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Leading with Balance: Career Growth, Travel, and Fitness in Hospitality - Grounded #46

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In this episode of Grounded, host Lauren Mitchell brings together an inspiring panel of women leaders in hospitality to explore a question many professionals wrestle with: How do you continue to grow in your career while protecting your physical and mental well-being—especially with a demanding travel schedule?
Joining the conversation are four dynamic leaders, each carving her own path in the industry:
  • Julie Zucker, Partner & CMO, Branded Hospitality
  • Shelly Garner, Assistant Vice President of Area Field Sales, Ecolab
  • Liz Seelye, Founder, Starry Eyed Strategy
  • Kelly Grogan, Founder, CRUMBS
From boardrooms and conferences to hotel gyms and walking meetings, these women share candid insights on leadership, fitness, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building routines that actually stick.
🔑 5 Key Takeaways
  1. Fitness is not about perfection—it’s about consistency.
    Whether it’s Peloton rides, CrossFit, Pilates, or walking meetings, each guest emphasizes showing up in whatever way you can.
  2. Scheduling movement makes it non-negotiable.
    Putting workouts on the calendar—just like meetings—dramatically increases follow-through, especially when traveling.
  3. Strength training builds confidence beyond the gym.
    Lifting weights teaches patience, resilience, and how to “do hard better,” skills that translate directly into leadership.
  4. Community and accountability matter.
    From Apple Watch challenges to workout buddies on the road, having people who cheer you on makes all the difference.
  5. Balance fuels better leadership and creativity.
    Movement, hydration, and nutrition don’t just support health—they improve decision-making, energy, creativity, and how you show up for your team.


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Lauren Mitchell
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Lauren Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell is the Director of National Accounts and Custom Distribution at Produce Alliance, LLC. She is a dedicated fresh produce spend & spec maximizer for multi-unit national restaurant chains & groups. She gets to know your brand and infuses your expectation for quality, consistency and transparency to create more reliability in your produce category.
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