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!

Author

Christine Trippi

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.thewisepineapple.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

E20 50 Cups of Coffee: Building Cultures of Connection with Bobby Audley 20.01.2025

Summary: In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Bobby Audley, professional keynote speaker, team coach, and creator of the "50 Cups of Coffee" challenge. Bobby shares his journey of transforming simple coffee chats into a profound practice of intentional connection that has changed lives and organizations. From inspiring his TED talks to helping teams build cultures of co...

E19 Behind the Scenes at The Guest House: A Tour of Elvis-Inspired Suites 13.01.2025

Episode Description: In this special bonus episode, we’re live onsite at The Guest House with Hotel Manager Travis Campbell! Travis takes us on an exclusive tour of the hotel’s legendary Elvis-inspired suites, revealing the creative details, unique guest experiences, and personal stories that bring these rooms to life. Tune in to learn how The Guest House channels Elvis' legacy into unforgettable...

E19 Behind the Scenes at The Guest House: A Tour of Elvis-Inspired Suites 13.01.2025

Episode Description: In this special bonus episode, we’re live onsite at The Guest House with Hotel Manager Travis Campbell! Travis takes us on an exclusive tour of the hotel’s legendary Elvis-inspired suites, revealing the creative details, unique guest experiences, and personal stories that bring these rooms to life. Tune in to learn how The Guest House channels Elvis' legacy into unforgettable...

E18 Say Yes, to Service Fit for a King! Travis Campbell’s Journey from Air Force to Graceland! 06.01.2025

Description: This week, on January 8th Elvis Presley would have turned 90 years old and we're celebrating the King here on The Yes Show! In this special first in-person interview, we welcome Travis Campbell, a dynamic leader with over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and a thriving career in luxury hospitality. Now the hotel manager at The Guest House at Graceland, Travis combines world-class servic...

E17 Trailblazing Hospitality: How Peachtree Is Transforming Culture & Retention 16.12.2024

🍍 Episode Highlights: In this episode of The YES Show, Christine interviews Nicole Adams, a hospitality culture trailblazer at Peachtree Group, sharing: The story of Nicole's first hospitality mentor, the legendary Horst Schulze. How Peachtree’s Vacation Reimbursement Plan (VRP) is redefining retention in the industry. Leadership lessons, including the power of saying YES and the importance of in...

E17 Trailblazing Hospitality: How Peachtree Is Transforming Culture & Retention 16.12.2024

🍍Episode Highlights: In this episode of The YES Show, Christine interviews Nicole Adams, a hospitality culture trailblazer at Peachtree Group, sharing: The story of Nicole's first hospitality mentor, the legendary Horst Schulze. How Peachtree’s Vacation Reimbursement Plan (VRP) is redefining retention in the industry. Leadership lessons, including the power of saying YES and the importance of inn...

E04 Weird is Wonderful: Embrace Your Unique Journey with Shelley Brown 15.12.2024

Show Notes Description: In this episode of  The YES Show , we're diving deep with Shelley Brown, the vibrant author of  Weird Girl Adventures . Shelley shares her transformative journey of saying "YES" to her authentic self after years of hiding her uniqueness. Discover how she redefined the word "weird" and turned it into a powerful acronym that stands for: Welcoming Engaging Integrating Risk-tak...

E16 The Five Levels of Commitment: Transform Your Leadership and Life 09.12.2024

Episode Summary: In this solo shorty episode, Christine Trippi dives into the life-changing power of saying YES to commitment and how it impacts leadership and personal growth. Learn about the five levels of commitment—I Should, I Want, I Need, I Will, and the ultimate I Am—and how to shift your mindset and language to achieve your goals. Discover actionable tips to turn fleeting desires into empo...

E15 Part 2 Creating Safer Spaces: Insights from Transgender Awareness Month 02.12.2024

In this powerful Part Two episode of The Yes Show , Christine Trippi continues her enlightening conversation with Lola Sophia for part two of their series celebrating Transgender Awareness Month. They delve deep into topics that resonate beyond the transgender community, touching on inclusivity in the workplace, navigating personal journeys, and practical advice for hospitality leaders aiming to c...

E14 Lola Sofia - From Hidden to Liberated: The Courageous Leap to Authenticity 26.11.2024

📋 Show Notes: Wise Pineapples, In this two-part episode, of The Yes Show, we are celebrating 🌈Transgender Awareness Month. We’re diving deep into the importance of inclusion in our workplaces and lives.   I knew having our guest, Lola Sophia, on the show would be eye opening, but the raw honesty she brought blew me away! She shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from male to female, and...

E13 From "Nothing Burgers" to WOW Moments: How Small Efforts Create Lasting Guest Experiences 18.11.2024

Show Notes: In today’s episode of  The YES Show , host Christine Trippi takes us through her inspiring journey to complete her #50for50 challenge, visiting all 50 states before turning 50, and shares how her last stop, North Dakota, unexpectedly became one of the most memorable experiences of all. Christine shows how, by shifting our perspective, we can turn "nothing burger" moments into extraordi...

