Matt Talks Hospitality: Real conversations for innovative hoteliers · 2025-10-14 · 35 min
We’re celebrating. Matt Talks Hospitality turns one and hands over the mic to Ella McCann-Tomlin, VP of ESG at Mews. On this 50th episode special, Matt is the guest. He shares how the podcast began as a creative spark during a rough patch, how it turned into a weekly ritual, and what he learned from fifty weeks of honest conversations with hoteliers and industry leaders. Along the way, Ella gets Matt’s podcasting tips and tricks as she gears up to launch her own show, The Future is Human. Ella McCann-Tomlin is VP of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Mews. She’s a creative and determined leader known for driving meaningful cultural change within fast-growing organizations. She specializes in scaling high-growth companies from the ground up and brings a fresh, innovative approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives that truly stick. A firm believer that ethical, people-centric practices fuel innovation and long-term success, Ella has helped build environments where talent thrives and teams do their best, most fulfilling work.
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