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!

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Author

Christine Trippi

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thewisepineapple.com

Latest episode

Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

🍍E48 Naked Running - What Happens When You Shut It All Off 04.08.2025

🎙️ Show Notes — The YES Show Episode Title:   Go on a Naked Run (Yes, Really)   In this powerful solo episode, Christine shares a surprising discovery: creativity returns when the noise stops. After reading a meme about "naked running" (running without tech), she challenges herself to disconnect and discovers the transformative magic of silence. Tune in to hear what happened during her t...

E48 Naked Running - What Happens When You Shut It All Off? 04.08.2025

🎙️ Show Notes — The YES Show Episode Title:   Go on a Naked Run (Yes, Really)   In this powerful solo episode, Christine shares a surprising discovery: creativity returns when the noise stops. After reading a meme about "naked running" (running without tech), she challenges herself to disconnect and discovers the transformative magic of silence. Tune in to hear what happened during her t...

E47 Teen Mom to CEO: Barb Betts on the Power of Real Relationships 28.07.2025

Episode Summary: This week on  The Yes Show , Christine welcomes powerhouse keynote speaker and relationship strategist, Barb Betts. From teen mom to trailblazing CEO, Barb shares her deeply personal story of resilience and how she turned life’s setbacks into a framework for intentional, authentic connection. Together, they explore how to create extraordinary guest experiences, develop trust-based...

E47 Teen Mom to CEO: Barb Betts on the Power of Real Relationships 28.07.2025

Episode Summary: This week on  The Yes Show , Christine welcomes powerhouse keynote speaker and relationship strategist, Barb Betts. From teen mom to trailblazing CEO, Barb shares her deeply personal story of resilience and how she turned life’s setbacks into a framework for intentional, authentic connection. Together, they explore how to create extraordinary guest experiences, develop trust-based...

E45 Saying No to Climbing Kilimanjaro and Changing Lives with Paul Hurckman 14.07.2025

✍️ Show Notes: What if saying “yes” to one crazy idea could completely change your life—and countless others around the world? In this episode, Christine sits down with Paul Hurckman, Executive Director of Venture.org, whose journey from skepticism to summit is proof that one YES can move mountains. When a student asked him to bike across the country for charity, Paul Hurckman said “No.” That one...

E45 Saying No to Climbing Kilimanjaro and Changing Lives with Paul Hurckman 14.07.2025

✍️ Show Notes: What if saying “yes” to one crazy idea could completely change your life—and countless others around the world? In this episode, Christine sits down with Paul Hurckman, Executive Director of Venture.org, whose journey from skepticism to summit is proof that one YES can move mountains. When a student asked him to bike across the country for charity, Paul Hurckman said “No.” That one...

E44 Show Up Bingo: The Strategy That Prevents Call offs! 07.07.2025

Christine dusts off a powerhouse Monday Morning Huddle from the Crown Society vault. In it, she unveils her Show Up Bingo—a playful, points‑based game that can transform your team and save your sanity! Christine shares how bingo cards, recognition, and a dash of competition ignite team engagement, plus how you can join the Crown Society when doors reopen in September. What You’ll LearnHow gamifyin...

E44 Show Up Bingo: The Strategy That Prevents Call offs! 07.07.2025

Christine dusts off a powerhouse Monday Morning Huddle from the Crown Society vault. In it, she unveils her Show Up Bingo—a playful, points‑based game that can transform your team and save your sanity! Christine shares how bingo cards, recognition, and a dash of competition ignite team engagement, plus how you can join the Crown Society when doors reopen in September. What You’ll LearnHow gamifyin...

E49 The Confetti Effect: Building Culture One Celebration at a Time 07.07.2025

Show Notes: What if culture wasn't about big strategies or bold statements… but instead tiny, intentional moments that made people feel seen? Christine welcomes James Ferguson, the creator of the Confetti Culture Playbook, who’s redefining workplace celebration with heart, hope, and some serious leadership chops. From cancer survivor to keynote speaker, James shares how vulnerability, resilien...

E49 The Confetti Effect: Building Culture One Celebration at a Time 07.07.2025

Show Notes: What if culture wasn't about big strategies or bold statements… but instead tiny, intentional moments that made people feel seen? Christine welcomes James Ferguson, the creator of the Confetti Culture Playbook, who’s redefining workplace celebration with heart, hope, and some serious leadership chops. From cancer survivor to keynote speaker, James shares how vulnerability, resilien...

E43 Say Yes First: Leadership, Loyalty & Mink Coats with Mark Irgang - Part 2 30.06.2025

Ever wondered how a mink coat, green ruby slippers, and saying "yes" can unlock global opportunities, mentorship from hospitality legends, and a hotel opening of the year award? This is the episode that’ll make you laugh, take notes—and probably want to join Skål. In this powerhouse episode, Christine Trippi sits down with the electrifying Mark Irgang—GM of the Marriott New York JFK and...

E43 Say Yes First: Leadership, Loyalty & Mink Coats with Mark Irgang - Part 2 30.06.2025

Ever wondered how a mink coat, green ruby slippers, and saying "yes" can unlock global opportunities, mentorship from hospitality legends, and a hotel opening of the year award? This is the episode that’ll make you laugh, take notes—and probably want to join Skål. In this powerhouse episode, Christine Trippi sits down with the electrifying Mark Irgang—GM of the Marriott New York JFK and...

E42 Say Yes to the Mess: Turning the Worst into a Hospitality Powerhouse with Mark Irgang 23.06.2025

In this unforgettable episode of The Yes Show, Christine sits down with hospitality veteran Mark Irgang, whose journey reads like a movie script. He went from the iconic Marriott Marquis to a bottom-ranking Courtyard hotel—located across the street from a prison. But instead of saying no, Mark leaned in and transformed a failing property into one of the top 75 in the brand. He'll reveal what it’s...

