Welcome back to another episode of the Real World Talks Podcast with your hosts, the ladies of the Career Development Office, Lourdes and Kathy. What makes a restaurant more than just a place to eat? In this podcast, we dive into th...

Happy Fall! The Career Development ladies are back with a new episode to kick off the semester! The Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Career ladies had the pleasure of interviewing with members from the Vida & Estilo Rest...

As a surprise for the Holidays, we have another special episode. As our final episode to close out the semester, we had the pleasure of interviewing Cindy Haas, Vice President of Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, Southern...

Happy Holidays to our Real-World Talks Family! As a surprise for the Holidays, we have a two-day special episode.  This is one of the featured episodes! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing another KYU representative, David Fue...

We are back and better than ever! This week we had the pleasure of interviewing  Raheem Sealey, Executive Chef of KYU Restaurant. Raheem is not only an Executive Chef at KYU but an entrepreneur! Raheem excitedly boasted about what h...

“It’s not where you start, but where you finish that counts”! On Episode 42 of Real-World Talks, we had a former student and wonderful partner of the Chaplin school, Camila Garcia’14, Colleague Experience Director of Hyatt Rege...

On episode 41 of Real World Talks we had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Collins, Director of Human Resources at Boucher Brothers, the brand on the sand! He described his company in three words and debunked misconceptions about the...

Mark Twain once said, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” On Episode 40 of Real World Talks, our guest Madison Weinstein, Sr. F&B Training Coordinator of Hershey Entertainment and Reso...

You can do anything you set your mind to! On Episode 39 of Real-World Talks, we welcomed Carmen Scalise, Vice President of Talent & Strategy, Evolution Parking & Guest Services. Carmen shared her journey and the knowledge ...

On Episode 37 of Real World Talks we welcomed Alan Lai, Director of Market Tests & Promo at Burger King Corporation, a part of Restaurants Brand International (RBI). On the episode, Lai explored his culture and career j...

We welcomed one of the best and most passionate people in the beverage industry for Episode 36 of Real World Talks, Mr. Richard Booth, Vice-President of Sales (East Coast) of Drake’s Organic Spirits. Richard started off by telling...

In honor of Women’s Month, we have a wonderful leader and alumna of the Chaplin School, Charlomae Wathington, Director of Human Resources from Duffy’s Sports Grill as our guest on Episode 35 of Real-World Talks. Charlomae dived right into her u...

We missed the Real-World Talks family and we are back from our hiatus with a very special guest! On episode 34 of Real-World Talks, we have one of the first graduates of FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Princip...

On Episode 33 of ‘Real World Talks’ the ladies of the Career Development Office spoke to Gisela Moreno, Human Resources Professional of Indian Creek Country Club. Gisela discussed her transition from working in Food & Beverage to a career i...

Happy New Year! We are so happy to be back. We welcome Jason Witty, Regional Vice President of Operations (Southeast) of Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits to Episode 31 of Real World Talks with the ladies of Career. Jason talke...

On this week’s episode of ‘Real World Talks’ the ladies of the Career Development Office spoke to Amanda Bussey, Sales Recruiting Manager of E&J Gallo Winery and Ramsay Hyatt, Business Development Manager of Fine Wine & Spirits of E&...

Whether you want a career in events, are currently in the events industry or an individual who loves listening about the events world, this fun & informational episode is for YOU! Laurie Hartwell, Founder & CEO of The Bridal So...

Did you know that Rosewood Hotel Group consist of more than 40 hotels in about 19 countries? Misty Bennett,  Corporate Director of Talent and Culture, Rosewood Hotel Group stopped by for Episode 25 of Real World Talks to share exciting det...

On Episode 24 of Real World Talks Savannah Smith, Manager of  Investments from Host Hotels & Resorts excitedly  stopped by to discuss women in leadership roles and what aspects of her job she loves the most. She shared her day to ...

Marla Oliu, Manager of Campus Recruitment, Caribbean & Latin America | Hilton stopped by for Episode 22 of Real World Talks to share her background and tips for alumni & students to stand out with employers in the virtual world. As a pr...

On Episode 21 of Real World Talks, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management legend Rocco Angelo, Associate Dean of Alumni & EM Statler Professor stopped by and shared his humble beginnings, career and gave encouragement to...

On Episode 20 of Real World Talks Jonathan Rodriguez, Corporate Recruiter from Bacardi USA discusses with the ladies details of Bacardi' ideal candidate, his love for the company and raves about Bacardi's most trendiest liquors of 2020. He not ...

On Episode 19 of Real World Talks, Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO of Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association and Executive Advisory Board Member of FIU- Chaplin School of Hospitality stops by to discuss what the association is d...

On Episode 18 of Real World Talks, Naomi M. Lampkin, Regional Talent Acquisition Manager of Human Resources, Enterprise Holdings shares her unconventional background & what lead her to "Hospitality".  Naomi also talks about how she was...

On Episode 15 of Real World Talks, Professor Christopher Christie from KW Property Management & Consulting talks "pandemic" & "recession" proof jobs, Residential Hospitality Course, the pros of condominium management and more!Gue...