Make Use of Marriott Hotels

Make Use of Marriott Hotels Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: I’m switching from the perspective of the owners back to the consumers. What are some of the ways in which Indian Americans can utilize Marriott facilities for professional, social, cultural or personal reasons apart from weddings? _____   Apoorva Gandhi If any of you were at the last NetIP Conference in Atlanta, perhaps we met. I was one

Owning a Marriott: Tips

Owning a Marriott: Tips Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: That’s very interesting. Speaking of business value, do you have guidance for our listeners who might be thinking, “I like what Marriott is doing here?” You’re really capitalizing on some of the demographic trends that you just mentioned. Some of our listeners might have an interest in acquiring or investing in a Marriott branded hotel. What types of experiences

Careers in Multiculturalism

Careers in Multiculturalism Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: This sounds like so much fun, this multicultural role. Do you have any guidance for our listeners who are thinking, “That might be something I would be interested in for the future?” If someone has an interest in a similar role in multicultural affairs, what guidance might you have? _____    Apoorva Gandhi Careers in Multiculturalism: Apoorva Gandhi’s Journey Before

Indian Experience in Hospitality

Indian Experience in Hospitality Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: That gives a lot of flavor, between the different regions and cultural backdrop. Between those field trips to Little India throughout the country as well as the weddings, do you have any funny anecdotes from any of those experiences? _____    Apoorva Gandhi Yes. You know how we Indians are. We’re always full of life.   Indian Experience in

Indian Culture in Hospitality

Indian Culture in Hospitality Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Apoorva Gandhi, VP, Multicultural Affairs, Marriott International: It’s great to have you. I understand that aspects of the Indian culture are gaining popularity in the hospitality industry. Can you tell us about that? _____    Apoorva Gandhi First, I want to thank everyone for joining us. I want to thank the NetIP team for inviting me to come and speak. I love this organization. I applaud

Heart Attack First Response

Heart Attack First Response Jasbina Ahluwalia Great. You had mentioned that 80% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes. That is a very colorful way to leave us with those thoughts. Everyone, here’s your chance to ask Ashish any questions you might have. I have the first question here. Welcome, caller. _____   Caller One asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino

4 Mantras for Healthy Lifestyle

4 Mantras for Healthy Lifestyle Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Wow. That’s amazing. I really appreciate you sharing your inspirational insights with us, Ashish. I’m wondering if there are any last thoughts or a take-home message you’d like to share with our listeners before we give our listeners the opportunity to ask you questions. _____   Ashish Mathur It’s

Passion Drives Non-Profits

Passion Drives Non-Profits Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: I can completely appreciate the motivation for you starting such a high impact non-profit here. I’m wondering if you might have any guidance to our listeners who likewise have a cause they’re passionate about and they also want to found an institution or non-profit to really address that cause and issue.

AIM To Prevent Program: How to Connect

AIM To Prevent: How to Connect Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Wow, Ashish. That sounds like an extremely comprehensive approach. If there are listeners who want to get involved and potentially be a part of the AIM to Prevent program, how can they go about doing so? _____    Ashish Mathur Doing so is very simple.   AIM To

The Lifestyle Change: MEDS

The Lifestyle Change: MEDS Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: With LPA, is the test for that a blood test as well? Is it a specialized blood test? _____    Ashish Mathur The Lifestyle Change: LPA Blood Test Yes. It’s a blood test. It’s not a swab or a genetic DNA test. It’s just a blood test. You can’t really