In this power-packed episode of The Karencitta Show (a podcast): we celebrate visionary leadership, generational excellence, and the true meaning of building a legacy in business and hospitality.
At just 21 years old, Shannen Keisha Tan stepped into her role as President of Mezzo Hotel-- the only ISO-certified hotel in Cebu City, fresh from passing the CPA board exam. Groomed by her father, Henry Tan, she’s done it all—from washing dishes to signing contracts—leading with heart, hustle, and wisdom beyond her years.
We talk about the grueling 2.5-year ISO certification journey, modern leadership as a young entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry, balancing family business dynamics, emotional resilience, and how she lives by the Chinese proverb: “Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.”
💡 Watch if you want to learn:
• How to lead a multi-million peso business in your 20s.
• What it really takes to get ISO-certified in the hospitality industry.
• How to balance family expectations and professional goals.
• The mindset shifts needed to thrive in a male-dominated field.
• Real, raw lessons on emotional resilience and self-doubt
Listen to the full podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA-JlSwvNIY
https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/21-year-old-ceo-built-cebus-only-iso-certified-hotel/id1806650586?i=1000706879077
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