In this anxious and stressful time of COVID-19, it’s hard to know what to do. Over a few short weeks, the pandemic has brought the hospitality industry to its knees. Our guest, Nick Champagne, is one of the premier connectors and luxury consultants in the hospitality industry. The pandemic brought Nick’s business to a standstill, but rather than dwell on his own challenges, he pivoted his energy and expertise from crisis to contribution.
Nick’s love for his hometown New York City and the people in it, led him to launch HOSPITAL-ity, an initiative to feed and protect frontline hospital workers while supporting local restaurants and meal-prep businesses in an effort to preserve jobs. In a little under a month, the team has sent over 6,500 meals to hospitals in NY and NJ, and has also started to deliver protective face shields and masks as well.
In this episode, Nick shares his vision of not only giving back to those who need it, but also spreading positivity in even the most difficult of times.