Hospitality with Purpose
HwP is the podcast of the College of Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University. This in-depth look into the dynamic field of hospitality will feature expert interviews, live sessions from the DownCity Providence, RI campus, and re-occurring features like Hospitable! w. Nick & Dean.
Episodes
49 episodes
HwP: Evan Saunders, Data & Mobile Tracking
Data Expert and Mobile Technology Guru Evan Saunders stopped by the HwP Studios to talk about his journey into the field of data, how it represents a massive new frontier in the tourism and hospitality field, and some insights into how students...
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E16 - The Legend of Rick Simone
Local legend and Bonafide hospitality guru Rick Simone stopped by the HwP Studios for a chat with Nick and Dean. From his early days as a JWU Hospitality Management Graduate to learning by doing out in the field, there isn't anything that Rick ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E15 - A Dash of Bitters
Professional Bartender and Bitters Guru Josh Warrener Zoomed into the HwP studios for this very fun episode. Josh is a cocktail maker and recipe designer in Los Angelos and can be found regularly behind the bar mixing his own concoctions along ...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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HwP: Alex Highsmith, Pentire & Spirited Away
Alex Highsmith, General Manager and co-owner of Spirited Away and Brand Representative for Pentire Zoomed into the HwP studios for an awesome conversation about the Sprit Free Movement. Alex shared with us her journey to becoming a managing par...
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E14 - Allergen Free w. Thom Webb
Chef Thom Webb stopped by the HwP studios with some incredible food for the team. Thom is an accomplished chef who recently launched a line of allergen free meals that taste great and avoid all of the major allergy ingredients. Thom walked us t...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E13 - Going Viral with Marita Hurn
In the very special episode of Hospitable, JWU's very own Marita Hurn drops into the HwP Studio to chat all things social media. This episode is a wild ride with Nick in the driver seat, guest co-host Ron Blum, and Lavin on the production. Mari...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E9 - Aging Disgracefully
Comedian and local "legend" Charlie Hall and his partner in crime, Doreen! Collins stopped by the HwP studios to talk show biz with the boys. Charlie has had a long career in entertainment and shares the fun and interesting story about how he a...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E11 - Caffeinated Tourism, Lavin Pt. 2
In part 2 of this deep dive into the field of Tourism, Bryan Lavin adds another title to his responsibilities for this show as not only the producer and guest, but also the co-host on this Episode! After Dean and Lav rock a 2-sip review of a ve...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E10 - Diving into Tourism
On this week's episode of Hospitable, the show's "Executive Producer", Sound Guy, and resident voice of reason adds another credential to his resume...Guest!! Based on Listener feedback, Nick and Dean decided to tap into the man behind the scen...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E8 - Put me in Coach!
JWU Faculty Member Lou Pullano stops by the HwP Studios for a chat with Nick and Dean about his career trajectory, how he got into teaching and higher education, and weighs in on all the amazing opportunities the JWU students have as they begin...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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HWP: Michaela Ruffino & Carolina Villela
COHM Alumni Michaela Ruffino of Landmark Educational Tours and Carolina Villela of Envoy Boston stopped by the HWP studios for a in-depth chat about what they have been up to since graduating from the COHM. Michaela founded and launched an awes...
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Online Education Download
Director of Academic Programs for JWU's College of Professional Studies, Michael O'Malley, joines Nick and Dean in studio to share his origin story and highlight some of the goings on in online education. Michael is THE definition of the non-li...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Its Show Biz, w. Carson Kressley!
Please, welcome to the show....CARSON KRESSLEY!! Carson joins the Hospitable podcast live from Las Vegas, NV and talks all things hospitality. Literally, the human form of Hospitable, Carson shares with Nick and Dean how he got into show ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E5 - This is Safe, Right?
Resident food safety expert and newly minted Grandma, Patty Bowman, stopped by for a chat with Dean and fill-in Co-Host Lavin about food safety. Patty dropped so much knowledge in her first visit we had to bring her back to talk about food safe...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E4 - Doctors, Deans, and Dean, oh my!
Jason Evans drops into the studio for part 3 of a 4 part series walking through his origin story, current roles as Dean of the College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) and what the future could have in store. This episode is full of g...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E3 - Checking In w. Katie Davin
Nick and Dean are joined in studio by colleague, fellow Professor, and resident guru on the Hotel Industry, Katie Davin. Katie shares her experiences getting into the hotel business and then transitioning to Academia. In this rapid fire episode...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E2 - A Walk Down Memory Lane
Nick, Dean, and show producer Bryan Lavin revisit Season 3 of Hospitable by recapping episodes and sharing their favorite moments. This episode explores the world of coffee, how much of a snob Lavin is, and ends with a spirited game of Foodie F...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S4, E1 - Dining Hall Revolution w. Chef Ken
Chef Ken is the leader of JWU's dining services and spearheaded a dining hall revolution over the summer on the Providence Campus. Nick & Dean kick off the season getting to know the man behind the plan focused on improving the dining exper...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E14 - Navad Bakers
Guy Hanuka, owner of Navad Bakers dropped into the studio to tell the story of his journey to owning one of the best bakeries in Rhode Island. In addition to bringing along babka that literally left Nick, Dean, and Bryan speechless, Guy shares ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E13 - Shhhh, these Clubs are Private
Nick and Dean welcome back Matt Samel, PhD to talk private clubs and the impact that this industry segment has on the students here at JWU. Private Clubs are like no other segment in the Hospitality Industry and Matt is the resident expert on t...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E12 - Vibin' w. the Beverage Center
In this week's episode Dean is flying solo for a second interview with Prof. Brian Warrener, the Director of the Center for Beverage Innovation here at JWU. Don't worry though, Producer Bryan Lavin stepped into the co-host chair to keep things ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - Season 3, Episode 7 - Nick, Dean, & Dean? Pt. 2
Jason Evans, Dean of the College of Food Innovation & Technology drops by the studio for another conversation with Nick & Dean. This episode is centered around getting to know Jason, his journey, and some incredible insights on what it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E11 - The Red Rooster
Restaunteur Jim Harris joins Nick and Dean all the way from the West Coast to talk about the restaurant industry, opening an establishment, and how to make it in the industry. Jim found his way through the industry starting at the bottom at one...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E10 - The IT Guru
The IT Guru, Prof. Ron Blum, joins the guys in studio to talk about trends that are emerging in the F&B IT segment. JWU is hosting the first ever Technology Symposium on Feb. 21st highlighting some of the latest and greatest impacts of tech...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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HwP: Hospitable w. Nick & Dean - S3, E9 - Growing Cannabis Education w. Dr. Bud
In this wide-ranging conversation, Nick and Dean learn from resident cannabis expert Dr. Bud! The cannabis industry carries several stigmas and misconceptions and Dr. Bud helps to dispel many of them. This conversation ranged from religious bel...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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