The Hospitality Studio
Welcome to The Hospitality Studio — a podcast where hospitality takes center stage, but the “recipe” gets tossed out the window. Sure, we love a good origin story, but we’re not here to just ask, “So, how did you get started?” We’re here for the stories that don’t make it to the press release. The moments behind the curtain. The grit behind the glamour.
Hosted by Dana Cifone who lives and breathes the business, The Hospitality Studio digs into the real, raw, and often hilarious world of hospitality. From restaurant owners and hotel managers to consultants, vendors, and the unexpected characters who keep the industry alive, we’re talking to the people who’ve seen it all, and are willing to spill.
Expect conversations that go beyond career timelines. We’re diving into the chaos of Saturday night service, the beauty of a perfect guest interaction, the missteps, the pivots, the burnout, the breakthroughs, and everything in between. Whether you’re in the industry or just fascinated by the world behind your favorite meals, experiences, and spaces, this podcast is for you.
No fluff. No filters. Just hospitality, ‘in the weeds’.
Host
With a career spanning corporate restaurants, hotels, and her very own concepts (conceptualized, designed, and operated), Dana knows the business from every angle. She’s led teams, opened doors, dealt with chaos in heels, and somehow still loves this beautifully dysfunctional industry enough to talk about it, unfiltered, on a mic.
With years of experience across every corner of the industry (and a sixth sense for sniffing out BS), Dana created The Hospitality Studio to get past the polished stories and into the gritty, hilarious, and very real world of hospitality. She knows the pressure, the passion, the people, and she’s not afraid to ask the questions that actually matter.
If you’ve ever worked a shift, owned a place, or just love a good behind-the-scenes scoop, Dana’s the host who’ll make you laugh, nod along, and maybe question why you ever got into this business in the first place.
Audience
Whether you’re deep in the weeds of the hospitality world or just obsessed with what goes on behind the scenes, The Hospitality Studio is your kind of podcast. It’s for the lifers, the chefs, GMs, bartenders, and operators who’ve seen some sh*t and still show up.
It’s for the vendors and consultants who know the back office drama and the beauty of a well-oiled pre-shift. It’s for the rookies trying to figure out what they just signed up for.
And yes, it’s for the curious outsiders, the food lovers, travelers, and hospitality nerds who want the unfiltered truth behind the service smiles. If you’ve ever wondered what really happens once the guests leave and the real stories start flowing, pull up a chair. This one’s for you.
Our listeners don’t just want fluff, they want the story behind the story. They value transparency, humor, and a deeper connection to the world of hospitality. And we give it to them, no filter, no script.
Be at the Table
We partner with brands that aligh with hospitality, lifestyle, and experience driven audiences
Apparel & Lifestyle
The Hospitality Studio extends into a lifestyle brand through apparel and products. Elevated, understated pieces that reflect the culture or hospitality, designed for those who live it and understand it. To evolve into a recognized lifestyle brand within hospitality and beyond, where the product carries the same level of thought, quality, and identity as the experiences it represents.