Mentorship Shows
Rebel in a Gown: Breaking the Rules We Never Agreed To - with Shelley…
Send us a message! In this empowering episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Shelley Brown joins us to talk about how breaking outdated expectations and embracing your weird can lead to more authentic le...
Saying No to Say Yes: Brittany Blackman’s Path from Burnout to Self-D…
Send us a message! In this soul-stirring episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals , we sit down with Brittany Blackman, former vacation rental business owner turned leadership coach and founder of Discover ...
The OG Women of Vacation Rentals: Honoring the Trailblazers that Shap…
Send us a message! In this special episode, Alex & Annie sit down with the original queens of vacation rentals: three powerhouse women who helped shape the industry from the ground up. Meet Jeanne Dailey (Founder & CEO, Newma...
From the Vault: Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, wit…
In this special throwback episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Amber Hurdle, CEO and founder of Employer Brand Central. Originally aired around this time last year, this episode marks a pivotal moment for Alex & A...
Heather Bayer’s Trust-Based Blueprint for Vacation Rental Success
Exclusive offer for Alex & Annie listeners: Get $400 off your onboarding fee when you partner with Hostaway using this link: http://get.hostaway.com/alexandannie In this episode, Alex and Annie sit down with Heather Bayer, a ...
Our 1st Celebrity Interview with World Renowned Speaker, Entrepreneur…
Welcome to "Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals"! In this insightful episode, we sit down with powerhouse celebrity entrepreneur and personal development leader, David Meltzer. David reveals his profound journey ...
1st of the Month Bonus Episode: Spring News, Updates & Insights from …
Join Alex & Annie with a cute participation of Chloe, newest furry member of the family, as they delve into the current vacation rental market trends. They share their insights on the fluctuating booking rates and the explosi...
Jen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful C…
In this episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie welcome back and dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jen Ford, a trailblazer in the vacation rental industry. Join us as we un...
Navigating Mentorship and Industry Transitions in Vacation Rentals wi…
In this insightful episode, hosts Alex and Annie dive deep into the world of vacation rentals with a special guest, Sarah Bradford, co-host of Sarah and T Podcast, and former owner of two successful vacation rental companies ...
Get Out of Your Own Way and Step into Your Power, with Amber Hurdle, …
In this empowering episode of "Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals", we're reunited with a dear friend and the very first podcast guest, Amber Hurdle, the CEO and founder of Employer Brand Central. Together, t...
Bridging the Gap Between the STR World and Vacation Rentals with Stac…
🎙️ Today we're in for a treat as we chat with the fantastic Stacey St. John, a powerhouse in short-term rentals and a great friend of Alex and Annie. From crunching real estate numbers to running a buzzing property management...
Riding the Waves of Change with Valerie Gangas, CEO of Juniper Holida…
In this engaging episode of Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Valerie Gangas, a powerhouse in Transformational Life Coaching, an accomplished Author, and the visionary CEO behind Juniper Hol...
Vacation Rental Secrets with Best Selling Author, Brooke Pfautz
On this episode of Alex & Annie : The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, Alex is joined by D. Brooke Pfautz, Founder of Vintory - a company that is laser-focused on helping vacation rental managers grow their inventory. Brooke s...
Getting Creative: Unlock Your Next Great Idea at Keystone Retreats wi…
In this episode, Alex & Annie are joined by two recurring guests: Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago, and Matt Landau, Founder of VRMB. Together, they have started a new joint venture called Keystone Retreats. These recurring cohort...
You Can Only Be a Local in One Place, with Casago CEO Steve Schwab
VALUES AND ETHICS ARE THE FOUNDATIONS OF SUCCESS In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Steve Schwab, CEO of Casago . He shares his unintentional entry into the vacation rental industry and how working with the local comm...
Leading through Authenticity and Vulnerability, with Alex Zemianek CE…
THE KEY TO A GREAT TEAM IS AUTHENTICITY In today’s episode, Alex and Annie welcome Alex Zemianek, the Founder and CEO of JZ Vacation Rentals. He shares how trial after trial left him broke and almost broken. However, when he allowed himself to be vulnerable with his team, they rallied behind hi…
Holiday Bonus, Part 1: Our Favorite Episodes of 2022
As we wind down this incredible year, we wanted to share our two favorite episodes from 2022. Narrowing down this list was no easy task! Over the past 12 months, we've had the privilege to interview many of the top leaders in...
Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom, with Andrew McConnell
Andrew McConnell joins us today for look behind his new book, Get Out of My Head: Creating Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom. Known in the vacation rental world for his role as CEO of Rented, Inc., Andrew shares the most expen...
The Billion Dollar Question: Can Limited Edition Be Scaled? With Matt…
Matt Landau is one of the most respected thought leaders in vacation rentals. Founder of VRMB, Matt has built an information-sharing media empire, driven by one simple yet effective concept. As he tells us, "If you have a tip...
Behind the Scenes of Women in Travel Thrive, with Silvia Camarota and…
We are honored to be joined by two of the most inspirational female leaders in travel, Silvia Camarota and Rachel Humphrey, as they share a behind-the-scenes look at the networking & mentorship organization Women in Travel Th...
An Authentic Approach to Raising VC Funding, with Hostfully CEO Margo…
Fresh off a major announcement that Hostfully successfully raised $4M in funding, Margot is part of only 2% of venture funded companies led by female founders. Margot credits her success to her ability to lead with transparen...
Finding Her Identity Under the Arches, with McDonald's Tracy Johnstone
Tracy Johnstone is one of those leaders who if you are lucky enough to encounter on your career journey, will aspire you to become so much more than you ever thought possible. As a female who rose to the top of the ranks of c...
Leadership is a Mindset, with Ali Cammelletti
Ali Cammelletti joins us today to discuss all things related to leadership and resilience in the workplace. Ali has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including several years with Navis where she wo...
Raising the Bar for Women in Tech, with Guesty President/COO Vered Ra…
In today’s episode we are joined with Vered Raviv Schwarz, President/COO of the property management platform Guesty. We had the pleasure of meeting Vered at the Women’s Conference at the end of 2021, and got to listen to her ...