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EP48: Mindful Travel and Modern Hypnotherapy with Nicole Hernandez, The Traveling Hypnotist Aug 31, 2021

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In this episode of Priority Status, Nicole Hernandez, known as The Traveling Hypnotist, joins Abby Waters to discuss her vision for the future of hypnosis practice within the larger space of wellness and travel. Nicole is a clinical hypnotist, anxiety educator, speaker, and Resident Healer for the Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown. She specializes in helping anxious high achievers become impactful, conscious leaders that can navigate life transitions such as career, relationships, money beliefs, and lifestyle changes with a sense of clarity and ease. Her signature approach, the Hypnotic Journey, combines modern hypnotherapy and mindful, executive coaching. On the heels of National Wellness Month, Abby sat down with Nicole to discuss how she embraced this practice of wellbeing and mindfulness after many years as a marketing professional struggling with stress. She offers insight into her unexpected journey to becoming The Traveling Hypnotist and one of the many resident healers at an iconic New York City hotel, offers advice on ways to ease anxiety while traveling and even shares the destinations on her travel bucket list when she needs an escape from city life. Nicole is currently planning a hypnosis tour and retreats for 2022. For more on Nicole, visit thetravelinghypnotist.com and find her on Instagram @thetravelinghypnotist. 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.

E47: Tomiko Harvey on The Black Travel Alliance and Giving Voice to Black Travel Writers Aug 17, 2021

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In this episode of Priority Status, Heidi Doak sits down with Tomiko Harvey, vice president of the Black Travel Alliance and founder of Passports & Grub, a luxury lifestyle publication for Black women. Following last summer’s racial justice movement, The Black Travel Alliance was formed to empower and give voice to Black travel writers, broadcasters and content creators from around the world. And, earlier this year, the Black Travel Alliance hosted its first networking event, Wavelength, which connected Black travel professionals with travel brands to bridge the gap that previously prevented them from receiving the same opportunities as their colleagues. J/PR was honored to participate in Wavelength and from that, has been working with content creators such as Tomiko to ensure diversity and inclusion in the travel industry. We hope this conversation will encourage our listeners to join the movement. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

EP46: How Your Favorite Hotels + Restaurants Are Combating Labor Shortages with Jitjatjo Jul 14, 2021

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In this episode of Priority Status, Abby Waters sits down with Tim Chatfield, Co-Founder & CEO of Jitjatjo. It’s hard to have missed the sensational headlines about workers leaving the hospitality industry en mass, the staffing shortages everywhere and the labor wars, as Tim calls it. So, JPR turned to Tim, an expert in connecting talent with jobs through a workforce management technology to see if the headlines are true, how hotels and restaurants can reimagine their talent management, and gain some insights on a nationwide survey Jitjatjo distributed to its 10,000 plus data base of talent. Plus, the conversation will help set some expectations for when our listeners do take the plunge into dining out and traveling again. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

EP45: Navigating post-pandemic wellness with founder of Bodhimaya Cornelius O'Shaughnessy May 27, 2021

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In the latest episode of Priority Status, JPR UK Vice President Emma Hartland-Mahon sits down with Cornelius O’Shaughnessy, founder of Bodhimaya, an award-winning bespoke retreats concept combining the best in highly personalized nutrition, effective movement, authentic meditation and exploratory spiritual teachings. Backed by the likes of Condé Nast Traveller and Tatler, this dedicated 360-degree approach to health has pioneered the latest in genetic testing, emotional awareness and mindfulness, and has positioned Bodhimaya as a world leader in the wellness space. Bodhimaya has a notable global fan base from Goop to A-listers like Kate Moss, with Cornelius' transformative knowledge at the forefront. Emma and Cornelius discuss insights on the human condition during the COVID-19 era and speak about ways to find peace through coping mechanisms such as meditation. They touch on wellness and mental health coming out of lockdown, and some of the issues facing humans in the "new normal". Cornelius also shares tips and tricks in order to help navigate through the storm of coming out of a turbulent pandemic time.

