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🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #8 featuring , Owner & CEO of and TOV Consulting Group ✨Cari first joined o...
17/05/2026

🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #8 featuring , Owner & CEO of and TOV Consulting Group ✨

Cari first joined our Hospitality Leadership Experience class as a guest speaker to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey of building a business centered around intentional hospitality. She shared how she’s doing work she truly believes she was made to do — serving and creating meaningful experiences for others through her faith and love of people.

After connecting with our students, we knew we had to invite her onto the 🎙️🍍

Hospitality Leadership Experience interns Abbie and Alyssa sit down with Cari to dive deeper into intentional hospitality, entrepreneurship, and leading with purpose and authenticity.

And… we actually recorded this episode TWICE 😅🎙️
Our mic died during the in-person recording, so we had to re-record the episode virtually. HUGE thank you to Cari for graciously rolling with the chaos and technically doing two podcast recordings with us!

Tune in this week for a conversation about:
✨ Intentional hospitality and guest experience
✨ Entrepreneurship and building a purpose driven business
✨ Leading and serving others with authenticity
✨ Faith, people, and meaningful connection
✨ Creating experiences that leave a lasting impact

The episode drops THIS WEEK on our YouTube channel (link in bio) so stay tuned!🎧🍍

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12/05/2026

🎙️ Episode #7 of the is LIVE!

Today’s episode features Ashleigh Hayes, founder of Ashleigh Hayes Flight Services LLC, interviewed by Resort & Event Management student Alison Still ✈️

This conversation gives students an inside look into the world of aviation hospitality, private flight services, and luxury guest experience. Ashleigh shares her journey of building her own business and the professionalism, adaptability, and confidence needed to succeed in the industry.

And yes… our mic died halfway through the episode 🎤😅 You’ll have to watch to see how we problem solved and kept the conversation going — a perfect example of adaptability in hospitality and live production!

✨ Careers in aviation and flight services
✨ Entrepreneurship and leadership
✨ Luxury guest experience and hospitality
✨ Building confidence in professional environments
✨ Real-time problem solving and adaptability

A great reminder that hospitality opportunities exist far beyond hotels and restaurants — and the skills learned in this pathway can take you anywhere.

🎧 Watch now on YouTube (link in bio)

🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #7 featuring Ashleigh Hayes, founder of Ashleigh Hayes Flight Services LLC ✈...
12/05/2026

🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #7 featuring Ashleigh Hayes, founder of Ashleigh Hayes Flight Services LLC ✈️

In this episode, Resort & Event Management student Alison sits down with Mrs. Hayes to explore the world of aviation hospitality, private flight services, and what it takes to create exceptional guest experiences in the skies.

Mrs. Hayes shares insight into her career journey, building her own business, and the professionalism, adaptability, and confidence needed to succeed in the aviation industry.

Tune in for a conversation about:
✨ Careers in aviation and flight services
✨ Building confidence in professional environments
✨ Guest service at a luxury level
✨ Entrepreneurship and leadership
✨ Advice for students exploring hospitality and travel careers

🎧 Episode drops TOMORROW on our YouTube channel (link in bio)!

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05/05/2026

🎙️ Episode #6 of the is LIVE!

Today’s episode features Dr. Jasper Armstrong, Director of Youth Leadership Development & Student Supports for Cherry Creek Schools, interviewed by his nephew and HLE intern, Kalil.

This uncle-nephew duo brings energy, laughter, and real conversation as they dive into Dr. Armstrong’s 23-year journey in education and what it truly means to be a leader.

From leading the CCSD Leadership Academy to empowering students to find their voice, this episode is all about growth, purpose, and service.

✨ Leadership is about serving others
✨ Success is built, not given
✨ Who you grow with matters

A powerful reminder that the skills learned in hospitality — communication, leadership, and service — are transferable to ANY career path.

🎧 Watch now on YouTube (link in bio)

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🎙️ Episode #6 of the drops TOMORROW!Join us for an entertaining and inspiring episode featuring Dr. Jasper Armstrong, ...
05/05/2026

🎙️ Episode #6 of the drops TOMORROW!

Join us for an entertaining and inspiring episode featuring Dr. Jasper Armstrong, Director of Youth Leadership Development & Student Supports for , interviewed by his nephew and HLE intern, Kalil.

This uncle-nephew duo brings energy, laughter, and real conversation as they dive into Dr. Armstrong’s 23-year journey in education and what it TRULY means to be a leader.

From leading the CCSD Leadership Academy to empowering students to find their voice, this episode is all about growth, purpose, and service.

