In this episode, Eric Jafari, founder of AENDRE Group, shares how stepping out of your comfort zone and immersing yourself in new experiences can spark ideas that transform the way that you provide hospitality.

We talk about:

• How blending ancient traditions with modern design can drive innovation in hospitality.
• The importance of immersing yourself in different cultures to challenge and expand your reality.
• The idea of merging different traditions and experiences, such as Scandinavian saunas and cold immersion with music and breathwork.
• The potential of creating natural, immersive experiences within urban settings.

In this conversation, Eric and I also talk about Apple, Da Vinci, Elon Musk, Othership, Onsens (Japanese hot spring), Aman and Six Senses,

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Music for this show is produced by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands