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The Conscious Hospitality PodcastAuthor: Conscious Hospitality Unlimited
Dive into the world of conscious hospitality through the lens of the worlds most renowned leaders and experts, who share their insights and pivotal moments that have led them to a more intentional life and leadership journey. We discuss all things hospitality, consciousness, team work, human connection, bonding and what it means to live a life of intention in todays distracted world. Language: en Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 67 - Jessica Arraya (Part 1)
Episode 67
Friday, 7 November, 2025
Season Two of The Conscious Hospitality Podcast begins with its most heartfelt and personal conversation yet. Host David Arraya welcomes his wife and life partner, Jessica Arraya, for Part 1 of her inspiring journey — a story of love, resilience, and conscious living across continents.Jessica shares her path from a joyful, faith-rooted childhood in South Carolina to becoming the steady, grounding force behind a global hospitality family. Through honesty, warmth, and reflection, she opens up about motherhood, identity, marriage, and the deep inner work it takes to live consciously in a fast-moving world.This episode dives into what it means to lead with presence, raise children with intention, and build community wherever you are — from small-town America to the energy of New York City, the vibrancy of Miami, the complexity of Hong Kong, the sacred calm of Hawai‘i, and the beauty of Spain.Jessica speaks candidly about postpartum anxiety, faith and family rituals, navigating cultural transitions, and how she found strength in embracing her role as the “CEO” of the family — creating stability, connection, and emotional safety while adapting to constant change.At its heart, this is an episode about conscious partnership, emotional intelligence, and the power of gratitude and mindfulness in daily life. Jessica’s story reminds us that presence isn’t just about slowing down — it’s about showing up, moment by moment, with love and awareness.In this episode:How gratitude anchors families through seasons of changeChildhood joy, faith, and the power of Sunday ritualsOvercoming fear of change: lessons from switching schools and culturesBuilding emotional resilience and self-awareness through transitionFalling in love across cultures — and choosing the extraordinaryMotherhood as leadership: becoming the constant amid global movementPostpartum anxiety and the importance of community and supportFinding joy through dance, silliness, and inner child connectionThe Aloha Spirit: giving birth to Luna in Hawai‘i and embracing island lifeConscious marriage, parenting, and the beauty of shared purposeKeywords:conscious hospitality, conscious leadership, expat family life, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, global parenting, resilience, gratitude, motherhood journey, family rituals, love and faith, personal growth, cross-cultural relationships, conscious living, purpose-driven life, emotional wellbeing, hospitality leadership, spiritual growth, holistic family life, presence and awareness.🎧 Listen now to Episode 67: Jessica Arraya — Choosing the Extraordinary (Part 1)📍 Hosted by David Arraya · Produced by Conscious Hospitality UnlimitedFollow @arrayaadventures for more on Jessica’s journey through conscious living, parenting abroad, and embracing life’s beautiful chaos.
