From kitchen tables to cabinet meetings, The Hospitality Harbor Podcast explores the powerful intersection between the global hospitality industry and the political decisions that shape its future. Each week, we break down the headlines—from tipping laws to immigration reform, tourism bans to trade deals—exploring how policies affect real people in hotels, restaurants, travel, and tourism.
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When Law Makers Overule The Vote of The People
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6:07Send us a text Today, we're discussing a significant development in my home state of Missouri: the repeal of the state's voter-approved paid sick leave law. How much does it cost when a sick worker infects a kitchen or classroom? It's not just about economics. It's about dignity. About respecting the people who keep the state running, from school b…
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Send us a text What's inside this bill and how these changes could directly impact you, your wallet, and your community.By Cherven Desauguste
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The Mental Health in Hospitality Industry
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10:20Send us a text A hidden crisis lies behind the smiles, sizzling pans, and polished service. In this profoundly personal and unflinching episode, we explore the mental health emergency facing the hospitality industry—an industry that demands everything and often gives very little back. With suicide rates among chefs and service workers alarmingly hi…
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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how few menus round up their prices to the nearest dollar? Instead, that's not just a tradition. It's science — a pricing strategy rooted in human psychology. At The Hospitality Harbor, we dug deep into the world of charm pricing, interviewing real restaurateurs and menu designers. Support the show…
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HOW ONE BAD REVIEW CAN DESTROY A RESTAURANT
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11:20Send us a text We explore the authentic stories, challenges, and triumphs behind the restaurant industry. I'm your host, Cherven Desauguste, and today we're discussing a topic every restaurant dreads yet few are truly prepared for: the influence of a single review. #review #restaurantBy Cherven Desauguste
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Send us a text The hospitality industry has long been intertwined with a colonial structure of labor, one that draws heavily upon histories of servitude and racialized exploitation. Though hospitality markets itself as a sanctuary of rest and indulgence, the experience becomes a negotiation when your mere existence is viewed through suspicion. This…
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Behind the Smile: How Sex In The Hospitality Industry Destroy Lives
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11:04Send us a text Today, we are addressing an important issue that impacts everyone in the hospitality industry. The sector is often associated with charm, fantasy, and enjoyment; however, beneath this appealing exterior lies a troubling culture where sex, power, and silence intersect, resulting in trauma and shattered lives. #HospitalityIndustry #Wor…
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Send us a text Once was considered a scrap cut, one of the least desirable parts of the cow. It was often left to Enslaved people, Poor communities, Immigrants, or working-class families. Oxtail has seen a significant increase in demand and price in recent years. In July 2024, the average wholesale price for oxtail reached $14.19 per pound, up from…
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The Finanacial Challenges Facing The FOH Employees
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21:09Send us a text The restaurant industry is notorious for its high-stress environment, impacting front-of-house (FOH) employees and back-of-house (BOH) staff, owners, and managers. The intense atmosphere often leads to burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion. The hospitality sector, including servers, bartenders, and hosts, frequently encounter numerous fin…
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The Impacts Of Tariifs On The Culunary Sector
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16:03Send us a text We look at the ramifications that Tariffs have on various dimensions of the restaurant business, taking into account the policies of the Trump Administration. The challenge that's headed if the government doesn't come to an agreement and an effective way to stay afloat during this high cost of goods, Follow me on Facebook https://www…
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Send us a text The differences in portraying male and female bartenders are evident across multiple dimensions, including their appearance, conduct, and customer engagement.By Cherven Desauguste
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