What if saying YES could save your life?In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes.From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing to make every day special, this episode is a reminder that YES is not about being loud or fearless. It’s about listening, noticing, and choosing to act before it’s too late.If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something important or ignored that inner nudge, this episode will hit home.What You’ll Learn:🟢Why self-rejection stops more people than actual rejection ever does🟢How trusting your gut can literally save your life🟢Why saying YES to help is an act of strength, not weakness🟢How choosing to make every day special changes how you live and leadAction Items✅The next time you feel the urge to self-reject, pause and offer the idea anyway. Let others decide.✅If something feels off physically, emotionally, or mentally, make the appointment. Clarity beats avoidance every time.✅Choose one way today to make life special on purpose. Don’t wait for a “better” day.🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026

What if saying YES could save your life?In this solo episode of The YES Show, Christine shares a deeply personal neighborhood story that reveals how small YESes, often made quietly and without fanfare, can lead to life-changing and even life-saving outcomes.From saying YES to an idea instead of self-rejecting, to trusting your gut when something doesn’t feel right, to accepting help and choosing to make every day special, this episode is a reminder that YES is not about being loud or fearless. It’s about listening, noticing, and choosing to act before it’s too late.If you’ve ever talked yourself out of something important or ignored that inner nudge, this episode will hit home.What You’ll Learn:🟢Why self-rejection stops more people than actual rejection ever does🟢How trusting your gut can literally save your life🟢Why saying YES to help is an act of strength, not weakness🟢How choosing to make every day special changes how you live and leadAction Items✅The next time you feel the urge to self-reject, pause and offer the idea anyway. Let others decide.✅If something feels off physically, emotionally, or mentally, make the appointment. Clarity beats avoidance every time.✅Choose one way today to make life special on purpose. Don’t wait for a “better” day.🔗 Connect with Christine📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown📍Best Year Ever Event Link: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/bye2026

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?

In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.

Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.

✨ What You’ll Learn

Why leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realism

How relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and owners

The power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to people

Why “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership

✅ Action Items to Apply Today

Call someone this week when you don’t need anything from them

Ask your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”

Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it

🔗 Connect with Christine

📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/

📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311

📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/

📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/

📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?

In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.

Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.

✨ What You’ll Learn

Why leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realism

How relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and owners

The power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to people

Why “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership

✅ Action Items to Apply Today

Call someone this week when you don’t need anything from them

Ask your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”

Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it

🔗 Connect with Christine

📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/

📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311

📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/

📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/

📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/

📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

What does it really take to lead well in hospitality and in life?In this episode of YES Is the Answer, Christine Trippi sits down with hospitality veteran Jimmy Taylor, who shares 34 years of lessons learned across sales, operations, and leadership. From building genuine relationships to creating cultures people want to stay in, this conversation is a masterclass in empathy, execution, and showing up.Jimmy reminds us that leadership isn’t about titles or tactics. It’s about caring, consistency, and doing the small things that matter most.✨ What You’ll Learn-Why leaders who understand both sales and operations lead with more empathy and realism-How relationships, not résumés, create loyalty with teams, guests, and owners-The power of asking better questions to uncover what really matters to people-Why “being nice” is not soft leadership, it’s smart leadership✅ Action Items to Apply Today-Call someone this week when you don’t need anything from them-Ask your team or guests: “What’s one thing I could do to make this experience better?”-Choose one word to guide your year and build habits around it🔗 Connect with Christine📍 Website: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society: https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Has the new year started… but you still feel tired, heavy, or a little stuck?This shorty episode is your permission slip.Christine shares a simple story that keeps resurfacing at exactly the right time, and it comes with a surprising question:What if the problem isn’t you… but the rules you’re following?This isn’t about doing more.It’s not about fixing yourself.And it’s definitely not about perfection.Press play if you’ve been carrying quiet pressure, feeling stuck, or wondering why “new year, new me” just isn’t landing this time around.What You’ll Learn:🎯Why feeling flat doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human🎯How unnecessary rules quietly drain your energy and momentum🎯Why small, imperfect action creates progress faster than waiting to feel ready🎯How giving yourself permission can instantly lighten the emotional loadAction Items:✔ Identify one rule you’re holding yourself to that feels heavy or exhausting✔ Break that rule today, just for today, and notice how it feels✔ Choose progress over perfection and count it as a winConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Has the new year started… but you still feel tired, heavy, or a little stuck?This shorty episode is your permission slip.Christine shares a simple story that keeps resurfacing at exactly the right time, and it comes with a surprising question:What if the problem isn’t you… but the rules you’re following?This isn’t about doing more.It’s not about fixing yourself.And it’s definitely not about perfection.Press play if you’ve been carrying quiet pressure, feeling stuck, or wondering why “new year, new me” just isn’t landing this time around.What You’ll Learn:🎯Why feeling flat doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re human🎯How unnecessary rules quietly drain your energy and momentum🎯Why small, imperfect action creates progress faster than waiting to feel ready🎯How giving yourself permission can instantly lighten the emotional loadAction Items:✔ Identify one rule you’re holding yourself to that feels heavy or exhausting✔ Break that rule today, just for today, and notice how it feels✔ Choose progress over perfection and count it as a winConnect with Christine:📍Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍Linkedin profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍Join the Crown Society! https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown

Ann Cvelich’s hospitality journey began long before titles, accolades, or leadership roles. It started with a pot of coffee, a warm smile, and greeting guests before they had their first sip of the morning.In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with Ann to explore what nearly four decades in hospitality truly teaches you, about leadership, resilience, and the power of how you make people feel.From her first role as a “good morning girl” at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn, to earning her Quarter Century Club and spending 38 years with Marriott, Ann shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career.💡 What You’ll Learn• Why great leaders don’t always give you what you want, they give you what you need • How early frontline roles build confidence, grit, and people skills that last a lifetime • The power of preparation when opportunity (or VIPs) walk through the door • Why speaking up early can prevent bigger problems later✅ Action Items• Identify one leader who sees your potential and ask for honest direction• Prepare before every high-stakes moment so confidence replaces fear• Practice proactive communication instead of reactive explanations🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINE📍 Website – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/📍 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311📍 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/📍 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/📍 FREE Facebook Group for Hoteliers – https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/📍 Join the Crown Society – https://www.thewisepineapple.com/crown