The Yes Show!

We've tried that before. It's impossible? Have you heard or said this? If that's a YES, this episode is for you! What if the biggest leadership mistake isn’t saying no… but saying it too fast? In this episode of  The YES Show , Christine shares a powerful story about solving the “unsolvable” and reveals how leaders unknowingly shut down creativity, guest satisfaction, and innovation be...

What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose? In this episode of  The Yes Show , Christine welcomes  Jordan Mix , whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact. From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at...

What happens when hospitality becomes more than service and turns into purpose? In this episode of  The Yes Show , Christine welcomes  Jordan Mix , whose journey began in hospitality at Marriott and Key Lime Cove and evolved into a powerful mission centered on belonging, leadership, and community impact. From selling chocolate-covered pretzels as a teenager to directing educational programming at...

In this special Women’s History Month episode of  The YES Show , Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact. Chr...

In this special Women’s History Month episode of  The YES Show , Christine shares a powerful story from hospitality history about a simple innovation we see every day but rarely think about. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about listening to the people closest to the guest experience and recognizing that small ideas can create lasting impact. Chr...

Most people think luxury hospitality is about perfection, polish, and presentation. But true luxury begins long before the guest ever walks through the door. In this episode of  The YES Show , Christine sits down with hospitality leader  Andrew Hopson , whose journey began with a bold YES at just 17 years old. From culinary school to Forbes four- and five-star properties, Andrew shares what luxury...

Most people think luxury hospitality is about perfection, polish, and presentation. But true luxury begins long before the guest ever walks through the door. In this episode of  The YES Show , Christine sits down with hospitality leader  Andrew Hopson , whose journey began with a bold YES at just 17 years old. From culinary school to Forbes four- and five-star properties, Andrew shares what luxury...

Do some people just seem lucky… or are they simply saying  YES  more often? In this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired episode of  The YES Show , Christine challenges the idea that luck is something we’re born with. Instead, she reveals how mindset, awareness, and intentional action can dramatically expand the opportunities that come our way. From the way our brain filters information to how we show up in...

Do some people just seem lucky… or are they simply saying  YES  more often? In this St. Patrick’s Day-inspired episode of  The YES Show , Christine challenges the idea that luck is something we’re born with. Instead, she reveals how mindset, awareness, and intentional action can dramatically expand the opportunities that come our way. From the way our brain filters information to how we show up in...

What does it really mean to  hold your own  in today’s workplace? In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with executive coach, former Expedia C-suite leader, and author  Melissa Maher  to unpack the real meaning of executive presence and how leaders can confidently speak up without pretending to be someone they’re not. Melissa shares lessons from decades in hospitality leadership, h...

What does it really mean to  hold your own  in today’s workplace? In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with executive coach, former Expedia C-suite leader, and author  Melissa Maher  to unpack the real meaning of executive presence and how leaders can confidently speak up without pretending to be someone they’re not. Melissa shares lessons from decades in hospitality leadership, h...

You set the goal. You blocked the time. You scheduled the reminder. And then… You hit ignore. Why do we sabotage the very success we say we want? In this powerful short episode, Christine breaks down the real reason we ignore our goals, and it’s not laziness. It’s not discipline. It’s not time management. Inside this episode, you’ll learn three science-backed strategies to help you follow through,...

You set the goal. You blocked the time. You scheduled the reminder. And then… You hit ignore. Why do we sabotage the very success we say we want? In this powerful short episode, Christine breaks down the real reason we ignore our goals, and it’s not laziness. It’s not discipline. It’s not time management. Inside this episode, you’ll learn three science-backed strategies to help you follow through,...

What happens when a high school teacher says yes to a bold idea? In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Susan Harryman, hospitality educator at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, to talk about launching a hospitality management program that is shaping the next generation of leaders. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Susan saw a gap in customer service within he...

What happens when a high school teacher says yes to a bold idea? In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Susan Harryman, hospitality educator at Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, to talk about launching a hospitality management program that is shaping the next generation of leaders. In this conversation, you’ll hear how Susan saw a gap in customer service within he...

In 1992, nearly 3,000 people stood in a snowstorm for a hotel job. Negative wind chill. Recession. Uncertainty everywhere. What happens next will change the way you think about leadership forever. This episode isn’t just a story from the past. It’s a challenge for today. If someone joined your team tomorrow…Would it feel worth waiting in line for?💡 What You’ll Learn:• Why feelings, not tasks, det...

In 1992, nearly 3,000 people stood in a snowstorm for a hotel job. Negative wind chill. Recession. Uncertainty everywhere. What happens next will change the way you think about leadership forever. This episode isn’t just a story from the past. It’s a challenge for today. If someone joined your team tomorrow…Would it feel worth waiting in line for?💡 What You’ll Learn:• Why feelings, not tasks, det...

What if the reason you can’t attract great people has nothing to do with pay or hours, and everything to do with how you tell your story? In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with hospitality educator Julia Krebs to unpack a powerful classroom experiment that turned into an industry wake-up call. When students were asked to review real hotel job descriptions, the feedback was blun...

What if the reason you can’t attract great people has nothing to do with pay or hours, and everything to do with how you tell your story? In this episode of The YES! Show, Christine sits down with hospitality educator Julia Krebs to unpack a powerful classroom experiment that turned into an industry wake-up call. When students were asked to review real hotel job descriptions, the feedback was blun...

What if saying YES could save your life? In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes. From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing...

What if saying YES could save your life? In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes. From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing...

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life? In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showin...

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life? In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showin...

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life? In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showin...

Has the new year started… but you still feel tired, heavy, or a little stuck? This shorty episode is your permission slip. Christine shares a simple story that keeps resurfacing at exactly the right time, and it comes with a surprising question:What if the problem isn’t you… but the rules you’re following? This isn’t about doing more. It’s not about fixing yourself. And it’s definitely not about p...