E12 Level Up Your Sales Game - Risk, Resilience & Real Connection - Amy Brodrick 11.11.2024

Guest: Amy Broderick, CEO of Walk In It and former SVP of Sales and Marketing at Chartwell Hospitality Episode Summary: In this episode, Christine Trippi talks with Amy Broderick, a hospitality industry veteran and the CEO of Walk In It. Amy shares her journey from retail to hotel sales, to entrepreneur, driven by a leap of faith and a commitment to authentic leadership. They discuss the impact of...

E11 Say YES to More: Boost Sales Without Budget Cuts! 04.11.2024

Episode Summary:  In this episode of  The YES Show , Christine challenges the conventional approach of cutting costs and highlights creative ways to increase revenue as the year-end approaches.  Rather than reducing budgets, Christine urges hotel leaders to think bigger, focusing on upselling, bundling, and enhancing customer experience to boost profits and guest experiences.  She shares insightfu...

E10 - Yes! Heartless Hustle to Heartfelt Leadership with Chris Green 28.10.2024

Episode Summary:  In this episode, we sit down with Chris Green, a hospitality advisor, keynote speaker, author, and founder of Cedar Road Investments. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Chris shares his journey from emulating leaders he didn’t resonate with to becoming a heart-led leader. He discusses the pivotal moment that changed his leadership style and how it trans...

E09 - YES Can Save Your Hotel $75K! 21.10.2024

Episode 9: YES Can Save Your Hotel $75K! 🎙️  Episode Title:  How Saying YES Can Save Your Hotel $75,000! 🎧  Hosted by:  Christine Trippi, The Wise Pineapple 🗓️  Episode Release Date:  10/21/2024 For my coconuts, bananas, and Wise Pineapples—Saying YES can save your hotel $75,000 a year!  🤑 Tune in to this powerful solo episode as we break down the three types of participants at every event and d...

E08 - Say YES, to Storytelling and Build Your Brand! Don Barnett 14.10.2024

In this episode of  The YES Show , Christine Trippi welcomes Don Barnett, the Director of Sales and Marketing at the iconic London House Chicago. Don shares his fascinating journey of becoming the memorable “bingo guy” through an innovative email campaign that still resonates with clients years later. Discover the power of storytelling in building personal branding and how LinkedIn can elevate you...

E07 - Yes: The Last Two Steps 07.10.2024

In this quick and juicy solo episode, Christine dives deep into the final two steps of her 4-step formula for saying "YES" in every situation, as highlighted in her book  Yes Is the Answer.   Hospitality leaders, this is your roadmap to creating smoother, friendlier guest interactions—ones that leave everyone happy and empowered. Learn how to offer solutions, give guests control with options, and...

E06 - Saying YES to Connection: Shideh Doerr’s JabberYak Journey 30.09.2024

In this episode of The YES Show, we’re thrilled to chat with Shideh Doerr, a first-generation Persian American who transitioned from a successful career in healthcare to founding JabberYak. Shideh’s passion for human connection led her to create innovative solutions that make conversations easier and more engaging. Discover how Shideh’s journey and how her company’s products are transforming netwo...

E05 - Turning No Into YES: The First Two Steps 23.09.2024

Episode Description: Welcome back, Wise Pineapples! In this quick solo episode, Christine dives into the science behind why we default to "no" and how you can overcome it. Discover the first step to saying YES in every situation and why empowering your team to lead with YES will not only boost confidence but create unforgettable guest experiences. Through personal stories and practical tips, Chris...

E04 - Weird is Wonderful with Shelley Brown 16.09.2024

In this episode of  The YES Show , we're diving deep with Shelley Brown, the vibrant author of  Weird Girl Adventures . Shelley shares her transformative journey of saying "YES" to her authentic self after years of hiding her uniqueness. Discover how she redefined the word "weird" and turned it into a powerful acronym that stands for: Welcoming Engaging Integrating Risk-taking Delivering.  Shelley...

E02 - How YES Began: Move from Should to Shining! 09.09.2024

In this exciting two-part bonus episode of  The Yes Show , Christine takes you back to 1989, sharing how she said YES to move from failure and imposter syndrome to international keynote speaker and bestselling author. Hear the untold story behind  Yes Is the Answer  and the birth of The Wise Pineapple, as she reveals her biggest failure and the powerful leadership lessons that came from it. Learn...

E03 - Turn Failure into Global Success 09.09.2024

In part two of The Yes Show Kick-off Bonus episode, Christine reveals her bumpy journey to writing Yes Is the Answer. From embracing imposter syndrome to overcoming setbacks with five editors, she shares how changing her words and mindset helped her push through. Learn powerful strategies, like the "I WILL" and "If/Then" method, and get inspired to take control of your dreams....

E01 - The Power of YES, and Changing the World 06.09.2024

🍍SERIES INTRO Welcome to  The YES Show ! 🎉 After years of 'shoulding' on myself, I’m finally saying YES to starting this podcast. In this kick-off episode, I share how one life-changing YES led me from a terrified 17-year-old van driver to an award-winning hotelier and author. Each week, I’ll bring you inspiration, fun, and Sweet Hospitality, helping you lead with ease in the hotel indus...

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