{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Grounded","title":"Leading with Balance: Career Growth, Travel, and Fitness in Hospitality - Grounded #46","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/0e4083ad\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3460,"description":"\nIn this episode of Grounded, host Lauren Mitchell brings together an inspiring panel of women leaders in hospitality to explore a question many professionals wrestle with: How do you continue to grow in your career while protecting your physical and mental well-being—especially with a demanding travel schedule?\nJoining the conversation are four dynamic leaders, each carving her own path in the industry:\nJulie Zucker, Partner & CMO, Branded Hospitality\nShelly Garner, Assistant Vice President of Area Field Sales, Ecolab\nLiz Seelye, Founder, Starry Eyed Strategy\nKelly Grogan, Founder, CRUMBS\nFrom boardrooms and conferences to hotel gyms and walking meetings, these women share candid insights on leadership, fitness, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building routines that actually stick.\n🔑 5 Key Takeaways\nFitness is not about perfection—it’s about consistency.\nWhether it’s Peloton rides, CrossFit, Pilates, or walking meetings, each guest emphasizes showing up in whatever way you can.\nScheduling movement makes it non-negotiable.\nPutting workouts on the calendar—just like meetings—dramatically increases follow-through, especially when traveling.\nStrength training builds confidence beyond the gym.\nLifting weights teaches patience, resilience, and how to “do hard better,” skills that translate directly into leadership.\nCommunity and accountability matter.\nFrom Apple Watch challenges to workout buddies on the road, having people who cheer you on makes all the difference.\nBalance fuels better leadership and creativity.\nMovement, hydration, and nutrition don’t just support health—they improve decision-making, energy, creativity, and how you show up for your team.\n\n\n🔗 Connect with the Guests\nJulie Zucker – Partner & CMO, Branded HospitalityLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zucker-41895b2/\nWebsite: https://brandedhospitality.com\nShelly Garner – Assistant Vice President of Area Field Sales, EcolabLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellygarner/\nWebsite:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5ifFaCdvYcrBiG9pQr1sjMmYVq_UPEaZCMyFMkTRPv0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMjY3/ZWY2OWRiYzQyOTk0/ZTI5NmJhMmM3N2Ux/ZTFmYS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}