Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Emily Knight, President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association. In this episode, you'll hear how Emily's early experiences, from mucking stables to excelling in sports, shaped her into the fearless advocate she is today, giving her the grit and love of teamwork to make a real difference.

Discover Emily's plans to continue fighting for the industry through key legislative initiatives. This conversation is a testament to the power of passion, integrity, and a relentless commitment to serving others, even in the face of adversity.

How discipline, focus, and commitment as D1 athlete set the stage to become the executive editor covering a trillion dollar industry…

In this week's episode of "Bring More Joy to the Table," I sit down with my good friend, Alicia Kelso, Executive Editor of Nation's Restaurant News. We dive into Alicia's journey from lifeguard to leading journalist and the invaluable lessons she’s learned along the way, including discipline, coach-ability, and the power of teamwork.

She shares her insights on the current landscape of women in food service, the challenges of balancing tough breaking news with positive stories, and the importance of lifting up emerging brands. Plus, we discuss the need for more female representation in the industry, and how initiatives like NRN’s Women in Food Service are making a huge difference.

What can running a newsroom teach you about effective business leadership? Imagine this… A little 8 year-old girl pulling a wagon and delivering newspapers. Little did she know, she would grow up to be the Managing Editor of the Dallas Morning News! That’s how Amy Hollyfield got her start!

In this episode, Lisa and Amy discuss mentorship, setting boundaries, finding joy amidst tragedy, and so much more. There’s a lot to be learned from working in the newsroom! Hope you enjoy this episode!

Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Brad Williams, President of Dallas College El Centro Campus and Vice Chancellor of Operations. From his small-town roots to big-city impact, Brad emphasizes the importance of creating personalized experiences that empower students and foster lifetime connections. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, he emphasizes the need to truly listen to students and understand their unique goals and learning styles.

Tune in as we uncover the secrets to delivering memorable higher education experiences in a rapidly changing world. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

How do you retain creativity in a data-driven world? In this week’s episode, I spoke with Steve Smith, CEO of Firehouse Agency. We talk about the tension between top of funnel brand-building and bottom of funnel performance marketing, and how agency skills have had to evolve to keep up. What does it take to become AdAge's best small advertising agency to work at in the country? As Steve explains, it starts with great people and great culture.

What's it like to lead a company where every day is a joyful celebration? In this episode, host Lisa W. Miller speaks with David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. You’ll get to hear about his inspiring journey from an hourly college worker at SeaWorld to leading the largest family entertainment brand in the world! In this conversation, we delve into his fearless navigation of the pandemic, his commitment to being a player's coach for his team, and debunk a few misconceptions about teenage employees.

Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Cheryl Whiting-Kish, the President and Founder of Define Consulting! In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey: starting at Burger King at a young age, working her way up to the C-suite, and her tenure as Chief People Officer at HOA. We discuss into the valuable lessons learned from starting her own business, insights and perspectives on recent industry trends, and so much more.

Host Lisa W. Miller is joined by Doug Willmarth, President of Mooyah. Doug has had an incredible and inspiring journey! After spending the first 10 years of his career as a Navy helicopter pilot, he transitioned into leadership roles at powerhouse brands like Kraft Foods, Pepsico/FritoLay, Pizza Hut, Wingstop, and more. In this episode, you’ll get to hear how his experience as a naval aviator molded his approach to business leadership, how he pushes innovation while maintaining brand authenticity and positioning, and the incredible role joy plays in the guest experience!