AH1 (1).png- In his TEDx talk, Paulo De Tarso explores the profound impact of hospitality on both personal and professional growth.
- He begins by sharing his journey into the hospitality industry, starting at the age of 15 when he moved to New York to help open a coffee shop. Although the venture failed, his experience working at a restaurant taught him invaluable lessons about teamwork, service, and human connection.
- De Tarso highlights the difference between service (getting a product from point A to B) and true hospitality, which is about making people feel valued and welcome. He discusses how this understanding of hospitality shaped his career, leading him to work in the nightclub business and later with some of the world’s best chefs.
- He reflects on the importance of mentorship, drawing inspiration from figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, and chefs Danny Meyer and Daniel Boulud. These mentors helped shape his philosophy on leadership and hospitality.
- One of the most impactful moments of his life came when he worked with a charity building fishponds in Kenya, where he witnessed the strength and resilience of local communities. This experience reinforced the importance of community support, not just charity.
- De Tarso concludes by emphasizing the power of kindness, gratitude, and genuine human connection, quoting Maya Angelou’s famous words: "People will forget what you say, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
- He encourages everyone to embrace life with passion and to cherish the moments spent with others.
Skill Level: Beginner