✨ Leadership is about serving others
✨ Success is built, not given
✨ Who you grow with matters

A powerful reminder that the skills learned in hospitality — communication, leadership, and service — are transferable to ANY career path.

🎧 Episode drops tomorrow on YouTube (link in bio)

04/05/2026

🎙️ Episode #5 of the is LIVE!

We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring , now available on our YouTube channel 🏨🎧

Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Savannah sits down with Matt Marshall, Hotel Manager at Ga***rd Rockies Resort & Convention Center, to talk about what it takes to lead one of the largest hospitality destinations in Colorado.

Savannah earned the only paid high school internship position offered to the program each year, and she shares how that experience shaped her growth and perspective on the industry.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
✨ Leadership in a large resort environment
✨ The importance of humility and a strong team
✨ Why hospitality can feel like “fun chaos”
✨ Overcoming fear through preparation and growth
✨ Creating meaningful guest experiences

📺 Watch now on YouTube (🔗 in bio)

Thank you for supporting the Pineapple Podcast and our HLE students! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share 🍍🎧

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🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #5 featuring ✨In this episode, Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Sa...
22/04/2026

🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #5 featuring ✨

In this episode, Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Savannah sits down with Matt Marshall, Hotel Manager at the Ga***rd Rockies Resort & Convention Center, to explore what it takes to lead one of Colorado’s largest hospitality destinations.

Savannah earned the only paid high school internship position offered to the CCIC Hospitality program each year through our longtime partnership with Ga***rd Rockies, and she reflects on how the internship shaped her growth, confidence, and perspective on the hospitality industry.

Mr. Marshall shares insight into leadership in hospitality and what it takes to manage a large resort and convention property. The conversation highlights how hospitality leadership is about much more than operations — it is about people, guest experience, problem solving, humility, and building a strong team culture.

He also shares how hospitality can feel like “fun chaos,” why adaptability matters, and how preparation helped him overcome his fear of public speaking as a hotel manager.

Tune in to hear about:
✨ Leadership in a large scale resort environment
✨ The importance of team culture and guest experience
✨ Overcoming fear through preparation and confidence
✨ Why hospitality is fun, fast paced, & people centered
✨ Career pathways within hotels & events

Episode drops TOMORROW on our YouTube channel (link in bio)! 🎧🏨

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15/04/2026

🎙️ Episode #4 of the is LIVE!

We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring the Local Store Marketers from in Aurora, now available on our YouTube channel 🤠🎧

Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Allison sits down with Melissa Glavan and Dionte Washington to talk about what it really takes to market a restaurant at the local level, create unforgettable guest experiences, and build a brand people love.🎉

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
✨ Marketing strategies that drive guests through the door
✨ Creating high energy, memorable experiences that keep people coming back
✨ Advice for students interested in restaurant, marketing, and hospitality careers

📺 Watch NOW on YouTube (link in bio)

Thank you for supporting the Pineapple Podcast and our HLE students! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share 🍍🎧


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🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #4 featuring 🤠In this episode, Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Al...
14/04/2026

🎙️ Season 2 of the continues with Episode #4 featuring 🤠

In this episode, Hospitality Leadership Experience intern Allison sits down with Melissa Glavan and Dionte Washington, Local Store Marketers from Texas Roadhouse in Aurora.

This conversation dives into the world of restaurant marketing, guest experience, and what it takes to build a strong brand at the local level. Melissa and Deionte share how creativity, community engagement, and high energy service play a key role in driving success.

Tune in this week for an engaging conversation about:
✨ Marketing strategies that bring guests through the door
✨ Creating memorable guest experiences that keep people coming back
✨ Advice for students interested in restaurant, marketing, and hospitality careers

The episode drops TOMORROW on our YouTube channel (link in bio)!

Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share. Thank you for supporting the Pineapple Podcast! 🍍🎧


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03/04/2026

🎙️ Episode #3 of the is LIVE!

We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring , owner of and now available on our YouTube channel 🍍🎧

Hospitality Leadership Experience (HLE) interns Abbie and Allison sit down with Anthony to talk about what it really takes to build a successful catering and events company, lead with intention, and create a strong company culture that people want to be part of.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
✨ Building a catering and events business
✨ Why heart leadership & company culture matter more than EVER
✨ Advice for students wanting to stand out in the hospitality industry

📺 Watch now on YouTube (link in bio)

Thank you for your continued support of the Pineapple Podcast by the HLE students of the pathway. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share! 🍍🎧

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