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In this podcast, Naureen Ahmed, podcaster, hospitality leader and changemaker, shares her inspiration for creating the global platform and community, Inspiring Women in Hospitality. Naureen explains her motivation for bringing women together and explains to our listeners why women are often underrepresented in senior positions.
Several years ago, Naureen noticed that there are so many talented women in hospitality, yet they often lack the visibility their voices and leadership deserve. Inspiring Women in Hospitality is a global platform designed to shine a light on the stories, voices and leadership of women across the hospitality industry. In this interview, Naureen also discusses the importance of communication and ways that women and men can improve these skills in a way that allows them to truly connect, influence and be remembered.
Given her own global education and career, we ask Naureen about multi-cultural intelligence, and how she has navigated her education, career choices and experiences through this multi-cultural lens. Having grown up across multiple countries, Naureen has always been drawn to people, cultures and connection. She tells our listeners that hospitality felt like a natural path to her because it was one of the first places where she truly felt she belonged.
Naureen Ahmed is a hospitality leader, changemaker, and founder of Inspiring Women in Hospitality, a global platform amplifying women’s voices and advancing gender balance. With 20 years of experience across hotel operations, strategy, and analytics, she blends insight and empathy to create meaningful change. A graduate of EHL, Naureen began her career at The Landmark London before moving into international leadership at STR. Her podcast has featured over 200 women worldwide and grown into a thriving online community. Through storytelling, connection, and development, Naureen creates space for women to lead with authenticity, confidence, and impact.
