeles Times and was the Food Editor...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joel Stein, a freelance writer who contributes to many top outlets, including the Financial Times, Food & Wine, the New York Times and many more.⁣  ⁣ Joel wrote a weekly column for Time magazine for 20 years, along with 22 cover stories. He was a columnist for Entertainment Weekly and The Los Angeles Times, and has written for the New York Ti...

In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Chan, Senior Director of Commerce for Rolling Stone, where he was hired as its first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor. Tim covers a wide array of topics, including hospitality, fashion, tech and events. ⁣ ⁣ Tune in to listen to this eloquent journalist, who shares his insights and tips for getting his attention and how to be featured in this legen...

In this episode, we chat with Ellen Carpenter, Editor in Chief of Hemispheres, United’s inflight magazine.⁣  ⁣ Tune in to listen to this worldly and well-traveled writer, who shares her insights and tips for getting her attention and how to be featured in this acclaimed international magazine.⁣  ⁣ For the past six years, Ellen has worked for Ink, where she also helmed Rhapsody, United’s...

In this episode, the first of Season 4, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Simonson, a freelance writer who covers cocktails, spirits, bars and bartenders for the New York Times. Robert recently launched his own spirited e-newsletter, “The Mix with Robert Simonson” on Substack. He was our podcast’s very first guest, and it is great to have him back on the show. Robert won the Tales of the Coc...

In Episode #51, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Gerard, a writer for NBC’s “TODAY Show” and Today.com. ⁣Emily covers the news for this iconic TV morning show, one of the most popular in the U.S. that is watched by millions.⁣  ⁣ Emily broke into TV journalism at ABC’s “Nightline” as the show’s youngest-ever writer, following a stint at Vanity Fair.⁣...

In Episode #50, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Stacey Lastoe, a freelance writer who covers travel and lifestyle topics for Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's Travel, Wine Enthusiast, Food & Wine, American Way, Travel + Leisure and more. She also contributed to Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Places of 2021.⁣ ⁣ In addition, Stacey is the Lead Editor for Fodor’s Fi...

In Episode #49, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kevin Sintumuang, Culture & Lifestyle Director, Esquire.⁣⁣  ⁣⁣ Kevin oversees food & drink coverage, including the magazine’s Best New Restaurants in America and Best Bars in America lists, among other subjects. He earned his stripes during a 10-year stint at GQ. In addition, Kevin worked at the Wall...

In Episode #48, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Lilah Raptopoulos, host of the FT Weekend Podcast, which brings the Financial Times’ life & arts coverage to audio. ⁣  ⁣ The podcast explores today’s culture, big ideas, nuanced questions and how to live a good life, and features Financial Times journalists and special guests. ⁣  ⁣ Lilah is also the...

In Episode #47, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Brandon Berkson, Editor in Chief & Founder, Hotels Above Par.⁣ ⁣ Brandon launched this next-generation hotel & travel media during the pandemic to support hotels at a time when they needed love the most, as well as keep his adoration of travel alive. Its short-form content is distributed across multiple p...

In Episode #46, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Emily Saladino, Associate Managing Editor, Wine Enthusiast. ⁣  ⁣ Previously, Emily was Editor in Chief of VinePair and worked at Tasting Table. She has also covered food, beverage, travel and culture for Bloomberg, BBC, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure and others. ⁣ ⁣ A graduate of the International Culinary Ce...

In Episode #45, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Holly Graham, Managing Editor, DRiNK Magazine Asia. Holly is currently #12 on the Bar World 100, a list of the world's most influential figures in the bar industry.⁣ ⁣ She is also an Academy Chair for The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars. In addition, Holly sits on the education and Spirited Awards co...

In Episode #44, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with David Graver, Editor in Chief, COOL HUNTING, a design-focused lifestyle publication.    David covers hospitality, travel, art and style and is also a contributor to Vogue.com and Bloomberg Pursuits. His byline has appeared in T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Vanity Fair, Vice, Elle, Surface and Gue...

In Episode #43, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor, Rachael Ray In Season and the new Drew + Jonathan Reveal magazine.⁣ At Rachael Ray In Season, Tara writes the “We Tried It” column, where she samples unusual foods and wacky gadgets. She is also a fan of Spam, the edible kind, and wrote the foreword to “The Ultimate Spam Cookb...

In Episode #42, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Wayne Curtis, Drinks Columnist for The Daily Beast, Imbibe and Garden & Gun. ⁣⁣⁣ Wayne won the Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writing at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail, where he also earned top accolades in 2017. He is the author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Co...

In Episode #41, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Kathleen Squires, a freelance food & travel writer for the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine, Saveur and many other publications. ⁣  ⁣⁣ Kathleen pens the “Cutting Class” column and contributes “In My Kitchen” profiles in the Wall Street Journal. She earned Les Dames d’Escoffier Inte...