Season 3, Episode 1: Madison College Hospitality Management Student and Future Leader, Elise Rossing

Published: Nov. 23, 2020, 9 p.m.

The students at Madison College are just absolutely phenomenal. They are kind, empathetic, hard working, persistent, and grateful. Elise Rossing, Hospitality Management program student, is a shining example of the type of students at Madison College. In this episode, Elise talks about her journey from high school to a gap year to Culinary School to Hospitality Management. Along the way she gifts incredible thoughts around

  • Her must-have Thanksgiving table side dish
  • Why her work as a personal chef gives her an opportunity to connect and build relationships
  • How her time at Buck 'N Honeys made her feel wanted to be there and showed her the kind of culture our industry is capable of
  • Why resiliency matters 
  • Why being willing to ask for help and know your own limitations is imperative to balance
  • How we can support small businesses during this pandemic
  • Why being at student at Madison College has given her an opportunity to grow and learn and exemplify the Gretzky quote "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
  • Why being less hard on yourself and giving a space for mistakes matters

Enjoy this episode!