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Patrick Huey Global Hospitality Executive, Creator & Host At the Podium Podcast

With over 20 years of experience in the global luxury hospitality and wellness industries, Patrick has built a dynamic career as an international leader within this elite field, running multimillion-dollar operations successfully by delivering the highest levels of performance and guest satisfaction.

Patrick has worked for such iconic brands as Four Seasons Hotels, Montage Resorts, Equinox and Sandals Resorts.Patrick serves as Chairman of the Board for the International Spa Association – the premier spa association with a presence in over 70 countries that fosters the development and professionalism of the global spa and wellness industries.

Patrick holds a Master of Fine Arts from Yale School of Drama in Acting and a Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in Creative/Nonfiction Writing, English Literature and Theatre.

He is also the Creator and Host of the podcast and video podcast “At the Podium with Patrick Huey” which has reached over 600,000 people since its inception in 2021. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube, the show and its weekly newsletter focus on sharing the stories of people from a diverse background of lives, careers and experiences who have stepped boldly into saying “yes” to the unexpected and transformational detours of their lives.

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Zak Sandler: The Composer Who Turned Bipolar Into A Creative Superpower. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Zak Sandler: The Composer Who Turned Bipolar Into a Creative Superpower.

Send us Fan MailFor many families around the world, conversations around Mental Health happen quietly — or not at all. In this At the Podium episode, Broadway composer Zak Sandler reflects on growi…

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Send us Fan MailFor many families around the world, conversations around mental Health happen quietly — or not at all. In this At the Podium episode, Broadway composer Zak Sandler reflects on growing up unaware that a bipolar condition ran through his Family, and how shame and silence can sometimes delay understanding, healing, and acceptance. This conversation is not simply the discussion around mental health, but the reminder that many of us carry things we were never taught how to talk about openly. And when finally have those tough conversations, healing and reconciliation can happen.�…

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Chris Hetherington On Discipline, Masculinity &Amp; Life After Football &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Chris Hetherington on Discipline, Masculinity & Life After Football

Send us Fan MailFormer NFL fullback Chris Hetherington spent 11 years playing professional football, but this conversation is ultimately about much more than sports.In this episode of At the Podium, C…

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Send us Fan MailFormer NFL fullback Chris Hetherington spent 11 years playing professional football, but this conversation is ultimately about much more than sports.In this episode of At the Podium, Chris reflects on discipline, masculinity, Fatherhood, identity, and the difficult transition that comes after elite performance. From the physical toll of football and the realities of concussion culture to Meditation, stoicism, and rebuilding life beyond the game, Chris shares what he learned about becoming a professional—not only as an athlete, but as a man.Patrick and Chris discuss:• The ch…

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Masculinity, Trauma, And The Work Of Healing With Zarak Fatah &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Masculinity, Trauma, and the Work of Healing with Zarak Fatah

Send us a textWhat if the life many men are chasing—success, Intimacy, freedom—actually sits on the other side of healing? In this episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Zarak Fata…

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Send us a textWhat if the life many men are chasing—success, intimacy, freedom—actually sits on the other side of healing? In this episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Zarak Fatah, a transformational coach and former serial entrepreneur, for a candid conversation about masculinity, Trauma, faith, and the work of healing. Zarak reflects on growing up as the son of Pakistani immigrants in Canada, the impact of bullying and shame on his identity, and how those early wounds fueled both ambition and avoidance—ultimately leading him to open one of Toronto’s most iconic res…

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Seven Continents In One Year: Cole Sjoholm On Solo Travel, Growth, And Self-Discovery &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Seven Continents in One Year: Cole Sjoholm on Solo Travel, Growth, and Self-Discovery

Send us a textWhat happens when Travel becomes more than destinations on a map, and instead becomes a reflection of our shared humanity?In this episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Co…

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Send us a textWhat happens when travel becomes more than destinations on a map, and instead becomes a reflection of our shared humanity?In this episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Cole Sjoholm to explore solo travel, self-discovery, and what it means to find belonging in a deeply interconnected world.After more than twenty years in banking and Finance, Cole made an extraordinary decision in 2023, to travel solo to all seven continents in a single calendar year. What followed was not a bucket-list journey, but a deeper exploration of identity, perspective, and shared humanity.…

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Tembi Locke On &Quot;Someday, Now,&Quot; Legacy, And The Courage To Begin Again. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Tembi Locke on "Someday, Now," Legacy, and the Courage to Begin Again.

Send us a textIn this landmark 100th episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Tembi Locke , New York Times bestselling author, actor, and producer, for a deeply personal conversation abou…

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Send us a textIn this landmark 100th episode of At the Podium, Patrick Huey sits down with Tembi Locke , New York Times bestselling author, actor, and producer, for a deeply personal conversation about Love, loss, Legacy, and what it takes to begin again.Following the success of her acclaimed memoir and Netflix series From Scratch, Tembi returns with her new memoir Someday, Now—an intimate, audio-first work that explores midlife, remarriage, Motherhood, and the quiet ache of letting a child step into her own future. Returning once more to Sicily, this time with her new husband and her daught…

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Michael Q. Pugliese On Stewardship, Legacy, And Building Circadia. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Michael Q. Pugliese on Stewardship, Legacy, and Building Circadia.

