Hospitality Forward
Welcome to Hospitality Forward, a podcast for hospitality & travel professionals, where we invite members of the media to share their insights and tips.
My name is Hanna Lee. I’m President of Hanna Lee Communications, an award-winning public relations agency in New York City.
And I’m Michael Anstendig, a food and beverage writer and my work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, Time Out New York, New York magazine online and others. I'm also the Editor in Chief at Hanna Lee Communications.
The hospitality & travel industry is now facing incredible challenges, and we know our community is looking for support and solutions. So we want to provide ways of attracting the media spotlight that can help your business rebuild and prosper.
That is why we created this podcast, where we will interview the smartest, most accomplished journalists who cover hospitality & travel for some of the world’s leading outlets.
Our upcoming episodes featuring media members from the New York Times, Esquire, Fortune, Time Out New York, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and many others.
And because we understand the power of media coverage, we’ll ask our guests to reveal their insider tips.
They’ll explain how to get the word out about yourself and your business, how to handle media interviews, how to be a great media resource, and how to tell your newsworthy story in a compelling and authentic way.
We are so excited to bring you these insightful interviews to help our industry reset, redirect and rebound.
So subscribe today and join us as we move Hospitality Forward together.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 106
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode #82: Stinson Carter, Freelance Contributor to Men's Journal, Fatherly & Maxim
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stinson Carter. Stinson is a freelance contributor to Men's Journal, Fatherly and Maxim. He also writes for other top outlets that include Wired, Gear P…
Episode #81: Joey Hernandez, Senior Service Editor, The Philadelphia Inquirer
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Joey Hernandez, an award-winning journalist whose career spans more than 20 years. Joey is the Senior Service Editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, wher…
Episode #80: Betsy Andrews, Freelancer for Food & Wine, SevenFifty Daily, Imbibe & More
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Betsy Andrews. Betsy is a James Beard, IACP and SATW award-winning food, drink and travel writer. She is a Contributing Editor at Food & Wine and SevenF…
Episode #79: Chloe Frechette, Deputy Editor, PUNCH
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Chloe Frechette. Chloe is the Deputy Editor of PUNCH, where she has worked since 2016, and primarily covers cocktails and spirits.
Chloe is also the …
Episode #78: Aly Walansky, Freelancer for Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Food Network and more
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Aly Walansky. Aly is a freelance writer for Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Food Network and many other prestigious media outlets. Aly covers lifestyle topics…
Episode #77: Andy Wang, Contributing Writer for Observer, Robb Report and Forbes
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Andy Wang. Andy is a contributing writer for Observer, where he published the 2023 Nightlife + Dining Power List. He has written regularly about restaur…
Episode #76: Larry Olmsted, Freelancer for Forbes, Whisky Advocate, Cigar Aficionado Magazine and more
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Larry Olmsted. Larry is an award-winning travel, food and drinks writer who contributes to Forbes, Whisky Advocate, Cigar Aficionado Magazine, MasterCar…
Episode #75: Yolanda Evans, Freelancer for PUNCH, Imbibe, Thrillist and more
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Yolanda Evans. Yolanda is an award-winning freelance writer based in Berlin, Germany, who contributes to PUNCH, Imbibe, Thrillist and countless other to…
Episode #74: John Kell, Freelancer for Fortune, Fast Company and Business Insider
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with John Kell. John is a freelance writer who contributes to Fortune, Fast Company and Business Insider. He covers a wide range of topics from beverages to …
Episode #73: Claire Stern, Digital Director, ELLE.com
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Claire Stern. Claire is the Digital Director of ELLE.com.
Previously, Claire worked in the editorial departments of InStyle, J.Crew, Bergdorf Goodman …
Episode #72: Emma Janzen, Freelancer for PUNCH, the New York Times, Eater, Good Beer Hunting & More
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Emma Janzen. Emma is an award-winning journalist and author who writes about spirits and cocktails for outlets including the New York Times, PUNCH, Eate…
Hospitality Forward Podcast Season 6 Trailer
Welcome to the “Hospitality Forward” Podcast by Hanna Lee Communications. We are excited to launch Season 6!
With listeners in more than 160 countries, the weekly interview show is hosted by Hanna L…
Episode #71: Marci Waldman, Producer, “CBS Saturday Morning”
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Marci Waldman, a seasoned network news professional with more than 30 years of experience. Marci is a producer for “CBS Saturday Morning” and the creat…
Episode #70: Stacey Leasca, Contributing Editor, Travel + Leisure & Contributing News Editor, Food & Wine
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Stacey Leasca, an award-winning freelance Contributing Editor for Travel + Leisure and a Contributing News Editor for Food & Wine. In addition, Stacey w…
Episode #69: Kelly McCarthy, Senior Producer & Food Reporter, ABC “Good Morning America”
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kelly McCarthy, a two-time Emmy Award-winning Senior Producer and Food Reporter for ABC “Good Morning America.” As a multi-platform journalist with over…
Episode #68: Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Freelancer for The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Mail, New York Magazine and more
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Sheila Yasmin Marikar, a freelance writer who covers culture, travel and food & beverage for publications such as The New Yorker, New York Times, Air Ma…
Episode #67: Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business
In this episode, we are excited to chat with Melita Kiely, Editor, The Spirits Business, the world’s only trade magazine dedicated to spirits. A journalist with a decade of experience, Melita covers…
Episode #66: Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive
In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Hanna McLean, National Food Editor, Daily Hive, one of Canada’s largest online publications.
Hanna leads a tea…
Episode #65: Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and Freelancer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily
In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Amy Zavatto, Content Director, SouthForker and a freelance writer for Martha Stewart and SevenFifty Daily. Amy’…
Episode #64: Glenn Haussman, Host, “No Vacancy Live” Podcast
In this episode, Hanna Lee and Michael Anstendig of Hanna Lee Communications chat with Glenn Haussman, the host of “No Vacancy Live,” the #1 hospitality podcast. Glenn was also named the #1 Global Ho…