Waves of Impact
Join Dr. Alison Green, your podcast host, for Waves of Impact from the University of West Florida's Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Take a listen to industry leaders, career insights, and hospitality education. From Gulf Coast beaches to global destinations, discover how tourism drives economies, cultural exchange, and leadership development. Each episode delivers expert interviews, industry trends, and practical leadership advice for hospitality professionals, students, and travel enthusiasts exploring careers in hotel management, restaurant operations, and tourism development.
Podcasting since 2020 • 49 episodes
Waves of Impact
Latest Episodes
Erin Connor | Six String Southern Productions | I'm a firm believer that experiences are what makes life worth it and makes life colorful and bright and enjoyable
In this episode of Waves of Impact, host Ali Green sits down with Erin Connor, Marketing and PR Coordinator at Six String Southern Productions, a concert promotion company based in Athens, Georgi...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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26:20
Rhiannon Reynolds | Innisfree Hotels | Every single portion of our industry is about people.
Join me in exploring the remarkable 25-year hospitality journey of Rhiannon Reynolds, Vice President of Operations for Innisfree Hotels, whose leadership philosophy centers on a fundamental truth, this business is entirely about people. ...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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27:38
Dr. Peter Ricci | FAU Tourism and Education | We Pay and We Play
Listen to an amazing conversation with my friend, Dr. Peter Ricci, Hospitality & Tourism Management Director and Professor at Florida Atlantic University. With over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry and academia...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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22:27
Brent Lane | Hospitality is a wonderful tool in your career tool belt. It’s always about how you make people feel.
"Hospitality is a wonderful tool in your career tool belt. It’s always about how you make people feel."Amazing gathering that intersects hospitality, tourism, education, and hosts who LOVE all things Pensacola (area).Special...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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23:13
Warren Sonnen | O'Riley's Irish Pub
In this episode of Waves of Impact, Nicole sits down with Warren Sonnen of the family-owned hospitality group behind O'Riley's Irish Pub, Sir Richard's Public House, and Mugs & Jugs. The conversation explores how these long-standing Pensaco...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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13:32