Send us a textMichael Pugliese is the third-generation CEO of Circadia, a global skincare company built on science, Education, and integrity. But before he is a leader, a formulator, or an educator, M…

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Send us a textMichael Pugliese is the third-generation CEO of Circadia, a global skincare company built on science, education, and integrity. But before he is a leader, a formulator, or an educator, Michael is the father of two daughters—and much of the work he does today is shaped by the question of what he is building not just for an industry, but for them.In this conversation, Michael reflects on what it means to carry an esteemed family legacy while still having to earn your place inside it. He speaks candidly about learning the business from the ground up, taking risks without guarantee…

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Tijuana Ricks On Origin, Representation, And Taking Up Space. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Tijuana Ricks on Origin, Representation, and Taking Up Space.

Send us a textActor, director, writer, and producer Tijuana Ricks joins At the Podium for a deeply reflective conversation about origin, representation, and what it means to take up space in a life th…

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Send us a textActor, director, writer, and producer Tijuana Ricks joins At the Podium for a deeply reflective conversation about origin, representation, and what it means to take up space in a life that truly belongs to you.Known for her work across more than 100 episodes of television—including the Marvel Netflix universe (Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist), multiple seasons of Billions, and Tiny Beautiful Things—Tijuana reflects on how being raised in a big, loud, Black, Creole matriarchy in Gramercy, Louisiana shaped her voice, presence, and sense of agency.In this episode, Tijuana po…

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Calvin Anderson On Faith, Mental Health, And The Season That Changed Him &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Calvin Anderson on Faith, Mental Health, and the Season That Changed Him

Send us a textIn this deeply personal and unguarded conversation, NFL tackle Calvin Anderson reflects on the year his life completely fell apart — and the unexpected forces that ultimately saved him…

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Send us a textIn this deeply personal and unguarded conversation, NFL tackle Calvin Anderson reflects on the year his life completely fell apart — and the unexpected forces that ultimately saved him.After returning from a trip to Nigeria, Calvin contracted a life-threatening case of malaria, followed by a rare heart contusion that pulled him off the field and into a season of fear, uncertainty, and emotional unraveling. It was supposed to be the year he stepped into his prime. Instead, it became the year everything broke.In this episode of At the Podium, Calvin opens up about:• Surviving m…

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Justin Wren: I Fight For The Forgotten Because I Was Once One. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Justin Wren: I Fight for the Forgotten Because I was Once One.

Send us a textJustin Wren is a big man—and not just in physical stature. When you meet him in person, he takes up space. With his professional athlete’s frame and long blond hair, you can’t miss…

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Send us a textJustin Wren is a big man—and not just in physical stature. When you meet him in person, he takes up space. With his professional athlete’s frame and long blond hair, you can’t miss him. He has presence.In his book Fight for the Forgotten, Justin writes unflinchingly about the intense bullying that shaped his childhood—a pain that sparked the fire that carried him into the world of professional MMA, where he found Money, recognition, and a sense of belonging. But along his climb to becoming a champion, he fell into addiction, spiraled into despair, and attempted suicide.It…

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Willie Mae Sharpe: I Should Be Dead, But God Held Onto Me. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Willie Mae Sharpe: I Should be Dead, but God Held onto Me.

Send us a textWillie Mae Sharpe is a woman who has lived a big life — a life that has taken her to some of the most prestigious stages within the gospel and Christian broadcast worlds. Her improbabl…

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Send us a textWillie Mae Sharpe is a woman who has lived a big life — a life that has taken her to some of the most prestigious stages within the gospel and Christian broadcast worlds. Her improbable journey began in the shotgun house of her grandmother, the woman she was named after. There, as a young girl, Willie Mae learned the quiet power of service — watching her grandmother offer food and shelter to people in need, people in transition, people trying to get their lives together. That spirit of care became the foundation for her own life’s work and the heart behind her ministry and …

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Eric Litman: How Tech And Ai Empower Humans To Do Better At Being Human. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Eric Litman: How Tech and AI Empower Humans to do Better at Being Human.

Send us a textEric Litman — the founder of Aescape — has the mind of an explorer. In the world of spa and wellness, he and his team are charting new territories, challenging long-held beliefs abou…

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Send us a textEric Litman — the founder of Aescape — has the mind of an explorer. In the world of spa and wellness, he and his team are charting new territories, challenging long-held beliefs about what a massage looks like, feels like, and how it’s delivered. With Aescape’s robotic massage solution, Eric is pursuing something truly extraordinary: the authentic human experience of care, connection, and self-agency — achieved through Technology and AI.He’s not on this journey alone. He’s surrounded himself with extraordinary collaborators — from seasoned massage therapists to fo…

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Eric Litman: How Tech And Ai Empower Humans To Do Better At Being Human. &Raquo; Sphxvo3Ufe1Gliesp585Efb9U55Z
Eric Litman: How Tech and AI Empower Humans to do Better at Being Human.

Send us a textEric Litman — the founder of Aescape — has the mind of an explorer. In the world of spa and wellness, he and his team are charting new territories, challenging long-held beliefs abou…

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Send us a textEric Litman — the founder of Aescape — has the mind of an explorer. In the world of spa and wellness, he and his team are charting new territories, challenging long-held beliefs about what a massage looks like, feels like, and how it’s delivered. With Aescape’s robotic massage solution, Eric is pursuing something truly extraordinary: the authentic human experience of care, connection, and self-agency — achieved through technology and AI.He’s not on this journey alone. He’s surrounded himself with extraordinary collaborators — from seasoned massage therapists to fo…

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