# 206 Delnaz Kabrajee: scream and shout about your achievements, it’s not showing off, it's just drawing attention to your hard work

What was suppose to be a 5 minute conversation, became a 25 minute one. That is how important influence is to Laura.Get to know Laura Brinkmann, facilitator at the upcoming Inspire Influence Live in London on the 7th of November.With 20 years of professional experience in the investment and asset management in hospitality.She has like many women found herself as the only woman in the room, but she did have one great example to share from her time at Brookfield as a board director at a boardroom table with both women and men. This is when she felt'we are making a difference.'Laurashares stories of what she calls both proactive and reactive influence from hercareer. How being naïve and curious early on in your career is your path to influence. And how working together collectively you can influence thematernity policy. Find out more here: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/events Register your interest here: https://subscribepage.io/RXANly

Introducing Jane Lees, facilitator at the upcoming Inspire Influence Live in London on the 7th of November.With a career in operating real estate valuation in both Hong Kong and the UK, Jane not only is a well recognised and respected professional in our industry, but someone whowill always invest in her team. Every person who has had the privilege to work with her has said the same thing.And on the 7th of November, you might be that lucky person who gets a seat at her table and learn from her career.Find out more here: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/eventsRegister your interest here: https://subscribepage.io/RXANly

On this episode we hear from Delnaz. And at her core she describes herself as someone who is drawn to the idea of creating experiences that people remember. This isalso how she chose hospitality because she wanted to be part od an industry that is about creating things for people that stay with them emotionally, rather than selling a product. In the past five year within the same organisation she has been able to move her role several times. It was not easy finding a role during covid, but what was important to her was to get her footin the door, say yes and then once in get noticed and ask for theopportunities. Even if it is daunting, ask.

From podcast to community to global movement — Inspire has been a journey I never could have predicted when I first hit record five years ago.In this special episode, I reflect on how it all began: the conversations that shaped the Inspiring Women in Hospitalitypodcast, the small roundtables that sparked bigger ideas, and how it grew into a worldwide network of women supporting each other.It’s a story of growth, connection, and the belief that together, we can change the face of leadership in our industry.Check out the website for more details: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/

On 7 November 2025, we’ll be gathering in Londonfor the inaugural Inspire Influence Live — a fully immersive one-day workshop designed to equip women in hospitality with the skills, confidence, and influence to make a real impact.With guidance from an incredible advisory board and inspiring facilitators, this closed-door event will give you the chance to:⛰️ Build and pitch a business case with live feedback⛰️ Practise self-advocacy through role-play in a safe space ⛰️ Connect across generations, roles, and companies ⛰️ Be mentored by influential leaders in our industrySeats are limited to keep it intimate and impactful — secure your spot today!🌍 And if this goes well, we’ll be bringing it to more cities in 2026.👉Learn more & book your place: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/events

On this episode we hear from Iana. Having started her career in education, she then decided to transition to becoming an entrepreneur and training soft skills and English language skills in hospitality based out of Cambodia through herdigital learning start-up LX Labs. She really believes that it is through training that you can have an impact on someone's career. She is on a mission to multiply this impact by making it accessible through all.You can contact her via LI or email for discovery calls about LX Labs or for women who want to start their own business. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iana-galai/Email: [email protected] Her inspiration are the young generation, the energy they bring, willing to grow and how fast they learn.

Guest: Sucheta RawalOn this episode we hear from Sucheta. A multi-passionate in food and travel. She is a writer, founder of a non-profit to travel sustainably and a speaker. But she started her career more traditionally as an investment banker in the US,before she transitioned into what she loves doing today. It was a journey of discovery and identifying the values of her life and leaning fully into them. It was when she was sharing about her inspiration, her grandmother, was whenshe was exposed to travel and how they can be 'windows to the world'. Sign up to Sucheta's substack here: https://suchetarawal.substack.com/p/the-pr-relationship-rollercoaster Connect with heron LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suchetarawal/ Her inspiration is her grandmother.

Guest: Jamie Cooperstein On this episode we hear from Jamie. Originally wanted to be a journalist, it was a conversation with her cousin who sold her on the joy of service when she pivoted to hospitality and made a career out of it. She started as a concierge thatallowed her to showcase the fabulousness of the city. Later she transitioned into luxury residentials, motivated by a desire to have better working hours socially. After her master and experiencing teaching as an adjunct professor,she learnt her love of providing education. This w as the catalyst for her to start her own business as a consultant. You can find the link to Jamie's book below:https://jcoopconsulting.com/book/  Speaking, training, consulting or working on policies and procedure are all reasons you can get in touch with Jamie via her website as well: https://jcoopconsulting.com/contact/  Her inspiration are the front line staff of hospitality.

Guest: Andreea BodeaTitle: Investment Director @ Pygmalion Capital Advisors  She shares her journey in hospitality that started in Romania working with her parents at their vegetable farm where she learnt the talent of customer service. Three phases of her career include operations, advisory and now investment. Turning points in her career are moving abroad to study, moving from operations to advisory and having key mentors in her career to support her journey. You can contact Andreea for help with the technical side of excel and building models. She is also happy to openup her network to you depending on where you need support. Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreea-bodea-01167a83/ Her inspiration is her grandmother.

In this episode, Naureen reflects on the importance of setting boundaries, sharing personal and professional moments that taught her the necessity of caring for herself while pursuing the mission of gender balance. 🌟She discusses how this theme will continue in upcoming Inspire Community sessions, inviting listeners to join the Q3 2025 cohort by July 10th. 🌸Listen now:Apply to join the Inspire Community: https://www.inspiringwomeninhospitality.com/membership