A Weekly Podcast Where Top Journalists Share Their Storytelling Insights and Tips for Hospitality & Travel Professionals Hosted by Hanna Lee Communications
In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Julia Cosgrove. Julia is the Editor in Chief and Vice President of Afar, the critically acclaimed brand that makes a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, enriches and empowers travelers who care. Afar's editorial distinction and authority have helped it cultivate the most affluent and influential audience across all travel media.
Previously, Julia was a writer and editor at media companies, large and small, including Time Out, BusinessWeek and ReadyMade. A graduate of Barnard College, Julia has taught magazine writing and design at the d.school at Stanford University. She lives in Berkeley, Calif., with her husband and two daughters.
This episode concludes Season 7. Stay tuned for Season 8 in early 2026 and join us as we move hospitality forward together!
Connect with Julia:
Instagram: @afarmedia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-c-cosgrove/
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Michael Anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Karla Walsh. Karla is a Des Moines, Iowa-based freelance lifestyle writer. She has been covering travel, food, drink and wellness topics professionally for more than 17 years.
When Karla is not on the road searching for the story behind the stories, she contributes to Better Homes & Gardens, Allrecipes, EatingWell, Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, VERANDA, SHAPE, Southern Living, Food & Wine and more.
Karla is also a Level One sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers and is certified as both a personal trainer and a group fitness instructor.
Connect with Karla:
Instagram: @karlaswalsh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlawalsh/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-walsh-31457126/
For all 100+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
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Hanna Lee
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Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Arianna Sartzetakis. Arianna is the Founder, Editor in Chief and CEO of Uncover More, a hyper-local and tailored platform to discover bespoke experiences. She covers hospitality, art and happenings.
Since launching Uncover More in 2016, Arianna has reinvented how to uncover vetted experiences and local businesses in cities worldwide, offering her highly engaged community best-in-class guides across art, culture, gastronomy, travel and more.
Arianna is passionate about building valuable relationships with her community. Through her multifaceted platform, Arianna has led and executed partnerships across multiple sectors, including tourism boards, hospitality groups, hotels and large household-name brands.
Beyond her experience as an entrepreneur, Arianna previously worked in the financial services industry at Goldman Sachs. She attended St. Francis College and holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science. Arianna was raised in Brooklyn, where she currently resides.
Connect with Arianna:
Instagram: @asartz and @uncovermore
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arianna-sartzetakis-4743b1134/
For all 100+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, as well as our agency, on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
Instagram: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Tim Latterner. Tim is a freelance features writer and editor who covers travel, food and pop culture for a variety of outlets, including Vogue Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor’s and Surface.
A former editor at Architectural Digest and Travel + Leisure, Tim covered restaurant openings, hotel stays and broader cultural features. In addition to travel writing, Tim is also a comedy writer and producer who has worked on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” MAD Magazine, National Lampoon and is the founder of “The Bowery Review,” New York’s best and only humor magazine. Tim is also an independent film director.
Connect with Tim:
Instagram: @timlatterner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-latterner-6b62b046
For all 100+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, along with our agency, on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Amy Rosner, Co-Founder of Fluent Mag, the first social media-coded magazine born in New York City.
A former lifestyle editor turned content creator, Amy’s career spans Gotham Magazine, Modern Luxury, WWD and People, where she honed her editorial eye and love for storytelling. But Amy always knew she wanted to tell stories that felt closer to home.
After years of pitching, posting and powering through closed doors, she stopped waiting for a seat at the table and built her own. Fluent Mag is a reflection of that: part magazine, part mindset, all about being ahead of the curve. Amy coined the term inFLUENTcer journalism™ to describe its unique blend of influencer culture and editorial storytelling. It’s bold, unfiltered and written in the language we actually speak.
Connect with Amy:
Instagram: @amyrosner_ and @fluentmag
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-rosner-423060174/
TikTok: @fluentmag
For all 100 media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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For our 100th episode, we are delighted to welcome back Kate Krader, who was one of our very first guests during Season 1.
Kate is the Food Editor at Bloomberg Pursuits, where she writes about news and trends around the world for the website and Businessweek magazine. She also contributes to the Bloomberg business division.
The former Restaurant Editor at Food & Wine, Kate oversaw its news, trend and restaurant coverage. During her long tenure at the monthly magazine, Kate led Food & Wine's annual search for Food & Wine Best New Chefs. She also edited Food & Wine Cocktails, an annual guide to the hottest cocktail recipes, the best spots and the biggest trends in nightlife.
A graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio, Kate received her formal culinary training at La Varenne in Paris. She currently resides in London.
Connect with Kate:
Instagram: @kkrader
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Kate-krader/100066480131100/
X: @Kkrader
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-krader-babba8172/
For all 100 media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Dan Macsai, Time Magazine’s Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Editor.
Dan leads the creation of world-renowned editorial franchises, such as the TIME100, TIME100 Next and The World’s Greatest Places, and oversees TIME’s global events, including the Women of the Year Gala in L.A., the TIME100 Impact Awards in Dubai and the TIME100 Impact Dinner in Davos.
Dan’s work drives global conversation and generates more than 15 billion media impressions annually.
Previously, Dan was a reporter at BusinessWeek and a staff editor at Fast Company.
Connect with Dan:
Instagram: @dmacsai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmacsai
X: @dmacsai
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmacsai/
For all 95+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Kaitlyn Rosati, a freelance travel and food writer. Kaitlyn is best known for her New York Daily News dining column, “NYC Hidden Dining Gems,” which ran for two and a half years. She has also been published in PopSugar, the BBC, AFAR, Business Insider, Matador Network, Cool Material, Time Out, Forbes Advisor and other publications.
Kaitlyn also runs the blog No Man Nomad, where she documents her solo travels around the globe. She has visited all seven continents, all seven world wonders, over 90 countries and all 20 regions in Italy. Kaitlyn focuses heavily on Italian travel and finding the best hidden dining gems, whether in rural Madagascar or Midtown Manhattan.
Connect with Kaitlyn:
Instagram: @noman.nomad
Facebook: noman.nomad
X: @noman.nomad
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-rosati720/
TikTok: @noman.nomad
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noman_nomad
For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Caroline Hatchett. Caroline is a Southern-born freelance writer and editor living in New York City. With 15 years of journalism experience, Caroline writes about restaurants, Southern culture, cocktails and food history for the New York Times, Robb Report, BBC, The Washington Post, Food & Wine, Garden & Gun and The Bitter Southerner.
A two-time James Beard Award nominee, Caroline is a former editor at Plate and StarChefs and is currently researching a book about iguanas.
Connect with Caroline:
Instagram: @hatchetteats
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroline.hatchett/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinehatchett/
For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, along with our agency on IG, as well as on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with David Farley, a New York City-based food and travel writer. David covers the restaurant and bar scene in New York City, as well as food and drinks around the world. He regularly writes for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, Food & Wine, Saveur and National Geographic. David is the author of three books, including "An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church's Strangest Relic in Italy's Oddest Town," which was made into a documentary by the National Geographic Channel.
Connect with David:
IG: @davidfarley7
FB: davidfarley7
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfarley/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/davidfarley.bsky.social
For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, as well as our agency on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanna-lee-communications/
X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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In this episode, we are delighted to chat with Michele Herrmann. Michele is a features and lifestyle writer with nearly three decades of experience in print and digital, covering travel, food & beverage and hotels. Her writing has appeared in Forbes, USA Today, InsideHook, VinePair, Lonely Planet, Smithsonian Magazine and Livability, among others.
Michele's adventures have taken her as far as Fiji. Next stop, Scotland!
Connect with Michele:
IG: @micheleherrmann
X: @micheleherrmann
Bluesky: @michelemherrmann
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michele.herrmann
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemherrmann
Tiktok: @micheleherrmanntravels
For all 90+ media guests to date, you can find their information and episodes on our agency’s website, www.hannaleecommunications.com.
Connect with our hosts, Michael Anstendig and Hanna Lee, as well as our agency, on IG, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and TikTok.
Hanna Lee Communications
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X: @hannaleepr
Hanna Lee
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannaleenyc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannaleepr/
X: @hannaleeny
TikTok: @hannaleeny
Michael Anstendig
IG: @michaelanstendig
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.anstendig
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-anstendig-7b5256/
X: @ImbibingGuy
TikTok: @michael.anstendig
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