EP44: The future of travel in 2021 and beyond with Globetrender’s Jenny Southan Apr 28, 2021

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In today’s episode, JPR UK’s Account Manager, Alexandra Colquhoun sits down with Jenny Southan, Editor, Founder and CEO of Globetrender, the UK’s leading travel trend forecasting agency and online magazine dedicated to the future of travel. An authority in the travel industry, Jenny is also an award-winning freelance travel journalist who contributes to publications including The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveller on some of the most cutting-edge topics in travel today. In this episode, we discuss travel trends and what lies ahead for the industry as restrictions begin to lift. We also touch upon various themes within travel, including wellness, food & beverage, sustainability and technology, along with their respective trend forecasts. Visit globetrender.com for more information. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

EP43: Understanding Belongingness with DEI expert Dr Nika White Apr 01, 2021

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In today’s episode, JPR’s SVP Kristin Moller sits down with Dr. Nika White, an award-winning management and leadership consultant and executive practitioner for DEI efforts. The conversation is an inside look at Dr White’s practice and how she got to where she is today. We discuss her approach to “intentional inclusion” in leadership, what that means as we navigate a new era of awareness in workplace culture and what belongingness - giving a voice to those may not have had a voice before - means for an organization. We also discuss how George Floyd's murder, the BLM movement and recent attacks against Asian-American people in Atlanta have brought awareness and change to society through awful circumstances and what it means for cultural and socioeconomic growth in the US moving forward.

EP42: T+L’s Sarah Funk Defines Social Media “Success” in 2021 Mar 16, 2021

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In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom tackles the ever-shifting space of social media trends. She’s joined by Sarah Funk, the on-camera host and entrepreneur behind GoDaddy's School of Hustle, Travel & Leisure's Instagram Story takeovers and her own channels, which attain 9+ million impressions monthly. Funk also owns a tour company in NYC and is the author of several e-books about various travel destinations.This duo dives into 2020's tremendous impact on the social media space and what it means to be a brand telling their story well in 2021. Expect lots of laughs, meme mentions, and insider tips on what tactics will pave the way to success on social for the year ahead. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

EP41: Billion Dollar Brand Gymshark on Communications, Diversity & Inclusion Mar 02, 2021

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In today’s episode, JPR UK Senior Account Executive Georgia Richardson sits down with Noel Mack, Chief Brand Officer of Gymshark to talk about how the company approaches community and communications. It’s a deep-dive into the brand's approach to diversity, inclusion and mental health, including how these pillars hold up the company’s culture. We also talk about the evolution of Gymshark from a small, garage-founded start-up, to a $1.3 billion dollar company and why Noel decided to jump on-board the 'Gymshark Rocketship'.

EP40: Women in Travel Thrive Jan 27, 2021

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In today’s episode, JPR senior director Erin Melendez sits down with two founding members of Women in Travel Thrive - a grassroots movement born out of the Covid-19 pandemic designed to combat career regression and increase women's representation as leaders in the travel industry. Silvia Camarota, Sr. Director North America Market Management, Lodging at Expedia Group and Claudia Infante, VP of Revenue Strategy at Margaritaville Enterprises, along with more than a dozen volunteers, have built an incredible network of allies across the globe to help women lift each other up and take their seat at the table. Learn more about Women in Travel Thrive and their inaugural "Day of Impact" at womenintravelthrive.com. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

A New Age of “Community:” Translating Social Media Community into Actual Community Dec 17, 2020

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In today’s episode JPR social media account director Molly Folsom holds a round table discussion on the definition of a “social media community,” how these communities extend beyond digital and into the physical world, and how any brand can get better at using social media to do good in their community and beyond. She’s joined by Tatiana Swedek, a hospitality marketing consultant, brand experience thought leader, and podcaster who served as the VP of Brand Experience at the Indie Lodging Congress for the last four years, and Corey Hackett-Greene, a content connoisseur and community organizer, who creates content for the best travel brands in the world. The three discuss everything from online and offline community-building best practices, brands that are doing it well, and places where you can find community networking where you might not expect, like Tinder. Share your feedback at podcast@jpublicrelations.com, learn more at jpublicrelations.com and follow us on Instagram @jpublicrelations.

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