The Essence Society

The Ivory Script

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The Ivory Script is a hospitality forward podcast hosted by Hannah Fitzgerald of Renew Coffee and Uneeke Armani of Armani Events, co-founders of The Essence Society. Inspired by Unreasonable Hospitality, the show features candid conversations with women leaders and creatives about leadership, identity, faith, and resilience. Together they unpack the unseen emotional labor of hospitality, what it costs to serve well, and how women can build meaningful careers without losing themselves in the process.

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Selina's Remarkable Journey from Greek Restaurants to Industry Leadership 09.03.2026 59:40

In this engaging interview, Selina Mullenax shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a Greek family and working in restaurants to becoming a leader in the event sales industry. She discusses the importance of relationship-building, innovative event design, sustainability, and effective leadership in her career. Show Links CORT Events Selina’s IG: @selinawithcort Selina’s Linkedin: Selina Mu...

Carly Williams of Carly Rae Weddings | Faith, Boundaries & Growth 09.02.2026 1:01:17

Carly Williams has spent almost two decades in the wedding world but her greatest lessons didn’t come from timelines or logistics. They came from burnout. From boundaries. From learning to trust God more than fear. In this episode, we talk about the unseen parts of entrepreneurship - the emotional weight, the financial stress, the quiet prayers behind big decisions - and how Carly rebuilt her busi...

Introducing The Ivory Script 20.01.2026 1:02:03

In the very first episode of The Ivory Script , hosts Hannah Fitzgerald and Uneeke Armani share why this podcast and The Essence Society exists. They reflect on their own paths into hospitality, from luxury event planning to mobile coffee and guest experiences, and how those journeys shaped their belief that hospitality is ultimately about care, dignity, and human connection. Hannah and Uneeke al...