Today on our episode #413 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer has a special “On the Road” show from the Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference 2025 presented by MAPP & the Women's Hospitality Initiative (WHI), which took place on March 30 & 31, 2025 at the Wynn Las Vegas.

It was an inspiring two-day conference led by Elizabeth Blau (ep #371), CEO & Founder of Blau & Associates, & Co-Founder of WHI; & MAPP's Joanna James (ep #317), with industry leaders, corporate hospitality & celebrity chefs discussing key business strategies & expert advice; plus, hands-on workshops, mentorship speed-dating, & a Legacy Gala at UNLV. This inaugural conference also marked MAPP's 5th year anniversary since launching its Global Women Leadership Initiative.

Shari was thrilled to be a part of the conference, & speak with the following participants:
- Todd-Avery Lenahan, President & Chief Creative Office, Wynn Design & Development; creator of iconic global destinations for the world’s finest resort brands; @toddaverylenahan (11:08);
- Joanna James, Founder & CEO, MAPP; Director, Producer, Editor, & multi-award winning filmmaker with her 1st time film, A Fine Line; @joannajamesfilms (21:29); &
- Antonia Lofaso, Executive Chef & Owner of LA restaurants: Scopa Italian Roots, DAMA, & Black Market Liquor Bar; & TV Personality, including Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs Villians, Top Chef, & Restaurant Startup; @chefantonia (28:42).

Many thanks to Todd, Joanna, Antonia, Elizabeth, & teams, & Wynn Las Vegas. For more info, go to womenshospitalityinitiative.com & mappimpact.org, & follow @womenshospitalityinitiative & @mappimpact.

Today's show also includes Shari's PR tip to be in it for the long run; Speed Round with Antonia; Industry News on 50 Best (@theworlds50best) launching its inaugural North America's 50 Best Restaurants in Sept at Wynn Las Vegas (1:05:12); & Shari's Solo Dining experience at Golden Steer Steakhouse (@goldensteerlv) in Vegas (1:07:24).

Viva Las Vegas!

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