The Hospitality Collection

#6 - The Alexander Room & Terrace

Rob Verdi — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:55:00 -0600

Cindy Timphony, owner of Hobnobber Cafe and The Alexander Room & Terrace shares some valuable insight after more than 35 years of being in the hospitality industry.

Today, we focus on learning about The Alexander & Terrace venue space, located in the heart of Metairie, Louisiana on the 3rd floor overlooking the city. It's a hidden gem for sure, providing 5,000 square feet of indoor space to go along with 4,000 square feet of their stunning terrace.

Their companies are family owned & operated and serving other families is their mission. Cindy explains how important it is to have a team with a strong work ethic, paying attention to the details and how to appreciate & be present in the moment.

#5 - LSU AgCenter Botanic Garden Venue Space & More

Rob Verdi — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0600

An LSU graduate & Horticulture certified Katie Parrino-Guitreau shares her personal path that has led her to this one of kind piece of property. Learn this property's history and how it's transformed into one of Louisiana's premier venue space for weddings & events. Garden Trees and trails is approximately 3 miles of pedestrian, recreational, and educational trails located at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens at Burden, a 440-acre haven of gardens and green space in the heart of Baton Rouge.

#4 Building a Family Culture

Rob Verdi — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Leah Berhanu of Pigeon Catering & New Orleans famous Board of Trade venue helps provide the rich history of both companies and how they've built the ultimate family culture in their businesses. Leah also opens up about how they've overcome challenges & pivoted the businesses at the right times.

#3 CrossFit Mandeville & Up21 Foundation

Rob Verdi — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Interview with Lacey Guillot, of CrossFit Mandeville and Up21 Foundation board member, Megan Bremond.

CFM hosting special fundraising workout on 3/21/21 to raise money for Up21 Foundation, a local non-profit providing resources for children with disabilities.

Up21 Foundation also provides insight & needs for their premier fundraising event this September. Learn how to get involved!

#2 - Amanda Price Events

Rob Verdi — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0600

The Hospitality Collection interviews Amanda Price, with Amanda Price Events. Listen to relevant updates/restrictions for our local industry, professional advice & tips of managing your business & clients, and takes you through a personal journey of how she came to this point in her career.

#1 Intro

Rob Verdi — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:30:00 -0600

What is The Hospitality Collection and what do they do? What's their vision of how to add value to thousands of our great hospitality industry leaders? This first episode lays the foundation by answering some of these basic questions and provides a vision of many things to come!