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Creating Mindful Moments - 5 Questions with Alicia Pintwala, co-founder of Slowlii Apr 11, 2023

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In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Alicia Pintwala, co-founder of Slowlii, a wellness company rooted in helping busy people pause. Alica is born and raised in Toronto, is wellness-obsessed, and is focused on taking in every moment - as chaotic as they may be - alongside her husband and three young kids. Slowlii's first product, Restore, is a minty ashwagandha tablet that melts in your mouth in ~ 3 minutes. It's the first supplement to really incorporate that mindfulness aspect to it. While it's formulated with clinically proven ingredients to reduce stress and anxiety, the melt-away feature prompts you to pause (put those phones down), check in with yourself and find calm and clarity in the moment. Listen in as Alicia shares more about what drove her to create Slowlii, how she navigates owning and running a business with her husband while creating spaces for herself and her family, how she travels and advice she has for anyone looking to start their own business or simply work through a career change. For more info visit www.slowlii.com and @slowlii.co

Travel, Celebrity and Entertainment - 5 Questions with Jen Peros, Talent Director at FLWPR Mar 08, 2023

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In this episode of “5 Questions With…”, Kristin Moller, senior vice president of our Toronto office connects with Jen Peros, director of Talent at Famous Last Words PR. Jen is a two time Emmy award winning journalist, a former on-air correspondent and reporter for national TV shows and Editor in Chief of US Weekly during the magazine’s heyday as the top celebrity newsstand magazine. Listen in as Jen shares how she made the leap from journalism to the “dark side” of PR, where is her favorite place to travel and what advice she has to share with people just starting out in their careers. Follow Jen on Instagram @jenperos And Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenperos/

Evolving workplace culture in hospitality + culinary organizations with Val Upfold Nov 21, 2022

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We’ve seen enormous disruption to typical work culture over the last two years - office life was fundamentally altered by the pandemic, but the change has not stopped there. The hospitality industry - an industry that already was operating at max speed with small margins - has seen a seismic shift, from navigating capacity challenges, to evolving with changing consumer behaviors all while dealing with rising food costs and labor challenges. Restaurants and hotels have been trying to deliver the same or better levels of service to their guests but the already grinding nature of the service industry has greatly impacted employees and how they perform. To remain sustainable, restaurants and hotels are needing to revamp their employee programs and HR approaches to be a more welcoming, collaborative environment. The culinary landscape in Toronto has been growing steadily over the last 10 years, gradually bringing the city’s rising chefs and notable neighborhoods into the International spotlight and on the best places to eat lists of global publications. The famed Michelin Guide recently announced their first ever Canadian guide and focused on Toronto, awarding stars and recognition to 74 restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area. Listen in as Val shares her expertise and how typically old school organizations are catching up and implementing change to improve workplace culture in restaurants and hotels.

Debunking Olive Oil Myths and Tips & Tricks with EVOO Expert, Mary Mori of California Olive Ranch Aug 29, 2022

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Aside from being one of the oldest fruits on the planet, olives provide us with so many great, essential nutrients. It makes sense when you consider the Mediterranean Diet (where olive oil acts as the primary source of healthy fat). In this episode, Account Director, Monica Powers sits down with California Olive Ranch Vice President of Quality and R&D, Mary Mori to discuss the complexities behind high-quality extra virgin olive oil. You'll learn the tips and tricks for how to shop for, store, and cook with your EVOO while also understanding what makes this "fruit of the gods” so healthy for our bodies.

EP54: The creative design aficionado and family hotelier behind Greek luxury hotel, CALILO Jul 26, 2022

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In this episode of Priority Status, Account Supervisor Mary Burkhardt sits down with Vasso Petridou, Owner and COO of LuxurIOS, a tourism project on the unspoilt island of Ios in the Greek Cyclades, to discuss her deep love for the island and her passion for hospitality, environmental sustainability and animal preservation. Vasso, her husband Angelos and their 5 children own and manage the brand, which includes the five-star resort CALILO, plus beach clubs and restaurants on the island. This passion project is a vision realized by a family of artists, design aficionados and hoteliers dedicated to delivering a luxury experience that respects traditional ways of cycladic architecture, while also catering to the needs of the modern traveler.

