Welcome to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, where we explore the heart of the hospitality industry through conversations with leaders, experts, and innovators. Each episode brings you insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories that help you elevate guest experiences, enhance team performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an owner, manager, or passionate professional, this podcast will ignite your passion for hospitality. Tune in, learn, and grow with us!
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Welcome to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, where we explore the heart of the hospitality industry through conversations with leaders, experts, and innovators. Each episode brings you insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories that help you elevate guest experiences, enhance team performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an owner, manager, or passionate professional, this podcast will ignite your passion for hospitality. Tune in, learn, and grow with us!
In this inspiring episode, Michelle sits down with Emily Stanton, winner of the 2024 NSW Outstanding Young Business Leader Award and co-owner of the newly revived Nyngan Hotel in central-west New South Wales.
Emily shares the extraordinary story of restoring a pub closed for 40 years — balancing business growth, family life, and community spirit. From tackling staffing shortages and budget blowouts to mastering authentic leadership and social media storytelling, this episode is packed with lessons for anyone in hospitality or regional business.
You’ll learn:
The business mindset behind reviving a historic building
How to lead and retain teams in rural Australia
What authenticity and transparency really look like in leadership
Why social media storytelling builds connection and loyalty
Resources & Links
🌐 Website: thenynganhotel.com.au
📸 Instagram: @thenyngan
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thenyngan
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The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast
Welcome to The Michelle Pascoe Hospitality Podcast, where we explore the heart of the hospitality industry through conversations with leaders, experts, and innovators. Each episode brings you insights, practical advice, and inspiring stories that help you elevate guest experiences, enhance team performance, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether you're an owner, manager, or passionate professional, this podcast will ignite your passion for hospitality. Tune in, learn, and grow with us!