E42 Say Yes to the Mess: Turning the Worst into a Hospitality Powerhouse with Mark Irgang 23.06.2025

In this unforgettable episode of The Yes Show, Christine sits down with hospitality veteran Mark Irgang, whose journey reads like a movie script. He went from the iconic Marriott Marquis to a bottom-ranking Courtyard hotel—located across the street from a prison. But instead of saying no, Mark leaned in and transformed a failing property into one of the top 75 in the brand. He'll reveal what i...

E41 Craft a TEDx Talk That Gets Picked, Shared & Remembered with Cesar Cervantes 16.06.2025

Show Notes: Ever dreamed of doing a TEDx talk—or just want to be a more compelling communicator? In this powerful and hilarious episode, Christine Trippi is joined by master speech coach and former stand-up comic Cesar Cervantes, who has coached speakers across three continents and co-authored Great Speech. Together, they peel back the curtain on what it takes to craft and deliver an unforgettable...

E41 Craft a TEDx Talk That Gets Picked, Shared & Remembered with Cesar Cervantes 16.06.2025

Show Notes: Ever dreamed of doing a TEDx talk—or just want to be a more compelling communicator? In this powerful and hilarious episode, Christine Trippi is joined by master speech coach and former stand-up comic Cesar Cervantes, who has coached speakers across three continents and co-authored Great Speech. Together, they peel back the curtain on what it takes to craft and deliver an unforgettable...

E40 Uplifted Leadership: The Power of Positivity with Ryan Minton 09.06.2025

Show Notes: What if every interaction you had could lift someone just a little higher? In this unforgettable episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with speaker, author, and former hotel executive Ryan Minton, who left a six-figure corporate role not to chase more—but to impact more. From heart-tugging moments with his son at Costco to the simple greeting that launched a leadership movement,...

E40 Uplifted Leadership: The Power of Positivity with Ryan Minton 09.06.2025

Show Notes: What if every interaction you had could lift someone just a little higher? In this unforgettable episode of The YES Show, Christine sits down with speaker, author, and former hotel executive Ryan Minton, who left a six-figure corporate role not to chase more—but to impact more. From heart-tugging moments with his son at Costco to the simple greeting that launched a leadership movement,...

E39 Idea Fairy vs. Execution Queen | Pound Through Your Greatest Results! 02.06.2025

Stop spinning in circles. Start smashing guest scoresAre you working hard but not moving forward? You might be under the spell of the Idea Fairy—constantly chasing new trends, TikToks, and techniques, but never truly solving the real problems holding your team back. In this episode, Christine Trippi delivers a powerful wake-up call:It’s not about having more ideas—it’s about executing the right on...

E39 Idea Fairy vs. Execution Queen | Pound Through Your Greatest Results! 02.06.2025

Stop spinning in circles. Start smashing guest scoresAre you working hard but not moving forward? You might be under the spell of the Idea Fairy—constantly chasing new trends, TikToks, and techniques, but never truly solving the real problems holding your team back. In this episode, Christine Trippi delivers a powerful wake-up call:It’s not about having more ideas—it’s about executing the right on...

E38 Part 2: Treat the Emotion & Overdeliver – Jamie Cooperstein’s 5 Keys to Service Excellence 26.05.2025

In Part 2 of this heartwarming and insightful interview, Christine welcomes back hospitality expert and former “Concierge to the Stars” Jamie Cooperstein. Jamie dives into her signature Five Keys to Service Excellence, emphasizing emotional intelligence, empowerment, and overdelivering with grace. You’ll learn actionable ways to elevate guest experiences—whether you're in hotels, healthcare, r...

E38 Part 2: Treat the Emotion & Overdeliver – Jamie Cooperstein’s 5 Keys to Service Excellence 26.05.2025

In Part 2 of this heartwarming and insightful interview, Christine welcomes back hospitality expert and former “Concierge to the Stars” Jamie Cooperstein. Jamie dives into her signature Five Keys to Service Excellence, emphasizing emotional intelligence, empowerment, and overdelivering with grace. You’ll learn actionable ways to elevate guest experiences—whether you're in hotels, healthcare, r...

E37 Polished, with Personality: From Sports Dreams to Concierge Queen with Jamie Cooperstein (1 of 2) 19.05.2025

Part 1 of 2: 🔊 Show Notes What do sports journalism, Botox appointments, and secret luxury back hallways have in common? The fabulous Jamie Cooperstein! This week, we dive into one of the juiciest conversations I’ve had on The YES Show—so juicy I had to make it two parts!  In this first half of our delightful two-part conversation, I sit down with Jamie Cooperstein, former Five Diamond concierge,...

E37 Polished, with Personality: From Sports Dreams to Concierge Queen with Jamie Cooperstein (1 of 2) 19.05.2025

Part 1 of 2: 🔊 Show Notes: What do sports journalism, Botox appointments, and secret luxury back hallways have in common? The fabulous Jamie Cooperstein! This week, we dive into one of the juiciest conversations I’ve had on The YES Show—so juicy I had to make it two parts! In this first half of our delightful two-part conversation, I sit down with Jamie Cooperstein, former Five Diamond concierge,...

E36 #1 Mistake Trying to Improve Guest Experience 12.05.2025

🎧 Episode Summary: In this powerful solo episode, Christine drops a truth bomb that might just save your sanity:  The problem isn’t that you’re not working hard enough—it’s that you’re working too hard… on the wrong things.  If you're feeling overwhelmed by ideas but stuck in place, this episode will help you shift from spinning your wheels to making Sweet Results happen. Christine shares how...

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