Hotel del Coronado’s Gina Petrone on Preserving the History of One of America’s Most Iconic Hotels Jun 29, 2022

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In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory uncovers the surprising secrets of the hotel that put Southern California on the map—Hotel del Coronado. She delves into the history of the grand Damme with "The Del’s" Heritage Manager Gina Petrone, and learns what it’s like to play host to celebrities and icons from Marilyn Monroe and Charlie Chaplin to Frank Sinatra and Al Pacino; Presidents from Franklin Roosevelt to Ronald Reagan, and America’s founding families including decades of Vanderbilts to Carnegies. The National Historic Landmark hotel—credited as the genesis the American beach vacation—has been serving up nostalgia to travelers far and wide for more than 130 years, and has completed big plans to ensure it preserves its prized nostalgia for generations of travelers to come.

EP52: Fora Travel Co-Founder Henley Vazquez Predicts the Future of the Travel Agency May 31, 2022

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In this episode of Priority Status, Vice President, Marrissa Mallory sits down with Henley Vazquez, seasoned travel advisor and co-founder of tech-forward travel agency, Fora, to hear about how she’s taking the travel agency—an industry built around cruises and fax machines—into the modern era of digitally-native collaboration and Instagram-worthy experiences. Vazquez talks about bringing the travel agency into the future via the creator economy, why every dollar we spend on travel and tourism matters, and why you should never forget to tip your bartender.

EP51: Sustainable Travel, A Mindful Approach with Under Canvas Apr 21, 2022

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In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director Audrey Neidenbach, chats with Matt Gaghen, CEO and May Lilley CMO of Under Canvas, an upscale outdoor hospitality company with locations near America’s most iconic national parks and monuments. With sustainability continuing to be at the forefront of the travel industry, the conversation is centered around a company that is a leader in the outdoor hospitality space committed to inspiring connections with extraordinary places, people, and the planet by enhancing access to the outdoors. In addition to sharing details on the brand’s sustainable initiatives, efforts, partnerships and more, listeners will also get an overview of the Under Canvas experience, accommodations, unique amenities, locations and what to expect for the 2022 season.

EP50: Co-founder of Luna Bay Booch, Bridget Connelly, talks about The Business of Booch Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode of Priority Status, Account Director of Consumer, Monica Powers, chats with Bridget Connelly, the co-founder, and CEO of the country's only female-founded, owned and operated hard kombucha brand. Based in Chicago, Luna Bay Booch is taking a heavily dominated male industry by storm. The brand was born out of a desire to change the status quo and brew something better for ourselves, our minds, and our planet. All Luna Bay products are gluten-free, low in sugar, vegan, and naturally fermented to 6% for a boozy bite. With a mission of always giving back to the community, Luna Bay Booch also supports numerous non-profit organizations and is a proud partner of 1% For The Planet. Also, this episode celebrates International Women's Month and spotlights the unique initiative the brand is announcing to celebrate the occasion.

EP49: Author Gordy Megroz on National Geographic's 100 Slopes of a Lifetime Dec 06, 2021

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In the latest episode of Priority Status, Senior Vice President Tanya Scalisi sits down with Gordy Megroz, Author of National Geographic's forthcoming travel book, 100 Slopes of a Lifetime. During their conversation, Tanya and Gordy dive deep into how his love of skiing and journalism led him to becoming a member of the Outside magazine editorial team, and later approached by National Geographic to pen what will become one of the most beautiful and extensive mountain guides to date. Gordy shed light on some of his personal network's favorite destinations, from international destinations such as Japan, Switzerland (Zermatt) and France (Chamonix) to domestic mountains such as Aspen, Colorado, Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Stowe, Vermont. Gordy also lets our listeners in on a few "secret" destinations on his radar that are not to be missed. Currently, Gordy is a Colorado-based contributing editor for Outside magazine and is also a regular contributor to Men’s Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired, and SKI, where he writes investigative pieces, as well as profiles of athletes, companies, and places. 100 Slopes of a Lifetime is available to purchase on Amazon.com. To discover more episodes of Priority Status, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast, follow us on Instagram at @jpublicrelations or visit jpublicrelations.com.

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