Christine Trippi

The Yes Show!

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Welcome to The YES Show, where Christine Trippi, founder of The Wise Pineapple and author of Yes Is the Answer, explores the power of saying YES to opportunities in life and leadership. Each episode brings you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, featuring insightful interviews with leaders and practical tips for making hotel leadership easy. Tune in every Monday for stories of life-changing YESes and actionable strategies to lead with ease. Let’s change the world together, one YES at a time!

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.thewisepineapple.com

Author

Christine Trippi

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thewisepineapple.com

Latest episode

Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

E63 Why supporting your team Can Backfire 17.11.2025

Even the best leaders make mistakes, but what matters most is how we handle them. In this solo episode, we'll explore the tension between empowerment and accountability through a heartfelt story, a practical coaching model, and a fable that will stick with you long after you listen. Discover how true leadership isn’t about always being right, it’s about having the humility to make things right...

E62 Fail Forward: The Story I Was Afraid to Tell 10.11.2025

Christine opens up about something she has never shared publicly until now. This is the story behind the story. The moment that could have stopped Yes Is The Answer before The Wise Pineapple ever existed. The moment she found herself facing an unexpected investigation at work after writing her book, followed by one of the hardest decisions of her career. She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur....

E62 Fail Forward: The Story I Was Afraid to Tell 10.11.2025

Christine opens up about something she has never shared publicly until now. This is the story behind the story. The moment that could have stopped Yes Is The Answer before The Wise Pineapple ever existed. The moment she found herself facing an unexpected investigation at work after writing her book, followed by one of the hardest decisions of her career. She didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur....

E61 Say Yes to the Ducks: How Following Passion Turned Tradition into Legacy with Doug Weatherford 03.11.2025

Some leaders run hotels. Others make them legends. Meet Doug Weatherford, one of only two Duck Masters at the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, where every day he turns history into heart. From managing eight hotel properties to marching ducks down a red carpet, Doug proves that saying yes to your passion can rewrite your story, and maybe even your city’s legacy. In this heartwarming and hilarious...

E61 Say Yes to the Ducks: How Following Passion Turned Tradition into Legacy with Doug Weatherford 03.11.2025

Some leaders run hotels. Others make them legends. Meet Doug Weatherford, one of only two Duck Masters at the iconic Peabody Hotel in Memphis, where every day he turns history into heart. From managing eight hotel properties to marching ducks down a red carpet, Doug proves that saying yes to your passion can rewrite your story, and maybe even your city’s legacy. In this heartwarming and hilarious...

TYS E60 Words That Wow 27.10.2025

Your words are the most powerful tool you own. In this episode, we'll explore how to turn everyday language into extraordinary energy. Increase your mindset, relationships, and your SALES!I'll show you how a few simple word swaps can move your world from meh to magic. What You’ll Learn:✅How the words you use shape your energy and outcomes✅Why titles and job descriptions influence how you...

TYS E60 Words That Wow 27.10.2025

Your words are the most powerful tool you own. In this episode, we'll explore how to turn everyday language into extraordinary energy. Increase your mindset, relationships, and your SALES!I'll show you how a few simple word swaps can move your world from meh to magic. What You’ll Learn:✅How the words you use shape your energy and outcomes✅Why titles and job descriptions influence how you...

E59 The 3-Day Revolution: Redefining Work, Retention, and Real Life with Justin Lindsey 20.10.2025

When Chick-fil-A owner Justin Lindsey rolled out a three-day workweek, it wasn’t just a scheduling shift, it was a complete reimagination of what work could look like in hospitality. In this episode, we'll dive deep with Justin on how listening, experimentation, and bold compassion helped him turn an “impossible” idea into a thriving culture model that’s transforming lives and inspiring leader...

E58 The YES Show Anniversary Special: One Question, Endless Insights 13.10.2025

This anniversary episode celebrates the heart of The YES Show, the “One Question” segment. Every guest has answered a question passed forward from the previous guest, creating a chain of curiosity, wisdom, and perspective. For the first time, we’ve compiled them all in one episode. Get ready for a highlight reel of voices, lessons, and leadership gems you can bring back to your team. What you’ll l...

E57 Coconut, Banana, or Pineapple? How Leaders Multiply Energy (or Divide It) 06.10.2025

Some people walk into a room and instantly spark ideas, courage, and creativity. Others unintentionally drain the energy right out of it. In this episode of The YES Show, we unpack the difference between multipliers and diminishers, and how every leader can choose which one to be. What you’ll learn:🎯 The science behind how multipliers boost performance by up to 150%🎯 Why diminishers shrink poten...

E57 Coconut, Banana, or Pineapple? How Leaders Multiply Energy (or Divide It) 06.10.2025

Some people walk into a room and instantly spark ideas, courage, and creativity. Others unintentionally drain the energy right out of it. In this episode of The YES Show, we unpack the difference between multipliers and diminishers, and how every leader can choose which one to be. What you’ll learn:🎯 The science behind how multipliers boost performance by up to 150%🎯 Why diminishers shrink poten...

E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership 29.09.2025

Show Notes: Get ready for a stack of inspiration with a side of syrup. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Lisa Mendez, Regional Director at IHOP, who proves that pancakes aren’t just breakfast, they’re a career buffet. Lisa shares how saying YES (even when she almost said no) to a job 26 years ago opened doors to life-changing leadership, financial freedom, and creating the...

E56 Before the iPhone, There Was IHOP: Lisa Mendez on Saying YES, Syrup, and Leadership 29.09.2025

Show Notes: Get ready for a stack of inspiration with a side of syrup. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Lisa Mendez, Regional Director at IHOP, who proves that pancakes aren’t just breakfast, they’re a career buffet. Lisa shares how saying YES (even when she almost said no) to a job 26 years ago opened doors to life-changing leadership, financial freedom, and creating the...

E55: The Four Levels of Care – From Carpets to Culture 22.09.2025

Show Notes: What do engineering, carpets, and company culture have in common? More than you think. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine unpacks the Four Levels of Care framework, an easy-to-use system that protects both your assets and your people. Whether you’re maintaining carpets or cultivating team culture, these four levels will save you money, headaches, and turnover. You’ll learn: Why...

E55: The Four Levels of Care – From Carpets to Culture 22.09.2025

Show Notes: What do engineering, carpets, and company culture have in common? More than you think. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine unpacks the Four Levels of Care framework, an easy-to-use system that protects both your assets and your people. Whether you’re maintaining carpets or cultivating team culture, these four levels will save you money, headaches, and turnover. You’ll learn: Why...

E54 The Power of Not Being “Normal” with Gary Gregory 15.09.2025

Show Notes: In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Gary Gregory, author of Super Fantastic Leadership and seven other books, to unpack the power of saying YES, stewarding leadership with integrity, and daring to lead “not normal.” From his first accidental co-authoring opportunity to his philosophy of Think, Speak, Act, Gary shares stories and strategies that challenge...

E54 The Power of Not Being “Normal” with Gary Gregory 15.09.2025

Show Notes: In this inspiring episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with Gary Gregory, author of Super Fantastic Leadership and seven other books, to unpack the power of saying YES, stewarding leadership with integrity, and daring to lead “not normal.” From his first accidental co-authoring opportunity to his philosophy of Think, Speak, Act, Gary shares stories and strategies that challenge...

E53 Fishing for Time: Catch More Results Without Working Harder 08.09.2025

In this episode of The YES Show, Christine dives into the fisherman’s secret: success isn’t always about effort, it’s about timing. Just like fish only bite at certain times of the day, your best results come when you align the right work with the right moment. What You’ll Learn: 🎯 Why timing amplifies skill and effort (and saves wasted energy) ⏰ How to identify your “golden hours” and protect t...

E53 Fishing for Time: Catch More Results Without Working Harder 08.09.2025

In this episode of The YES Show, Christine dives into the fisherman’s secret: success isn’t always about effort, it’s about timing. Just like fish only bite at certain times of the day, your best results come when you align the right work with the right moment. What You’ll Learn: 🎯 Why timing amplifies skill and effort (and saves wasted energy) ⏰ How to identify your “golden hours” and protect t...

E52 Five for Five: Hospitality’s Hottest Topics with Mark Irgang 01.09.2025

Show Notes:This week on The Yes Show, we’re trying something a little different. Five for Five! Five hot topic questions with 5 minutes to answer! It's harder than you think! And joining me we're back with one of our most popular (and fun) guests, Mark Irgang, a 35+ year hospitality powerhouse, Hotel Opening of the Year winner, Mustang Award honoree, and President of SKAL International USA...

E52 Five for Five: Hospitality’s Hottest Topics with Mark Irgang 01.09.2025

Show Notes: This week on The Yes Show, we’re trying something a little different. Five for Five! Five hot topic questions with 5 minutes to answer! It's harder than you think! And joining me we're back with one of our most popular (and fun) guests, Mark Irgang, a 35+ year hospitality powerhouse, Hotel Opening of the Year winner, Mustang Award honoree, and President of SKAL International US...

E51 Crack Your Coconut First: Smash Procrastination and Win Your Day 25.08.2025

What’s your “coconut”? That dreaded, heavy task you keep putting off until tomorrow… only to face it again (sometimes twice as hard). In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shows you how to stop dragging your coconuts through the week and start smashing them open so you can sip Pina Coladas (sweet success) all day long. Plus, get a free download to crack YOUR coconuts!💡 What you’ll learn:-Why...

E51 Crack Your Coconut First: Smash Procrastination and Win Your Day 25.08.2025

What’s your “coconut”? That dreaded, heavy task you keep putting off until tomorrow… only to face it again (sometimes twice as hard). In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shows you how to stop dragging your coconuts through the week and start smashing them open so you can sip Pina Coladas (sweet success) all day long. Plus, get a free download to crack YOUR coconuts!💡 What you’ll learn:-Why...

E50 Worth the Wait: How to Turn Lines into Loyalty 18.08.2025

Show Notes: What’s the longest line you’ve ever stood in and why did you stay? From Disney to Portillo’s to a coffee chain with 20,000 drink combos, the secret isn’t just shortening the wait… it’s sweetening it. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares real-world stories from her days as the “Director of Fun” at KeyLime Cove and examples from powerhouse brands like Portillo’s, Disney, and...

E50 Worth the Wait: How to Turn Lines into Loyalty 18.08.2025

Show Notes: What’s the longest line you’ve ever stood in and why did you stay? From Disney to Portillo’s to a coffee chain with 20,000 drink combos, the secret isn’t just shortening the wait… it’s sweetening it. In this episode of The YES Show, Christine shares real-world stories from her days as the “Director of Fun” at KeyLime Cove and examples from powerhouse brands like Portillo’s, Disney, and...

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