About this podcast
Welcome to the Prosper Brief, hosted by the Prosper Company. On this podcast, we explore the forefront of innovation and transformation within the hospitality industry. Each episode delves into key issues facing the hospitality industry, including economic development, the future of work, innovation and technology, business of inclusion, and personal growth. The Prosper Brief seeks insights and inspiration tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in hospitality.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 71 episodes
- Making the Impossible Possible: Mobilizing People to End Childhood Hunger ft. Billy Shore · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 4Billy Shore, founder and executive chair of Share Our Strength, joins The Prosper Brief to reflect on more than four decades of fighting hunger and building the No Kid Hungry…
- Guest Obsessed at Scale: People, Hospitality, and Operational Excellence ft. Jason Kidd · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 3Jason Kidd, Chief Operating Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, joins The Prosper Brief to discuss how leaders create operational excellence at scale without losing the human…
- Leading With Love: What Good Leadership Feels Like ft. Alissa Partee · 30 min · Season 3 Episode 2Alissa Partee, President and CEO of Restaurant Technologies, joins The Prosper Brief to discuss what it means to lead with love while maintaining clarity, accountability and high…
- Resilience & Reinvention: Getting 1% Better Every Day ft. Ali Templin · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 1Ali Templin's story is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and people-centered leadership. From engineering school to relentless cold calling, from helping build DoorDash…
- From 4 Friends to 5,200 Stores: How SAASOA Is Changing the Game feat. JP Patel · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 19In this deeply personal and energizing episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Meredith James, EVP of Business Development at Prosper, and her longtime…
- From Coca-Cola to C-Suite: Lessons in Leadership with Chris Hellmann · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 18In this episode of The Prosper Brief, Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Chris Hellmann, a seasoned executive retiring as Chief Commercial Officer at RTI, after a remarkable career…
- The Five Foundations of Restaurant Success: Ray Johnson's Playbook · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 17In this energizing episode of The Prosper Brief, host Anthony Zaller sits down with Ray Johnson, former divisional VP at Cracker Barrel and founder of ReCee's Leadership…
- Drink Innovation on Tap: Briana Jurado's Journey with Botrista · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 16In this flavor-packed episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn chats with Briana Jurado, the vibrant and visionary VP of Beverage Program at Botrista—a company shaking up…
- Owning Mistakes, Building Trust: A Conversation with Wade Allen · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 15In this inspiring episode of The Prosper Brief, host Kim DeCarolis is joined by Wade Allen, President of Win Brands, the company behind Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill and FatCats…
- The Power of Grit, The Beauty of Grace: Shannon Iverson's Journey of Reinvention · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 14Recorded live at the Prosper Forum at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, this episode features Shannon Iverson, 2025 Prosper Accelerator. Shannon shares her powerful story of…
- No Resumes, No Limits: How Greyston and Primo Lead with Purpose · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 13In this heartfelt and energizing episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn is joined by three dynamic leaders using business to change lives: Christine Conroy of Greyston…
- Innovation Through Hospitality: The Shake Shack Story with Rob Lynch · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 12In this insightful episode of The Prosper Brief, host Kim DeCarolis sits down with Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack, to discuss his leadership journey—from Procter & Gamble to Taco…
- Empathy as a Superpower: Cynthia Zhang on How to Build Strong Teams · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 11In this heartfelt and insightful episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Cynthia Zhang, SVP of Global Marketing & Product Strategy at Henny Penny…
- More Than a Team: Building Belonging at Work with Richard Weintraub & Grace Zuncic · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 10In this powerful episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn is joined by Richard Weintraub, Head of North & Latin America Global Family Office Group at Citi, and Grace…
- Leading with Purpose and Presence: A Conversation with Sean Tresvant · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 9In this episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Sean Tresvant, CEO of Taco Bell and Chief Consumer Officer at Yum! Brands, to talk about leadership…
- Loyalty Over Hype: The Real Secret to Billion-Dollar Brands with Jim Bitticks · 1 h 6 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this power-packed episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Jim Bitticks, President & COO of Dave's Hot Chicken. From flipping fries in his teens to…
- You Can't Fake Passion: The Fire Behind Derek Gaskins' Leadership · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this soul-stirring episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Derek Gaskins, Chief Guest Experience Officer at BP. More than a business conversation, this…
- Community, Courage, and Career Growth with Alex Brown · 10 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Prosper Brief, host Kim DeCarolis sits down with Alexandra Brown, a rising leader at Toast, Inc., to reflect on her experience at…
- From Server to COO: How Kirk Grogan is Redefining Tipping · 25 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of The Prosper Brief, host Anthony Zaller sits down with Kirk Grogan, COO and Co-Founder of TipHaus, to unpack the complex, evolving world of tip management in…
- Smarter Signage, Happier Guests: AI & the Future of Hospitality · 24 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this future-forward episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn is joined by Sho Shafiei of DSA Signage and Eli Chmouni of NEON to explore how signage, AI, and smart…
