A Hospitality Love Story: How the Industry's Most Successful Couple Fell in Love with Hospitality (and Each Other) - Katina and Kyle Connaughton, SingleThread

In this episode, Katina and Kyle Connaughton, founders, owners, and leaders of SingleThread, share their journey and insights that have shaped them into award-winning hospitality leaders. Listen now to learn about:

• Early Influences and Background (2:20) - Katina and Kyle discuss their early experiences with hospitality, including family influences and their time in Japan.
• The Role of Community and Subcultures (6:08) - They explore how the punk rock, skateboarding, and snowboarding scenes have influenced their approach to hospitality and community building.
• Challenges and Rewards of Moving to Japan (10:22) - The Connaughtons talk about their decision to move to Japan, the challenges they faced, and how they immersed themselves in the culture.
• Integrating into the Farming Community (15:55) - Katina shares her experience of integrating into the farming community in Japan and how it shaped her understanding of seasonality and food systems.
• The Concept of SingleThread (17:04) - They discuss the meaning behind the name SingleThread and how their diverse life experiences have come together to create a unique hospitality experience.
• Finding Purpose and Passion (21:00) - Katina reflects on how various life changes and intersections have led her to devote her energy to the land and create a meaningful food system.

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